Yorkshire Cup (horse race)

Yorkshire Cup
ClassGroup 2
LocationYork Racecourse
York, England
Inaugurated1927
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorBoodles
WebsiteYork
Race information
Distance1m 5f 188y (2,787m)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight9 st 3 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners*
* since 31 August last year
Purse£192,200 (2025)
1st: £100,000
Yorkshire Cup
2025
Rebel's Romance Epic Poet Sweet William
Previous years
2024
Giavellotto Vauban Gregory
2023
Giavellotto Eldar Eldarov Broome
2022
Stradivarius Thunderous Tashkhan
2021
Spanish Mission Santiago Sir Ron Priestley
2020-2011
2019
Stradivarius Southern France Mildenberger
2018
Stradivarius Desert Skyline Call To Mind
2017
Dartmouth Simple Verse High Jinx
2016
Clever Cookie Curbyourenthusiasm Second Step
2015
Snow Sky Brown Panther Havana Beat
2014
Gospel Choir Tac De Boistron Tiger Cliff
2013
Glen's Diamond Top Trip Royal Diamond
2012
Red Cadeaux Glen's Diamond Harris Tweed
2011
Duncan Blue Bajan Manighar
2010-2001
2010
Manifest Purple Moon Wajir
2009
Ask Blue Bajan Veracity
2008
Geordieland Royal And Regal Samuel
2007
Sergeant Cecil Geordieland Bulwark
2006
Percussionist Sergeant Cecil Orcadian
2005
Franklins Gardens Percussionist Defining
2004
Millenary Alcazar Jelani
2003
Mamool Warrsan Bollin Eric
2002
Zindabad Boreas Jardines Lookout
2001
Marienbard Samsaam Eternal Spring
2000-1991
2000
Kayf Tara Rainbow Ways Churlish Charm
1999
Churlish Charm Largesse Arctic Owl
1998
Busy Flight Strategic Choice Persian Punch
1997
Celeric Mons Whitewater Affair
1996
Classic Cliche Strategic Choice Court Of Honour
1995
Moonax Parthian Springs Shambo
1994
Key To My Heart My Patriarch Shareek
1993
Assessor Allegan Roll A Dollar
1992
Rock Hopper Sapience Snurge
1991
Arzanni Shambo Teamster
1990-1988
1990
Braashee Sapience Top Class
1989
Mountain Kingdom Zaffaran Mazzacano
1988
Moon Madness Lake Erie Daarkom
 

The Yorkshire Cup is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 188 yards (2,787 metres) at York in May.