2008 Tattersalls Gold Cup

The Tattersalls Gold Cup is a Group 1 flat race for thoroughbreds of four years or older, run over a distance of one mile, two furlongs and 110 yards. It’s raced each year as part of the Irish Guineas Festival at the Curragh Racecourse in Co. Kildare, Ireland.

The Tattersalls Gold Cup acquired Group 1 status in 1999. It sees top UK and Irish trainers, jockeys and owners compete for what has become one of the most prestigious titles for older thoroughbreds. In the past, it has seen winners such as Montjeu, Rebelline, Grey Swallow and Hurricane Run.

For 2008, the Tattersalls Gold Cup will be run as one of the supporting races for the Irish 1000 Guineas, on 25 May.

The first race under the Tattersalls Gold Cup title was run in 1993, although the race itself has been run since 1962 under different names – first as the Ballymoss Stakes and then, from 1984 up to 1993, as the Rogers Gold Cup.

Tattersalls Gold Cup Winners since 1990

In the 2007 Tattersalls Gold Cup, Notnowcato – trained by Sir Michael Stoute – made it to the finish a head in front of Aidan O’Brien’s antepost favourite, Dylan Thomas. Four lengths behind was the Irish Youmzain, trained by MR Channon.

In recent times, top trainer Dermot Weld has taken the record for training the most Tattersalls Gold Cup winners, with consecutive wins in 1996 and 1997, and another win in 2005. Since 1990, Aidan O’Brien and Sir Michael Stoute have each trained two Tattersalls Gold Cup winners.

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