1890 Epsom Derby
Appearance
The 1890 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on 2 June 1890. It was the 110th running of the Derby, and it was won by Sainfoin. The winner was ridden by John Watts and trained by John Porter.
Race details
- Prize money to winner: £5930[1]
- Number of runners: 8
- Winner's time: 2m 49.8s
Full result
* | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | SP | |
1 | Sainfoin | John Watts | John Porter | 100/15 | |
2 | ¾ | Le Nord | Fred Barrett | 100/7 | |
3 | neck | Orwell | George Barrett | 100/1 | |
4 | hd | Surefoot | Liddiard | 40/95 fav | |
5 | Martagon | J Osborne | 100/1 | ||
6 | Rathbeal | W Robinson | 100/7 | ||
7 | Kirkham | F Webb | 50/1 | ||
8 | Golden Gate | Tom Cannon | 50/1 |
* The distances between the horses are shown in lengths or shorter. shd = short-head; hd = head; PU = pulled up.
Winner's details
Further details of the winner, Sainfoin:
- Foaled: 1887
- Sire: Springfield; Dam: Sanda (Wenlock)
- Owner: Sir James Miller
- Breeder: Hampton Court Stud
References
- ^ "MORE EPSOM DERBY ITEMS". Auckland Star. 26 July 1890. Retrieved 2012-08-10.