1990 Cheltenham Gold Cup 1990 Cheltenham Gold Cup The 1990 Cheltenham Gold Cup was a horse race which took place at Cheltenham on Thursday March 15, 1990. It was the 63rd running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and it was won by Norton's Coin. The winner was ridden by Graham McCourt and trained by Sirrel Griffiths. The pre-race favourite Desert Orchid finished third. With a starting price of 100/1, Norton's Coin became the longest-odds winner in the race's history. He was the second winner to be trained in Wales – the first was Patron Saint in 1928. Further details of the winner, Norton's Coin:
Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes at Del Mar Racetrack. It was run as a handicap race until 1997, when it was switched to weight-for-age conditions. In 2005, the Gold Cup returned to the original handicap format. Time record: Most wins: Most wins by an owner: Most wins by a jockey: Most wins by a trainer: Notes: ‡ 1949 Event held at Santa Anita Park due to reconstruction of Hollywood Park Racecourse † Futural won the race but was disqualified for interference Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes The Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes is a Grade I American thoroughbred horse race for horses age