On this day in 1878 Craven Stakes first run; Thurio winning from Sefton.The runner up won The Derby so the race got its reputation as a Derby trial.
In 1978 John Francome was banned until the end of NH season and fined £750 over the "John Banks" incident, giving information to a bookie who at one time employed John McCririck and owned Gay Future after his famous win at Cartmel.