The Manx Derby was one of the oldest horse races in history. It took place in the
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man ( , also ), or Mann ( ), is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland. As head of state, Charles III holds the title Lord of Mann and is represented by a Lieutenant Govern ...
. It was organized by the
Earl of Derby
Earl of Derby ( ) is a title in the Peerage of England. The title was first adopted by Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby, under a creation of 1139. It continued with the Ferrers family until the 6th Earl forfeited his property toward the en ...
(then
Lord of Mann
The Lord of Mann () is the lord proprietor and head of state of the Isle of Man, currently King Charles III. Before 1504, the title was King of Mann.
Relationship with the Crown
Since 1399, the King of Mann, kings and lords of Mann were ...
) on what today is part of
Castletown Golf & Country Club
James, the 7th
Earl of Derby
Earl of Derby ( ) is a title in the Peerage of England. The title was first adopted by Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby, under a creation of 1139. It continued with the Ferrers family until the 6th Earl forfeited his property toward the en ...
, Lathom, Lancashire succeeded to the royalty of Mann in 1627 and instituted races in which a cup was to be won.
External links
* http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/manxsoc/msvol21/p183.htm Excellent article at ManxNoteBook
Horse races in Great Britain
Sport in the Isle of Man
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