Inaugurated 1998 Sponsor Betway Surface Polytrack | Distance 1m 2f (2,012 metres) Qualification Four-years-old and up Track Left-handed | |
Location Lingfield ParkLingfield, England Weight 8 st 13 lb (4yo);9 st 0 lb (5yo+)Allowances3 lb for fillies and maresPenalties7 lb for Group 1 winners *5 lb for Group 2 winners *3 lb for Group 3 winners ** since May 31 last year | ||
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The Winter Derby is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres) at Lingfield Park in February or March.
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History
The event was established in 1998, and the inaugural edition was won by Running Stag. It was given Listed status in 1999, and promoted to Group 3 level in 2006.
The Winter Derby is run on a Polytrack surface. It is one of four non-turf Group races in Britain, along with the Chipchase Stakes, September Stakes and the Sirenia Stakes. It is currently the country's first Group race of the year.
Records
Most successful horse:
Leading jockey (2 wins):
Leading trainer (2 wins):
References
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