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
SAJC Coolmore Classic 1999 the race was known as the ‘Sedgwick Classic’<br> 2000 - 2005 the race was known as the ‘Marsh Classic’<br> 2006 onwards the race has been called the ‘Coolmore Classic’. Australian Studbook - SAJC Coolmore Classic Race Winners SAJC Coolmore Classic The SAJC Coolmore Classic is a Group 2 Australian thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares aged 3 years old and over, over a distance of 1600 m. It is held at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide in April. Before 2006 it was held in May. 1980 onwards held over 1600 m. 1980 – 1984 was a Listed Race<br> 1985