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Virginia Gold Cup to Run Without Fans on June 27

Every May, on the same date as the Kentucky Derby, one of the nation’s largest steeplechase events takes place in Northern Virginia. As an event that has been run on the first Saturday in May for the past 94 years, the Virginia Gold Cup is considered to be Virginia’s answer to the Kentucky Derby. Having had to cancel the May event in its 95th year due to COVID-19, the Virginia Gold Cup will be held on June 27 without spectators and with limited people on the grounds (participants and essential personnel only). A free livestream of the event will be available.

Cute Foals of the Week for June 15

Thoroughbreds in North America all celebrate their birthdays on Jan. 1, so as soon as the New Year rolls around, so does “foaling season” – that magical time that lasts from the beginning of January through the late spring when racehorse babies are born.

In this weekly piece, we’ll bring you the best of new arrivals to the Thoroughbred world. So sit back, relax, and take in the Cute Foals of the Week for 2020! Want to see cute foals in person? Be sure to visit Horse Country!

Cute Foals of the Week for June 2

Innovative Racehorse Auction Company Wanamaker's Launched by Young Industry Professionals

Online Thoroughbred sale company Wanamaker’s has launched with a unique format and monthly auctions. The innovative auction house was founded by 25-year-old Godolphin Flying Start (GFS) graduate Jack Carlino and 24-year-old current GFS trainee Liza Hendriks.

By hosting a sale each month, Wanamaker’s will provide buyers and sellers opportune timing and a streamlined sales process.

Three Weeks at Chris Waller Racing: A Red Notebook and Mister Sea Wolf

I don’t think I’ve ever woken up at 3 a.m. for anything other than catching a flight. And usually the night before, I’m not finished packing until 11 p.m., so I fall asleep no problem and wake up feeling like I barely closed my eyes. But the night before starting my Godolphin Flying Start externship with Chris Waller Racing (CWR) in Australia was different.

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