Who won the 1000 Guineas horse race today?
1,000 Guineas: James Doyle wins second Newmarket Classic in a row with victory on Cachet. Jockey James Doyle completed a stunning double by winning the 1,000 Guineas on 16-1 shot Cachet at Newmarket. After winning the 2,000 Guineas on Coroebus on Saturday, Doyle steered Cachet to her second win of the season on Sunday.
Why is the race called 1000 Guineas?
The race name comes from the original prize-money – a guinea amounted to £1.05 or 21 shillings. It is the second of the five Classic races held in Britain and is one of two restricted to fillies. The 200th QIPCO 1000 Guineas this year is worth £400,000 in prize-money.
What distance is the 2000 Guineas race?
one mile
The QIPCO 2000 Guineas is a Group 1 race open to three-year-old colts and fillies, staged on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over one mile.
What time is the 1000 Guineas today?
The second classic of the season, The QIPCO 1000 Guineas, won by Cachet in 2022….QIPCO 1000 GUINEAS DAY.
| START TIME | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00pm | The Betfair Exchange Dahlia Stakes | 9f |
| 3:40pm | The QIPCO 1000 Guineas | 8f |
Who won 1000 Guineas 2022?
Cachet
By Sunday evening he had two to his name. With a brave and impeccably judged front‑running ride on Cachet, at 16-1, George Boughey’s filly held on by a neck to win the 1,000 Guineas from the 33-1 outsider Prosperous Voyage, with the well-backed Tuesday just under two lengths away in third.
Who won the 2000 Guineas horse racing?
Charlie Appleby and Godolphin won yet another Classic as Modern Games returned with a determined victory in the French 2000 Guineas under William Buick.
Who won the 2000 Guineas horse race today?
The best of the days’ racing brought to you live from both sides of the Irish Sea. Native Trail set the record straight when winning the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh (3.20) making Charlie Appleby the first trainer ever to win both English Guineas and the Irish and French Guineas in the same season.
How much is a guinea worth today?
£1.05
A guinea was worth £1,1s (one pound and one shilling). This is the same as £1.05 in modern money.
What is the difference between 1000 Guineas and 2000 Guineas?
The 1000 Guineas is run over 1 mile at Newmarket and is restricted to fillies. The 2000 Guineas is run over 1 mile at Newmarket and is open to both sexes but is usually contested by colts.