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?
Lester Piggott’s record nine Derby winners at Epsom pictured including Nijinsky
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Who won the Derby at Epsom?
Desert Crown
The Derby 2022 Results
2022 was the 243rd annual Derby race, taking place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Saturday 4 June. 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.
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 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 (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 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.
Has a GREY horse won the Derby?
Keep in mind, no gray or roan horse has won the Derby since Giacomo in 2005. Since then, 33 gray or roan horses have run in the Derby. Of that group, just four horses even finished on the board: Steppenwolfer (3rd, 2006), Eight Belles (2nd, 2008), Paddy O’Prado (3rd, 2010) and Essential Quality (3rd, 2021).
Did the Queen’s horse win at Epsom?
Desert Crown wins 243rd Epsom Derby as Princess Anne steps in for the Queen. Richard Kingscote rides Desert Crown to victory in the Epsom Derby.
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.
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.
Which jockey won the Derby most times?
Most wins by a jockey:
- 5 – Eddie Arcaro (1938, 1941, 1945, 1948, 1952)
- 5 – Bill Hartack (1957, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1969)
- 4 – Bill Shoemaker (1955, 1959, 1965, 1986)
- 3 – Isaac Murphy (1884, 1890, 1891)
- 3 – Earl Sande (1923, 1925, 1930)
- 3 – Calvin Borel (2007, 2009, 2010)
- 3 – John Velazquez (2011, 2017, 2020)
Which jockey has won the most Derby?
Lester Piggott’s
Lester Piggott’s greatness transcended statistics, but he accumulated some of the most important records for a British jockey, notably the most wins in a career, the most British Classics (30) and the most Derbys (nine).
Who was the youngest jockey to win the Derby?
Piggott showed maturity way beyond his 18 years when becoming the youngest jockey to win the blue riband. Never Say Die may have been a 33-1 shot, but Piggott rode the Joe Lawson-trained colt with great confidence.
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 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.
Who won the 1955 Derby?
Swaps was a California bred American thoroughbred racehorse. Swap’s became the first “All-California” colt to win the Kentucky Derby.