Race type Flat / Thoroughbred Website Newmarket Surface Turf | Sponsor Bet365 Distance 7f (1,408 metres) | |
Location July Course
Newmarket, England | ||
The Bunbury Cup is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.
The event is named in honour of Sir Charles Bunbury (1740–1821), who served as the Senior Steward of the Jockey Club. He introduced both of the Classics held at Newmarket, the 1,000 Guineas and the 2,000 Guineas.
The Bunbury Cup is contested on the final day of Newmarket's three-day July Festival meeting.
Winners since 1962
a Capricho dead-heated for first place in 2002, but he was disqualified for carrying an incorrect weight.
References
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