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Jack Russell Terrier races popular event at Gold Cup

One of the participants in the Jack Russell Terrier race Saturday. (黑料不打烊/Kristi King)
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Tailgaters at the Gold Cup Oct. 20. (黑料不打烊/Kristi King)
The Gold Cup was held at Great Meadow in The Plains, Va. (黑料不打烊/Kristi King)
Hats available for purchase. (黑料不打烊/Kristi King)
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Even the dogs wear hats. (黑料不打烊/Kristi King)
Jack Russell Terriers before the race. (黑料不打烊/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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