Category
Race types and conditions
Glossary term
Derby
A prestigious race title used in many countries, commonly for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, though exact conditions vary.
Japanese term
ダービー
Reading: だーびー
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Beginner explanation
The word Derby is used around the world, but each racing jurisdiction defines its own Derby race and conditions.
Related terms
2 reviewed connections. Related concepts are not necessarily synonyms.
- Classic race — Race types and conditions
- Thoroughbred flat racing — Race types and conditions