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The Cheltenham Gold Cup
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The Cheltenham Gold Cup takes place in the UK. It?s a Grade 1 National Hunt horse race for 5-year-olds and older over a distance of 5,331 meters. It is held at the New Course at Cheltenham Racecourse consisting of 22 fences to be jumped.
The first Cheltenham Gold Cup took place in 1924 and is the most important chase in the United Kingdom. |
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Cheltenham Racecourse is situated near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. It is often known as "home of National Hunt racing" due to the fact that it hosts the impressive 4 day Cheltenham Festival, annually in March.
The main racecourse consists of 2 separate courses next to each
other - the Old and New Course.
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The New Course consists of a difficult downhill fence and longer run-in for steeplechases. Hurdle races take place over 3200 meters.
Cheltenham Racecourse also consists of a cross-country course that is laid out inside the main racecourse. This course is used for cross-country steeplechases. |
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The Cheltenham Gold Cup -
Past Winners |
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2003 Best Mate
2004 Best Mate
2005 Kicking King
2006 War of Attrition
2007 Kauto Star
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