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.
When was the 1st Epsom Derby?
4 May 1780
The first running of the Derby Stakes on Thursday, 4 May 1780, was open to three-year-old colts (8st 0lb) and fillies (7st 11lb), at 50 guineas each, run over a mile.
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 1951?
Arctic Prince
| Arctic Prince | |
|---|---|
| Record | 5: 2-0-0 |
| Earnings | £ |
| Major wins | |
| Epsom Derby (1951) |
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.
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.
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.
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 1959?
Parthia
Parthia (1956–1982) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career that lasted from October 1958 to July 1960 he ran twelve times, winning six races, four of which are now Group races. His most notable success came in the 1959 Epsom Derby.
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 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 1954?
Never Say Die (1951–1975) was an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. After winning only once from his first nine races, he demonstrated much improved form in the summer of 1954 to win the Derby, becoming the first American-bred colt to win the race in 73 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 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 1968?
Sir Ivor
| Sir Ivor | |
|---|---|
| Earnings | $561,323 |
| Major wins | |
| Grand Criterium (1967) National Stakes (1967) 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (1968) 2,000 Guineas (1968) Epsom Derby (1968) Champion Stakes (1968) Washington, D.C. International (1968) | |
| Awards |
Who won the Epsom Derby in 1945?
| Pos. | Horse | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DANTE | Sir Eric Ohlson |
| 2 | MIDAS | 6th Earl of Rosebery |
| 3 | COURT MARTIAL | Lord Astor |
| 4 | CHAMOSSAIRE | Squadron Leader S.Joel |
Which jockey won the Derby most times?
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).
How much does a jockey get for winning the Epsom Derby?
Epsom Derby prize money 2022
Whoever wins the Epsom Derby will receive a hefty £850,000 GBP in prize money for their efforts. This will be split between the owner(s) and jockey – while the horse receives a well-earned rubdown and a place in the history books.
Which jockey has won the most Derbys?
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)
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.
Has a filly ever won the Irish Derby?
Just three fillies have managed to win the Irish Derby in the last 122 years and Oaks star Tuesday is poised to become the first since Balanchine in 1994, with only four fillies having attempted to follow suit since.