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Mauritian Derby

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description Mauritian Derby Overview

The Mauritian Derby is a named Thoroughbred flat race in Mauritius, associated with the Champ de Mars Racecourse in Port Louis and the classic-race program administered by the Mauritius Turf Club. It is followed by owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders, and spectators of Mauritian horse racing. The race's age conditions, distance, date, and grading are season-specific, so the official conditions for the relevant year are needed before stating those details; the 2026 program lists the Derby at 1,850 metres for four-year-old horses. [Mauritius Turf Club](https://www.mtcjockeyclub.com/news/en/article/2026-04-23/press-release-port-louis-20-april-2026/713282)

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Where is the Mauritian Derby held?

The Mauritian Derby is held at Champ de Mars Racecourse in Port Louis, Mauritius. Champ de Mars is the country's historic flat-racing venue and the setting for the event's major public attention.

What type of race is the Mauritian Derby?

It is an annual Thoroughbred horse race and one of the most anticipated events in Mauritian racing. Catalog descriptions commonly identify it as a classic for three-year-old horses.

Has the age condition for the Mauritian Derby always stayed the same?

The conditions can change between racing seasons. For example, the Mauritius Turf Club's 2026 program described its Derby as a Group 1 race for four-year-old horses, so current conditions should be checked rather than assumed from older descriptions. [Mauritius Turf Club](https://www.mtcjockeyclub.com/news/en/article/2026-04-23/press-release-port-louis-20-april-2026/713282)

What distance is listed for the Mauritian Derby in the 2026 program?

The Mauritius Turf Club's 2026 schedule lists the Derby as a Group 1 race over 1,850 metres. That distance is specific to the cited 2026 program and may differ from older editions.

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