Classic Cliche to contest the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville, in which he was ridden by John Reid. Starting the 7/10 favourite, he took the lead in the straight and won by two lengths from Orchestra Stall. Classic Cliche's final race was the Irish St Leger at the Curragh in September. He started 2/1 joint favourite but was never a threat and finished tailed-off last of the seven runners behind Oscar Schindler. Classic Cliche stood at the Wood Farm stud in Shropshire before moving to the Kilbarry Lodge Stud in Ireland. His best flat racing performer was the filly Macadamia who won the
Air Race Classic Air Race Classic The Air Race Classic is an annual transcontinental air race for female pilots. Route lengths are approximately . All flights are conducted in day visual flight rules (VFR) conditions. Each aircraft is handicapped for speed and engine power. The goal is to have the actual ground speed be as far over the handicapped speed as possible. This women’s-only air race was originally started in 1929 as Women's Air Derby by pilots including Amelia Earhart back when women pilots were banned from competing against men. Following the discontinuation of the Powder Puff Derby in 1977, the Air Race