The Scottish Derby was a

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in Great Britain open to

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s aged three years or older. It was run at

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over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres), and it was scheduled to take place each year in July.

History

The event was established in 1979, and it was initially restricted to three-year-olds. The first edition was contested over 1 mile and 5 furlongs. It was shortened by two furlongs in 1980. It was cut by another furlong and opened to older horses in 1987. The race was originally known as the Scottish Derby, but it was renamed the Scottish Classic in 1988. For a period it held Group 3 status. It reverted to its former title and was promoted to Group 2 level in 2003. The Scottish Derby was last run in 2005. It was replaced the following year by a similar race, the

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. Over the course of twenty-seven runnings the event had several different sponsors. These included Mecca Bookmakers,

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and the Daily Record.

Records

Most successful horse: * ''no horse won this race more than once'' ---- Leading jockey (4 wins): *

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– ''Winter Romance (1998), Carnival Dancer (2001), Princely Venture (2003), Kalaman (2004)'' ---- Leading trainer (6 wins): * Sir Michael Stoute – ''Dazari (1983), Ascot Knight (1987), Carnival Dancer (2001), Princely Venture (2003), Kalaman (2004), Imperial Stride (2005)''

Winners

The 2004 winner ''Kalaman'' was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed ''Oriental Magic''.

References

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History

Records

Winners

See also

References