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The Epsom Derby is a Grade 1 race held each year in England at Epsom Derby Racecourse in Surrey. It is a race run over a distance of a mile and four furlongs on the first Saturday in June. The 2019 Epsom Derby will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Because of sponsorship, the race is official known as the Investec Derby, but by many people in England it is simply known as the Derby. It is the middle race in the England Triple Crown, as it follows the 2000 Guineas Stakes and is followed by the St Leger.
2019 Epsom Derby At a Glance
Race Distance: 1 mile, four furlongs and 6 yards
Record: 2:31.33 (Workforce in 2010)
Purse: $1 Million
Qualification: 3-year olds and up
The Epsom Derby has a rich history that goes back many years with the first race being held in May of 1780. The race was won by Diomed and run at a distance of a mile. The current distance of a mile and a half was instituted in 1784. The race was first run in late May or early June. The race was moved to the first Saturday in June in 1995 and has held that day ever since. The Epsom Derby has been run every year except during the World Wars. The race was run at Newmarket from 1915 to 1918 and 1940 to 1945.
The current sponsor of the race is Investec who took over Derby sponsorship in 2009. Their current deal runs until 2022. Previous sponsors were Ever Ready and Vodafone.
The largest winning margin was 10 lengths by Shergar in 1981 and the biggest winning favorite was Ladas in 1894 at odds of 2-9. The longest odds winner was 100-1 in 1898, 1908 and 1913.
List of Epsom Derby Winners (Since 2000)
| YEAR |
WINNER |
JOCKEY |
TRAINER |
TIME |
| 2018 |
Masar |
William Buick |
Charlie Appleby |
2:34.93 |
| 2017 |
Wings of Eagles |
Padraig Beggy |
Aidan O'Brien |
2:33.02 |
| 2016 |
Harzand |
Pat Smullen |
Dermot Weld |
2:40.09 |
| 2015 |
Golden Horn |
Frankie Dettori |
John Gosden |
2:32.32 |
| 2014 |
Australia |
Joseph O'Brien |
Aidan O'Brien |
2:33.63 |
| 2013 |
Ruler of World |
Ryan Moore |
Aidan O'Brien |
2:39.06 |
| 2012 |
Camelot |
Joseph O'Brien |
Aidan O'Brien |
2:33.90 |
| 2011 |
Pour Moi |
Mickael Barzalona |
André Fabre Magnier |
2:34.54 |
| 2010 |
Workforce |
Ryan Moore |
Sir Michael Stoute |
2:31.33 |
| 2009 |
Sea the Stars |
Michael Kinane |
John Oxx |
2:36.74 |
| 2008 |
New Approach |
Kevin Manning |
Jim Bolger |
2:36.50 |
| 2007 |
Authorized |
Frankie Dettori |
Peter Chapple-Hyam |
2:34.77 |
| 2006 |
Sir Percy |
Martin Dwyer |
Marcus Tregoning |
2:35.23 |
| 2005 |
Motivator |
Johnny Murtagh |
Michael Bell |
2:35.69 |
| 2004 |
North Light |
Kieren Fallon |
Sir Michael Stoute |
2:33.72 |
| 2003 |
Kris Kin |
Kieren Fallon |
Sir Michael Stoute |
2:33.35 |
| 2002 |
High Chaparral |
Johnny Murtagh |
Aidan O'Brien |
2:39.45 |
| 2001 |
Galileo |
Michael Kinane |
Aidan O'Brien |
2:33.27 |
| 2000 |
Sinndar |
Johnny Murtagh |
John Oxx |
2:36.75 |
Most Jockey Wins in Epsom Derby History
The top jockey in this race was Lester Piggott who won this race nine times. He won in 1954 with 1954, Crepello in 1957, St. Paddy in 1960, Sir Ivor in 1968, Nijinsky in 1970, Roberto in 1972, Empery in 1976, The Minstrel in 1977 and Teenoso in 1983.
Most Trainer Wins in Epsom Derby History
Three trainers have won this race seven times, Robert Robson won with Waxy in 1793, Tyrant in 1802, Pope in 1809, Whalebone in 1810, Whisker in 1815, Azor in 1817 and Emilius in 1823. John Porter won with Blue Gown in 1868, Shotover in 1882, St. Blaise in 1883, Ormonde in 1886, Sainfoin in 1890, Common in 1891 and Flying Fox in 1899. Fred Darling won with Captain Cuttle in 1922, Manna in 1925, Coronach in 1926, Cameronian in 1931, Bois Roussel in 1938, Pont l'Eveque in 1940 and Owen Tudor in 1941.
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