 Sceptre was not allowed to run in the race as her former owner, R. S. "Bob" Sievier had been "warned off" (banned from any involvement in racing).It was reported that Lillie Langtry, the former mistress of King Edward VII, eased her financial difficulties by winning £100 on the race.A few days later Rock Sand added the Lingfield Park Stakes, beating Loch Ryan and Henry the First.