This was run on Wednesday 29th May 1850 and the winner was bred by Mr Robert Stephenson and trained by R.Hill. There were 24 runners from an initial entry of 205. The winner won by a length in 2 mins 50 secs, with 1/2 a length between second and third. The first prize was £4,975, (The equivalent of £636,700 in today's terms based on Bank of England inflation calculator). |
THE DERBY 1850 The second horse claimed 100 Sovereigns from the stake, whilst the winner had to pay 100 Sovereigns towards policing costs and a further 50 Sovereigns to the judge. VOLTIGEUR SR 2073 |
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