Flat Horseracing in Great Britain
britain home of world s important flat races , race meetings. while ancient horse races kiplingcotes derby , newmarket town plate curiosities, there many older races retain modern relevance. 5 british classics - 1,000 guineas, 2,000 guineas, oaks, derby , st. leger - founded in late 18th , 19th centuries , still represent pinnacle of achievement each generation of horses. structure , distances of these races, if not exact names, have been adopted many other european horse racing authorities, such ireland. royal ascot major flat racing festival in europe , attracts horses on world. modern flat season in britain climaxes british champions day, festival of championship races, held @ ascot.
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