2000 GUINEAS 1840

The 32nd winner of the 2000 Guineas, held on Tuesday 5th May 1840 over the Rowley Mile, was Crucifix (8/11 fav), a bay filly by Priam out of Octaviana, owned by Lord George Bentinck, winning by a length. A field of 6 runners contested the race, which was worth £1,450 (Equivalent to £138,000 in 2017)

CRUCIFIX SR 2050

Horse Jockey Trainer Owner/Betting
CRUCIFIX John Barham Day John Barham Day Lord George Bentinck 8/11
CONFEDERATE S Rogers 7/2
ANGELO Conelly 6/1
SCUTARI Scott 12/1
CAPOTE Nat Flatman 25/1
BLACK BECK W Day 20/1
Note : The above image is shown under common license. Over Round 109%
Note that the winner won the 1000 Guineas, 2000 Guineas and The Oaks.