NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Renée Brohard, APR
February 20, 2007 540-687-5144 or
Asha Bruot
540-687-8184
VIRGINIA GOLD CUP CELEBRATES 82nd YEAR
Plans for 2007 are Off and Running
One of steeplechase’s most popular races and Washington’s most prestigious outdoor
event, the Virginia Gold Cup celebrates its 82nd anniversary year on Saturday, May 5, 2007. Last
year, approximately 50,000 people gathered at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia to socialize
and watch some of the finest horses in the world compete over the lush green course. The setting
is truly spectacular in the heart of Virginia horse country with the Blue Ridge Mountains serving
as the backdrop.
This event has become a long-standing tradition and is attended by national celebrities,
local VIPs, Washington, DC politicians as well as visitors from around the world. Characterized
by lavish tailgate spreads, sleek thoroughbreds and exciting hoof-pounding competition,
steeplechase racing is said to combine the best of fast-action sports with a refined social setting.
This is also an event where effective business networking takes place among many of the area’s
top corporations and companies.
The 82nd Annual Running of the Virginia Gold Cup will take place on Saturday, May 5 at
Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. Gates open at 10 am with pre-race entertainment starting
at 11 am including pony races and the Blackwater Parachute Team. The first of seven horse
races gets underway at 1:30 pm. General admission car passes are $75 in advance, $85 the week
of the race (allows entry of car and up to 6 occupants). Sponsorship and hospitality packages are
available.
The event is located just 45 minutes west of Washington, DC and is in close proximity to
Dulles International Airport. To get there from Washington, DC, take I-66 west to The Plains
exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto The Plains Road (Route 245 south), follow signs to
Great Meadow which will be on your left. Call 540-347-2612 for additional information or visit
the web site at www.vagoldcup.com.
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