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The Norwegian Derby, also called Norsk Derby, is a thoroughbred flat race held at Øvrevoll Galoppbane near Oslo. The race has been run at Øvrevoll since the track's early years, and the Derby distance was changed to 2,400 metres in 1935 to match the distance used in many other national Derbies. It is a race on Norway's flat-racing calendar for three-year-old horses.
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Where is the Norwegian Derby held?
The Norwegian Derby, also called Norsk Derby, is held at Øvrevoll Galoppbane near Oslo. It is a thoroughbred flat race on a horse-racing track.
How long is the Norwegian Derby?
The Derby distance was changed to 2,400 metres in 1935. That distance matches the standard used by many other major Derby races.
What kind of race is the Norwegian Derby?
It is a flat race for thoroughbred horses, so the horses race without jumps. The event is part of Norway's organized galopp racing tradition at Øvrevoll.
Is the Norwegian Derby the same race as the Epsom Derby?
No. The Norwegian Derby is Norsk Derby at Øvrevoll near Oslo, while the Epsom Derby is a separate British race. They share the Derby name and a 2,400-metre distance, but they are different events.
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