Misplaced Pages

The 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes was a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It was run over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it was scheduled to take place each year in early April.

History

The event was originally held at Ascot. The present grading system was introduced in 1971, and the race was classed at Group 3 level. It was staged at Newmarket in 1978, and transferred to Salisbury in 1979. It was discontinued after 1986.

The race served as a trial for the 2000 Guineas Stakes. The last horse to win both events was Sir Ivor in 1968.

The equivalent race for fillies was the 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes.

Records

Leading jockey since 1968 (5 wins):

• Greville Starkey – Recitation (1981), Hays (1982), Proclaim (1983), Rousillon (1984), Zahdam (1986)

Leading trainer since 1968 (5 wins):

• Guy Harwood – Recitation (1981), Hays (1982), Proclaim (1983), Rousillon (1984), Zahdam (1986)

Winners since 1968

See also

• Horse racing in Great Britain
• List of British flat horse races

References

1. "Trial double?". Glasgow Herald. 2 April 1977. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
2. "Today's tips". Glasgow Herald. 1 April 1978. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
3. "Wonder boy will find it heavy going". Glasgow Herald. 7 April 1979. Retrieved 25 November 2012.

• Paris-Turf:
  • "1981"., "1982"., "1983"., "1984"., "1985"., "1986".

• galopp-sieger.de – 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes.
• pedigreequery.com – 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes.

• Flat races in Great Britain
• Ascot Racecourse
• Salisbury Racecourse
• Flat horse races for three-year-olds
• Discontinued horse races in Great Britain
• Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1986
• 1986 disestablishments in England