User:Peaky76/1781 Epsom Derby

The 1781 Epsom Derby was the second running of the Derby. It took place on 24 May 1781 on Epsom Downs in Surrey, England, and was won by Young Eclipse, owned by Dennis Kelly and ridden by Charles Hindley.

Background
The previous year had seen Lord Derby had inaugurated a mile race for colts

Pre-race form
Initially, there were 35 subscribers to the race and 13 horses went to post.

The betting favorite was John Lade's colt Crop at odds of 5 to 4 with odds on Young Eclipse at 10 to 1. Young Eclipse won the race, with Crop finishing second and Prince of Orange third

Race details

 * Winner's prize money:
 * Going: not known
 * Number of runners: 13
 * Winner's time: not known

Winner details
Further details of the winner, Young Eclipse:


 * Foaled: 1778
 * Sire: Eclipse
 * Dam: Juno by Spectator
 * Owner: Dennis O'Kelly
 * Breeder: Dennis O'Kelly