| EPSOM OAKS 1878 | |||
The 100th Oaks Stakes took place on Friday 7th June 1878 and was won by Jannette (65/40), by Lord Clifden out of Chevisaunce trained by Matt Dawson, who won by a length in 2 mins 54 secs. The winner won £5,000 (Equivalent to £535,000 in 2017) and there were 8 runners. JANNETTE SR 1923 |
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| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner/Betting |
| JANNETTE | Fred Archer | Matt Dawson | 6th Viscount Falmouth 65/40 |
| PILGRIMAGE | Morny Cannon |  |
Lord Lonsdale Evens |
| CLEMENTINE | J Goater | Count F de Lagrange 100/8 | |
| UNNAMED BAY FILLY BY LORD CLIFDEN | C Archer | Mr Matt Dawson 66/1 | |
| PRECIOSA | George Fordham | Mr Pulteney 66/1 | |
| EAU DE VIE | Constable | Mr W S Cartwright 100/8 | |
| FAIR LYONESE | Custance | Mr W S Cartwright 40/1 | |
| UNNAMED CHESTNUT FILLY BY KNOWSLEY | J Osborne | Mr H Chaplin 100/7 | |
| Over Round 114% | |||
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| 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 |
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