| EPSOM OAKS 1852 | |||
The 74th Oaks Stakes took place on Friday 28th May 1852 and was won by Songstress (2/1 fav), by Birdcatcher out of Cyprian trained by John Scott, who won by 1 length in 3 mins 0.0 secs. The winner won £3,145 (Equivalent to £402,600 in 2017) and there were 14 runners. SONGSTRESS SR 1838 |
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| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner/Betting |
| SONGSTRESS | Frank Butler | John Scott | Mr John Scott 2/1 |
| BIRD ON THE WING | S Rogers |  |
Mr Parker 15/1 |
| GOSSAMER | J Marson | Lord Zetland 8/1 | |
| KATE | Alfred Day | Mr Sargent 50/1 | |
| LADY IN WAITING | Pearl | Mr E R Clark 50/1 | |
| LADY AMYOTT | Charlie Marlow | Mr Copeland 20/1 | |
| GLENLUCE | Bartholomew | Mr Payne 50/1 | |
| TROUSSEAU | Sim Templeman | Mr Pedley 4/1 | |
| RED HIND | Flatman | Duke of Richmond 6/1 | |
| PLUMSTEAD | Dockeray | Mr E R Clark 50/1 | |
| SALLY | T Lye | Mr Merry 12/1 | |
| PLOT | Jack Charlton | Lord Westminster 50/1 | |
| RACHETE | J Osborne | Mr Worthington 50/1 | |
| UNNAMED FILLY BY HETMAN PLATOFF | W Abdale | Lord Chesterfield 50/1 | |
| Over Round 112% | |||
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| For further information on this Classic race 'The Oaks Stakes' by Michael Church provides a comprehensive history of the great race. It is a limited edition volume, limited to 650 copies, and is available from Amazon ISBN 1910498289 |
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