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, an extensive field of mile runners gathered at the Royal Oak Grounds in Manchester to compete for the Mile Championship Cup, a prize of £30, and the accolade of "World's Champion Miler."