| Date | Time | Class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 1st June 2024 | 16:30 | Group 1 | 1 mile 4 furlongs 6 yards |
The Epsom Derby Stakes is the most prestigious of the English Classics, serving as the country’s premier middle distance flat race for 3-year-old thoroughbreds.
2024 Epsom Derby Preview
City Of Troy comes into the Epsom Derby as one of a trio of not particularly impressive stallions marked to land one of the biggest prizes in British racing.
His billing doesn’t make much sense given his indifferent performance in the 2,000 Guineas last time out, where he finished ninth in a field of eleven over a mile. As such he is trading on his win in the Dewhurst Stakes as a 2-year-old and offers little value priced under 4/1.
Unbeaten Los Angeles is trading around the same price, and more deservedly so given that he won a 1 mile 2 furlong Derby trial race last time out after starting as favourite.
The third of the race favourites is Ancient Wisdom who finished a distant second in his only race this season – a Group 2 at York. He’s the only one of the top three who will pay out each-way bets if he places.
The value horse in the field is Dallas Star who won an Irish Group 3 over 1 miles 2 furlongs over heavy ground in April by 3 lengths. He’s trading at over 30/1.
Race Card
01.06.2024
Good to Soft (Good in places)
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1m 4f 6y
| POS | Dist | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 st | City Of Troy | R L Moore | A P O’Brien | |
| 2 nd | 2.75 | Ambiente Friendly | R Havlin | J R Fanshawe |
| 3 rd | 3.25 | Los Angeles | W M Lordan | A P O’Brien |
| 4 th | 1.5 | Deira Mile | Jim Crowley | Owen Burrows |
| 5 th | shd | Sayedaty Sadaty | Tom Marquand | A M Balding |
| 6 th | 0.75 | Dancing Gemini | D McMonagle | R A Teal |
| 7 th | 5 | Bellum Justum | Oisin Murphy | A M Balding |
| 8 th | 2.75 | Ancient Wisdom | W Buick | C Appleby |
| 9 th | 0.75 | Euphoric | D P McDonogh | A P O’Brien |
| 10 th | 2 | Tabletalk | James Doyle | Tom Clover |
| 11 th | 4.25 | Kamboo | R Kingscote | R Hughes |
| 12 th | 6 | God’s Window | K Shoemark | J & T Gosden |
| 13 th | nk | Macduff | Rossa Ryan | R M Beckett |
| 14 th | 15 | Dallas Star | David Egan | A Murray |
| 15 th | 49 | Mr Hampstead | S M Levey | D J S Ffrench Davis |
| U | Voyage | P J Dobbs | R Hannon |
Epsom Derby Stakes Tips
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About the Epsom Derby Stakes
The Epsom Derby, commonly known as “The Derby,” is one of the most iconic and prestigious horse races in the world. Held annually on the first Saturday of June at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, England, it is a Group 1 flat race open to three-year-old colts and fillies. The race covers a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs, and 6 yards (2,420 meters), testing both the speed and endurance of its competitors.
Founded in 1780 by Edward Smith-Stanley, the 12th Earl of Derby, the race has a storied history and is a centerpiece of the British social and sporting calendar. It is the second leg of the English Triple Crown, preceded by the 2,000 Guineas and followed by the St Leger Stakes.
The Derby’s challenging course includes the infamous Tattenham Corner, making it a true test of a horse’s versatility and a jockey’s skill. Winning the Epsom Derby is considered one of the greatest achievements in thoroughbred racing, often leading to international acclaim and substantial breeding value for the victors.
Recent Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Auguste Rodin | Ryan Moore | Aidan O’Brien |
| 2022 | Desert Crown | Richard Kingscote | Sir Michael Stoute |
| 2021 | Adayar | Adam Kirby | Charlie Appleby |
| 2020 | Serpentine | Emmet McNamara | Aidan O’Brien |
| 2019 | Anthony Van Dyck | Seamie Heffernan | Aidan O’Brien |
