Classic Races

In British horse racing, the Classics are a series of horse races run over the flat (i.e. without jumps). Each classic is run once each year and is restricted to horses that are three years old. The five races are

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:The 2,000 Guineas

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:The 1,000 Guineas

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:The Oaks

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:The Epsom Derby

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:and the St. Leger

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The 2,000 Guineas, the Derby and the St.Leger together form the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.

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