The Sceptre Stakes is a Group 3

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in Great Britain open to fillies and

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s aged three years or older. It is run at

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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

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, 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

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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)''

Winners since 1986

References

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History

Records

Winners since 1986

See also

References