What was the result of the 2000 Guineas?
Coroebus beat stablemate and favourite Native Trail to win the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket.
How much is the 2000 Guineas worth?
In 2019, the 2,000 Guineas was actually worth a total of £500,000, with a first prize of £283,550, so it would be fair to say that the race has fared well, in inflationary terms.
Who won the Irish 2000 Guineas?
Irish 2,000 Guineas: Native Trail wins to complete Guineas treble for Charlie Appleby. Native Trail produced a strong finish to win an exciting Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh.
What’s the difference between 2000 and 1000 Guineas?
The 1000 Guineas is run over 1 mile at Newmarket and is restricted to fillies. The 2000 Guineas is run over 1 mile at Newmarket and is open to both sexes but is usually contested by colts. The Oaks is run on Epsom Downs over 1 1/2 miles and is restricted to fillies.
Has a filly ever won the Epsom Derby?
Has a filly ever won the Epsom Derby? Six fillies have won the Epsom Derby, the most recent being Fifinella in 1916. The other five fillies who have won the Epsom Derby are: Eleanor in 1801, Blink Bonny in 1857, Shotover in 1882, Signorinetta in 1908 and Tagalie in 1912.
How many fillies have won the 2000 Guineas?
That said, a total of fifteen colts have won the 2,000 Guineas, the Derby and the St. Leger, a.k.a. the ‘Triple Crown’, while nine fillies have won the 1,000 Guineas, the Oaks and the St. Leger, a.k.a. the ‘Fillies’ Triple Crown’.
Was a guinea a lot money?
A guinea was worth £1,1s (one pound and one shilling). This is the same as £1.05 in modern money. Because a guinea was close to a pound, putting prices in guineas made the price seem less. A price of 39 guineas might look like “about £39”.
How much is a guinea worth in 2020?
£1.05
Since British currency was decimalised on 15th February 1971, the Guinea has no longer been accepted as legal tender. The term is still used in certain circles such as horse racing to describe values equivalent to one pound and one shilling, or £1.05 in modern currency.
Why is it called 2000 Guineas?
2000 & 1000 Guineas Results Named after the prize money which was originally awarded to the winners of each flat race, the Newmarket Guineas are regarded as two of the most prestigious horse races in the UK.
Who won the Irish 1000 Guineas?
Homeless Songs took a comprehensive victory in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh. Ridden by Chris Hayes, Homeless Songs was with the front runners from the off and powered clear in the closing stages to win unchallenged.
What are the five Classics in horse racing?
English Classics, in horse racing, five of the oldest and most important English horse races. They are the Derby, the Oaks, the One Thousand Guineas, the Saint Leger, and the Two Thousand Guineas (qq.
Can fillies run in the 2000 Guineas?
The 2,000 Guineas is the premier Classic race for three-year-old colts over a mile. The race is open to fillies but their participation is rare – the last one to run in it was 59 years ago.