| Discontinued stakes race | |
| Location | Belmont Park, Elmont, New York (1947-1948) Jamaica Race Course Jamaica, New York (1949-1953) |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1947 - 1953 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1⅝ miles (13 furlongs) |
| Track | Dirt, left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old & up |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $100,000 ($857,000 in 2019 - adjusted for inflation) |
The Empire City Gold Cup was an American Thoroughbred horse race first run in 1947 and 1948 at Belmont Park then at Jamaica Race Course from 1949 through 1953 as a race created for horses age three and older. With its lucrative $100,000 purse, it was promoted as an international event in an effort to attract horses from Europe and South America. Run in October or early November it was contested on dirt at a distance of 1 5/8 miles which made it best suited for stayers.