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The Criterion Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 7 furlongs (1408 metres) and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.The present Criterion Stakes was established in 1978 and for a period it was classed at Listed level. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 1986.A previous race with the same name was an important event for two-year-olds.