Velká pardubická
Velká pardubická (Grand Pardubice Steeplechase) is a cross-country steeplechase run in Pardubice, Czech Republic since 1874. It takes place every year on the second Sunday in October.
Racecourse in Pardubice | |
| Location | Pardubice, Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 5 November 1874 |
| Race type | Steeplechase |
| Website | zavodistepardubice.cz |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6.9 km (4 mi 506 yd) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Six-years-old and up |
The length of the steeplechase is 6.9 km (4 mi 506 yd), 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.
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