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May Hill Stakes
Flat horse race in Britain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The May Hill Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and takes place each year in September.
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History
The event is named after May Hill, a successful filly whose victories included Doncaster's Park Hill Stakes in 1975. It was established in 1976, and was originally classed at Group 3 level. It was promoted to Group 2 status in 2003.
The May Hill Stakes is currently held on the second day of the four-day St. Leger Festival.
The leading horses from the race often go on to compete in the Fillies' Mile. The last to win both was Inspiral in 2021, when she was unbeaten in four races.
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Records
Leading jockey (6 wins):
- Frankie Dettori – Calando (1998), Teggiano (1999), White Moonstone (2010), Lyric of Light (2011), Indigo Girl (2020), Inspiral (2021)
Leading trainer (12 wins):
- Sir Henry Cecil – Formulate (1978), Bright Crocus (1982), Ever Genial (1984), Laluche (1986), Intimate Guest (1987), Tessla (1988), Rafha (1989), Midnight Air (1991), Solar Crystal (1995), Reams of Verse (1996), Midnight Line (1997), Half Glance (2001)
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Winners
- The 1980 running took place at Kempton Park
- The 2006 edition was held at York
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See also
References
- Paris-Turf:
- Racing Post:
- galopp-sieger.de – May Hill Stakes.
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – May Hill Stakes (2018).
- pedigreequery.com – May Hill Stakes – Doncaster.
- Abelson, Edward; Tyrrel, John (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 168–169. ISBN 1-873626-15-0.
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