# Manx Derby

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The '''Manx Derby''' was one of the oldest horse races in history. It took place in the [Isle of Man](/source/Isle_of_Man). It was organized by the [Earl of Derby](/source/Earl_of_Derby) (then [Lord of Mann](/source/Lord_of_Mann)) on what today is part of [Castletown Golf & Country Club](/source/Castletown_Golf_%26_Country_Club)

James, the 7th [Earl of Derby](/source/Earl_of_Derby), 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

Category:Horse races in Great Britain
Category:Sports competitions in the Isle of Man

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