Derby Facts

1. The first dead heat in the Derby was in 1884 when Harvester and St.
    Gatien proved inseparable.

2. In 1894 the winner of the Derby was owned by the Prime Minister

3. In 1913 suffragette Emily Davison died after being struck by the
    King's horse- Anmer

4. The first Derby was broadcast by the BBC in 1927

5. Only 4 grey horses have ever won the Derby, the first of which was
     Airborne.

6. Frankie Dettori finally won the Derby in 2007 on Authorized.

7. Widest winning margin in the Derby- The fateful Shergar in 1981