The Gold Cup is the most valuable non-handicap chase in Britain, and in 2021 it offered a total prize fund of £468,750.
What are the handicap races at Cheltenham?
Handicap Races At The Cheltenham Festival
| Race | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup | 3m 2f | Class 2 Chase |
| Plate Handicap Chase | 2m 4f 127y | Grade 3 |
| Pertemps Final Handicap Hurdle | 2m 7f 213y | Grade 3 |
| Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle | 2m 87y | Grade 3 |
How do horses qualify for Cheltenham Gold Cup?
Entries must be aged 5 years or over up to any age, two 12-year-old horses have won the event in the past. Some huge names in racing have won the Gold Cup including the likes of Arkle, Best Mate, Golden Miller, Kauto Star, Denman and Mill House.
What is the Gold Cup horse race?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade One National Hunt steeplechase, run over 3 miles 2.5 furlongs with 22 fences, that is held on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival in March. It is the most prestigious race at the Festival, which runs from Tuesday-Friday, and a massive highlight of the National Hunt season.
How much does the jockey get for winning the Gold Cup?
Under both codes, jockeys take home 3.5 per cent of placed prize-money, with the only deduction being a 10 per cent cut to their agent.
Which horse races are handicapped?
A handicap is a race where each horse is allocated a weight, according to its ability, in an attempt to equalise every horse’s chance of winning. Handicaps are run on the flat and over jumps. Handicapping is based on the idea that the weight a horse carries ultimately affects the speed at which it will gallop.
Are horse races still handicapped?
Most horse races are handicapped. The handicap is the weight a horse carries. The goal is to make the event competitive by assigning a burden for each animal per their talent level. Theoretically, less talented horses have lighter weight during the race.
How much does a jockey get paid for a win?
Prize Money
In less competitive races, the jockey’s earnings can be as low as 0.50% for a third-place finish, 1% for placing second and perhaps 6%-10% for first place.
Has a mare ever won the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
Dawn Run started her racing career as a flat horse, running and winning 3 provincial races, with owner Charmian Hill on board, who was aged 62 at the time.
How much do jockeys earn per ride UK?
However, as a general rule of thumb Flat jockeys receive around 8.5% of the advertised win prize and 2.61% of the advertised place prize. Jump Jockeys receive around 11.03% of the win prize and 3.44% of the place prize. The riding fee is negotiated annually between the PJA and the ROA.
Is the Gold Cup a flat race?
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.
What should I wear to the Gold Cup?
What should I wear to the Gold Cup Day? Gentlemen are advised to wear suits and other formal clothes as a part of the dress code at Cheltenham Gold Cup and during their visit to the enclosures. Ladies should wear a cocktail dress.
Is the Cheltenham Gold Cup solid gold?
It weighs 644 grams of nine carat gold and is plated in 18 carat gold to give it a rich colour.
Who is the highest paid jockey and how much?
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| Rank | Jockey Name | Total $ |
|---|---|---|
| *1 | John R. Velazquez | $458,797,243 |
| *2 | Javier Castellano | $374,627,285 |
| *3 | Mike E. Smith | $343,485,818 |
| 4 | Pat Day | $297,914,839 |
How many winners before a jockey lose their claim?
Once they have ridden 75 winners, the jockey loses their claim and becomes a fully-fledged professional. In Flat racing, Apprentice jockeys have the same weight allowances, but the winning milestones lie at 20, 50 and 95 respectively.
Which jockey has won the most prize money?
The highest paid jockeys of all time
- Yutaka Take. Yutaka Take started racing in 1987, and he is from Japan.
- John Velazquez. This American jockey has won $406,464,317 with 33,350 rides and 6,089 wins in his career.
- Javier Castellano.
- Christophe Lemaire.
- Bill Shoemaker.
- Frankie Dettori.
- Ryan Moore.
- Fred Archer.
What is a non handicap horse race?
The difference between a handicap and a non-hanidcap race is that in a handicap horse race, horses can carry different weights in their saddle to make the race more competitive. In a non-handicap all horses carry the same weight – so the best horse normally wins.
Why do they call horse races handicapped?
A handicap race in horse racing is a race in which horses carry different weights, allocated by the handicapper. A better horse will carry a heavier weight, to give it a disadvantage when racing against slower horses.
Do they put weights on race horses?
How are horses given weights? Race horses running in handicap or allowance races will be given a weight before they run. This is a combination of lead weights strapped to the horses saddle plus the weight of the jockey and their equipment.
Is horse racing cruel to horses?
Horse racing is on the borderline between humane and cruel. While some racehorses are fortunate enough to live enjoyable lives, many endure unnecessary pain and suffering throughout their careers. Most horse racing governing bodies and stakeholders argue that racehorses are treated fairly and live luxurious lives.
Does jockey weight include saddle?
The weight allocated to a horse in a race refers to the weight of the jockey plus their kit (including the saddle).