1886 Epsom Derby
The 1886 Epsom Derby was a horse racing, horse race which took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs on 26 May 1886. It was the 106th running of the Epsom Derby, Derby, and it was won by Ormonde (horse), Ormonde. The winner was ridden by Fred Archer (jockey), Fred Archer and trained by John Porter (horseman), John Porter. At the initial nomination stage 205 entries were received. At the beginning of 1886 Ormonde (horse), Ormonde, Minting (horse), Minting and Saraband were all a similar price for the Derby, around 11/2, with The Bard at 6/1. Neither Minting (horse), Minting or Saraband lined up at Epsom though, both having been easily beaten by Ormonde (horse), Ormonde in the 2000 Guineas. Race details * ''Prize money:'' £4,700 * ''Number of runners:'' 9 * ''Winner's time:'' 2m 45.6s Full result * The distances between the horses are shown in Length (horse racing), lengths or shorter. shd = short-head; hd = head; PU = pulled up. Winner's details Further details of the ...
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