Group One
Group One, Group 1, Grade I or G1 is the term used for the highest level of
Pattern race system introduced in 1971 and monitored by the European Pattern Committee. To attain or maintain a Group One status, the average rating for the first four finishers in the race must be 115 or higher over a three-year period.[1] The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities works to ensure consistent international standards.[2] Group One races may only be restricted to age groups or a stipulated sex: they should not be restricted to horses bred in a certain country (though there are regional exceptions to this rule). Group One (G1) races may be run under handicap conditions in Australia,[3] but in Europe weight-for-age conditions always apply.[4]
In the
National Hunt racing "Grade I" is used instead; see List of British flat horse races. Race grading was introduced in North America in 1974.[5]
These races, whether designated as "Group One" or "Grade I", are of international importanceA$350,000.[3]
See also
- Group races
- Graded stakes race
- List of Group One races in Great Britain
- List of Australian Group races
- List of South American Group races
- List of American and Canadian Graded races
References
- ^ Wood, Greg (25 July 2016). "Glorious Goodwood to take significant step towards extra Group One race". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (17 July 2015). "IFHA Annual Report (2014)" (PDF). p. 20. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ a b Horse Racing Info (2019). "Australian Group Races". Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ a b BBC Sport (24 July 2002). "Flat races explained". Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ a b Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (2021). "Graded Stakes". Retrieved 5 June 2021.
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