Lonsdale Cup
| Group 2 race | |
| Location |
York Racecourse York, England |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Weatherbys Hamilton |
| Website | York |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2m 88y (3,299 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 8 st 3 lb (3yo); 9 st 3 lb (4yo+) Allowances 3 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 4 lb for Group 1 winners since 2yo* * after October 31, 2015 |
| Purse |
£200,000 (2016) 1st: £113,420 |
The Lonsdale Cup is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 2 miles and 88 yards (3,299 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.
The event used to be called the Lonsdale Stakes, and for a period its distance was 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 198 yards. It was classed as a Listed race for several years, and it was promoted to Group 3 level in 1998.
The race was renamed the Lonsdale Cup and given Group 2 status in 2004. It was extended by 110 yards in 2007.
The Lonsdale Cup is currently held on the third day of York's four-day Ebor Festival meeting. The leading horses from the race often go on to compete in the following month's Doncaster Cup.
Most successful horse since 1980 (2 wins):
Leading jockey since 1980 (5 wins):
Leading trainer since 1980 (5 wins):
a Cuff Link finished first in 1994, but he was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry.
b The 2008 running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course.
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