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2026 Derby

Christmas Day (IRE) won the 2026 Derby at Epsom on 6 June 2026, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Ronan Whelan, at 7/1, beating Maltese Cross (FR) by 2¾ lengths.

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Quick answers

  • Who won the Derby in 2026? Christmas Day (IRE) won the 2026 Derby at Epsom on 6 June 2026, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Ronan Whelan, at 7/1, beating Maltese Cross (FR) by 2¾ lengths.
  • Who came second in the 2026 Derby? Maltese Cross (FR) (12/1) finished second, and James J Braddock (GB) (9/1) was third.
  • Did the favourite win the 2026 Derby? No. The 7/2 Pierre Bonnard (IRE) finished 7th of 13.
  • What was the winning time of the 2026 Derby? Christmas Day (IRE) won in 2m 43.75s over 1m4f on Soft going.
  • How much prize money did the 2026 Derby winner get? Christmas Day (IRE) earned £1,000,000 for winning the 2026 Derby.
  • How many ran in the 2026 Derby? 13 ran in the 2026 Derby (average since 1990: 15.0).
Christmas Day (IRE)Winner
7/1SP
13 ranRunners
2m 43.75sWinning time
£1,000,000Prize to winner
Pierre Bonnard (IRE) (7/2): 7th of 13Favourite

Full result

PosBtnHorseSPBSPAgeWgtJockeyTrainerORDrHeadgearOwnerTotal btnTimePrize
1won 2¾Christmas Day (IRE)7/16.8239-2Ronan WhelanAidan O'Brien1095-Magnier, Tabor, Smith, Westerberg, Brant-2m 43.75s£1,000,000
22¾Maltese Cross (FR)12/19.5439-2Tom MarquandWilliam Haggas1081-George Waud2¾-£400,000
32½James J Braddock (GB)9/18.5439-2Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien10813-Aziz Kheir Aust Partners & Kevin Blake5¼-£200,000
42Bay Of Brilliance (GB)9/16.9139-2Hector CrouchRalph Beckett1079-Valmont7¼-£130,000
5shdAlderman (GB)100/1123.8439-2Pat DobbsRichard Hannon836-Mrs J Wood7¼-£80,000
62½Rebel Rocker (GB)66/172.639-2Rob HornbyFaye Bramley9914-Miss Jennifer Dorey9¾-£50,000
7nkPierre Bonnard (IRE)7/23.6539-2Christophe SoumillonAidan O'Brien1098-Mrs John Magniermichael Taborderrick Smithwesterberg10¼-£35,000
83Ancient Egypt (IRE)28/127.9539-2David EganCharlie Johnston10010-Amo Racing Limited13¼-£30,000
913Item (GB)11/25.5239-2Colin KeaneAndrew Balding1173-Juddmonte26¼-£25,000
102¾A Taste Of Glory (GER)100/1159.7339-2Jamie SpencerAndrew Balding847-Ahmad Al Shaikh29-£20,000
112¾Balzac (GER)66/165.3439-2Silvestre De SousaJane Chapple-Hyam972-Mrs Jane Chapple Hyamdist--
129Action (IRE)16/113.5639-2Wayne LordanAidan O'Brien11311pMichael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnierdist--
132¾Poker (IRE)80/1101.6439-2Rowan ScottKarl Burke804pAmo Racing Limiteddist--

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
1Christmas Day (IRE)2026-06-28CurraghDubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)2nd of 84/1
2Maltese Cross (FR)2026-08-19YorkSky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2)won9/4
3James J Braddock (GB)2026-06-28CurraghDubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)6th of 87/1
4Bay Of Brilliance (GB)2026-07-30GoodwoodMaison Perrier Gordon Stakes (Group 3)4th of 75/2
5Alderman (GB)2026-07-09Newmarket (July)Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3)5th of 513/2
6Rebel Rocker (GB)2026-08-15NewburyHighclere Thoroughbred Racing Geoffrey Freer Stakes (Group 3)4th of 510/1
7Pierre Bonnard (IRE)2026-06-28CurraghDubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)3rd of 89/1
8Ancient Egypt (IRE)2026-06-19AscotKing Edward VII Stakes (Colts & Geldings)2nd of 510/1
9Item (GB)2026-07-25YorkSky Bet York Stakes (Group 2)won3/1
10A Taste Of Glory (GER)2026-06-29WindsorDownload The Fitzdares App Now Handicap3rd of 82/1F
11Balzac (GER)2026-06-20AscotGolden Gates Stakes (Handicap)14th of 1633/1
12Action (IRE)2026-06-28CurraghDubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)7th of 822/1
13Poker (IRE)2026-07-09DoncasterBetfred St Leger Trial Novice Stakes8th of 88/1

13 of 13 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.

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