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Derby legends bought for a pittance and crowning wins
Tales recount Derby victors sold as yearlings for small sums. Voltigeur and Thormanby were bought cheaply, yet rose to Derby glory. Isonomy, bought for 1800, later won Cambridgeshire and Ascot gold cup, earning over 500000 in stakes and bets for owner.
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Voltigeur
Thormanby
Robert Stephenson
Doncaster
Williamson
Lord Zetland
Lita
Merry
Little Wender
Robertson
Spaniol Tee
Lord Teverton
Pyrrhus J
John Day
Ogners
Poncaster
Gully
Pao Titan
Ho Tweerenmetd
Tiny Reverd
Daum
Guily
Day
Tedditeton
Iyo
Clicksmith
Sir Joseph Tawley
Dory
Sir Joseph
Arssey Sifethione
Real
Mayson
Sainfoin
James Aliver
John Porter
Tie Benght
Hampton Court
Robert Daroline
James Miller
Porter
Sir Robert
Fred Gretton
Ascot
Isonomy
Brooklyn Eagle