Royal Ascot: Gold Cup

The Ascot Gold Cup was established in 1807 in the presence of King George III and Queen Charlotte, and it was originally open to horses aged three or older. The inaugural winner, Master Jackey, was awarded prize money of 100 Guineas. The Gold Cup is now the first leg of Britain's Stayers' Triple Crown, alongside the Goodwood Cup and Doncaster Cup, with Double Trigger being the most recent winner of all 3 races in 1995. The Gold Cup is one of just 3 perpetual trophies at the Royal meeting, along with the Royal Hunt Cup and the Queen's Vase, which are kept permanently by the winning owners.
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Gold Cup was on Thursday 11th June 1807 when Mr Durand’s 3-year-old chestnut colt Master Jackey beat Hawk (3-y-o), Miss Coiner (6-y-o) and Sir Peregrine (4-y-o).
Gold Cup 1810 Group 1 2 miles 4 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 LOITERER Frank Buckle 4-8st 2lbs Lord Lowther 5/2
2 EARL   3-6st 10lbs Mr Forth
3 BRITANNIA   4-7st 13lbs Duke of York 6/4 fav
4 JANNETTE   3-6st 7lbs Mr Fulwar Craven
5 GLADIATOR   5-8st 12lbs Mr Batson
6 Sister to BRIGHTON LASS   3-6st 7lbs Lord Egremont
This race took place on Friday 22nd June 1810 starting at the half mile post on the New Mile, and going once round; the winner, a 4-year-old bay horse by Sorcerer out of a Sister to Old England, won a first prize of 100 Guineas + 6x20 gns from subscribers (equivalent to £18,000 in 2020) Over round N/A
Gold Cup Group 1 2 miles 4 furlongs
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