On 19 August 1865, the greatest field of milers ever assembled to that time raced at the Royal Oak Grounds in Manchester for the Mile Championship Cup, £30, and title of "Champion Miler of the World."
On August 19, 1865, the largest gathering of mile runners ever held raced at the Royal Oak Grounds in Manchester for the Mile Championship Cup, £30, and the title of "World's Champion Miler."