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The Derby, The Oaks and the St Leger are three of the five Classic flat races for horses in Great Britain, the others being the 1,000 Guineas and the 2,000 Guineas.
The Derby (also known as the Epsom Derby) is run over a course of 1 mile 4 furlongs and 10 yards at Epsom racecourse on the first weekend of June. It is for three-year-old colts and fillies.
The Oaks is run over the same course but is only for three-year-old fillies. it si run on the Friday before the Derby.
The St Leger is run over 1 mile 6 furlongs and 132 yards and is also open to three-year-old colts and fillies. It is held at Doncaster in September.
The 1000 Guineas is run over a mile at Newmarket in April or May, and is open to three-year-old fillies.
The 2000 Guineas is also run over that course and is open to three-year-old colts and fillies, and is run in April or May.
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How many classics are there in the horse-racing calendar in England?
Five, they are The derby, St ledger, The oaks, the 1000 guineas and the 2000 guineas.
What is the oldest Classic Horse Race is it the Derby the Oaks the St Leger?
st leger
What is the name of sister race of Kentucky Derby?
The "sister race" for the Kentucky Derby is the Kentucky Oaks. The Oaks is a mile-and-an-eighth race is for 3-year-old fillies. It is held the Friday before the Derby.
Which racecourse is the derby and oaks?
Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky.
What are the 5 horse breeds in the Kentucky Derby?
The five classic horse races refer to the flat racing season (not National Hunt racing). They are; The 2,000 Guineas The 1,000 Guineas The Oakes The Derby The St. Ledger.
What has the author A St Ledger written?
A. St. Ledger has written: 'Australian socialism'
At which racecourse is The Derby and The Oaks run?
Churchill Downs Louisville, KY
What time is the oaks horse race?
Epsom Answer : The Oaks is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. It is always the day before The Kentucky Derby. It is known as The Derby for Locals because people from Kentucky and the surrounding areas go that day.
When was Anthony St Ledger born?
Anthony St Ledger was born on 1859-02-18.
When did Anthony St Ledger die?
Anthony St Ledger died on 1929-04-17.
When was Sean St Ledger born?
Sean St Ledger was born on 1984-12-28.
When was St. Chux Derby Chix created?
St. Chux Derby Chix was created in 2009.
