Yorkshire Cup (horse race)

Yorkshire Cup
Group 2 race
LocationYork Racecourse
York, England
Inaugurated1927
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorMatchbook
WebsiteYork
Race information
Distance1m 5f 188y (2,787m)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight9 st 1 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners*
* since 31 August last year
Purse£170,000 (2022)
1st: £100,000
Yorkshire Cup
2024
White, light blue stripe, sleeves and cap Pink, light green spots, pink sleeves and cap Peacock blue, old gold sleeves, red cap
Giavellotto Vauban Gregory
Previous years
2023
White, light blue stripe, sleeves and cap Yellow and black stripes, halved sleeves Grey and white check, striped sleeves, white cap
Giavellotto Eldar Eldarov Broome
2022
Black, yellow cap Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Light blue, dark blue hollow box, striped sleeves and cap
Stradivarius Thunderous Tashkhan
2021
Pink, black circle, black shoulders, pink sleeves, black cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Yellow, red chevrons, red sleeves, yellow diamonds, black cap
Spanish Mission Santiago Sir Ron Priestley
2020-2011
2019
Black, yellow cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Silver, tassel on cap
Stradivarius Southern France Mildenberger
2018
Black, yellow cap Light blue, red chevron, dark blue sleeves, white stars, light blue cap, red star Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe
Stradivarius Desert Skyline Call To Mind
2017
Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Royal blue, yellow striped sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star
Dartmouth Simple Verse High Jinx
2016
Royal blue, red epaulets, dark blue cap Orange, black epaulets Orange and yellow check, orange sleeves, yellow cap
Clever Cookie Curbyourenthusiasm Second Step
2015
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Turquoise, dark blue cap White, emerald green hoops, dark blue sleeves and cap
Snow Sky Brown Panther Havana Beat
2014
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap White, red seams, red and white quartered cap
Gospel Choir Tac De Boistron Tiger Cliff
2013
Red, white braces, white sleeves, red stars, white cap, red star Maroon, royal blue chevrons, maroon sleeves and cap Royal blue, red chevrons, white and red striped sleeves, red and white quartered cap
Glen's Diamond Top Trip Royal Diamond
2012
Light blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamond Red, white braces, white sleeves, red stars, white cap, red star White, red braces, black cap
Red Cadeaux Glen's Diamond Harris Tweed
2011
Pink, white sleeves Light blue and grey stripes, light blue sleeves, hooped cap Burgundy, yellow rising sun, burgundy cap
Duncan Blue Bajan Manighar
2010-2001
2010
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Orange and yellow check, orange sleeves, yellow cap Royal blue
Manifest Purple Moon Wajir
2009
Royal blue, emerald green sleeves, red cap Light blue and grey stripes, light blue sleeves, hooped cap Royal blue
Ask Blue Bajan Veracity
2008
Yellow, Black diamond and sleeves, Red cap Maroon, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamond Pink, White sleeves
Geordieland Royal And Regal Samuel
2007
Black, large Yellow spots and sleeves, Yellow cap, Black spots Yellow, Black diamond and sleeves, Red cap Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap
Sergeant Cecil Geordieland Bulwark
2006
Purple, Mauve chevron, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap Black, large Yellow spots and sleeves, Yellow cap, Black spots Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Percussionist Sergeant Cecil Orcadian
2005
Dark green and purple diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered cap Beige and black halved, black chevrons on sleeves, beige cap Pink, Black chevron, Pink sleeves, Black stars, Pink cap, Black star
Franklins Gardens Percussionist Defining
2004
Grey, red cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Dark green, yellow hoop and armlets, checked cap Red and yellow check, yellow sleeves, red armlets
Millenary Alcazar Jelani
2003
Royal blue White, red sash, red and white striped cap Red, White sleeves, Black and Yellow quartered cap
Mamool Warrsan Bollin Eric
2002
Orange Dark Blue, Emerald Green cap Grey, red star on body and cap, red sleeves, grey armlets
Zindabad Boreas Jardines Lookout
2001
Royal blue Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Silver, tassel on cap
Marienbard Samsaam Eternal Spring
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Red and white hoops, striped sleeves and cap
Kayf Tara Rainbow Ways Churlish Charm
1999
Red and white hoops, striped sleeves and cap Maroon and Beige diabolo, Beige cap Yellow, Dark Blue disc
Churlish Charm Largesse Arctic Owl
1998
Apple green, black sleeves, green cap Yellow, royal blue cross of lorraine, armlets and cap Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Busy Flight Strategic Choice Persian Punch
1997
Emerald Green, Black and Emerald Green striped sleeves, Black cap Red, white sleeves, yellow and red hooped cap Yellow, Black hoop and armlets, Red cap
Celeric Mons Whitewater Affair
1996
Royal blue Yellow, royal blue cross of lorraine, armlets and cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Classic Cliche Strategic Choice Court Of Honour
1995
Royal blue Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap Brown and orange diamonds, brown sleeves and cap
Moonax Parthian Springs Shambo
1994
Black Red and blue (quartered), white sleeves, black cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Key To My Heart My Patriarch Shareek
1993
Black, yellow cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Blue, white cross of lorraine, red cap, white spots
Assessor Allegan Roll A Dollar
1992
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Yellow, black hoops on body Yellow, royal blue cross of lorraine, armlets and cap
Rock Hopper Sapience Snurge
1991
Purple, pink cross-belts, hooped sleeves, pink cap Brown and orange diamonds, brown sleeves and cap Red, red and Royal blue check cap
Arzanni Shambo Teamster
1990-1988
1990
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Yellow, black hoops on body Black and white check
Braashee Sapience Top Class
1989
Grey, blue stripes on body, blue cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Emerald green, orange braces and cap, hooped sleeves
Mountain Kingdom Zaffaran Mazzacano
1988
Sky blue, gold quartered cap Orange, black seams, hooped sleeves, black cap Yellow, black epaulets
Moon Madness Lake Erie Daarkom
 

The Yorkshire Cup is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 188 yards (2,787 metres) at York in May.