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Classic change as JCR suspends traditional yearling entry stage for 2022 Derby

Australia (centre) wins the 2014 Epsom Derby under Joseph O'Brien
The Derby: traditional yearling entry stage for 2022 has been suspendedCredit: Charlie Crowhurst

Uncertainty about the financial future has caused Jockey Club Racecourses to suspend the traditional yearling entry stage for the 2022 Derby.

Rather than having the race close at its usual date in early December this year, it will instead take entries for the Epsom Classic closer to the time of the race, probably early in 2022 itself.

The move has been made because JCR cannot currently guarantee it will be able to run the race at its full value in 18 months’ time.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 6 November 2020inNews

Last updated 11:35, 6 November 2020

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