International Gold Cup WILL ALLISON

International Gold Cup WILL ALLISON

Photos by Doug Gehlsen and Karen Monroe of Middleburg Photo

The 87th edition of The International Gold Cup took place at Glenwood Park on a bright Sunday afternoon

Stephen Mulqueen leads the way on Carloun in the $150,000 William H. Allison Stakes (Grade 1) Sport of Kings Hurdle Stakes at two miles and one furlong over national fences.

Will Allison watches the William H. Allison Stakes race very closely.

Christina and Will Allison

Trainer Todd McKenna lines up International Gold Cup winner Mystic Strike owned by Upland Partners with Gerard Galligan, up in the winner’s circle at Glenwood Park. The $75,000 Timber Stakes was three miles and one half over timber.

A few moments of calm in the paddock before racing.

In the winner’s circle with Stephen Mulqueen, who rode Carloun to victory, Susan Taver of sponsor Brown Advisory with trophy in the William H. Allison Stakes, and Will Allison, far right.