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Sandy Lane Gold Cup FestivalProudly sponsored by the Sandy Lane Hotel and deemed as the most significant race on Barbados' racing program, the Sandy Lane Gold Cup has seen major development since its inception in 1982. The first fifteen (15) years of this inaugural event was sponsored by Cockspur Rum and for the last fifteen (15) years it has been sponsored by the Sandy Lane Hotel. The Sandy Lane Hotel is located in the West Coast and is an all inclusive resort hotel that offers the finest in holiday vacationing.
Thousands of locals and visitors come together at the historic Garrison Savannah in anticipation of the Sandy Lane Gold Cup. Thoroughbreds from the Caribbean and international shores line themselves up at the starting gates with one focus in mind, the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.
This phenomenal, solid Gold Cup is casted in England and flown to Barbados via British Airways. On arrival to the island, the Gold Cup simply stands as a tower of stature several weeks before the start of the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.
Truly a site to behold, the Sandy Lane Gold Cup Festival in Barbados literally opens up the gates to a host of activities and sites that can be too much to take in all in one event. All walks of life are seen at the Sandy Lane Gold Cup. From the casually dressed with jeans, polo shirts, summer dresses and slippers to the more elegantly dressed with broad-brimmed hats, flowing dresses, heels and suits.
Entertainment before the start of the Sandy Lane Gold Cup Festival is a must as the crowd is charmed by parades, the Royal Barbados Police Band, choreographed dancers and musicians.
The Sandy Lane Gold Cup Festival is a must see race for the people of Barbados and the rest of the world.
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