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The Sceptre Stakes is a
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in Great Britain open to
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and
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s aged three years or older. It is run at
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over a distance of 7 furlongs and 6 yards (1,414 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.


History

The event is named after
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, a successful filly foaled in 1899. Her victories included four
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, concluding with Doncaster's
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. The Sceptre Stakes used to be contested over 1 mile, and for a period it held Listed status. It was cut to 7 furlongs in 1993, and promoted to Group 3 level in 2011. The race is now staged on the opening day of Doncaster's four-day St. Leger Festival.


Records

Most successful horse: * ''no horse has won this race more than once'' Leading
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(4 wins): * Michael Hills – ''My Branch (1996), Mamounia (2002), Tantina (2003), Royal Confidence (2008)'' Leading trainer (5 wins): *
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– ''Asteroid Field (1986), My Branch (1996), Mamounia (2002), Tantina (2003), Royal Confidence (2008)''


Winners


See also

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References

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– ''Sceptre Stakes.''
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– ''International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Sceptre Stakes (2018).''
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– ''Sceptre Stakes – Doncaster.'' {{Race Meeting, St Leger Festival, Turf Flat races in Great Britain Doncaster Racecourse Mile category horse races for fillies and mares