| EPSOM OAKS 1870 | |||
The 92nd Oaks Stakes took place on Friday 3rd June1870 and was won by Gamos (100/7), by Saunterer out of Bess Lyon trained by Henry Woolcott, who won by a length in 2 mins 52 secs. The winner won £4,350 (Equivalent to £478,500 in 2017) and there were 7 runners. GAMOS SR 1888 |
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| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner/Betting |
| GAMOS | George Fordham | Henry Woolcott | Mr William Graham 100/7 |
| SUNSHINE | J Snowden |  |
Mr Merry 4/1 |
| PATE | T Chaloner | Mr England 9/2 | |
| GERTRUDE | T French | Lord Falmouth 1000/30 | |
| CARFAX | Maidment | Sir R Bulkeley 100/1 | |
| HESTER | Grimshaw | Mr Joe Dawson Evens | |
| HAWTHORNDALE | J Osborne | Mr Eastwood 100/1 | |
| Over Round 102% | |||
| 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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