It is run over a distance of 1 mile 7 furlongs and 209 yards (3,209 metres) at Ascot in late April or early May.
[3] It was named after Sagaro, the winner of Ascot's Gold Cup in each of the preceding three seasons.
That year's edition was abandoned due to waterlogging, so it was first run as a Group race in 1984.
[4] Since 2019 the official title has indicated that the race should be considered as a trial for the Ascot Gold Cup, run at the Royal Meeting at the same course (but a half mile further) in June.
The title Paradise Stakes is now assigned to a different race at Ascot, a 1-mile Listed event for older horses.