1890 Epsom Derby

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The 1890 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on 2 June 1890. It was the 110th running of the Derby, and it was won by Sainfoin. The winner was ridden by John Watts and trained by John Porter.

Race details[]

  • Prize money to winner: £5930[1]
  • Number of runners: 8
  • Winner's time: 2m 49.8s

Full result[]

* Horse Jockey Trainer SP
1 Sainfoin John Watts John Porter 100/15
2 ¾ Le Nord Fred Barrett 100/7
3 neck Orwell George Barrett 100/1
4 hd Surefoot John Liddiard Charles Jousiffe 40/95 fav
5 Martagon John Osborne 100/1
6 Rathbeal William Robinson 100/7
7 Kirkham Fred Webb 50/1
8 Golden Gate Tom Cannon, Jr. 50/1

* The distances between the horses are shown in lengths or shorter. shd = short-head; hd = head; PU = pulled up.

Winner's details[]

Further details of the winner, Sainfoin:

  • Foaled: 1887
  • Sire: Springfield; Dam: Sanda (Wenlock)
  • Owner: Sir James Miller
  • Breeder: Hampton Court Stud

References[]

  1. ^ "MORE EPSOM DERBY ITEMS". Auckland Star. 26 July 1890. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
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