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The race is named after the Earl Of Derby 's estate " The Oaks " in Carshalton , about 4 miles to the east of Epsom Downs. At a dinner party held there the Earl and his friends planned a sweepstake for three year old Fillies over a distance of one and a half miles (2414 m) and this was first run the following year 1779 won by the Earl's own horse Bridget. The race has been named thus since. WINNERS 1779-1799 1800-1849 1850-1859 1900-1949 1950-1999 2000- ''See also: List Of British Flat Horse Races '' |
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