International Stakes

{{short description|Flat horse race in Britain}}

{{for|the horse race in Ireland|International Stakes (Ireland)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}

{{Use British English|date=February 2023}}

{{Infobox horseraces

|class = Group 1

|horse race = International Stakes

| image = ASSERT.jpg

| caption = Assert, oil on canvas
Painting by Bob Demuyser (1920–2003)

|location = York Racecourse
York, England

|inaugurated = 1972

|race type = Flat / Thoroughbred

|sponsor = Juddmonte

|website = [http://www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/ York]

|distance = 1m 2f 56y (2,063 m)

|surface = Turf

|track = Left-handed

|qualification = Three-years-old and up

|weight = 9 st 1 lb (3yo);
9 st 8 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares

|purse = £1,250,000 (2024)
1st: £708,875

|bonuses =

}}

{{Jockey colours header

| name = International Stakes}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2024

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue

| caption1 = City Of Troy

| image2 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt2 = Green, red epaulets

| caption2 = Calandagan

| image3 = File:Owner Mr J C Smith.svg

| alt3 = Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap

| caption3 = Ghostwriter

}}

|}

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{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2023

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption1 = Mostahdaf

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Imad Alsagar.svg

| alt2 = Dark green, white stars on sleeves

| caption2 = Nashwa

| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Paddington

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2022

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption1 = Baaeed

| image2 = File:Owner Prince A A Faisal.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, grey epaulets

| caption2 = Mishriff

| image3 = File:Owner Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds.svg

| alt3 = Navy blue, red and light blue hoop and armlets, white cap

| caption3 = Sir Busker

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2021

| image1 = File:Owner Prince A A Faisal.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, Grey epaulets

| caption1 = Mishriff

| image2 = File:Owner M M Stables.svg

| alt2 = Light blue, light blue and black diabolo on sleeves, light blue cap, black star

| caption2 = Alenquer

| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Love

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2020-2011 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2020

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Ghaiyyath

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt2 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption2 = Magical

| image3 = File:Owner HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Racing.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white chevron, royal blue cap, white star

| caption3 = Lord North

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2019

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption1 = Japan

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs P Robeson.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue, yellow cap

| caption2 = Crystal Ocean

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption3 = Elarqam

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2018

| image1 = File:Owner Qatar Racing Limited.svg

| alt1 = Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel

| caption1 = Roaring Lion

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Saeed Suhail.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots

| caption2 = Poet's Word

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Clive Washbourn.svg

| alt3 = White, royal blue cross belts, royal blue and white striped sleeves

| caption3 = Thundering Blue

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2017

| image1 = File:Owner Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, light blue cross belts, diabolo on sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = Ulysses

| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Churchill

| image3 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue

| caption3 = Barney Roy

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2016

| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap

| caption1 = Postponed

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt2 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption2 = Highland Reel

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption3 = Mutakayyef

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2015

| image1 = File:Owner Mr J C Smith.svg

| alt1 = Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap

| caption1 = Arabian Queen

| image2 = File:Owner Mr A E Oppenheimer.svg

| alt2 = Black and white (halved), sleeves reversed, red cap

| caption2 = Golden Horn

| image3 = File:Owner Mr F Gillespie.svg

| alt3 = Light green and dark green diamonds

| caption3 = The Grey Gatsby

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2014

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption1 = Australia

| image2 = File:Owner Mr F Gillespie.svg

| alt2 = Light green and dark green diamonds

| caption2 = The Grey Gatsby

| image3 = File:Owner Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.svg

| alt3 = Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap

| caption3 = Telescope

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2013

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue

| caption1 = Declaration Of War

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg

| alt2 = White, purple stripe, check cap

| caption2 = Trading Leather

| image3 = File:Owner Mr D J Deer.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlets, quartered cap

| caption3 = Al Kazeem

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2012

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt1 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption1 = Frankel

| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue

| caption2 = Farhh

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt3 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption3 = St Nicholas Abbey

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2011

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla_2nd.svg

| alt1 = Green, Pink sash, White sleeves, Green cap

| caption1 = Twice Over

| image2 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt2 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption2 = Midday

| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Await The Dawn

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2010-2001 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2010

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue

| caption1 = Rip Van Winkle

| image2 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt2 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption2 = Twice Over

| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla_France.svg

| alt3 = Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap

| caption3 = Byword

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2009

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Christopher Tsui.svg

| alt1 = Yellow, purple cap, yellow star

| caption1 = Sea The Stars

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt2 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption2 = Mastercraftsman

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith_white_cap.svg

| alt3 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap

| caption3 = Set Sail

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2008

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt1 = dark blue

| caption1 = Duke Of Marmalade

| image2 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt2 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption2 = Phoenix Tower

| image3 = File:Owner H R H Princess Haya of Jordan.svg

| alt3 = Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves

| caption3 = New Approach

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2007

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Saleh Al Homaizi.svg

| alt1 = Dark green, beige stars on sleeves

| caption1 = Authorized

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue

| caption2 = Dylan Thomas

| image3 = File:Owner Anthony and David De Rothschild.svg

| alt3 = Dark blue, yellow disc, armlets and cap

| caption3 = Notnowcato

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2006

| image1 = File:Owner Anthony and David De Rothschild.svg

| alt1 = Dark Blue, Yellow disc, armlets and cap

| caption1 = Notnowcato

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption2 = Maraahel

| image3 = File:Owner Mountgrange Stud.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, Black diamond and sleeves, Red cap

| caption3 = Blue Monday

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2005

| image1 = File:Owner The Honorable Earle I Mack.svg

| alt1 = Burgundy, Yellow rising sun, Burgundy cap

| caption1 = Electrocutionist

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs Kumiko Oosako.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, green spiked yoke, armlets and cap

| caption2 = Zenno Rob Roy

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption3 = Maraahel

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2004

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Sulamani

| image2 = File:Owner Mr J C Smith.svg

| alt2 = Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap

| caption2 = Norse Dancer

| image3 = File:Owner Niarchos Family.svg

| alt3 = Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap

| caption3 = Bago

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2003

| image1 = File:Owner Scuderia Rencati Srl.svg

| alt1 = Light blue, yellow hoop and armlets, yellow cap, light blue diamond

| caption1 = Falbrav

| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Magistretti

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption3 = Nayef

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2002

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption1 = Nayef

| image2 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg

| alt2 = Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap

| caption2 = Golan

| image3 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue

| caption3 = Noverre

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2001

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Sakhee

| image2 = File:Owner Lael Stable and Mrs V Shelton.svg

| alt2 = Blue, white cross-belts, green sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Grandera

| image3 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt3 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption3 = Medicean

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2000-1991 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2000

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt1 = Dark Blue

| caption1 = Giant's Causeway

| image2 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt2 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

| caption2 = Kalanisi

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Raymond Tooth.svg

| alt3 = Grey, pink epaulets, quartered cap

| caption3 = Lear Spear

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1999

| image1 = File:Owner The Thoroughbred Corporation.svg

| alt1 = White, green stripes, green cap

| caption1 = Royal Anthem

| image2 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg

| alt2 = Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap

| caption2 = Greek Dance

| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt3 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption3 = Chester House

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1998

| image1 = File:Owner Helena Springfield Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Black, white spots, black sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = One So Wonderful

| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue

| caption2 = Faithful Son

| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt3 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption3 = Chester House

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1997

| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption1 = Singspiel

| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Desert King

| image3 = File:Owner Landon Knight.svg

| alt3 = White, yellow hoop and armlets

| caption3 = Benny The Dip

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1996

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Halling

| image2 = File:Owner Mollers Racing.svg

| alt2 = Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = First Island

| image3 = File:Owner Mr J S Morrison.svg

| alt3 = Light blue and yellow check, red sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Bijou d'Inde

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1995

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue

| caption1 = Halling

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption2 = Bahri

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption3 = Annus Mirabilis

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1994

| image1 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap

| caption1 = Ezzoud

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption2 = Muhtarram

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption3 = King's Theatre

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1993

| image1 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap

| caption1 = Ezzoud

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption2 = Sabrehill

| image3 = File:Owner C T Olley.svg

| alt3 = Blue, pink sleeves, yellow cap

| caption3 = Spartan Shareef

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1992

| image1 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots

| caption1 = Rodrigo De Triano

| image2 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt2 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption2 = All At Sea

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs H J Senn.svg

| alt3 = White, yellow seams and cap

| caption3 = Seattle Rhyme

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1991

| image1 = File:Owner The Dowager Lady Beaverbrook.svg

| alt1 = Beaver brown, maple leaf green cross belts and cap

| caption1 = Terimon

| image2 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt2 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption2 = Quest For Fame

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption3 = Stagecraft

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 1990-1981 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1990

| image1 = File:Owner Brian Cooper.svg

| alt1 = Grey and maroon (halved), sleeves reversed, quartered cap

| caption1 = In The Groove

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption2 = Elmaamul

| image3 = File:Owner Muttar Salem.svg

| alt3 = Green, red chevron, quartered cap

| caption3 = Batshoof

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1989

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Athos Christodoulou.svg

| alt1 = Orange, maroon disc and cap

| caption1 = Ile De Chypre

| image2 = File:Owner Lady Harrison.svg

| alt2 = Green, blue hooped sleeves, striped cap

| caption2 = Cacoethes

| image3 = File:Owner H Furuoka.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, black sash and sleeves, red cap

| caption3 = Shady Heights

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1988

| image1 = File:Owner George Tong.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, yellow hooped sleeves and spots on cap

| caption1 = Shady Heights

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption2 = Indian Skimmer

| image3 = File:Owner H H Prince Yazid Saud.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, blue diamonds on body and diamond on cap

| caption3 = Persian Heights

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1987

| image1 = File:Owner a clore.svg

| alt1 = Light blue, mauve halved sleeves

| caption1 = Triptych

| image2 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap

| caption2 = Ascot Knight

| image3 = File:Owner h kaskel.svg

| alt3 = White, green hoop, hooped sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Sir Harry Lewis

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1986

| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt1 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

| caption1 = Shardari

| image2 = File:Owner a clore.svg

| alt2 = Light blue, mauve halved sleeves

| caption2 = Triptych

| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt3 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption3 = Damister

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1985

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Ivan Allan.svg

| alt1 = Red, two light blue vees

| caption1 = Commanche Run

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption2 = Oh So Sharp

| image3 = File:Owner a clore.svg

| alt3 = Light blue, mauve halved sleeves

| caption3 = Triptych

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1984

| image1 = File:Owner r j mc alpine.svg

| alt1 = Mcalpine tartan, yellow sleeves, green and yellow quartered cap

| caption1 = Cormorant Wood

| image2 = File:Owner c d alessio.svg

| alt2 = Red and white hoops, green sleeves, red cap

| caption2 = Tolomeo

| image3 = File:Owner Mr J C Smith.svg

| alt3 = Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap

| caption3 = Chief Singer

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1983

| image1 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots

| caption1 = Caerleon

| image2 = File:Owner Mollers Racing.svg

| alt2 = Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Hot Touch

| image3 = File:Owner Lucayan Stud.svg

| alt3 = Black, white chevron hoop, white cap

| caption3 = John French

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1982

| image1 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots

| caption1 = Assert

| image2 = File:Owner j e bodie.svg

| alt2 = Green, brown chevron hoop, hooped cap

| caption2 = Norwick

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs M Marinopoulos.svg

| alt3 = Black, white spots on body and sleeves

| caption3 = Amyndas

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1981

| image1 = File:Owner A J Kelly.svg

| alt1 = Yellow, black sleeves, light blue and yellow quartered cap

| caption1 = Beldale Flutter

| image2 = File:Owner Airdrie Stud.svg

| alt2 = Orange, brown cross-belts, hooped sleeves, checked cap

| caption2 = Kirtling

| image3 = File:Owner Mr R Barnett.svg

| alt3 = Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap

| caption3 = Master Willie

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 1980-1978 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1980

| image1 = File:Owner Mr R Barnett.svg

| alt1 = Cherry, black sash, primrose and white quartered cap

| caption1 = Master Willie

| image2 = File:Owner Mr D Brady.svg

| alt2 = Green, yellow hoop and armlets, red cap

| caption2 = Cairn Rouge

| image3 = File:Owner Mr A D Shead.svg

| alt3 = Light green and black stripes, light green sleeves

| caption3 = Cracaval

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1979

| image1 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg

| alt1 = Pale blue, yellow and white check cap

| caption1 = Troy

| image2 = File:Owner Mr H T Spearing.svg

| alt2 = White, red sleeves and cross-belts, blue and red hooped cap

| caption2 = Crimson Beau

| image3 = File:Owner c d alessio.svg

| alt3 = Red and white hoops, green sleeves, red cap

| caption3 = Lyphard's Wish

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1978

| image1 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots

| caption1 = Hawaiian Sound

| image2 = File:Owner Pauline Barratt.svg

| alt2 = Green, purple hoop, quartered cap

| caption2 = Gunner B

| image3 = File:Owner Jellaby Owner.svg

| alt3 = Orange, black sleeves, quartered cap

| caption3 = Jellaby

}}

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The International Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at York over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 56 yards (2,063 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.