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| | Stakes race - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Stakes race is a term applied to thoroughbred horse racing to describe races that derive their name from the stake, or entry fee, owners must pay. |
 | | These fees, to which the track adds an additional amount, constitute the total amount from which prize money is paid to the first, second, third, and (usually) fourth place finishers. |
 | | There are different levels of stakes races, referred to as Conditions races, the top ranking, and therefore purse, being a Grade 1 Stakes. |
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