Ascot Gold Cup

51°24′43.8″N 0°40′45.3″W / 51.412167°N 0.679250°W / 51.412167; -0.679250

Gold Cup
Group 1 race
1878 Ascot Cup Trophy
LocationAscot Racecourse
Ascot, England
Inaugurated1807
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
WebsiteAscot
Race information
Distance2m 3f 210y (4,014 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight9 st 3 lb (4yo);
9 st 4 lb (5yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
7 lb for S. Hemisphere 4yo horses
Purse£600,000 (2023)
1st: £340,260
Gold Cup
2024
Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Royal blue Pink, white sleeves
Kyprios Trawlerman Sweet William
Previous years
2023
Peacock blue, old gold sleeves, red cap White, emerald green hoops, dark blue sleeves and cap Lime green, royal blue epaulets and cap
Courage Mon Ami Coltrane Subjectivist
2022
Black, white slvs, red cap, black star Violet, white quartered cap Black, yellow cap
Kyprios Mojo Star Stradivarius
2021
Lime green, royal blue epaulets and cap Purple, yellow sleeves, purple and yellow striped cap Emerald green, maroon chevron, maroon cap
Subjectivist Princess Zoe Spanish Mission
2020-2011
2020
Black, yellow cap Royal blue, red epaulets, striped cap Royal blue
Stradivarius Nayef Road Cross Counter
2019
Black, yellow cap Silver, tassel on cap Dark blue, white armlets, white cap
Stradivarius Dee Ex Bee Master Of Reality
2018
Black, yellow cap Green, red epaulets Orange, royal blue stars, striped sleeves, orange cap
Stradivarius Vazirabad Torcedor
2017
Yellow, black and yellow striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Purple and orange diabolo, orange sleeves, purple stars, orange cap, purple star
Big Orange Order Of St George Harbour Law
2016
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Forest green, white horseshoe, white seams on sleeves, red cap White, red chevron, hooped sleeves, red cap
Order Of St George Mizzou Sheikhzayedroad
2015
Dark blue, red epaulets, armlets and cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star
Trip To Paris Kingfisher Forgotten Rules
2014
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Brown and yellow (quartered), yellow sleeves, brown cap, yellow spots
Leading Light Estimate Missunited
2013
Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Purple, orange seams, purple cap, orange star Maroon, royal blue chevrons, maroon sleeves and cap
Estimate Simenon Top Trip
2012
Royal blue Royal blue, white cap Yellow, red chevrons, hooped cap
Colour Vision Opinion Poll Saddler's Rock
2011
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, white cap Emerald green, maroon chevron, maroon cap
Fame And Glory Opinion Poll Brigantin
2010–2001
2010
Purple, yellow cross of lorraine, yellow cap Dark blue Orange and yellow check, orange sleeves, yellow cap
Rite Of Passage Age Of Aquarius Purple Moon
2009
Dark blue Pale blue, white and yellow check cap Yellow, dark green epaulets, dark green sleeves, yellow armlets, yellow cap, dark green star
Yeats Patkai Geordieland
2008
Dark Blue Yellow, Black diamond and sleeves, Red cap Green, Pink epaulets, White sleeves, Pink cap
Yeats Geordieland Coastal Path
2007
Dark Blue Yellow, Black diamond and sleeves, Red cap Brown, red cap
Yeats Geordieland Le Miracle
2006
Dark blue Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
Yeats Reefscape Distinction
2005
Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Blue, yellow stars, halved sleeves, yellow cap
Westerner Distinction Vinnie Roe
2004
Royal blue Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Royal Blue, White spots, White sleeves, Royal Blue armlets and spots on White cap
Papineau Westerner Darasim
2003
Yellow, mauve spots, yellow sleeves Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap White, green sleeves, orange cap
Mr Dinos Persian Punch Pole Star
2002
MAROON, light blue slvs, light blue cap, maroon diamond Blue, yellow stars, halved sleeves, yellow cap Royal blue
Royal Rebel Vinnie Roe Wareed
2001
MAROON, light blue slvs, light blue cap, maroon diamond Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Grey, red star on body and cap, red sleeves, grey armlets
Royal Rebel Persian Punch Jardines Lookout
2000–1991
2000
Royal blue Yellow, pink stars and sleeves Orange, Black hoop, White cap
Kayf Tara Far Cry Compton Ace
1999
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Dark blue, white cross-belts and sleeves, white cap, dark blue spots Royal blue
Enzeli Invermark Kayf Tara
1998
Royal blue Emerald green, red stripe, halved sleeves, emerald green and red striped cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Kayf Tara Double Trigger Three Cheers
1997
Emerald Green, Black and Emerald Green striped sleeves, Black cap Royal blue Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap
Celeric Classic Cliche Election Day
1996
Royal blue Emerald green, red stripe, halved sleeves, emerald green and red striped cap Yellow, blue disc, spots on cap
Classic Cliche Double Trigger Nononito
1995
Emerald green, red stripe, halved sleeves, emerald green and red striped cap Royal blue Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped cap
Double Trigger Moonax Admiral's Well
1994
Dark blue, white sleeves and cap YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Arcadian Heights Vintage Crop Sonus
1993
Dark green, white spots, dark blue sleeves, white spots, white cap, dark blue star Black, yellow cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Drum Taps Assessor Turgeon
1992
Dark green, white spots, dark blue sleeves, white spots, white cap, dark blue star Dark blue, white sleeves and cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Drum Taps Arcadian Heights Turgeon
1991
Orange, maroon hoop and armlets, black and orange quartered cap Purple, pink cross-belts, hooped sleeves, pink cap Dark blue and light blue check, white sleeves
Indian Queen Arzanni Warm Feeling
1990–1981
1990
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on cap Red, black spots and sleeves, red cap
Ashal Tyrone Bridge Thethingaboutitis
1989
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Emerald green, orange braces and cap, hooped sleeves Black and orange diamonds, black sleeves, orange armlets, quartered cap
Sadeem Mazzacano Lauries Crusador
1988
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Henderson tartan, lime green sleeves and cap Black and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red cap
Sadeem Sergeyevich Chauve Souris
1987
Apricot Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star White and Black (halved horizontally), check cap, Yellow sleeves
Paean Sadeem Saronicos
1986
Crimson, silver braid Yellow, red hoop, red sleeves, yellow armlets, red cap Black, gold cross and stripe on cap
Longboat Eastern Mystic Spicy Story
1985
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Crimson, silver braid Emerald green, yellow epaulets, quartered cap
Gildoran Longboat Destroyer
1984
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots White, emerald green stripe, red sleeves and cap Maroon, white sash, navy blue cap, yellow stripe
Gildoran Ore Condell
1983
Eton blue, black hooped cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Dar blue and yellow stripes, dark blue sleeves, black cap
Little Wolf Khairpour Indian Prince
1982
Black, white chevron hoop and cap Royal Blue, Yellow Cross of Lorraine, diabolo on sleeves Green, red armlets and cap
Ardross Tipperary Fixer El Badr
1981
Black, white chevron hoop and cap Salmon pink, grey sleeves, white cap White, emerald green chevrons on body
Ardross Shoot A Line Ayyabaan
1980–1971
1980
Red and white hoops, green sleeves, red cap Red and black (halved), red cap, black spots Black, green hooped sleeves, green cap
Le Moss Ardross Vincent
1979
Red and white hoops, green sleeves, red cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Le Moss Buckskin Arapahos
1978
Brown and yellow diamonds, brown sleeves, checked cap Yellow, black spots, yellow sleeves and cap ellow, blue sash, blue sleeves with yellow spots and cuffs, blue cap
Shangamuzo Royal Hive Hawkberry
1977
White and chocolate hoops, white cap Dark blue, might blue cap Light blue, dark blue chevron, striped sleeves and cap
Sagaro Buckskin Citoyen
1976
White and chocolate hoops, white cap Cerise, cambridge blue sleeves, blue cap, cerise spots Crimson, silver braid
Sagaro Crash Course Sea Anchor
1975
White and chocolate hoops, white cap Black, red sleeves, yellow cap French grey, pink cap and striped sleeves
Sagaro Le Bavard Kambalda
1974
Sky blue, sky blue and scarlet quartered cap Coral, dark brown cap Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves
Ragstone Proverb Lassalle
1973
Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves Black, white hoop, light blue sleeves and cap Black, scarlet cap
Lassalle Celtic Cone The Admiral
1972
Light blue, two yellow hoops, red sleeves, red cap, yellow hoop White, scarlet chevron and cap Black, white chevron and cap
Erimo Hawk Rock Roi Irvine
1971
White, scarlet chevron and cap Purple and green stripes, flame sleeves and cap Black, white chevron and cap
Rock Roi Random Shot Orosio
 

The Gold Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 2 miles 3 furlongs and 210 yards (4,014 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.

The Ascot Gold Cup, 1834 by James Pollard

It is Britain's most prestigious event for "stayers" – horses which specialise in racing over long distances. It is traditionally held on the third day of the Royal Ascot meeting, which is known colloquially (but not officially) as Ladies' Day. Contrary to popular belief, the actual title of the race does not include the word "Ascot".