The Epsom Derby, often referred to simply as the Derby, is a prestigious British horse racing event held annually in early June at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, England. Established in 1780, it is one of the five Classic races in the UK, open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, and is considered one of the most significant and valuable races in the world. Renowned for its history and tradition, the Epsom Derby has a course distance of one mile, four furlongs and 10 yards, and the event plays a pivotal role in determining the standing and breeding value of the participating horses. The Derby’s enduring status is a testament to the quality of the competition and its prominence in British sporting culture.
The list of horses for the 2023 Epsom Derby is as follows:
- Adelaide River: Owned by Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg, trained by Aidan O’Brien, and jockeyed by Seamie Heffernan. Its current odds are 66/1​.
- Arrest: Owned by Juddmonte, trained by John & Thady Gosden Frankie Dettori, and jockeyed by Frankie Dettori. Its current odds are 11/2​​.
- Artistic Star: Owned by Mr J. C. Smith, trained by Ralph Beckett, and jockeyed by Rob Hornby. Its current odds are 40/1​​.
- Auguste Rodin: Owned by Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg, trained by Aidan O’Brien, and jockeyed by Ryan Moore. Its current odds are 3/1​​.
- Dear My Friend: Owned by Middleham Park Racing XXV & Michael Lai, trained by Charlie Johnston, and jockeyed by Andrea Atzeni. Its current odds are 80/1​​.
- Dubai Mile: Owned by Ahmad Al Shaikh, trained by Charlie Johnston, and jockeyed by Daniel Muscutt​​.
- King of Steel: Owned by Amo Racing, trained by Roger Varian, and jockeyed by Kevin Stott. Its current odds are 40/1​​.
- Military Order: Owned by Godolphin, trained by Charlie Appleby, and jockeyed by William Buick. Its current odds are 4/1​​.
- Passenger: Owned by Flaxman Stables, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, and jockeyed by Richard Kingscote. Its current odds are 5/1​​.
- San Antonio: Owned by Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg, trained by Aidan O’Brien, and jockeyed by Wayne Lordan. Its current odds are 33/1​​.
- Sprewell: Owned by Mr Mohamed Khalid Mohamed Abdulrahim, trained by Mrs J. Harrington, and jockeyed by Shane Foley. Its current odds are 11/1​​.
- The Foxes: Owned by King Power Racing, trained by Andrew Balding, and jockeyed by Oisin Murphy. Its current odds are 12/1​​.
- Waipiro: Owned by Mr P. K. Siu, trained by Ed Walker, and jockeyed by Tom Marquand. Its current odds are 20/1​​.
- White Birch: Owned by Mrs C. C. Regalado-Gonzalez, trained by John Joseph Murphy, and jockeyed by Colin Keane. Its current odds are 14/1​.