Pennsylvania Governor's Cup Stakes

Pennsylvania Governor's Cup
ClassUngraded stakes
LocationPenn National Race Course
Grantville, Pennsylvania,
United States
Inaugurated1973
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Websitewww.hollywoodpnrc.com/racing
Race information
Distance5 furlongs (5/8 mile)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree years old & up
PurseUS$100,000

The Pennsylvania Governor's Cup Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually at Penn National Race Course since 1973. The race was run in two divisions in 1973. It was a Grade III event from 1982 through 1989.

Race distances & surface:

  • 1973–1979 : 1-1/16 miles on dirt
  • 1979–2001 : 1-1/16 miles on turf
  • 2002–2006 : 5 furlongs on turf
  • 2007 : 5 furlongs on dirt
  • 2008–present : 5 furlongs on turf