Sceptre Stakes


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The Sceptre Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 7 furlongs and 6 yards (1,414 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

History
The event is named after Sceptre, a successful filly foaled in 1899. Her victories included four Classics, concluding with Doncaster's St Leger Stakes.

The Sceptre Stakes used to be contested over 1 mile, and for a period it held Listed status. It was cut to 7 furlongs in 1993, and promoted to Group 3 level in 2011.

The race is now staged on the opening day of Doncaster's four-day St. Leger Festival.

Records
Most successful horse since 1986:
 * no horse has won this race more than once since 1986

Leading jockey since 1986 (4 wins):
 * Michael Hills – My Branch (1996), Mamounia (2002), Tantina (2003), Royal Confidence (2008)

Leading trainer since 1986 (5 wins):
 * Barry Hills – Asteroid Field (1986), My Branch (1996), Mamounia (2002), Tantina (2003), Royal Confidence (2008)