PatternType

Pattern race designation — the prestige tier of a race above the BHA class system. “Group” applies to flat racing; “Grade” applies to jump (National Hunt) racing. Listed races sit just below Group 3 and above Class 1. Non-pattern races use Race.class instead.

Values

Value	Description
GROUP_1	Group 1 — highest level flat (e.g. Derby, 2000 Guineas).
GROUP_2	Group 2 flat.
GROUP_3	Group 3 flat.
GRADE_1	Grade 1 — highest level jump (e.g. Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle).
GRADE_2	Grade 2 jump.
GRADE_3	Grade 3 jump.
LISTED	Listed race — below Group 3 / Grade 3, above Class 1.