This was run on Thursday 31st May 1827 and the winner was bred by Mr Robert Cary Elwes at Billing Lings, Northamptonshire, and trained by James Edwards. There were 23 runners from an initial entry of 89. The winner won by 2 lengths for a first prize of £2,800, (The equivalent of £281,300 in today's terms based on Bank of England inflation calculator). |
THE DERBY 1827 In relative terms this was the richest Derby to date and, except for the next 2 years, was to be the start of a steady increase in the value and prestige of the race MAMELUKE SR 2030. |
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