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The precise origins of the festival and horse races remain a matter of controversy. However, the decision to repeat the horse races, spectacle, and celebrations in 1811 launched what is now the annual Oktoberfest tradition. The fairground, once outside the city, was chosen due to its natural suitability, which it still holds today.
The October Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to mares and fillies aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October. Prior to 1994 the race was for three-year-olds only.
The lists below show notable Thoroughbred horse races in various countries around the world. In countries with a grading system, the included races are normally Group or Grade 1. However, some restricted races such as the Queen's Plate in Canada are also included, and all races at the Royal Ascot festival are included because of their prestige.
This year’s Oktoberfest, hosted by the Big Texan Steak Ranch, is set to be the largest yet, with organizers expecting around 1,800 attendees — an increase from last year’s crowd of 1,200.
Therese Charlotte Luise of Saxony-Hildburghausen (8 July 1792 – 26 October 1854) was queen of Bavaria as the wife of King Ludwig I. Oktoberfest was created in honour of their wedding and is still celebrated annually on Theresienwiese in Munich.
A horse and handler at an outdoor show in the United Kingdom. A horse show is an event taking place over days or weeks, comprising competitions and displays in equestrian sports. These are lists of notable horse shows by country or geographical area.
The Herbst Stutenpreis is a Group 3 flat horse race in Germany open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Hanover over a distance of 2,200 metres (about 1 mile and 3 furlongs), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September or October.
Bowie Race Track was an American horse racing track located just outside the city limits of Bowie, Maryland. It operated from 1914 through 1985. It operated from 1914 through 1985. The facility is now a training center for Thoroughbred racehorses.