Brighton Derby
| Discontinued horse race | |
| Location | Flat racing |
|---|---|
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1½ miles (12 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | US$15,000 |
The Brighton Derby was an American
The Brighton Derby was first run at 1½ miles in 1901, then at 1¼ miles in 1902 and 1903 before reverting to the original distance.
During its seven years of existence, Brighton Derby winners Ort Wells, Sysonby and Accountant went on to earn American Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse honors. Sysonby would also earn the American Horse of the Year title.[3][4]
The end of a race and of a racetrack
The 1908 Brighton Derby was never run and as such the August 3, 1907 edition was its last.
Records
Speed record: (at 1½ miles) : 2:30 4/5 – Charles Edward (1907) (new race and track record) [11]
Most wins by a jockey:
- 2 – Frank O'Neill (1903, 1904)
Most wins by a trainer:
- No trainer won this race more than once.
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – James B. A. Haggin (1901, 1903)
Winners
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Dist. (Miles) |
Time |
Win$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | Charles Edward | 3 | Willie Knapp | Frank M. Taylor | Patchogue Stable (William H. DuBois) | 11⁄2 m | 2:30.80 | $11,750 |
| 1906 | Accountant | 3 | Skeets Martin | Matthew M. Allen | James B. Brady
|
11⁄2 m | 2:37.20 | $11,750 |
| 1905 | Sysonby | 3 | Dave Nicol | James G. Rowe Sr. | James R. Keene | 11⁄2 m | 2:33.20 | $11,750 |
| 1904 | Ort Wells | 3 | Frank O'Neill | Enoch Wishard | John A. Drake | 11⁄2 m | 2:32.60 | $9,725 |
| 1903 | Charles Elwood | 3 | Frank O'Neill | A. Jack Joyner | James B. A. Haggin | 11⁄4 m | 2:05.00 | $7,550 |
| 1902 | Hyphen | 3 | George Odom | Peter Wimmer | Samuel S. Brown | 11⁄4 m | 2:04.20 | $7,550 |
| 1901 | Watercolor | 3 | Henry Spencer | Charles Littlefield Jr. | James B. A. Haggin | 11⁄2 m | 2:34.20 | $8,300 |
References
- ^ "Condensed History of the Brighton Derby". Daily Racing Form. 1907-08-03. Retrieved 2020-03-21 – via University of Kentucky Archives.
- ^ "Results of the Thirteen Derby Races of 1907 in the United States and Canada". Daily Racing Form. 1907-08-04. Retrieved 2020-03-21 – via University of Kentucky Archives.
- ^ The Bloodhorse.com Champion's history charts Archived September 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Sysonby Won $15,000 Derby As He Pleased". New York Times. 1905-07-30. p. 8. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- ^ "Speedy Charles Edward: Dubois Colt Wins Rich Brighton Derby from Frank Gill". Daily Racing Form. 1907-08-04. Retrieved 2020-03-21 – via University of Kentucky Archives.
- ^ "Penalties in the New York Bills". Daily Racing Form. 1908-01-18. Retrieved 2018-10-26 – via University of Kentucky Archives.
- ^ "Race Track Bill Defeated In Senate; Measure Modifying Directors' Liability for Gambling Fails of Passage". The New York Times. July 14, 1911. Retrieved September 2, 2017 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Oral Betting Held Legal: Appellate Division of New York Supreme Court Renders Important Decision". Daily Racing Form. 1913-02-22. Retrieved 2019-06-29 – via University of Kentucky Archives.
- ^ "Destruction Wrought by Hughes". Daily Racing Form. 1908-12-15. Retrieved 2018-11-30 – via University of Kentucky Archives.
- ^ "Famous Old Track is Sold". Daily Racing Form. 1914-11-17. Retrieved 2018-11-30 – via University of Kentucky Archives.
- ^ "Speedy Charles Edward: Dubois Colt Wins Rich Brighton Derby from Frank Gill". Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives. 1907-08-04. Retrieved 2020-03-21.