1890 Epsom Derby Explained

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	John Liddiard	Charles Jousiffe	40/95 fav
5		Martagon	John Osborne		100/1
6		Rathbeal	William Robinson		100/7
7		Kirkham	Fred Webb		50/1
8		Golden Gate	Tom Cannon, Jr.		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

• Race Report - Otago Witness

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Notes and References

1. Web site: MORE EPSOM DERBY ITEMS . Auckland Star . 26 July 1890 . 2012-08-10.