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The Oaks i>3 older than the Derby. The first race for the former was in 1779, when the race fell to Bridget, the property of the Earl of Derby, who gave his name to the Blue Riband of the turf, the first race for which was run in 1780. This was won by Sir 0. Bunbury s Diomed- ■,
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1851, 28 August 1907, Page 54
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58Untitled New Zealand Mail, Issue 1851, 28 August 1907, Page 54
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