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2005 Derby

Motivator (GB) won the 2005 Derby at Epsom on 4 June 2005, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Johnny Murtagh, at 3/1 favourite, beating Walk In The Park (IRE) by 5 lengths.

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Quick answers

  • Who won the Derby in 2005? Motivator (GB) won the 2005 Derby at Epsom on 4 June 2005, trained by Michael Bell and ridden by Johnny Murtagh, at 3/1 favourite, beating Walk In The Park (IRE) by 5 lengths.
  • Who came second in the 2005 Derby? Walk In The Park (IRE) (11/1) finished second, and Dubawi (IRE) (5/1) was third.
  • Did the favourite win the 2005 Derby? Yes. Motivator (GB) won as the 3/1 favourite.
  • What was the winning time of the 2005 Derby? Motivator (GB) won in 2m 35.69s over 1m4f on Good going.
  • How much prize money did the 2005 Derby winner get? Motivator (GB) earned £725,000 for winning the 2005 Derby.
  • How many ran in the 2005 Derby? 13 ran in the 2005 Derby (average since 1990: 15.0).
Motivator (GB)Winner
3/1FSP
13 ranRunners
2m 35.69sWinning time
£725,000Prize to winner
Motivator (GB) (3/1F): wonFavourite

Full result

PosBtnHorseSPAgeWgtJockeyTrainerORDrHeadgearOwnerTotal btnTimePrize
1won 5Motivator (GB)3/1F39-0Johnny MurtaghMichael Bell1175-The Royal Ascot Racing Club-2m 35.69s£725,000
25Walk In The Park (IRE)11/139-0Alan MunroJ E Hammond-12tMichael Tabor5-£275,000
33Dubawi (IRE)5/139-0Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor1224-Godolphin8-£137,500
41Fracas (IRE)8/139-0Jamie SpencerDavid Wachman-13-Joseph Joyce9-£62,500
51½Gypsy King I (IRE)7/239-0Kieren FallonAidan O'Brien-3-Mrs John Magnier10½-£31,250
63Hattan (IRE)25/139-0Seb SandersClive Brittain1078-Saeed Manana13½-£18,750
7hdUnfurled (IRE)40/139-0Ryan MooreJohn Dunlop10214-Mrs M E Slade13¾--
81¾The Geezer (GB)10/139-0T QuinnDavid Elsworth1109-J C Smith15½--
92Grand Central (IRE)25/139-0Jimmy FortuneAidan O'Brien-7-Mrs John Magnier Michael Tabor17½--
108Oratorio (IRE)8/139-0Mick KinaneAidan O'Brien-10-Mrs John Magnier Michael Tabor25½--
112Kings Quay (GB)150/139-0Dane O'NeillRichard Hannon Snr1041-J R May27½--
12¾Almighty (USA)66/139-0Pat SmullenAidan O'Brien-6-Mrs John Magnier Michael Tabor28¼--
1314Kong (IRE)20/139-0Richard HughesJohn Dunlop10711-L Neil Jonesdist--

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
1Motivator (GB)2005-07-02SandownCoral-Eclipse Stakes2nd of 72/5F
2Walk In The Park (IRE)2005-06-26CurraghBudweiser Irish Derby8th of 9100/30
3Dubawi (IRE)2005-09-24NewmarketQueen Elizabeth II Stakes sponsored by Barclays plc2nd of 66/4F
4Fracas (IRE)2005-06-26CurraghBudweiser Irish Derby7th of 98/1
5Gypsy King I (IRE)2005-06-26CurraghBudweiser Irish Derbyunseated rider9/1
6Hattan (IRE)2005-07-06Newmarket (July)Princess of Wales's Edward St George Memorial Stakes5th of 510/1
7Unfurled (IRE)2005-07-26GoodwoodABN Amro Stakes2nd of 57/4F
8The Geezer (GB)2005-06-17YorkKing Edward VII Stakes (Colts & Geldings)3rd of 55/2
9Grand Central (IRE)2005-06-26CurraghBudweiser Celebration Stakes7th of 95/2F
10Oratorio (IRE)2005-06-14YorkSt James's Palace Stakes3rd of 813/2
11Kings Quay (GB)2005-07-16NewburyDavid Wilson Homes Steventon Stakes3rd of 1025/1
12Almighty (USA)2005-06-17YorkQueen's Vase9th of 107/2F
13Kong (IRE)2005-08-16YorkDaily Telegraph Great Voltigeur Stakes (Colts & Geldings)4th of 66/1

13 of 13 have run since; 0 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, 4 June 2005Derby Festival 2005

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