This was run on Thursday 26th May 1814 and there were 14 runners from an initial entry of 51. The winner won by a head to claim the first prize of £2,706 5s, (The equivalent of £205,000 in today's terms based on Bank of England inflation calculator). This was a remarkable increase on the previous year and was not surpassed for another 13 years. The winner was bred by the 2nd Baron Stawell and trained by Dixon Boyce. |
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THE DERBY 1814
BLUCHER SR 1984 |
 
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| Pos. |
Horse |
Jockey |
Owner |
| 1 |
BLUCHER |
William Arnull |
2nd Baron Stawell |
| 2 |
PERCHANCE |
William Clift |
Mr Prince |
| Also |
BOURBON |
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Lord Lowther |
| Also |
KUTUSOFF |
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Duke of Rutland |
| Also |
WANDERER |
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3rd Earl of Egremont |
| Also |
GRAND DUCHESS |
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Sir G.Webster |
| Also |
OSMAN |
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Duke of Rutland |
| Also |
MONKEY |
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Lord F.Bentinck |
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COLT BY ZODIAC |
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Mr Warwick |
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BROTHER TO SAGANA |
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Mr Lake |
| Also |
JEWELLER |
Frank Buckle** |
Duke of Grafton |
| Also |
ROBIN ADAIR |
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Mr Andrews |
| Also |
WILMINGTON |
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Mr Newnham |
| Also |
COLT BY EAGLE |
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Mr S.Pearce |
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Betting |
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| 5/2 |
Blucher |
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| 7/2 |
Bourbon |
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| 4/1 |
Perchance |
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| 7/1 |
Grand Duchess |
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| 10/1 |
Colt by Zodiac |
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| 10/1 |
Wanderer |
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| **NOTE that only the first 2 jockeys were recorded in the Racing Calendar. However, Frank Buckle had his first public ride on 17th May 1783 and rode regularly for the 1st Earl of Grosvenor, Richard Grosvenor, until the death of the Earl on 6th August 1802, so on the balance of probability it is likely he partnered the Earl's Derby mounts. After his death Frank teamed up with trainer Robert Robson, who trained for the Dukes of Grafton, Sir Charles Bunbury and Colonel Mellish, but also took some mounts for the eldest son of the 1st Lord Grosvenor, also called Richard. Furthermore, reports after Frank's death in 1832 reported he also rode for Mr Udny, Mr Durand, Mr Cookson and Mr Wilson. |
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