Chester Cup

Chester Cup
Handicap race
Location Chester Racecourse
Chester, England
Inaugurated 1824
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor Betway
Website Chester
Race information
Distance 2m 2f 147y (3,755 m)
Surface Turf
Track Left-handed
Qualification Four-years-old and up
Weight Handicap
Purse £120,000 (2016)
1st: £73,908
Chester Cup
2016
No Heretic Nakeeta Silver Concorde

The Chester Cup is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 147 yards (3,755 metres) at Chester in May.

History

The event was established in 1824, and it was originally called the Tradesmen's Cup.[1] It was initially a limited handicap with a minimum weight of 8 st 2 lb.

For a period the race was known as the Tradesmen's Plate.[2] During this time it was open to horses aged three or older.

The race was renamed the Chester Trades' Cup in 1874.[3] From this point it was often referred to as the Chester Cup,[4] and that became its usual title in 1884.[5]

The Chester Cup was formerly contested over 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 77 yards.[6] It was abandoned in 1969,[7] and extended by 20 yards in 1970.[8]

The distance of the race was changed to 2 miles, 2 furlongs and 117 yards in 1992. It was increased to its present length in 1994.

Online sportsbook Betway took over sponsorship of the race for the 2015 renewal with the option to continue backing it for several more years. [9]

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Leamington – 1857, 1859
  • Dalby – 1865, 1866
  • Pageant – 1877, 1878
  • Dare Devil – 1892, 1893
  • Chivalrous – 1922, 1923
  • Sea Pigeon – 1977, 1978
  • Top Cees – 1995, 1997
  • Rainbow High – 1999, 2001
  • Anak Pekan – 2004, 2005

Leading jockey (4 wins):

  • Sam Darling – Independence (1831), Colwick (1832), Pickpocket (1833), Cardinal Puff (1839)
  • Lester Piggott – Sandiacre (1958), Aegean Blue (1966), Major Rose (1968), John Cherry (1976)

Leading trainer (4 wins):

  • Barry Hills – Arapahos (1980), Rainbow High (1999, 2001), Daraahem (2009)

Winners since 1975

Year Winner Age Weight Jockey Trainer SP Time
1975 Super Nova 5 7-07 Ernie Johnson Charlie Hall 11/2
1976 John Cherry 5 9-04 Lester Piggott Jeremy Tree 5/1
1977 Sea Pigeon 7 8-08 Mark Birch Peter Easterby 7/1
1978 Sea Pigeon 8 9-07 Mark Birch Peter Easterby 10/1
1979 Charlotte's Choice 4 8-04 Willie Carson Bill Wightman 10/1
1980 Arapahos 5 9-05 Steve Cauthen Barry Hills 7/2
1981 Donegal Prince 5 8-04 Paddy Young Paul Kelleway 12/1
1982 Dawn Johnny 5 8-08 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 14/1
1983 no race [a]
1984 Contester 4 8-02 Geoff Baxter Peter Cundell 22/1
1985 Morgans Choice 8 7-11 Willie Carson John Hill 13/2
1986 Western Dancer 5 9-00 Paul Cook Con Horgan 14/1 4:10.49
1987 Just David 4 9-08 Michael Roberts Alec Stewart 10/1 3:57.26
1988 Old Hubert 7 7-08 Taffy Thomas Alan Bailey 33/1 4:34.58
1989 Grey Salute 6 8-07 Pat Eddery John Jenkins 7/1 3:57.99
1990 Travelling Light 4 9-01 Alan Munro Lynda Ramsden 5/2 F 4:10.18
1991 Star Player 5 8-10 Frankie Dettori John Baker 9/2 4:13.41
1992 Welshman 6 7-08 Jimmy Quinn Michael Blanshard 11/1 3:57.96
1993 Rodeo Star 7 7-13 Nicky Carlisle Nigel Tinkler 9/1 4:02.51
1994 Doyce 5 7-10 Gary Bardwell Robert Williams 14/1 4:03.18
1995 Top Cees 5 8-08 Kieren Fallon Lynda Ramsden 8/1 4:03.35
1996 Merit 4 7-10 Jimmy Quinn Paul Cole 11/2 4:06.63
1997 Top Cees 7 8-11 Jimmy Fortune Lynda Ramsden 11/2 4:23.18
1998 Silence in Court 7 9-00 Allan Mackay Alan Bailey 13/2 4:06.63
1999 Rainbow High 4 9-00 Michael Hills Barry Hills 4/1 F 4:00.64
2000 Bangalore 4 7-10 Gary Bardwell Amanda Perrett 16/1 4:03.00
2001 Rainbow High 6 9-13 Richard Hughes Barry Hills 9/2 4:01.23
2002 Fantasy Hill 6 8-09 Pat Eddery John Dunlop 8/1 4:00.20
2003 Hugs Dancer 6 8-11 Dean McKeown James Given 9/1 4:04.89
2004 Anak Pekan 4 8-02 Philip Robinson Michael Jarvis 2/1 F 4:10.90
2005 Anak Pekan 5 9-06 Philip Robinson Michael Jarvis 16/1 4:14.60
2006 Admiral 5 8-01 John Egan Tim Pitt 28/1 4:03.34
2007 Greenwich Meantime 7 9-02 Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey 14/1 3:58.89
2008 Bulwark 6 9-04 Jim Crowley Ian Williams 33/1 4:06.57
2009 Daraahem 4 9-00 Richard Hills Barry Hills 7/1 4:04.01
2010 Mamlook 6 8-12 Richard Hughes David Pipe 7/1 F 4:03.74
2011 Overturn 7 8-13 Eddie Ahern Donald McCain 11/2 3:59.39
2012 Ile de Re 6 8-11 Jim Crowley Donald McCain 10/1 4:10.20
2013 Address Unknown 6 9-00 Jamie Spencer Richard Fahey 12/1 4:05.31
2014 Suegioo 5 9-04 Ryan Moore Marco Botti 10/1 4:07.85
2015 Trip To Paris 4 8-09 Graham Lee Ed Dunlop 10/1 4:12.87
2016 No Heretic 8 8-13 Jamie Spencer Nicky Henderson 11/1 4:10.48

a The 1983 running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course.

Earlier winners

  • 1824: Doge of Venice
  • 1825: Hymettus
  • 1826: Brutandorf
  • 1827: Grenadier
  • 1828: Fylde
  • 1829: Halston
  • 1830: Felt
  • 1831: Independence
  • 1832: Colwick
  • 1833: Pickpocket
  • 1834: The Cardinal
  • 1835: Birdlime
  • 1836: Tanworth
  • 1837: General Chasse
  • 1838: King Cole
  • 1839: Cardinal Puff
  • 1840: Dey of Algiers
  • 1841: Cruiskeen
  • 1842: Alice Hawthorn
  • 1843: Millepede
  • 1844: Red Deer
  • 1845: Intrepid
  • 1846: Corranna
  • 1847: St Lawrence
  • 1848: Peep-o-Day-Boy
  • 1849: Malton
  • 1850: Mounseer
  • 1851: Nancy
  • 1852: Joe Miller
  • 1853: Goldfinder
  • 1854: Epaminondas
  • 1855: Scythian
  • 1856: One Act
  • 1857: Leamington
  • 1858: Vanity
  • 1859: Leamington
  • 1860: St Albans
  • 1861: Ben Webster
  • 1862: Tim Whiffler
  • 1863: Asteroid
  • 1864: Flash in the Pan
  • 1865: Dalby
  • 1866: Dalby
  • 1867: Beeswing
  • 1868: Paul Jones
  • 1869: Knight of the Garter
  • 1870: Our Mary Ann
  • 1871: Glenlivat
  • 1872: Inveresk
  • 1873: Field Marshal
  • 1874: Organist
  • 1875: Freeman
  • 1876: Tam o'Shanter
  • 1877: Pageant
  • 1878: Pageant
  • 1879: Reefer
  • 1880: Fashion
  • 1881: Windsor
  • 1882: Prudhomme
  • 1883: Biserta
  • 1884: Havock
  • 1885: Merry Prince
  • 1886: Eastern Emperor
  • 1887: Carlton
  • 1888: Kinsky
  • 1889: Mill Stream
  • 1890: Tyrant
  • 1891: Vasistas
  • 1892: Dare Devil
  • 1893: Dare Devil
  • 1894: Quaesitum
  • 1895: Kilsallaghan
  • 1896: The Rush
  • 1897: Count Schomberg
  • 1898: Up Guards
  • 1899: Uncle Mac
  • 1900: Roughside
  • 1901: David Garrick
  • 1902: Carabine
  • 1903: Vendale
  • 1904: Sandboy
  • 1905: Imari
  • 1906: Feather Bed
  • 1907: Querido
  • 1908: Glacis
  • 1909: Santo Strato
  • 1910: Elizabetta
  • 1911: Willonyx
  • 1912: Rathlea
  • 1913: The Guller
  • 1914: Aleppo
  • 1915: Hare Hill
  • 1916–18: no race
  • 1919: Tom Pepper
  • 1920: Our Stephen
  • 1921: no race
  • 1922: Chivalrous
  • 1923: Chivalrous
  • 1924: Rugeley
  • 1925: Spithead
  • 1926: Hidennis
  • 1927: Dark Japan
  • 1928: St Mary's Kirk
  • 1929: First Flight
  • 1930: Mountain Lad
  • 1931: Brown Jack
  • 1932: Bonny Brighteyes
  • 1933: Dick Turpin
  • 1934: Blue Vision
  • 1935: Damascus
  • 1936: Cho-sen
  • 1937: Faites vos Jeux
  • 1938: Mr Grundy
  • 1939: Winnebar
  • 1940–45: no race
  • 1946: Retsel
  • 1947: Asmodee II
  • 1948: Billet
  • 1949: John Moore
  • 1950: Heron Bridge
  • 1951: Wood Leopard
  • 1952: Le Tellier
  • 1953: Eastern Emperor
  • 1954: Peperium
  • 1955: Prescription
  • 1956: Golovine
  • 1957: Curry
  • 1958: Sandiacre
  • 1959: Agreement
  • 1960: Trelawny
  • 1961: Hoy
  • 1962: Golden Fire
  • 1963: Narratus
  • 1964: Credo
  • 1965: Harvest Gold
  • 1966: Aegean Blue
  • 1967: Mahbub Aly
  • 1968: Major Rose
  • 1969: no race
  • 1970: Altogether
  • 1971: Random Shot
  • 1972: Eric
  • 1973: Crisalgo
  • 1974: Attivo

See also

References

  1. ↑ Weatherby, Edward; Weatherby, James (1825). Racing Calendar for 1824. London: C. H. Reynell. pp. 25–26.
  2. ↑ "1873 Tradesmen's Plate". Glasgow Herald. 8 May 1873. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  3. ↑ "1874 Chester Trades' Cup". Glasgow Herald. 13 May 1874. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "The victory of Organist". Glasgow Herald. 13 May 1874. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "1884 Chester Cup". Glasgow Herald. 8 May 1884. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  6. ↑ "1968 Chester Cup". Glasgow Herald. 8 May 1968. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "Chester programmes abandoned". Glasgow Herald. 7 May 1969. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  8. ↑ "1970 Chester Cup". Glasgow Herald. 6 May 1970. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  9. ↑ http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/betway-branch-out-to-flat-with-backing-of-four-big-races/1813038/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews
  • galopp-sieger.de – Chester Cup.
  • pedigreequery.com – Chester Cup – Chester.
  • Abelson, Edward; Tyrrel, John (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 36–39. ISBN 1-873626-15-0. 
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