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English Classics

The five English Classic races are the 1000 Guineas and the 2000 Guineas (run at Newmarket), the Derby and the Oaks (run at Epsom) and the St Leger (run at Doncaster).

The oldest classic is the St Leger, which was first run in 1776. The Derby was first run in 1780.

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