History
The event used to be called the Lonsdale Stakes, and for a period its distance was 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 198 yards. It was classed as a Listed race for several years, and it was promoted to Group 3 level in 1998.
The race was renamed the Lonsdale Cup and given Group 2 status in 2004. It was extended by 110 yards in 2007.
The Lonsdale Cup is currently held on the final day of York's four-day Ebor Festival meeting. The leading horses from the race often go on to compete in the following month's Doncaster Cup.
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