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The list of American and Canadian Graded races is a list of Thoroughbred horse races in the United States and Canada that meet the graded stakes standards maintained by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association [1] and the Jockey Club of Canada. A specific grade level (I, II, III or listed) is then ...
Each year the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association releases a list of stakes for thoroughbred horses. The Committee grades stakes and handicaps into three grades: Grade I, Grade II and Grade III. The largest races are Grade I. The committee uses as criteria for the grading:
A horse race at Del Mar. In the United States, Thoroughbred flat races are run on either dirt, synthetic or turf surfaces. Other tracks offer Quarter Horse racing and Standardbred horse racing, or combinations of these three types of racing surfaces. Racing with other breeds, such as Arabian horse racing, is found on a limited basis.
The lists below show notable Thoroughbred horse races in various countries around the world. In countries with a grading system, the included races are normally Group or Grade 1. However, some restricted races such as the Queen's Plate in Canada are also included, and all races at the Royal Ascot festival are included because of their prestige.
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Although the main publication from 1906 covered only Thoroughbreds, the previous incarnations also included harness racing and other sporting events. [4] The 2021 edition is now produced by The Jockey Club with information provided, in part, by Daily Racing Form. The publication is available, in PDF form, for free at The Jockey Club website. [1]
Higher-class races for bigger prizes are known by different terms in various countries—graded stakes races in the United States and Canada, conditions races in England and France, and group races in Australia and New Zealand. They often involve competitors that belong to the same gender, age and class.
A. Frank "Buddy" Abadie; Advance-deposit wagering; American Champion Female Sprint Horse; American Champion Female Turf Horse; American Champion Male Turf Horse