ABC Derby Invitational

(revised 2022)

1. The ABC Derby Invitational is an AKC Derby stake.
a. Dog must be under two (2) years of age on the first advertised day of the trial.
b. Dogs must be registered with the American Kennel Club.
c. Dogs will be judged on American Kennel Club Derby standards.

2. Length of Braces: shall be 1 hour (60 minutes).

3. Entry Fee: $150

4. Purse: divided 40-30-20-10 (after expenses).

5. Running: shall be run in conjunction with the ABC National Championship.

6. Qualifying Period: Derby stakes run between the previous year’s ABC National Championship close of entries to the current year’s ABC National Championship close of entries.

7. Stake limited to Twelve (12) dogs which will be invited based on “Invite Criteria”.

8. Invite Criteria:
a. Automatic Invitation for Champion and Runner-Up in one hour recognized Brittany Derby Championship.
b. Additional invitees chosen by point system standings in recognized Brittany Derby (horseback) stakes of minimum 30 minute stakes.

9. Invitees will be contacted by National Championship chair once the Qualifying Period is closed.

Point System
1 hour stake 45 minute stake 30 minute stake 20 minute stake
1st – 10 points x dogs run 1st – 8 points x dogs run 1st – 6 points x dogs run 1st – 4 points x dogs run
2nd – 8 points x dogs run 2nd – 6 points x dogs run 2nd – 4 points x dogs run 2nd – 3 points x dogs run
3rd – 6 points x dogs run 3rd – 4 points x dogs run 3rd – 2 points x dogs run 3rd – 1 points x dogs run