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 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