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hurdle (for previous non-winners over “national fences” or brush obstacles) opens the program at 1:30 p.m., followed by a 3-year-old hurdle stake (part of a three-race juvenile championship series), the $20,000 Moriah open steeplechase (3 1/3 miles over varied fences), and an open claiming hurdle (in which all horses are entered for a “price” at which they can be purchased out of the race.) •
After the Gold Cup are a maiden claiming hurdle (for previous non-winners also available for purchase at the set price) and an amateur flat race.
Unlike the spring Virginia Gold Cup at Great Meadow, tickets will be available at uie gate for the Oct. 16 races. However, tickets are just $40 when purchased in advance, $50 at the gate for parking and admission for up to six passengers. Call (540) 3472612 for other ticket options.
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