The Colonial Turf Cup — June 16, 2012

About

Click here to read the 2012 Turf Cup press release

2012 will mark the 8th edition of the Turf Cup, which serves as a prep race of sorts for the Virginia Derby. The Turf Cup is contested at the distance of 1 3/16 miles over the Secretariat Turf Course. See some of racing's older turf horses compete in the second richest race of the season. The under card includes the $100,000 Edward P. Evans All Along Stakes (Gr. III), $50,000 Da Hoss Stakes & $30,000 Old Nelson Handicap.

Special Post Time on Saturday June 16 – 6 PM (EDT)

BYOB Tailgate Party

$20 tailgate only passes available; We have over 150 trackside parking spaces on the Green available for $20 per car. Stuff as many people in your vehicle as you can and bring your own party - coolers, alcoholic beverages, grills, picnic food, etc. Purchase you pass here.

Trackside Cornhole Toss

Trackside Cornhole Toss through richmondcornhole.com - 2 person teams compete for $2,000 in cash & prizes! Times: 3:30-6:00 PM (round robin); 6:30-9:30 PM (best 2 of 3 format); Cost: $40 for a team of 2 (includes tailgate pass); $50 as date gets closer; Register at richmondcornhole.com.

Tailgate spots - SOLD OUT

There are still good tables in both the Jockey Club and Turf Club Dining Rooms for Saturday night. For reservations, call 804-966-7223, ext. 1032. Or, come and enjoy the great, comfortable weather on Saturday – general admission is only $2 and kids 12 and under are free!

Tailgate spots - SOLD OUT

Colonial Turf Cup Past Winners

Rahystrada and jockey Sheldon Russell, who captured the 2011 Colonial Turf, are expected to put their title on the line again this Saturday June 16th in the Turf Cup’s 8th running.

Year	Winner	Time	Jockey	Trainer	Owner
2011	Rahystrada	1:54.30	Sheldon Russell	Byron G. Hughes	Robert E. Courtney
2010	Paddy O'Prado	1:54:20	Kent J. Desormeaux	Dale Romans	Donegal Racing
2009	Battle of Hastings	1:57.20	Tyler Baze	Jeff Mullins	Mike House
2008	Sailor's Cap	2:02.42	Alan Garcia	James J. Toner	Team Valor International
2007	Summer Doldrums	1:55.30	Jose Lezcano	Richard A. Violette Jr.	Klaravich Stables INC. & William Lawrence
2006	Showing Up	1:52.98	Cornelio Velazquez	Barclay Tagg	Lael Stables
2005	English Channel	1:56:37	John Velazquez	Todd Pletcher	James Scatuorchio