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Kiplingcotes Derby is widely accepted to be the oldest annual horse race in the English sporting calendar. It reputedly began in 1519 and takes place on the third Thursday in March, often in exceptionally adverse weather conditions. The 490th race was held on 19 March 2009, the 2010 event took place on 18 March, the 2011 event on 17 March, the 2012 race on 15 March, the 2013 race on 21 March 2013 and the 2014 race on 20 March.〔 〕〔 〕〔 〕〔 〕〔 〕〔 〕 The Kiplingcotes (also spelt Kipling Cotes) race is the oldest in England, having taken place every year since 1519. It is run every spring. One quirk of the ancient rules means the second place rider often receives more in prize money than the winner. It is not run over a typical modern racecourse. A clerk is paid 5 shillings (25p) annually for maintaining it. == Location == Kiplingcotes is a small hamlet close to Market Weighton, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The Derby starts near to the former Kiplingcotes railway station and finishes at Londesborough Wold Farm. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kiplingcotes Derby」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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