Royal Ascot: King Edward VII Stakes

The King Edward VII Stakes is a Group 2 flat race over 1 mile 3 furlongs and 211 yards, open to three-year-old colts and geldings, and takes place on the fourth day of the Royal meeting. It was originally known as the Ascot Derby, and in the early days both Oaks and Derby winners contested the race, but it was changed to its present name in 1926 in memory of King Edward VII.
Early history:- The inaugural running of the Ascot Derby, forerunner of the King Edward VII Stakes, was held on Tuesday 17th June 1834 when won by the Epsom Oaks winner Pussy (4/7 fav), who beat Oaks runner-up Louisa by a length with two Derby subscribers behind, although those two colts did not ultimately contest the Epsom Derby.
Ascot Derby 1846 Group 2 1 mile 4 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer/Age/weight Owner
1 VALENTISSIMO brother Jem Chapple 3-8st 7lbs Sir G Heathcote 20/1
2 ST DEMETRI S Mann 3-8st 7lbs Lord Exeter 2/1 fav
3 LYNCEUS Jem Robinson 3-8st 7lbs Lord Stradbroke 5/1
4 JOY Bartholomew 3-8st 7lbs Lord Lonsdale 5/2
5 GINGER Nat Flatman 3-8st 7lbs Lord Chesterfield 5/1
6 CYNYNION F Butler 3-8st 7lbs Sir W W Wynn 20/1
7 FLAMBEAU sister W Boyce 3-8st 3lbs Duke of Rutland 20/1
The Ascot Derby, forerunner of the King Edward VII Stakes, took place on Tuesday 9th June 1846 over the mile and a half course starting at the Swinley Post, and was won by a chestnut colt by Velocipede out of a Muley mare, winning a first prize was 800 sovereigns from 16 subscribers (equivalent to £94,000 in 2020). Over round 108%
King Edward VII Stakes Group 2 1 mile 4 furlongs 1834
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