It is believed that the Cheltenham Gold Cup will have a prize fund of £625,000, only surpassed by the Randox Grand National.
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What is the 2022 Gold Cup prize money?
The 2022 Melbourne Cup is worth a total of $8 million, and is the richest handicap horse race in the world. The winner of the Cup gets $4.4m of that pool, as well as the coveted Cup itself which is said to be worth an extra $250,000 in gold.
Is the Cheltenham Gold Cup real gold?
It weighs 644 grams of nine carat gold and is plated in 18 carat gold to give it a rich colour.
How much do you win for the Gold Cup?
625,000 The prize money available for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup. 134,600 People using Cheltenham Spa train station over the four days of racing. 80,000 The number of movements between Cheltenham Racecourse and town on the shuttle bus service. 75,000 The maximum capacity at Cheltenham on Cheltenham Gold Cup Day.
What happened to the original Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Gold Cup was abandoned in 1931 (because of frost) and 1937 (flooding), but the five intervening years saw the emergence of the most successful horse in the event’s history. All five races from 1932 to 1936 were won by Golden Miller, who also won the Grand National in 1934.
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.
How much do jockeys get paid at Cheltenham?
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. Many riders also have additional sponsors, allowing them to take home more money than just the basics.
How much will Rachael Blackmore get for winning the Gold Cup?
£351,687.50
The winner of the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase will take home £351,687.50 making it the most valuable jumps race in Britain and Ireland after the Grand National.
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.
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.
Do jockeys get any of the prize money?
Prize-money and sponsorship
This ranges from 8.5 to nine per cent of winning prize-money over jumps, depending on the race. It is 6.9 per cent on the Flat. Under both codes they take home 3.5 per cent of placed prize-money.
How much do winners get at Cheltenham?
The average purse per race was £168,910 and the average for the winners was £96,235.
Highest Prize Money Festival Races.
| Race | The Champion Hurdle |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Prize Money | £442,665 |
| Winner | £253,215 |
How much is Cheltenham races worth?
The combination means that Cheltenham’s various Festivals are worth more than £160 million to the local economy.
Which horse died at Cheltenham?
Racehorse Shallwehaveonemore has died after being injured during the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival. The Gary Moore-owned runner was competing in Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on the opening day of the festival and fell at the final fence of the race.
Is the Gold Cup trophy made of gold?
Made of 18 karat gold with bands of malachite on its base, it stands 36.8 centimetres high and weighs 6.1 kilograms (30,875 carats). The trophy was made by Stabilimento Artistico Bertoni company in Italy. It depicts two human figures holding up the Earth.
Have any horses died at Cheltenham?
Cheltenham Racecourse has been at or near the top of the league of Britain’s most lethal courses since 2000. A total of 73 horses have been killed as a result of racing at the Cheltenham Festival since March 2000.
Who is the richest jockey of all time?
Meet Yutaka Take, the world’s richest jockey. A legend in Japan, Take, 52, enjoys ‘God’ status in his homeland and has a film star wife. His face is plastered on posters at racecourses, he’s been the ‘pin-up’ of racing for years and enjoys the same level of fame as pop stars.
Who is the highest paid horse jockey?
John R. Velazquez
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| Rank | Jockey Name | Total $ |
|---|---|---|
| *1 | John R. Velazquez | $460,324,298 |
| *2 | Javier Castellano | $375,043,285 |
| *3 | Mike E. Smith | $344,112,618 |
| 4 | Pat Day | $297,914,839 |
Who is the highest paid horse trainer?
Todd A. Pletcher
Columns
| Rank | Trainer Name | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| *1 | Todd A. Pletcher | $448,528,759 |
| *2 | Steven M. Asmussen | $401,427,300 |
| *3 | Bob Baffert | $336,811,572 |
| *4 | William I. Mott | $322,034,099 |
Who is the highest paid jockey in the UK?
Ryan Moore (2000-present)
Coolmore’s retained jockey holds the distinction of being the only rider in Britain ever to break the £8m barrier for domestic winnings in a season.
What is the highest paid horse race?
What race has the most earnings in horse racing? The Saudi Cup is the richest horse race in the world, with a prize of $20 million. The Saudi Cup is held annually in Saudi Arabia, and horse owners from all over the world compete for the prize.