An Alphabet Of Horse Racing Terms – C – Part 2
CLASS A
Races on the flat are classified in terms of prize money from the Class A down to Class G. This classification is often used in framing conditions races
CLASSICS
Classic, when applied to a horse race is that term consecrated by long usage.
Classic races are races of longstanding, which habitually attract the best horses and are regarded as the criteria of excellence. More specifically the classics are open only to three year olds and are five in number in England.
The classics are:
New market, spring, 2000 guineas colts and fillies, first run in 1809
New market, spring, 1000 guineas, fillies only, first run 1814
Epsom 1.5 miles, summer, derby colts and fillies, 1780
Epsom 1.5 miles, summer, oaks, Fillies only, first run 1779
Doncaster 1 miles, autumn, st ledger, Colts and Fillies, first run 1776
As far as Fillies are concerned it is rare these days for them to contest either the 2000 guineas or the oaks with trainers preferring to run them in the equivalent classics open to Fillies only: the 1000 guineas and oaks.
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