Queen Alexandra Stakes

The Queen Alexandra Stakes is a flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 2 miles, 5 furlongs and 159 yards (4,370 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.

Read more about Queen Alexandra Stakes:  History, Records, Winners Since 1977, Earlier Winners

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