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Jack Russell Terrier races popular event at Gold Cup

One of the participants in the Jack Russell Terrier race Saturday. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
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Tailgaters at the Gold Cup Oct. 20. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
The Gold Cup was held at Great Meadow in The Plains, Va. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Hats available for purchase. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
(海角社区app/Kristi King)
Even the dogs wear hats. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Jack Russell Terriers before the race. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
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THE PLAINS, Va. – Colorful fall foliage, tailgate parties, fancy hats and, of course, Jack Russell Terrier races marked the 75th annual International Gold Cup Saturday.

The International Gold Cup draws tens of thousands to Great Meadow in The Plains, Va. The Gold Cup has two races a year, with the spring race in May corresponding with the Kentucky Derby.

Virginia Gold Cup spokeswoman Vicki Bendure says the event will result in hundreds of thousands of dollars being spent in Northern Virginia.

While the horse races are the main attraction, the Jack Russel Terrier races draw a large crowd.

Watch the Jack Russell Terrier race below:

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