Scottish Derby
| Location | Ayr Racecourse Ayr, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1979 |
| Last run | July 18, 2005 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Website | Ayr |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1m 2f (2,012 metres) |
| Track | Turf, left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 8 st 6 lb (3yo); 9 st 2 lb (4yo+) Allowances 3 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 6 lb for Group 1 winners * 3 lb for Group 2 winners * * since September 1 last year (2yo wins not penalised) |
| Purse | £100,000 (2005) 1st: £58,000 |
The Scottish Derby was a Group 2 flat horse race in Scotland which was open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It was run at Ayr, South Ayrshire, over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres), and it was scheduled to take place each year in July.
The event was established in 1979, and it was initially contested over 1 mile and 5 furlongs. This was shortened by 2 furlongs in 1980, and then by another furlong in 1987. Until then the race had been known as the Scottish Derby, but it was given a new title, the Scottish Classic, in 1988. For a period the event was classed at Group 3 level, and it was promoted to Group 2 status in 2003. At the same time it reverted to its original title.
The Scottish Derby was last run in 2005, and it was replaced by a new event, the York Stakes, the following year. During its brief history the race had several sponsors, and these included Mecca Bookmakers, Tennent's and the Daily Record.
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[edit] Records
Most successful horse:
- no horse won this race more than once
Leading jockey (4 wins):
- Kieren Fallon – Winter Romance (1998), Carnival Dancer (2001), Princely Venture (2003), Kalaman (2004)
Leading trainer (6 wins):
- Sir Michael Stoute – Dazari (1983), Ascot Knight (1987), Carnival Dancer (2001), Princely Venture (2003), Kalaman (2004), Imperial Stride (2005)
[edit] Winners
1 The 2004 winner Kalaman was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Oriental Magic.
[edit] References
- galopp-sieger.de – Scottish Classic.
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Scottish Derby (2005).
- pedigreequery.com – Scottish Derby – Ayr.
- The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. 1993. p. 122. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.
