EPSOM OAKS 1828

The 50th Oaks Stakes took place on Friday 23rd May 1828 and was won by Turquoise (25/1), by Selim out of Pope Joan trained by Robert Stephenson, who won by 2 lengths. The winner won £2,150 (Equivalent to £209,000 in 2017) and there were 14 runners.

TURQUOISE SR 1768

Horse Jockey Trainer Owner/Betting
TURQUOISE John Barham Day Robert Stephenson 4th Duke of Grafton 25/1
RUBY Pavis Mr Rawlinson 15/1
ZOE   Mr Molony 5/2
ROSALIA   Sir J Shelley 4/1
UNNAMED FILLY BY ANDREW Arnull Lord G Cavendish 5/2
TRAMPOLINE Robinson Lord Jersey 7/1
UNNAMED FILLY BY BLACKLOCK   Lord Grosvenor 14/1
ZELINDA   Mr C Day 50/1
LESTELLE   Mr Beardsworth 14/1
UNNAMED FILLY BY REVELLER Goodison Colonel Udny 50/1
UNNAMED FILLY BY WHALEBONE   Mr Scarth 50/1
UNNAMED FILLY BY BLACKLOCK   Mr Warmsley 50/1
UNNAMED FILLY BY ALADIN   Mr Ramsbottom 50/1
SARAH   Lord Kennedy 50/1
      Over Round
For further information on this Classic race 'The Oaks Stakes' by Michael Church provides a comprehensive history of the great race. It is a limited edition volume, limited to 650 copies, and is available from Amazon ISBN 1910498289