Group 3 races are fiercely run horse racing events by some of the best racehorses in the world.
Group 3 horse races are two tiers off the highest-rated horse racing events. The group three horse racing events are a test of class with all thoroughbreds running off level weights unless receiving weight allowance for a 3yo racing against older horses or carrying a penalty for previous success.
The trainers and top-rated horse racing jockeys fight out in group three races throughout the year in the UK.
In our group three horse racing guide, we will list everything you need to know about the biggest and best group 3 horse races.
Find out more about Group 3 horse races:
Contents
- 1 What does Group 3 mean in horse racing?
- 2 All Group Three Horse Races
- 3 Guide To All UK Group Three Horse Races
- 3.1 Winter Derby
- 3.2 Earl of Sefton Stakes
- 3.3 Nell Gwyn Stakes
- 3.4 Abernant Stakes
- 3.5 Craven Stakes
- 3.6 John Porter Stakes
- 3.7 Fred Darling Stakes
- 3.8 Greenham Stakes
- 3.9 Gordon Richards Stakes
- 3.10 Sandown Classic Trial
- 3.11 Sagaro Stakes
- 3.12 Pavilion Stakes
- 3.13 Palace House Stakes
- 3.14 Chester Vase
- 3.15 Ormonde Stakes
- 3.16 Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes
- 3.17 Musidora Stakes
- 3.18 Aston Park Stakes
- 3.19 Brontë Cup
- 3.20 Henry II Stakes
- 3.21 Brigadier Gerard Stakes
- 3.22 Pinnacle Stakes
- 3.23 John of Gaunt Stakes
- 3.24 Princess Elizabeth Stakes
- 3.25 Diomed Stakes
- 3.26 Hampton Court Stakes
- 3.27 Albany Stakes
- 3.28 Jersey Stakes
- 3.29 Hoppings Stakes
- 3.30 Chipchase Stakes
- 3.31 Criterion Stakes
- 3.32 Sprint Stakes
- 3.33 Bahrain Trophy
- 3.34 Summer Stakes
- 3.35 John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes
- 3.36 Hackwood Stakes
- 3.37 Princess Margaret Stakes
- 3.38 Valiant Stakes
- 3.39 Molecomb Stakes
- 3.40 Gordon Stakes
- 3.41 Oak Tree Stakes
- 3.42 Thoroughbred Stakes
- 3.43 Glorious Stakes
- 3.44 Rose of Lancaster Stakes
- 3.45 Sweet Solera Stakes
- 3.46 Sovereign Stakes
- 3.47 Geoffrey Freer Stakes
- 3.48 Acomb Stakes
- 3.49 Strensall Stakes
- 3.50 Prestige Stakes
- 3.51 March Stakes
- 3.52 Winter Hill Stakes
- 3.53 Supreme Stakes
- 3.54 Solario Stakes
- 3.55 Atalanta Stakes
- 3.56 Dick Poole Fillies Stakes
- 3.57 September Stakes
- 3.58 Superior Mile
- 3.59 Sirenia Stakes
- 3.60 Sceptre Stakes
- 3.61 Legacy Cup
- 3.62 Firth of Clyde Stakes
- 3.63 World Trophy
- 3.64 Somerville Tattersall Stakes
- 3.65 Princess Royal Stakes
- 3.66 Cumberland Lodge Stakes
- 3.67 Bengough Stakes
- 3.68 Cornwallis Stakes
- 3.69 Oh So Sharp Stakes
- 3.70 Pride Stakes
- 3.71 Autumn Stakes
- 3.72 Zetland Stakes
- 3.73 Darley Stakes
- 3.74 Horris Hill Stakes
- 3.75 St. Simon Stakes
- 4 Summary
- 5 Types Of Horse Races Related Posts
What does Group 3 mean in horse racing?
The term Group 3 in horse racing is used for the third-highest tier of horse races in the world.
While they are not considered as important as the Group 1 or Group 2 races, Group 3 races are also rated as top-class events.
The best horse racing thoroughbreds need to achieve an official rating of 105 plus to compete in the quality group three races.
International contenders compete in the competitive UK group three races to try and get their black-type status.
All Group Three Horse Races
Here is a list of all the group 3 races in the UK:
Race Name | Racecourse | Distance | Age/Sex | Month |
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Winter Derby | Lingfield | 1m 2f | 4yo+ | February |
Earl of Sefton Stakes | Newmarket | 1m 1f | 4yo+ | April |
Nell Gwyn Stakes | Newmarket | 7f | 3yo f | April |
Abernant Stakes | Newmarket | 6f | 3yo+ | April |
Craven Stakes | Newmarket | 1m | 3yo c&g | April |
John Porter Stakes | Newbury | 1m 4f | 4yo+ | April |
Fred Darling Stakes | Newbury | 7f | 3yo f | April |
Greenham Stakes | Newbury | 7f | 3yo c&g | April |
Gordon Richard | Sandown | 1m 1f 209y | 4yo+ | April |
Sandown Classic Trial | Sandown | 1m 1f 209y | 3yo | April |
Sagaro Stakes | Ascot | 1m 7f 209y | 4yo+ | May |
Pavilion Stakes | Ascot | 6f | 3yo | May |
Palace House Stakes | Newmarket | 5f | 3yo+ | May |
Chester Vase | Chester | 1m 4f 63y | 3yo c&g | May |
Ormonde Stakes | Chester | 1m 5f 84y | 4yo+ | May |
Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes | Lingfield | 7f | 3yo+ f | May |
Musidora Stakes | York | 1m 2f 56y | 3yo f | May |
Aston Park Stakes | Newbury | 1m 4f | 4yo+ | May |
Brontë Cup | York | 1m 5f 188y | 4yo+ f | May |
Henry II Stakes | Sandown | 2m 50y | 4yo+ | May |
Brigadier Gerard Stakes | Sandown | 1m 1f 190y | 4yo+ | May |
Pinnacle Stakes | Haydock | 1m 3f 175y | 4yo+ f | May |
John of Gaunt Stakes | Haydock | 7f 37y | 4yo+ | May |
Princess Elizabeth Stakes | Epsom | 1m 113y | 3yo+ f | May |
Diomed Stakes | Epsom | 1m 113y | 3yo+ | May |
Hampton Court Stakes | Ascot | 1m 1f 212y | 3yo | June |
Albany Stakes | Ascot | 6f | 2yo f | June |
Jersey Stakes | Ascot | 7f | 3yo | June |
Hoppings Stakes | Newcastle | 1m 2f 42y | 3yo+ f | June |
Chipchase Stakes | Newcastle | 6f | 3yo+ | June |
Criterion Stakes | Newmarket | 7f | 3yo+ | June |
Sprint Stakes | Sandown | 5f 10y | 3yo+ | July |
Bahrain Trophy | Newmarket | 1m 5f | 3yo | July |
Summer Stakes | York | 6f | 3yo+ f | July |
John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes | York | 1m 5f 188y | 4yo+ | July |
Hackwood Stakes | Newbury | 6f | 3yo+ | July |
Princess Margaret Stakes | Ascot | 6f | 2yo f | July |
Valiant Stakes | Ascot | 7f 213y | 3yo+ f | July |
Molecomb Stakes | Goodwood | 5f | 2yo | July |
Gordon Stakes | Goodwood | 1m 3f 218y | 3yo | July |
Oak Tree Stakes | Goodwood | 7f | 3yo+ f | July |
Thoroughbred Stakes | Goodwood | 1m | 3yo | July |
Glorious Stakes | Goodwood | 1m 3f 218y | 4yo+ | July |
Rose of Lancaster Stakes | Haydock | 1m 2f 100y | 3yo+ | August |
Sweet Solera Stakes | Newmarket | 7f | 2yo f | August |
Sovereign Stakes | Salisbury | 1m | 3yo+ c&g | August |
Geoffrey Freer Stakes | Newbury | 1m 5f 61y | 3yo+ | August |
Acomb Stakes | York | 7f | 2yo | August |
Strensall Stakes | York | 1m 208y | 3yo+ | August |
Prestige Stakes | Goodwood | 7f | 2yo f | August |
March Stakes | Goodwood | 1m 6f | 3yo | August |
Winter Hill Stakes | Windsor | 1m 2f 7y | 3yo+ | August |
Supreme Stakes | Goodwood | 7f | 3yo+ | August |
Solario Stakes | Sandown | 7f | 2yo | September |
Atalanta Stakes | Sandown | 1m | 3yo+ f | September |
Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes | Salisbury | 6f | 2yo f | September |
September Stakes | Kempton | 1m 3f 219y | 3yo+ | September |
Superior Mile | Haydock | 1m 37y | 3yo+ | September |
Sirenia Stakes | Kempton | 6f | 2yo | September |
Sceptre Stakes | Doncaster | 7f 6y | 3yo+ f | September |
Legacy Cup | Newbury | 1m 3f 5y | 3yo+ | September |
Firth of Clyde Stakes | Ayr | 6f | 2yo f | September |
World Trophy | Newbury | 5f 34y | 3yo+ | September |
Somerville Tattersall Stakes | Newmarket | 7f | 2yo c&g | September |
Princess Royal Stakes | Newmarket | 1m 4f | 3yo+ f | September |
Cumberland Lodge Stakes | Ascot | 1m 3f 211y | 3yo+ | October |
Bengough Stakes | Ascot | 6f | 3yo+ | October |
Cornwallis Stakes | Newmarket | 5f | 2yo | October |
Oh So Sharp Stakes | Newmarket | 7f | 2yo f | September |
Pride Stakes | Newmarket | 1m 2f | 3yo+ f | October |
Autumn Stakes | Newmarket | 1m | 2yo | October |
Zetland Stakes | Newmarket | 1m 2f | 2yo | October |
Darley Stakes | Newmarket | 1m 1f | 3yo+ | October |
Horris Hill Stakes | Newbury | 7f | 2yo c&g | October |
St. Simon Stakes | Newbury | 1m 4f | 3yo+ | October |
Guide To All UK Group Three Horse Races
Here is a guide to all the Group Three Races in the UK:
Winter Derby
The Winter Derby is a Group Three horse race run at Lingfield Racecourse over a 1-mile 2 furlongs distance taking place at the start of the Flat season in February. The race is open to horses aged four years old and older and attracts a competitive field looking to win the first major Group Three prize.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Winter Derby Group 3 racing event.
Earl of Sefton Stakes
The Earl of Sefton Stakes is a Group 3 flat event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and over.
In mid-April, it is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong.
Nell Gwyn Stakes
The Nell Gwyn Stakes is a British Group 3 flat horse competition for three-year-old fillies.
In mid-April, it is run over a distance of 7 furlongs on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket.
Abernant Stakes
The Abernant Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event taking place in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and higher.
In mid-April, it is run over a distance of 6 furlongs on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket.
Craven Stakes
The Craven Stakes is a three-year-old colts and geldings-only Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom. In mid-April, it is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of one mile.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Craven Stakes Group 3 racing event.
John Porter Stakes
The John Porter Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse racing fixture in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and up.
In April, it is run over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs at Newbury.
Fred Darling Stakes
The Fred Darling Stakes is a British Group 3 flat horse event for three-year-old fillies. In April, it is run over a distance of 7 furlongs at Newbury.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Fred Darling Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Greenham Stakes
The Greenham Stakes is a three-year-old colt and geldings-only Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom. In April, it is run over a distance of 7 furlongs at Newbury.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Greenham Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Gordon Richards Stakes
The Gordon Richards Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and above. In late April, it is run over a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong, and 209 yards at Sandown Park.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Gordon Richards Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Sandown Classic Trial
The Sandown Classic Trial is a three-year-old flat race in Great Britain. In late April, it is run over a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong, and 209 yards at Sandown Park.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Sandown Classic Trial Group 3 racing event.
Sagaro Stakes
The Sagaro Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse competition featuring United Kingdom horses aged four and up.
It takes place at Ascot in late April or early May over a distance of 1 mile 7 furlongs and 209 yards.
Pavilion Stakes
The Pavilion Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse fixture occurring in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and higher. It is held every year in late April or early May at Ascot over a distance of 6 furlongs.
The race was first held in 1999, and in 2015 it was upgraded to Group 3 level.
Palace House Stakes
The Palace House Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and higher. It takes place on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in late April or early May over a distance of 5 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Palace House Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Chester Vase
The Chester Vase is a three-year-old colts and geldings-only Group 3 flat horse event held in Great Britain. In May, it is run at Chester over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs, and 63 yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Chester Vase Group 3 racing event.
Ormonde Stakes
The Ormonde Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and over. In May, it is run at Chester over a distance of 1 mile, 5 furlongs, and 84 yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Ormonde Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes
The Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse fixture held in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged three and up.
In May, it is run over a 7-furlong distance at Lingfield Park.
Musidora Stakes
The Musidora Stakes is a British Group 3 flat horse event for three-year-old fillies. It is run at York in May over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 56 yards (2,063 metres).
For more information, check out our full guide to the Musidora Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Aston Park Stakes
The Aston Park Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and over. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs at Newbury. It was previously run over a distance of 1 mile 5 furlongs and 61 yards, and it is now held every year in May.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Aston Park Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Brontë Cup
The Bront Cup Fillies’ Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse conference organized in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged four and up.
It is held every year in late May and is run over a distance of 1 mile, 5 furlongs, and 188 yards at York.
Henry II Stakes
The Henry II Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse contest held in the U.k for horses aged four and up. It is contested every year in late May in Sandown Park over a distance of 2 miles and 50 yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Henry II Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Brigadier Gerard Stakes
The Brigadier Gerard Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race running in the U.k. Horses must be four years old or older to compete. It takes place at Sandown Park over a distance of 1 mile 1 furlong and 209 yards, and it takes place every year in late May or early June.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Brigadier Gerard Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Pinnacle Stakes
The Pinnacle Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race contested in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged four and higher. It takes held every year in late May or early June at Haydock Park over a course of one mile, three furlongs, and 175 yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Pinnacle Stakes Group 3 racing event.
John of Gaunt Stakes
The John of Gaunt Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and higher. It takes place at Haydock Park over a distance of 7 furlongs and 37 yards and is held every year in late May or early June.
For more information, check out our full guide to the John of Gaunt Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Princess Elizabeth Stakes
The Princess Elizabeth Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race running in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged three and up. It is held at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile and 113 yards and takes place in early June each year.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Princess Elizabeth Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Diomed Stakes
The Diomed Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom that is open to horses aged three and up. It takes place each year in late May or early June at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile and 113 yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Diomed Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Hampton Court Stakes
The Hampton Court Stakes is a three-year-old flat horse event held in the United Kingdom. It is held every year in June at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile 1 furlong and 212 yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Hampton Court Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Albany Stakes
The Albany Stakes is a British Group 3 flat horse contest for two-year-old fillies. It takes place every year in June at Ascot over a distance of 6 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Albany Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Jersey Stakes
The Jersey Stakes is a three-year-old flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom. It takes place every year in June at Ascot over a distance of 7 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Jersey Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Hoppings Stakes
The Hoppings Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged three and up.
It is held each year in late June at Newcastle over a distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs and 42 yards.
Chipchase Stakes
The Chipchase Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and over.
It takes place every year in late June or early July and is run over a distance of 6 furlongs at Newcastle.
Criterion Stakes
The Criterion Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event taking place in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and higher.
It is held on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs and is held every year in late June or early July.
Sprint Stakes
The Sprint Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event taking place in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and higher.
It takes place at Sandown Park over a distance of 5 furlongs and 10 yards, and it takes place every year in early July.
Bahrain Trophy
The Bahrain Trophy is a three-year-old flat horse race raced in the U.k.
It takes place on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 5 furlongs and is held every year in July.
Summer Stakes
The Summer Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged three and up. It takes place every year in July in York over a course of 6 furlongs.
The tournament began in 1996 and was initially classified as a Listed event.
John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes
The John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom that is open to horses aged four and up.
The race takes place every year in July at York over a distance of 1 mile 5 furlongs and 188 yards.
Hackwood Stakes
The Hackwood Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for thoroughbreds aged three and higher. It takes place every year in July at Newbury over a distance of 6 furlongs.
The event was raised to Group 3 classification in 2006, after previously being classified as Listed.
Princess Margaret Stakes
The Princess Margaret Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event for two-year-old fillies held in Great Britain. Every year in July, it is held at Ascot over a course of six furlongs. Princess Margaret, King George VI’s younger daughter, is commemorated in this occasion.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Princess Margaret Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Valiant Stakes
The Valiant Stakes is a Group flat horse race held in the U.k that is open to mares and fillies aged three and up. It is held every year in July at Ascot and is run over a distance of 7 furlongs and 213 yards.
The Bonusprint Fillies’ Conditions Stakes was the inaugural race in 1998.
Molecomb Stakes
The Molecomb Stakes is a two-year-old flat horse competition in Great Britain. It takes place every year in late July or early August at Goodwood over a 5-furlong distance.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Molecomb Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Gordon Stakes
The Gordon Stakes is a three-year-old flat horse event in the United Kingdom. It takes held each year in late July or early August at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 218 yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Gordon Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Oak Tree Stakes
The Oak Tree Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom that is open to fillies and mares aged three and up. It takes place every year in late July or early August at Goodwood over a distance of seven furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Oak Tree Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Thoroughbred Stakes
The Thoroughbred Stakes is a three-year-old flat horse event in the United Kingdom. It takes held every year in late July or early August at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres).
For more information, check out our full guide to the Thoroughbred Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Glorious Stakes
The Glorious Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom that is open to horses aged four and up. It takes held each year in late July or early August at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 218 yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Glorious Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Rose of Lancaster Stakes
The Rose of Lancaster Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and over. It is held every year in early August at Haydock Park over a course of one mile, two furlongs, and one hundred yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Rose of Lancaster Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Sweet Solera Stakes
The Sweet Solera Stakes is a British Group 3 flat horse event for two-year-old fillies. It is held every year in August on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Sweet Solera Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Sovereign Stakes
The Sovereign Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for three-year-old colts and geldings.
It takes place every year in August at Salisbury over a distance of one mile.
Geoffrey Freer Stakes
The Geoffrey Freer Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the Uk for horses aged three and higher.
It is held every year in August at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile, 5 furlongs, and 61 yards.
Acomb Stakes
The Acomb Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at York over a distance of 7 furlongs, and it is scheduled to take place each year in August. The event is named after Acomb, an area of York located to the north-west of the racecourse.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Acomb Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Strensall Stakes
The Strensall Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and over.
It is held every year in August at York over a distance of 1 mile and 177 yards.
Prestige Stakes
The Prestige Stakes is a British Group 3 flat horse event for two-year-old fillies. It is held every year in late August at Goodwood over a distance of 7 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Prestige Stakes Group 3 racing event.
March Stakes
The March Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for three-year-old horses. It is held at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs and takes place in late August each year.
For more information, check out our full guide to the March Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Winter Hill Stakes
The Winter Hill Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and higher. It is held every year in August at Windsor over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs. For a time, the event was classified as Listed.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Winter Hill Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Supreme Stakes
The Supreme Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and over. It is held at Goodwood over a distance of 7 furlongs and takes place every year in late August or early September.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Supreme Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Solario Stakes
The Solario Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for two-year-olds. It takes held every year in late August or early September at Sandown Park over a distance of 7 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Solario Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Atalanta Stakes
The Atalanta Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race running in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged three and up.
It is held every year in late August or early September at Sandown Park over a distance of one mile. Previously, the race was classified as Listed.
Dick Poole Fillies Stakes
The Dick Poole Stakes is a British Group 3 flat horse event for two-year-old fillies. It is held every year in September at Salisbury over a distance of 6 furlongs.
It was previously competed at the Listed level before being elevated to Group 3 classification in 2014.
September Stakes
The September Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the Uk for horses aged three and over.
It takes place at Kempton Park over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 219 yards, and it is held every year in early September.
Superior Mile
The Superior Mile is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and over.
In early September, it is run over a distance of 1 mile and 37 yards at Haydock Park.
Sirenia Stakes
The Sirenia Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for two-year-olds.
It is held at Kempton Park over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres) and is held every year in early September.
Sceptre Stakes
The Sceptre Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged three and up. It is held every year in September at Doncaster over a distance of 7 furlongs and 6 yards.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Sceptre Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Legacy Cup
The Legacy Cup is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and higher.
It is held each year in September at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile and 3 furlongs.
Firth of Clyde Stakes
The Firth of Clyde Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event for two-year-old fillies held in Great Britain. It takes place every year in September at Ayr over a distance of 6 furlongs.
The Firth of Clyde, a body of water off the coast of Ayr, provides the inspiration for the event.
World Trophy
The World Trophy is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up.
It is held each year in September at Newbury over a course of 5 furlongs and 34 yards.
Somerville Tattersall Stakes
The Tattersalls Stakes, sometimes known as the Somerville Tattersall Stakes, is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for two-year-old colts and geldings. It is held every year in late September on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Tattersalls Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Princess Royal Stakes
The Princess Royal Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged three and up. In September, it is run over a course of 1 mile and 4 furlongs at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Princess Royal Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Cumberland Lodge Stakes
The Cumberland Lodge Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse competition featuring in the Uk that is open to horses aged three and up.
It takes held every year in early October at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 211 yards.
Bengough Stakes
The Bengough Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and over.
It is held every year in early October at Ascot over a distance of 6 furlongs.
Cornwallis Stakes
The Cornwallis Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for two-year-olds. It takes place every year in October at Newmarket over a distance of 5 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Cornwallis Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Oh So Sharp Stakes
The Oh So Sharp Stakes is a British Group 3 flat horse event for two-year-old fillies. It is held every year in October on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Oh So Sharp Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Pride Stakes
The Pride Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom that is available to mares and fillies aged three and up. It takes place every year in October at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Pride Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Autumn Stakes
The Autumn Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for two-year-olds.
It is held every year in October on the Rowley Mile in Newmarket over a distance of one mile.
Zetland Stakes
The Zetland Stakes is a two-year-old flat horse event in Great Britain. It takes held every year in October on the Rowley Mile in Newmarket over a distance of one mile and two furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Zetland Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Darley Stakes
The Darley Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and over. It is held every year in October on the Rowley Mile in Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Darley Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Horris Hill Stakes
The Horris Hill Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race held in the United Kingdom that is open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It takes place every year in October at Newbury over a distance of 7 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the Horris Hill Stakes Group 3 racing event.
St. Simon Stakes
The St. Simon Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse event held in the Uk for thoroughbreds aged three and higher. It is run each year in October at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs.
For more information, check out our full guide to the St. Simon Stakes Group 3 racing event.
Summary
The group 3 flat races are run over various distances varying from 5 furlongs up to 2-mile events.
Punters enjoy placing bets on the Group Three events because it is some of the highest-rated racehorses in the world battling it out.
Other amazing horse racing betting events you might be interested in are:
- Group 1 horse racing events in the UK
- Group 2 horse racing in the UK
- Irish Group 3 Races
- UK Premier handicap horse racing events
- UK listed horse racing events
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Check out our guide for the full list of horse racing fixtures 2024 in the United Kingdom.
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- Irish Group 1 Horse Races
- Irish Group 2 Horse Races
- Irish Group 3 Horse Races
- Irish Listed Horse Races
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- Premier Handicap Horse Races
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