Who will be this year’s victor? Take a look back at Epsom Derby winners from 1780 to the present day

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Desert Crown ridden by Richard Kingscote wins the 2022 Derby at Epsom
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Which horse will add its name to the illustrious list of Epsom Derby winners in 2025? Megastar colt City Of Troy silenced all his doubters with a commanding victory in the 2024 Betfred Derby. The colt provided trainer Aidan O’Brien with a record-extending 10th Derby triumph as he joined the illustrious list of Derby winners since Diomed the first running of the race in 1780.

Diomed was owned by Sir Charles Bunbury, who collected prize money of £1,065 15s. The race was held at the Oaks Estate and named after its host, the 12th Earl of Derby. The first four runnings of the Derby were over 1 mile, but this was amended to the current distance of 1½ miles in 1784. Lord Derby first won the race in 1787, with a horse called Sir Peter Teazle.

Carol Phillips
Carol Phillips
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.