Velká pardubická
Racecourse in Pardubice | |
| Location | Pardubice, Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 5 November 1874 |
| Race type | Steeplechase |
| Website | zavodistepardubice.cz |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6.9 km (4 mi 506 yd) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Six-years-old and up |
Velká pardubická (Grand Pardubice Steeplechase) is a cross-country (point to point) steeplechase run in Pardubice, Czech Republic since 1874. It takes place every year on the second Sunday in October.
The length of the steeplechase is 6.9 km (34 furlongs), with 31 obstacles. It usually takes 9–10 minutes to finish the course; the record is 8:56.01 set by Ribelino in 2015.
Horses starting in the race must be at least six years old (before 2009, the minimum age was seven years); Czech horses must qualify by finishing at least one of four qualifying races during the season.