Velká pardubická
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Velká pardubická (Grand Pardubice Steeplechase[1]) is a cross-country (point to point) steeplechase run in Pardubice, Czech Republic since 1874. It takes place every year on the second Sunday in October.
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Quick Facts Location, Inaugurated ...
Location | Pardubice, Czech Republic |
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Inaugurated | 5 November 1874; 149 years ago (1874-11-05) |
Race type | Steeplechase |
Website | zavodistepardubice.cz |
Race information | |
Distance | 6.9 km (4 mi 506 yd) |
Surface | Turf |
Qualification | Six-years-old and up |
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The length of the steeplechase is 6.9 km (34 furlongs), with 31 obstacles. It usually takes 9–10 minutes to finish the course; the record is 8:56.01 set by Ribelino in 2015.
Horses starting in the race must be at least six years old (before 2009, the minimum age was seven years); Czech horses must qualify by finishing at least one of four qualifying races during the season.