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Set-Hut LLC’s Louisiana-bred star Touchuponastar captured his third $100,000 Gold Cup in a five-length romp on Saturday night at Delta Downs, further adding to his lofty bankroll of more than $2 million.
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The 7-year-old Star Guitar gelding started from the far outside post in the field of eight fellow state-breds. The Jeff Delhomme trainee broke alertly under Tim Thornton and raced in third, just off the early pace set by Daddy’s Code and Cunimbus.
As the field approached the second turn, Touchuponastar began his bid for command. When he entered the homestretch, the result was complete domination as Thornton sat chilly while his mount hit the finish line comfortably clear of Tdzshininluckystar. Sippin On Gin was third, just a head behind the runner-up.
Touchuponastar finished the seven-furlong trip in 1:24.79, just off his track record of 1:24.27 set in last year’s Gold Cup. He also scored in the 2023 edition.
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Touchuponastar improved to 22 wins from 30 overall starts. Against Louisiana-bred competition, he’s won 17 consecutive races. The Gold Cup’s winner’s share of $60,000 increased his career purse earnings to $2,142,560.
Bred by Coteau Grove Farms, Touchuponastar is out of the Lion Heart mare Touch Magic. He was purchased for $15,000 as a yearling in 2020.
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Touchuponastar paid $2.20 to win.
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This story was originally published October 11, 2026 at 9:59 AM.