A race such as the Derby, Oaks or St Leger (7)

I believe the answer is:

classic

(Other definitions for classic that I've seen before include "Ever-popular" , "Recognised as the best" , "big race" , "Major long-standing sporting event" , "Accepted as excellent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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