2006-11-29 06:41:48 · 5 answers · asked by brisav 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
Kiplingcotes, Nr Market Weighton Kiplingcotes Derby Stone starting post nr Etton Third Thursday in March around 10:45am
Billed as England's oldest horse race, certainly dates back to 1519
2006-11-29 06:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As several other people have pointed out, The St Ledger (run at Doncaster), is the oldest Classic in the world.
As far as the oldest race goes, The Newmarket Town Plate is recognised as the first race to be run under WRITTEN rules. Reports as to when it was first run vary, sometime between 1664 and 1666 seems to be the consensus. The race is still run in Newmarket to this day over 3 miles 6 furlongs and is open to anyone (providing they have the necessary experience).
The following links will explain more about The Town Plate:
http://www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk/racing/town_plate.html
http://www.highflyer.supanet.com/appendix.htm
I hope that clears things up for you!
2006-12-01 10:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by PNewmarket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The St Leger is the world's oldest classic race.
2006-11-29 14:45:48 · answer #3 · answered by freelander 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The St. Ledger is one of them. It was first run on 25 September 1776.
2006-11-29 14:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The T.T on the Isle Of Man 1908
2006-11-29 14:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋