Humorist (horse).
Humorist (1918–1921) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. He was a leading two-year-old in 1920 and finished third in the 1921 2000 Guineas before winning the Derby at Epsom.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1922?
Captain Cuttle
Captain Cuttle was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He ran only six times in a career which was restricted by chronic injury problems. He was the outstanding British colt of his generation, winning The Derby and the St James’s Palace Stakes in 1922.
Who has won the most Epsom Derby?
Diomed was the first winner of the Blue Riband Epsom Classic back in 1780, since when most of the greatest horses in history have added their name to the roll of honour. Lester Piggott remains synonymous with the race, having won a record nine Derbies between 1954 and 1983.
Who won the first Epsom Derby?
Diomed
The inaugural running of the Derby was held on Thursday 4 May 1780. It was won by Diomed, a colt owned by Sir Charles Bunbury, who collected prize money of £1,065 15s. The first four runnings were contested over 1 mile, but this was amended to the current distance of 1½ miles in 1784.
Who won the Derby at Epsom?
Desert Crown
The 2022 Derby started at 4.30pm and Desert Crown ridden by Richard Kingscote won the race. Desert Crown is trained by Sir Michael Stoute and owned by Mr Saeed Suhail.
2022 Runners.
| Place | 1st |
|---|---|
| Horse | Desert Crown |
| Jockey | Richard Kingscote |
| SP | 5-2 |
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1925?
| Pos. | Horse | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANNA | Henry E.Morriss |
| 2 | ZIONIST | HH Aga Khan |
| 3 | THE SIRDAR | Mr A.K.Macomber |
| 4 | SOLARIO | Sir J.Rutherford |
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1953?
Pinza
Pinza (1950–1977) was a Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career which lasted just over a year– from July 1952 until July 1953– he ran seven times and won five races. He was the best British colt of his generation in 1953, when he won The Derby and the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Who is the best Derby horse ever?
Secretariat. Probably the most recognizable name of all the horses that have participated in the Kentucky Derby, Secretariat won in 1973, which was the 99th running of the race.
Who is the winningest racehorse in history?
Undefeated horses
| Wins | Horse | Bred |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Kincsem | Hungary |
| 25 | Black Caviar | Australia |
| 19 | Peppers Pride | United States |
| 18 | Eclipse | Great Britain |
Has a woman ever won the Epsom Derby?
It was almost 150 years after Diomed crossed the line to win the inaugural race in 1780 when the first female gained victory in the Epsom Derby. Gainsborough, owned by Lady James Douglas, held off challengers to win by a length and a half in 1918.
Did the Queen go to Epsom Derby?
As an avid racehorse owner the Queen enjoyed watching many horses run in her colours on the historic Epsom Downs. Just four days after her coronation in 1953 Her Majesty attended a sun-drenched Epsom Downs racecourse to watch her first runner in the Derby.
Who came second in the Epsom Derby?
outsider Hoo Ya Mal
150/1 outsider Hoo Ya Mal came home in a brilliant second place while Frankie Dettori came in a disappointing 12th position. After the race jockey Kingscote spoke to ITV Racing and spoke of his happiness at winning the race. Follow our coverage of the famous race here.
Did the Queen’s horse win at Epsom?
Horseracing was an active passion of Her Majesty The Queen and she enjoyed great success throughout the years, winning every Classic except the Derby at Epsom.
What is the biggest race at Epsom?
The Derby
The Derby is one of the most hotly anticipated horseracing events in the UK and known as the Greatest Flat Race in the World. The event holds huge significance in the thoroughbred industry. Names are made, and big names return to Epsom’s Derby every year for the unforgettable racing.
What horse won the Epsom?
Ellsberg
In a thrilling Epsom Handicap 2022 result at Royal Randwick the $1.5 million feature was won in a dead heat by the Annabel Neasham-trained Top Ranked and Ellsberg for Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou.
What is the record for the Epsom Derby?
The record for the widest winning margin in the history of the Derby is still held by Shergar, who cantered home ten lengths ahead of his nearest rival, Glint Of Gold, in 1981.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1951?
Arctic Prince
| Arctic Prince | |
|---|---|
| Record | 5: 2-0-0 |
| Earnings | £ |
| Major wins | |
| Epsom Derby (1951) |
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1967?
Royal Palace
After being rated the best English-trained two-year-old of 1966, Royal Palace won the first two legs of the Triple Crown, the 2000 Guineas and the Epsom Derby in 1967.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1952?
Tulyar
| Tulyar | |
|---|---|
| Earnings | £76,413 |
| Major wins | |
| Lingfield Derby Trial (1952) Epsom Derby (1952) King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1952) Eclipse Stakes (1952) Ormonde Stakes (1952) St Leger Stakes (1952) | |
| Honours |
Who won the Derby in 1955?
Swaps
Swaps was a California bred American thoroughbred racehorse. Swap’s became the first “All-California” colt to win the Kentucky Derby.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1950?
Galcador
Galcador (1947–1970) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career that lasted from autumn 1949 to June 1950 he ran four times and won three races. In 1950 he won England’s most prestigious race, The Derby.