Royal Ascot: King Edward VII Stakes

The King Edward VII Stakes is a Group 2 flat race over 1 mile 3 furlongs and 211 yards, open to three-year-old colts and geldings, and takes place on the fourth day of the Royal meeting. It was originally known as the Ascot Derby, and in the early days both Oaks and Derby winners contested the race, but it was changed to its present name in 1926 in memory of King Edward VII.
Early history:- The inaugural running of the Ascot Derby, forerunner of the King Edward VII Stakes, was held on Tuesday 17th June 1834 when won by the Epsom Oaks winner Pussy (4/7 fav), who beat Oaks runner-up Louisa by a length with two Derby subscribers behind, although those two colts did not ultimately contest the Epsom Derby.
Ascot Derby 1842 Group 2 1 mile 4 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer/Age/weight Owner
1 ENVOY Jem Robinson 3-8st 7lbs Duke of Bedford 4/1
2 SIR HARRY W Scott 3-8st 7lbs Lord Chesterfield 1/3 fav
3 ARKANSAS Nat Flatman 3-8st 7lbs Sir George Heathcote 9/1
The Ascot Derby, forerunner of the King Edward VII Stakes, took place on Tuesday 7th June 1842 over the mile and a half course starting at the Swinley Post, and was won by a chestnut colt by Plenipotentiary out of Ayesha, winning a first prize was 800 sovereigns from 16 subscribers (equivalent to £91,000 in 2020). Over round 105%
King Edward VII Stakes Group 2 1 mile 4 furlongs 1834
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