This was run on Thursday 7th June 1821 and there were 13 runners from an initial entry of 54. The winner won by 1/2 a length to claim a first prize of £1,758 15s, (The equivalent of £183,500 in today's terms based on Bank of England inflation calculator). The winner was bred by the Prince Regent for HM King George IV and trained by Mr Crouch.

THE DERBY 1821

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Pos. Horse Jockey Owner
1 GUSTAVUS Sam Day Mr John Hunter
2 REGINALD Frank Buckle 4th Duke of Grafton
3 SIR HULDIBRAND ----- Mr Ramsbottom
Also TRESSILLIAN ----- Mr Bouverie
Also RICHARD Jem Robinson** Lord Jersey
Also JOCK THE LAIRD'S BROTHER W Arnold** Mr R.Milnes
Also NORTH WESTER ----- Mr Fox
Also FILLY BY WAXY ----- Duke of Rutland
Also COLT BY SMOLENSKO ----- Mr S.Duncombe
Also COLT BY WALTON Tom Goodisson** HRH Duke of York
Also THE HETMAN ----- Mr Calley
Also RIOTER John Day** Mr Batson
Also

MOKANNA

 S Barnard** Lord Exeter
  Betting    
2/1 Gustavus    
4/1 Reginald    
5/1 Brother to Jock the Laird    
7/1 Tressilian    
10/1 Rioter    
50/1 Sir Huldibrand    
**NOTE that only the first 2 jockeys were recorded in the Racing Calendar. However, Jem Robinson did ride all of Lord Jersey's horses and partnered Richard, a bay colt brother to Sporus by Orville, to win a 100 Guineas Sweepstake at Newmarket on 28th April 1821, so it is reasonable to assume he partnered Richard in the Derby.