South Australian Derby

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The South Australian Derby is an Australian Group 1 thoroughbred horse race for three year olds, at set weights, held at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide.

It is run each year in May. The race is contested over 2500 metres.

[edit] Race History

1860 - 1971 held over 12 furlongs (approx 2400m).
1972, 1978, 1979 & 1986 - 2000 held over 2400m.
1973 - 1977, 1981 - 1985 & 2001 - present held over 2500m.
1980 held over 2600m.

[edit] The Winners