Super Derby
| Grade III race | |
| Location |
Louisiana Downs Bossier City, Louisiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1980 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Super Derby |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | Colt/Gelding: 126 lbs Filly 121 lbs. |
| Purse | US$400,000 (since 2014) |
The Super Derby is an American thoroughbred horse race held annually in September at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Inaugurated in 1980, the Super Derby is open to three-year-olds and the distance is 1 1⁄8 miles on the dirt. Currently a Grade III event, it is the richest race held at Louisiana Downs. In its history, the Super Derby has attracted some of the top horses in the country including winners of all three American Classic Races.
The Super Derby was a Grade I race from 1983 to 2001. In 2002, it was downgraded to Grade II and in 2016, it was downgraded again to Grade III. It was originally run at the American classic distance of 1 1⁄4 miles, but since 2002 has normally been run at 1 1⁄8 miles (the exception being 2005 when the distance reverted to 1 1⁄4 miles). In summary:
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Most wins by an owner:
Most wins by a jockey:
Most wins by a trainer:
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