British Classic Races contest both. The final leg is the St. Leger, held over 1 mile 6 1/2 furlongs at Doncaster and is open to both sexes. The variety of distances and racecourses faced in the Classics make them particularly challenging as a series to even the best horses. It is rare for a horse to possess both the speed and stamina to compete across all these distances, making the Triple Crown a particularly notable achievement. In fact, in the modern era, it is rare for any attempt on the Triple Crown to be made. Although the oldest race in the series, the
Dubai Sheema Classic run at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. The Dubai Sheema Classic currently offers a purse of US$5 million, making it and the Dubai Turf race the two richest turf races in the world behind The Everest, an Australian race making its debut in October 2017 with a purse of A$10 million (approximately US$7.4 million as of May 2017). Speed record: (at current distance of 2,410 metres and Meydan Racecourse) Most wins by a jockey: Most wins by a trainer: Most wins by an owner: Dubai Sheema Classic The Dubai Sheema Classic is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United