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2003 Derby

Kris Kin (USA) won the 2003 Derby at Epsom on 7 June 2003, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Kieren Fallon, at 6/1, beating The Great Gatsby (IRE) by 1 length.

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Quick answers

  • Who won the Derby in 2003? Kris Kin (USA) won the 2003 Derby at Epsom on 7 June 2003, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Kieren Fallon, at 6/1, beating The Great Gatsby (IRE) by 1 length.
  • Who came second in the 2003 Derby? The Great Gatsby (IRE) (20/1) finished second, and Alamshar (IRE) (4/1) was third.
  • Did the favourite win the 2003 Derby? No. The 11/4 favourite Refuse To Bend (IRE) finished 13th of 20.
  • What was the winning time of the 2003 Derby? Kris Kin (USA) won in 2m 33.35s over 1m4f on Good going.
  • How much prize money did the 2003 Derby winner get? Kris Kin (USA) earned £852,600 for winning the 2003 Derby.
  • How many ran in the 2003 Derby? 20 ran in the 2003 Derby (average since 1990: 15.0).
Kris Kin (USA)Winner
6/1SP
20 ranRunners
2m 33.35sWinning time
£852,600Prize to winner
Refuse To Bend (IRE) (11/4F): 13th of 20Favourite

Full result

PosBtnHorseSPAgeWgtJockeyTrainerORDrHeadgearOwnerTotal btnTimePrize
1won 1Kris Kin (USA)6/139-0Kieren FallonSir Michael Stoute-4-Saeed Suhail-2m 33.35s£852,600
21The Great Gatsby (IRE)20/139-0Pat EdderyAidan O'Brien-16-Mrs John Magnier1-£323,400
3shdAlamshar (IRE)4/139-0Johnny MurtaghJohn M Oxx-8-H H Aga Khan1-£161,700
41½Norse Dancer (IRE)16/139-0T QuinnDavid Elsworth-14-J C Smith2½-£73,500
5¾Balestrini (IRE)66/139-0Jamie SpencerAidan O'Brien-20-Mrs John Magnier Michael Tabor3¼-£36,750
64Dutch Gold (USA)20/139-0Philip RobinsonClive Brittain-18-Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum7¼-£22,050
74Let Me Try Again (IRE)50/139-0Darryll HollandT G Mills1121-Exors Of The Late T G Mills11¼--
81¼Graikos (GB)25/139-0Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor10713tGodolphin12½--
9hdMagistretti (USA)20/139-0Kevin DarleyN A Callaghan1137-Michael Tabor12¾--
101Shield (GB)20/139-0Eddie AhernGerard Butler10810-Hesmonds Stud13¾--
11½Summerland (IRE)100/139-0Jimmy FortuneJohn Gosden1075-R E Sangster Mrs J Magnier14¼--
121¼Alberto Giacometti (IRE)12/139-0Christophe SoumillonAidan O'Brien-9-Mrs John Magnier15½--
13½Refuse To Bend (IRE)11/4F39-0Pat SmullenD K Weld-6-Moyglare Stud Farm16--
14hdFranklins Gardens (GB)25/139-0Ted DurcanMark H Tompkins11319-Mrs M Barwell16¼--
152½Dunhill Star (IRE)50/139-0Michael HillsB W Hills11012-Mohamed Obaida18¾--
162Brian Boru (GB)9/239-0Mick KinaneAidan O'Brien-2-Mrs John Magnier20¾--
17nkStrength 'n Honour I (GB)100/139-0Richard HughesC A Cyzer10515-Mrs Charles Cyzer21--
183Unigold (USA)50/139-0Seb SandersEd Dunlop1023-Abdulla Buhaleeba24--
194Lundy's Lane (IRE)100/139-0Brett DoyleClive Brittain10717-Saeed Manana28--
207Prince Nureyev (IRE)150/139-0Steve DrowneRod Millman9911-H Goodingdist--

Distances beaten are to the horse in front (Btn) and to the winner (Total btn). Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield, ht hood and tongue strap. Prize money is shown in the currency of the country the race was run in (£ in Britain, € in Ireland).

How they ran next

Pos hereHorseNext runCourseRaceResultSP
1Kris Kin (USA)2003-07-26AscotKing George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (Group 1)3rd of 127/2
2The Great Gatsby (IRE)2003-06-29CurraghBudweiser Irish Derby5th of 96/1
3Alamshar (IRE)2003-06-29CurraghBudweiser Irish DerbyWon4/1
4Norse Dancer (IRE)2003-07-05SandownCoral-Eclipse Stakes (Group 1)12th of 156/1
5Balestrini (IRE)2003-07-05SandownCoral-Eclipse Stakes (Group 1)10th of 1520/1
6Dutch Gold (USA)2003-07-05SandownCoral-Eclipse Stakes (Group 1)11th of 1528/1
7Let Me Try Again (IRE)2003-07-29GoodwoodPeugeot Gordon Stakes (Group 3)5th of 104/1F
8Graikos (GB)---Not run since-
9Magistretti (USA)2003-08-19YorkJuddmonte International Stakes (Group 1)2nd of 816/1
10Shield (GB)---Not run since-
11Summerland (IRE)2003-06-20AscotKing Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings)3rd of 825/1
12Alberto Giacometti (IRE)---Not run since-
13Refuse To Bend (IRE)2003-08-17LeopardstownDesmond StakesWon8/11F
14Franklins Gardens (GB)2004-04-24SandownBetfred Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3)4th of 1112/1
15Dunhill Star (IRE)2003-07-19Newburycantorindex.co.uk 'Instant Account Opening' Steventon Stakes (Listed Race)5th of 715/2
16Brian Boru (GB)2003-06-29CurraghBudweiser Irish Derby4th of 912/1
17Strength 'n Honour I (GB)2003-06-20AscotKing Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings)5th of 820/1
18Unigold (USA)2003-07-19HaydockGAP Personnel Conditions Stakes Class C3rd of 52/1
19Lundy's Lane (IRE)2003-07-04SandownGala Stakes (Listed Race)8th of 1214/1
20Prince Nureyev (IRE)2003-07-11AscotWoodcote Stud Classified Stakes Class B2nd of 32/1

17 of 20 have run since; 2 won next time out.

Derby winners by year

YearWinnerSPTrainer
2026Christmas Day (IRE)7/1Aidan O'Brien
2025Lambourn (IRE)13/2Aidan O'Brien
2024City Of Troy (USA)3/1FAidan O'Brien
2023Auguste Rodin (IRE)9/2Aidan O'Brien
2022Desert Crown (GB)5/2FSir Michael Stoute
2021Adayar (IRE)16/1Charlie Appleby
2020Serpentine (IRE)25/1Aidan O'Brien
2019Anthony Van Dyck (IRE)13/2Aidan O'Brien
2018Masar (IRE)16/1Charlie Appleby
2017Wings Of Eagles (FR)40/1Aidan O'Brien
2016Harzand (IRE)13/2D K Weld
2015Golden Horn (GB)13/8FJohn Gosden
2014Australia (GB)11/8FAidan O'Brien
2013Ruler Of The World (IRE)7/1Aidan O'Brien
2012Camelot (GB)8/13FAidan O'Brien
2011Pour Moi (IRE)4/1A Fabre
2010Workforce (GB)6/1Sir Michael Stoute
2009Sea The Stars (IRE)11/4John M Oxx
2008New Approach (IRE)5/1J S Bolger
2007Authorized (IRE)5/4FPeter Chapple-Hyam
2006Sir Percy (GB)6/1Marcus Tregoning
2005Motivator (GB)3/1FMichael Bell
2004North Light (IRE)7/2JFSir Michael Stoute
2003Kris Kin (USA)6/1Sir Michael Stoute
2002High Chaparral (IRE)7/2Aidan O'Brien
2001Galileo (IRE)11/4JFAidan O'Brien
2000Sinndar (IRE)7/1John M Oxx
1999Oath (IRE)13/2Sir Henry Cecil
1998High-Rise (IRE)20/1Luca Cumani
1997Benny The Dip (USA)11/1John Gosden
1996Shaamit (IRE)12/1William Haggas
1995Lammtarra (USA)14/1Saeed bin Suroor
1994Erhaab (USA)7/2FJohn Dunlop
1993Commander In Chief (GB)15/2Sir Henry Cecil
1992Dr Devious (IRE)8/1Peter Chapple-Hyam
1991Generous (IRE)9/1Paul Cole
1990Quest For Fame (GB)7/1Roger Charlton

Years with a result in GB and IRE records since 1990.

Related

Full race pageEpsom course guideDerby historyEpsom results, 7 June 2003Derby Festival 2003

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