Hosts two steeplechase races - The Virginia Gold Cup Races and The International Gold Cup. Both race meets are held at Great Meadow Event Center, The Plains, VA. Two of America's major business marketing events. There are seven steeplechase races carded, starting at 1:00 p.m. and ending at approximately 5:00 p.m. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. with pre-race activities featuring pony races and Jack ...