William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton

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William Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton (September 18, 1772November 20, 1838), was a gambler, sportsman, and friend of the Prince Regent.

Lord Sefton founded the Waterloo Cup for coursing. He also sold land to the Waterloo Hotel at Aintree to establish what is now Aintree Racecourse, home of the Grand National.

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