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The first Mongol Derby took place in 2009 [2] and has been held annually since then. It is a multi-horse race, modelled after the postal route established by Genghis Khan in 1224. [ 3 ] It was the world's first long-distance postal system, based on a network of horse stations. [ 4 ]
The Mongol Derby is a 1,000 km (621 mi) endurance horse race across the Mongolian wilderness. The horses and riders race across the wide-open steppe, cross over steep mountains, trudge through flood plains and semi-arid deserts, trek over sand dunes, and tackle numerous river crossings.
In 2013 Prior-Palmer became the first woman to win the Mongol Derby, the world's longest horse race, [1] as well as the youngest person ever to complete it. [2] [3] Her autobiography Rough Magic, recounting her experience competing in the race, was published in 2019. [4]
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Track surfaces vary, with turf most common in Europe and dirt more common in North America and Asia. ... The longest endurance race in the world is the Mongol Derby ...
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Medina Spirit (April 5, 2018 – December 6, 2021) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who finished first in the 2021 Kentucky Derby before being disqualified. He came second in the 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic and third in the 2021 Preakness Stakes.