Start of the 1974 Virginia Gold Cup, Broadview Course, Warrenton
- Acrylic on Canvas
- 48 x 66 in
- Frank Nelson Ashley
The legendary Virginia Gold Cup is the equivalent of a classic in American Steeplechasing. After the fifth trophy was retired by owner Leeds Don, a rivalry began between Paul Mellon, Senator John Warner and Dr. Joe Rogers to gain the sixth trophy with three wins needed. The 1974 renewal of the race saw Warner‰Ûªs two-time winner Annual Meeting line up against Mellon‰Ûªs Mongogo. åÊAnnual Meeting pulled up lame after fence ten and Mongogo went on to win. Eventually with all three owners having two wins, Dr. Rogers gained the trophy with a win in 1984.
- Collections: KCG 2014, Saratoga 2022