Chester Cup
The Chester Cup , also known as Tradesmen's Cup, is a traditional British horse race for thoroughbred horses of at least four years of age or older. The flat race will be held over a distance of 3755 m at Chester Racecourse in England. The race distance is comparatively long and it is therefore included in the standing races. The participating horses are assigned weights beforehand by the balancer (handicapper) according to their previous performance, which they have to carry in the race, so that all participants in the race have the same chance of victory as possible.
history
The horse race was founded in 1824 and was originally called the Tradesmen's Cup. After being called the Tradesmen's Plate for a while, it was renamed the Chester Trades' Cup in 1874. Chester Cup is the title in use since 1884.
Horse racing was founded during a period when horse racing was one of the most popular mass events in Britain. Horse racing was the sport that drew the greatest crowds at the beginning of the Victorian Age. Racing events near major cities that drew more than ten thousand spectators were not considered uncommon. Occasionally more than 60,000 spectators attended events such as the Grand National and the horse races in Ascot . Before it became customary in the late 1870s to completely fence off the racetracks, entry was free for the general public. Numerous booths lined the circuit, which added to the attractiveness of attending such a racing event. Since alcohol was also sold at the stands, horse races were also known for the numerous fights that occurred on such racing days. There were grandstands and demarcated areas for the wealthier classes. What all shifts had in common was the willingness to bet on the outcome of the race . The Chester Cup in 1855 wagered over £ 1 million.
The online betting company Betway has sponsored the race since 2015 .
Records
Most successful horses with two wins each:
- 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
Most successful jockeys (four wins each):
- Sam Darling - Independence (1831), Colwick (1832), Pickpocket (1833), Cardinal Puff (1839)
- Lester Piggott - Sandiacre (1958), Aegean Blue (1966), Major Rose (1968), John Cherry (1976)
Most successful trainer (4 wins):
- Barry Hills - Arapahos (1980), Rainbow High (1999, 2001), Daraahem (2009)
Winner since 1975
| year | winner | Age of the horse | Weight to be carried (given in stones and pounds) |
jockey | Trainer | Quota | 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 | 7th | 8-08 | Mark Birch | Peter Easterby | 7/1 | |
| 1978 | Sea pigeon | 8th | 9-07 | Mark Birch | Peter Easterby | 10/1 | |
| 1979 | Charlotte's Choice | 4th | 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 | ||||||
| 1984 | Contester | 4th | 8-02 | Geoff Baxter | Peter Cundell | 12/1 | |
| 1985 | Morgan's Choice | 8th | 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 | 4th | 9-08 | Michael Roberts | Alec Stewart | 10/1 | 3: 57.26 |
| 1988 | Old Hubert | 7th | 7-08 | Taffy Thomas | Alan Bailey | 33/1 | 4: 34.58 |
| 1989 | Gray salute | 6th | 8-07 | Pat Eddery | John Jenkins | 7/1 | 3: 57.99 |
| 1990 | Traveling Light | 4th | 9-01 | Alan Munro | Lynda Ramsden | 5/2 | 4: 10.18 |
| 1991 | Star Player | 5 | 8-10 | Frankie Dettori | John Baker | 9/2 | 4: 13.41 |
| 1992 | Welshman | 6th | 7-08 | Jimmy Quinn | Michael Blanshard | 11/1 | 3: 57.96 |
| 1993 | Rodeo star | 7th | 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 | 4th | 7-10 | Jimmy Quinn | Paul Cole | 11/2 | 4: 06.63 |
| 1997 | Top cees | 7th | 8-11 | Jimmy Fortune | Lynda Ramsden | 11/2 | 4: 23.18 |
| 1998 | Silence in Court | 7th | 9-00 | Allan Mackay | Alan Bailey | 13/2 | 4: 06.63 |
| 1999 | Rainbow High | 4th | 9-00 | Michael Hills | Barry Hills | 4/1 | 4: 00.64 |
| 2000 | Bangalore | 4th | 7-10 | Gary Bardwell | Amanda Perrett | 16/1 | 4: 03.00 |
| 2001 | Rainbow High | 6th | 9-13 | Richard Hughes | Barry Hills | 9/2 | 4: 01.23 |
| 2002 | Fantasy Hill | 6th | 8-09 | Pat Eddery | John Dunlop | 8/1 | 4: 00.20 |
| 2003 | Hugs dancer | 6th | 8-11 | Dean McKeown | James Given | 9/1 | 4: 04.89 |
| 2004 | Anak Pekan | 4th | 8-02 | Philip Robinson | Michael Jarvis | 2/1 | 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 | 7th | 9-02 | Paul Hanagan | Richard Fahey | 14/1 | 3: 58.89 |
| 2008 | Bulwark | 6th | 9-04 | Jim Crowley | Ian Williams | 33/1 | 4: 06.57 |
| 2009 | Daraahem | 4th | 9-00 | Richard Hills | Barry Hills | 7/1 | 4: 04.01 |
| 2010 | Mamlook | 6th | 8-12 | Richard Hughes | David Pipe | 7/1 | 4: 03.74 |
| 2011 | Overturn | 7th | 8-13 | Eddie Ahern | Donald McCain | 11/2 | 3: 59.39 |
| 2012 | Ile de Re | 6th | 8-11 | Jim Crowley | Donald McCain | 10/1 | 4: 10.20 |
| 2013 | Address Unknown | 6th | 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 | 4th | 8-09 | Graham Lee | Ed Dunlop | 10/1 | 4: 12.87 |
| 2016 | No heretic | 8th | 8-13 | Jamie Spencer | Nicky Henderson | 11/1 | 4: 10.48 |
Past 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: gold finder
- 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
literature
- Ruth Goodman: How to be a Victorian. Penguin, London 2013, ISBN 978-0-241-95834-6
Single receipts
- ^ Edward Weatherby, James Weatherby: Racing Calendar for 1824 . CH Reynell, London 1825, pp. 25-26.
- ↑ 1873 Tradesmen's Plate . In: Glasgow Herald , May 8, 1873. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ↑ 1874 Chester Trades' Cup . In: Glasgow Herald , May 13, 1874. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ The victory of organist . In: Glasgow Herald , May 13, 1874. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ↑ 1884 Chester Cup . In: Glasgow Herald , May 8, 1884. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ↑ a b c d Goodman: How to be a Victorian . P. 317.
- ↑ http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/betway-branch-out-to-flat-with-backing-of-four-big-races/1813038/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews