Sir Ivor and champion jockey Piggott dashed home victoriously in the Washington, D. C., International in his home country. England’s 1968 Horse of the Year, Sir Ivor had a career record of eight wins in 13 races and earnings of $561,323.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1969?
Blakeney
Blakeney (28 March 1966 – 6 November 1992) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He won the Derby at Epsom as a three-year-old in 1969 and was one of the few winners of the race to campaign successfully at four. He later had a successful stud career.
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 1965?
Sea-Bird
Racing professionals, old enough to have seen the 1965 Derby, would almost certainly name Sea-Bird as the best Derby winner of the 20th century. Seldom had the race been won with such complete, almost contemptuous authority and his brilliant victory later in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe confirmed his status.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1966?
Charlottown (1963 – 1979) was a Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career which lasted from 1965 until 1967 he ran ten times and won seven races. He is best known for winning the 1966 Derby.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1970?
Nijinsky
1970 Epsom Derby Winner – Nijinsky
Assisted by legendary jockey Lester Piggott, he beat Sea Bird’s son Gyr and recorded the fastest finishing time in over 60 years.
Who won the 1956 Epsom Derby?
Lavandin
Lavandin (1953–1978) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a brief career which lasted from November 1955 to June 1956, Lavandin ran five times, winning twice. He is best known for his win in the 1956 Epsom Derby.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1960?
Paddy
Paddy (1957–1984) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In 1960, he won both the Epsom Derby and the St Leger.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1963?
Relko
Relko (1960–1982) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a racing career which lasted from 1962 until 1964 he ran thirteen times and won nine races. His most notable win came in the 1963 Derby.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1955?
Phil Drake
| Phil Drake | |
|---|---|
| Trainer | François Mathet |
| Record | 5: 3-1-0 |
| Major wins | |
| Prix La Rochette (1955) Epsom Derby (1955) Grand Prix de Paris (1955) |
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1964?
Santa Claus
Santa Claus (horse)
| Santa Claus | |
|---|---|
| Earnings | £153,646 |
| Major wins | |
| National Stakes (1963) Irish 2,000 Guineas (1964) Epsom Derby (1964) Irish Derby (1964) | |
| Last updated on January 24, 2007 |
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1957?
Crepello
Crepello (1954–1974) was a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse which won England’s most prestigious race, the Epsom Derby in 1957 and was later a Leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1961?
Psidium
Psidium (foaled 1958) was an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a racing career that lasted from 1960 to 1961 Psidium ran 11 times and won twice. He is best known for his win, as a 66/1 outsider, in the 1961 Epsom Derby.
Who won the 1972 Epsom Derby?
Roberto
Roberto (horse)
| Roberto | |
|---|---|
| Record | 14: 7-3-0 |
| Earnings | $339,902 |
| Major wins | |
| National Stakes (1971) Anglesey Stakes (1971) Epsom Derby (1972) Benson & Hedges Gold Cup (1972) Vauxhall Trial Stakes (1972) Coronation Cup (1973) |
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1974?
Snow Knight
Snow Knight (28 February 1971 – 15 September 1992) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who won Britain’s most prestigious race in 1974, the Derby, then the following year earned an Eclipse Award as the American Champion Male Turf Horse.
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 1975?
| Pos. | Horse | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRUNDY | Dr Carlo Vittadini |
| 2 | NOBILIARY | Nelson Bunker Hunt |
| 3 | HUNZA DANCER | Mr Ravi Tikkoo |
| 4 | ANNE’S PRETENDER | Sir Charles Clore |
Who won the 1973 Epsom Derby?
Morston (horse)
Morston (1970–1993) was a French-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. He is best known for winning the 1973 Derby on his second racecourse appearance.
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1978?
Shirley Heights (horse)
| Shirley Heights | |
|---|---|
| Record | 11: 6-3-1 |
| Earnings | $378,586 |
| Major wins | |
| Royal Lodge Stakes (1977) Heathorn Stakes (1978) Dante Stakes (1978) Epsom Derby (1978) Irish Derby (1978) Timeform rating: 130 |
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1958?
Hard Ridden
Hard Ridden (1955–1981) was an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse. In a brief career of five races, he won the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh and the Derby at Epsom in 1958.
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.