Go deeper before the next race.
Open every racecard in full and get your research done before they go to post.
- 14racecard tabs per race
- 20+bookmaker prices side by side
- Trackeralerts when your horses are declared
30-day free trial
£0today
Start my 30-day free trialBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Intellectual Property and Acceptable Use policy.
£0 today. Card on step 2. £24.99 from day 31.Cancel any time.
race year
2006 Irish Derby
Dylan Thomas (IRE) won the 2006 Irish Derby at Curragh on 2 July 2006, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Kieren Fallon, at 9/2 favourite, beating Gentlewave (IRE) by 3½ lengths.
Updated
Quick answers
- Who won the Irish Derby in 2006? Dylan Thomas (IRE) won the 2006 Irish Derby at Curragh on 2 July 2006, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Kieren Fallon, at 9/2 favourite, beating Gentlewave (IRE) by 3½ lengths.
- Who came second in the 2006 Irish Derby? Gentlewave (IRE) (11/2) finished second, and Best Alibi (IRE) (9/1) was third.
- Did the favourite win the 2006 Irish Derby? Yes. Dylan Thomas (IRE) won as the 9/2 favourite.
- What was the winning time of the 2006 Irish Derby? Dylan Thomas (IRE) won in 2m 29.70s over 1m4f on Good going.
- How much prize money did the 2006 Irish Derby winner get? Dylan Thomas (IRE) earned €847,500 for winning the 2006 Irish Derby.
- How many ran in the 2006 Irish Derby? 13 ran in the 2006 Irish Derby (average since 1990: 9.7).
Full result
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 here | Horse | Next run | Course | Race | Result | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Thomas (IRE) | 2006-08-22 | York | Juddmonte International Stakes | 4th of 7 | 5/6F |
| 2 | Gentlewave (IRE) | - | - | - | Not run since | - |
| 3 | Best Alibi (IRE) | 2006-07-29 | York | Skybet York Stakes | Won | 2/5F |
| 4 | Dragon Dancer (GB) | 2006-10-21 | Newbury | Stan James St Simon Stakes | 6th of 11 | 4/1F |
| 5 | Darsi (FR) | - | - | - | Not run since | - |
| 6 | Mountain (IRE) | 2006-09-09 | York | Ladbrokes St Leger Stakes | 7th of 11 | 16/1 |
| 7 | Heliostatic (IRE) | 2006-07-29 | Leopardstown | Meld Stakes | Won | 11/10F |
| 8 | Best Name (GB) | - | - | - | Not run since | - |
| 9 | Classic Punch (IRE) | 2006-08-01 | Goodwood | BGC Stakes | 7th of 7 | 11/1 |
| 10 | Puerto Rico (IRE) | 2006-08-22 | York | Ladbrokes Great Voltigeur Stakes (Colts & Geldings) | 3rd of 10 | 40/1 |
| 11 | Monsieur Henri (USA) | 2006-07-28 | Wexford (RH) | Londis Kinsella's Of Killeens Maiden | Won | 4/1 |
| 12 | Cougar Bay (IRE) | 2006-08-12 | Haydock | Petros Rose of Lancaster Stakes | 4th of 8 | 25/1 |
| 13 | Land Before Time (IRE) | 2006-07-16 | Curragh | Gallo Family Vineyards Handicap | 15th of 16 | 10/1 |
10 of 13 have run since; 3 won next time out.
Irish Derby winners by year
Years with a result in GB and IRE records since 1990.
Go deeper before the next race.
Open every racecard in full and get your research done before they go to post.
- 14racecard tabs per race
- 20+bookmaker prices side by side
- Trackeralerts when your horses are declared
30-day free trial
£0today
Start my 30-day free trialBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Intellectual Property and Acceptable Use policy.
£0 today. Card on step 2. £24.99 from day 31.Cancel any time.