1809 Epsom Derby

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Engraving of Pope (foreground) beating Wizard by a neck in the race Pope and Wizard.jpg
Engraving of Pope (foreground) beating Wizard by a neck in the race

The 1809 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on 18 May 1809. It was the 29th running of the Derby, and it was won by Pope. The winner was ridden by Tom Goodisson and trained by Robert Robson.

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Race details

Full result

*HorseJockeyTrainer SP
1 Pope Tom Goodisson Robert Robson 20/1
2neck Wizard W. CliftTom Perren4/5
3SalvatorS. Barnard9/1
4 Fair Star W. Wilkinson6/1
5TrustyB. Arnold100/4
6Osprey15/1
0Colt by Gohanna100/4
0Cock Robin10/1
0Botleys
0Blue Ruin100/4

Note: Finishing position of 0 here indicates also ran, but finished lower than 6th

* 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, Pope :

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