The 1890 Epsom Derby was a

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which took place at Epsom Downs on 2 June 1890. It was the 110th running of the

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, 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 * ''Number of runners:'' 8 * ''Winner's time:'' 2m 49.8s

Full result

* The distances between the horses are shown in

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or shorter. shd = short-head; hd = head; PU = pulled up.

Winner's details

Further details of the winner, Sainfoin: * ''Foaled:'' 1887 * ''Sire:''

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; ''Dam:'' Sanda (Wenlock) * ''Owner:'' Sir James Miller * ''Breeder:'' Hampton Court Stud

References

Race Report - Otago Witness
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1890

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