Today in Bajan History| March 2nd 1990 Vardar’s Victory: A Gold Cup Classic at the Garrison

March 02, 2026 • 00:04:12
Today in Bajan History| March 2nd 1990 Vardar’s Victory: A Gold Cup Classic at the Garrison
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Today in Bajan History| March 2nd 1990 Vardar’s Victory: A Gold Cup Classic at the Garrison

Mar 02 2026 | 00:04:12

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Vardar’s Victory: A Gold Cup Classic at the Garrison

On March 2, 1990, the ninth running of the prestigious Sandy Lane Gold Cup at the Garrison Savannah drew thousands, solidifying its place as one of Barbados’ premier sporting and social events. With international jockeys and racing figures in attendance, anticipation was high for a showdown between defending champion Sanford Prince and rising contender Vardar.

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