12 runnings analysed
12.3 avg winning SP
25% won by the favourite
58% from the top 3 in the market
114 avg winning OR (107–124)
12.0f distance
The Derby trends — the winning angles
From the last 12 runnings. Each figure is the share of winners that fit the angle:
- 100% of winners were running at the course for the first time.
- 92% of winners carried an official rating of 90+.
- 92% of winners carried an official rating of 100+.
- 8% of winners wore headgear.
- 8% of winners were French-bred.
- 92% of winners had won at the distance before.
- 67% of winners started 8/1 or shorter.
- 67% of winners started 14/1 or shorter.
- 67% of winners were Irish-bred.
- 58% of winners came from the top 3 in the market.
- 58% of winners were drawn 9 or higher.
Trainers & jockeys to note
Trainers with the strongest recent record: A P OBrien, Charlie Appleby, A P O'Brien.
Jockeys to note: Ryan Moore.
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Recent The Derby winners
| Year | Winner | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Christmas Day (IRE) | 8.0 |
| 2025 | Lambourn (IRE) | 7.5 |
| 2024 | City Of Troy (USA) | 4.0 |
| 2023 | Auguste Rodin (IRE) | 5.5 |
| 2022 | Desert Crown (GB) | 3.5 |
| 2021 | Adayar (IRE) | 17.0 |
| 2020 | Serpentine (IRE) | 26.0 |
| 2019 | Anthony Van Dyck (IRE) | 7.5 |
| 2018 | Masar (IRE) | 17.0 |
| 2017 | Wings Of Eagles (FR) | 41.0 |
Why trust these numbers
Every figure here is computed from official results in our database — the same engine that scores every runner each morning, logged before the off on our public track record. See also the Epsom draw bias. Get today's tips.