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First Running of the 2000 Guineas
- When
- 18 April 1809
- Where
- Rowley Mile
The inaugural 2000 Guineas Stakes was held on 18 April 1809 at Newmarket, preceding the 1000 Guineas by five years.
The 2000 Guineas Stakes was first run on 18 April 1809. This event preceded the introduction of a version for fillies only, the 1000 Guineas Stakes, by five years. The race is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket.
Sources
- 2000 Guineas Stakes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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