Commentary by Raymond Glendenning, assisted by Tom E. Webster as race-reader
From Epsom Racecourse
For the last few years the Diomed Stakes has had disappointing fields, and to encourage a larger one the Epsom Grand Stand Association has altered the conditions of the race and turned it into a handicap event. As a result twenty horses were left in at the close on Jun 23. The final acceptance date was Tuesday last.
The race, run over 1 1/4 miles, is named after Diomed, the first winner of the Derby Stakes in 1780.