Edward Stanley, 19th Earl of Derby

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Edward (Teddy) Richard William Stanley, 19th Earl of Derby (b. 1962) was born to Hugh Henry Montague Stanley and Rose (Rosie) Mary Birch, daughter of Charles Francis Birch of Clare Park, Hampshire and Catherine Alice Anne John of Marlborough Grange, Cowbridge.

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The Epsom Derby was named after the 12th Earl of Derby while the Epsom Oaks was named after the 12th Earl's house near Epsom. The 19th Earl has followed his forebears with a participation in horse racing and is the owner of a stud farm managed by his brother, Peter. Home to the family's broodmares, the Earl's policy is to sell their colts and race the fillies. The Earl currently owns Ouija Board, winner of 7 Group/Grade 1 races, including the Epsom Oaks, Irish Oaks and Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf in 2004, and the last-named race again in 2006. She was a gallant third in the Japan Cup following that last win, and was retired after going lame before he intended final start in the Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin in December 2006. She won over three million pounds in prize money and was thoroughly genuine and consistent. She is now due to be a broodmare in the Earl's breeding operation.

The 19th Earl's Grandmother, Catherine Alice Anne (Nan) John, was a well known racehorse trainer in Wiltshire notably College House, Lambourn from where she sent out the Schweppes winner Ra Nova, amongst others.

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