Kris Kin but he recovered quickly after treatment and was allowed to run. At Epsom, the colt was strongly supported, being backed down from 14-1 to 6-1 on the course, with the money reportedly coming from ordinary members of the public rather than professional gamblers. He started the race as fourth favourite behind three Irish-trained colts, Refuse To Bend, Alamshar and Brian Boru. Ridden for the first time by Kieren Fallon, Kris Kin seemed to be struggling in the early stages, and turned into the straight in eighth place. As at Chester, he began to make rapid progress after being switched to
Charles Marlow (jockey) his horses and died later in the same year. In June 1879 Marlow was admitted to the Highworth and Swindon Union Workhouse. In the 1881 census Marlow's occupation is given as "Jockey, 1849 winner of the Derby with The Flying Dutchman". In October 1881 he was admitted to the Wiltshire County Asylum where he died the following year. Charles Marlow (jockey) Charles Marlow (1814-1882) was an English jockey of the mid 19th century period, known for his honesty and integrity. Perhaps best remembered today for his association with Lord Eglington’s horse "The Flying Dutchman", on which he won the Derby,