#Virginia Gold Cup

The steeplechase community has been lucky for most of the spring, with big crowds turning out for exciting racing and beautiful weather. But it looks as if Mother Nature may have other plans in store for Mother's Day weekend. Rain and uncommonly chilly temperatures are expected for the Virginia Gold Cup Races in The Plains, Va., on Saturday, though…

WASHINGTON - Forget the fancy hats, elegant horses and Jack Russell Terriers that will be on display this weekend at the 88th Virginia Gold Cup. Parimutuel betting, in which people put their money into a collective pool, is the real star of this year's festivities, the organizers say. "So many people come out to the Gold Cup and don't pay attention…