The Pavilion Stakes is a
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flat
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horse race
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in Great Britain open to horses aged three years only.
It is run at
Ascot over a distance of 6 furlongs (), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late April or early May.
The race was first run in 1999 and was awarded Group 3 status (from Listed) in 2015. It is run on the same card as the
Sagaro Stakes
The Sagaro Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile 7 furlongs and 209 yards () at Ascot in late April o ...
.
Since 2019 the official title has indicated that the race should be considered as a trial for the
Commonwealth Stakes
The Commonwealth Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for horses that are four years old or older, over a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt held annually in early April at Keeneland Race Course, Lexington, Kentucky during th ...
, run at the
Royal Meeting over the same course and distance in June.
Winners
See also
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Horse racing in Great Britain
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List of British flat horse races
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References
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Racing Post
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Flat races in Great Britain
Ascot Racecourse
Flat horse races for three-year-olds
Recurring sporting events established in 1999
1999 establishments in England