The 2000 Guineas Stakes is a Group 1 flat race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies.

It also serves as the opening leg of the Triple Crown, followed by the Derby and the St Leger, although the feat of winning all three has been rarely attempted in recent decades.

Both races were established by the Jockey Club under the direction of Sir Charles Bunbury, who had earlier co-founded the Derby at Epsom.

The five leading events for this age group, characterised by increasing distances as the season progressed, began to be known as "Classics".

The most recent 2000 Guineas participant to win the Derby was City Of Troy, placed ninth in 2024.