2015 Epsom Derby

June 2015 2015 Epsom Derby Epsom Derby 034 Epsom Derby 2015 - Golden Horn and Frankie Dettori going to post (18562661306).jpg Golden Horn at the 2015 Epsom Derby Epsom Downs Racecourse 6 June 2015 Golden Horn 13–8 Fav Frankie Dettori John Gosden Anthony Oppenheimer Good to firm 2014 2016 Epsom Derby 2015 1-2-3 File:Owner Mr A E Oppenheimer.svg Black and white (halved), sleeves reversed, red cap Golden Horn File:Owner Godolphin.svg Royal blue Jack Hobbs File:Owner Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum.svg Dark blue, large yellow spots Storm The Stars |} {| class="collapsible collapsed" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="clear:right; float:right; text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" width="280px" ! colspan="3" style="border:1px solid black; background-color: #77DD77;" | Also Ran 4-5-6 File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Giovanni Canaletto File:Owner Mr K Abdulla_France.svg Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap Epicuris File:Owner Michael Tabor_blue_cap.svg Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap Kilimanjaro 7-8-9 File:Owner Michael Tabor_orange_cap.svg Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, orange cap Hans Holbein File:Owner Thistle Bloodstock Limited.svg Black, red epaulets, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, red star Carbon Dating File:Owner Qatar Racing Limited.svg Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Rogue Runner 10-11-12 File:Owner Al Shaqab Racing.svg Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold tassel Moheet File:Owner Qatar Racing Limited_gold_cap.svg CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, GOLD cap Elm Park File:Owner Robert Ng.svg Purple, red star, red cap, white diamonds Success Days The 2015 Epsom Derby (known as the Investec Derby for sponsorship reasons) was the 236th annual running of the Derby horse race and took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 6 June 2015. The race was won by the favourite, Golden Horn, a British-bred bay colt, owned by Anthony Oppenheimer, trained in Newmarket, Suffolk by John Gosden and ridden by Frankie Dettori. The colt's win was the first for his owner, the second for Dettori (after Authorized in 2007) and the second for Gosden (after Benny the Dip in 1997). Race synopsis Entries and race build-up The initial entry for the 2015 Epsom Derby, announced in December 2013, consisted of 409 yearlings. The number of entries was three more than for the 2014 race and included 71 from Godolphin Racing and 54 from the partners of the Coolmore Stud. Sheikh Fahad Al Thani's Qatar Racing organization entered 15 yearlings while Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was responsible for 12 entries.409 yearlings entered for 2015 Investec Derby http://www.britishchampionsseries.com/news/headlines/2013/409-yearlings-entered-for-2015-investec-derby.html britishchampionsseries.com 10 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923194631/http://www.britishchampionsseries.com/news/headlines/2013/409-yearlings-entered-for-2015-investec-derby.html 23 September 2015 dead dmy-all Amongst the Coolmore entries was a colt who had been purchased for a record public auction price of 3.6 million guineas in October 2013, and other owners with significant numbers of entries included Aga Khan IV with 51 yearlings and Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum's 47 entries.409 yearlings entered for 2015 Epsom Derby http://eclipsemagazine.co.uk/news/racing-focus/5656-409-yearlings-entered-for-2015-epsom-derby eclipsemagazine.co.uk 10 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141210221705/http://eclipsemagazine.co.uk/news/racing-focus/5656-409-yearlings-entered-for-2015-epsom-derby 10 December 2014 dead dmy-all The number of potential runners was reduced to 102 at the first scratching date in March 2015, with John F Kennedy heading the betting market at odds of 6 to 1. The Coolmore stable was left with 21 possible runners, including John F Kennedy and the record auction colt, now named Sir Isaac Newton.John F Kennedy heads 102 going forward for the Epsom Derby http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/International/default.aspx?id=79060&page=1&keyword= Thoroughbred News 1 April 2015 A further 12 horses were added at the second entry stage in April 2015, including Gleneagles and Elm Park.Riley Stuart Gleneagles and Elm Park added to the Derby field Racing Post http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/epsom-derby-epsom-epsom-derby-gleneagles-and-elm-park-added-to-the-derby-field/1852583/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews https://web.archive.org/web/20150610192437/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/epsom-derby-epsom-epsom-derby-gleneagles-and-elm-park-added-to-the-derby-field/1852583/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews dead 10 June 2015 23 April 2015 thumb|right|The field rounds Tattenham Corner with Hans Holbein leading. The field began to take its final shape on 22 May when sixteen horses were left entered at the final forfeit stage. Amongst those remaining in the race were Gleneagles, who had won the 2000 Guineas since being entered; Hans Holbein, the winner of the Chester Vase and Jack Hobbs, runner-up in the Dante Stakes. The betting market was headed by Golden Horn, winner of the Feilden Stakes and the Dante Stakes, but who was not yet entered in the Derby. Golden Horn's owner, Anthony Oppenheimer, had indicated that he would enter the horse at the supplementary entry stage.Eacott Paul Dettori set to ride Golden Horn in the Derby Racing Post http://www.racingpost.com/news/live.sd https://web.archive.org/web/20120502100803/http://www.racingpost.com/news/live.sd dead 2 May 2012 22 May 2015 Final confirmations for the race took place on Monday 1 June leaving a potential field of fifteen runners. Gleneagles, Great Glen and Prince Gagarin were withdrawn by Aidan O'Brien and Golden Horn was supplemented as expected at a cost of £75,000. Success Days, winner of the Ballysax Stakes and Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial, was also supplemented for the race. The filly Found and Sumbal had been considered by their connections for supplementary entries but were not entered. Golden Horn was the favourite in the betting market at this point at odds of 7–4, followed by Zawraq at 5–1, Jack Hobbs at 7–1 and Elm Park at 9–1. The other eleven runners were all listed at 10–1 or greater.Gleneagles: Aidan O'Brien charge to miss Derby for Royal Ascot https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/32962966 BBC Sport 2 June 2015Wood Greg Aidan O’Brien’s 2,000 Guineas winner Gleneagles withdrawn from Derby https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/01/aidan-obrien-gleneagles-derby The Guardian 2 June 2015 On the Tuesday before the race Zawraq returned from a gallop with a minor leg injury and his participation in the Derby was put in doubt. Zawraq's odds moved out to 7–1 while Giovanni Canaletto's price moved in to 8–1 after Ryan Moore was announced the horse's jockey for the race.Wood Greg Zawraq a Derby doubt while Ryan Moore will ride Giovanni Canaletto https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/02/zawraq-derby-ryan-moore-giovanni-canaletto The Guardian 3 June 2015 On Thursday Zawraq was found to be lame again and was withdraw at the final declaration stage that morning along with Best Of Times and Rocky Rider, leaving a final declared field of twelve runners for the 2015 race. Cook Chris 4 June 2015 Third-favourite Zawraq is pulled out of the Derby after going lame https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/04/zawraq-pulled-out-of-the-derby-lame The Guardian On the day of the race, Saturday 6 June, Epsom's clerk of the course, Andrew Cooper, moved the Going description to "good, good to firm in places". The going for Friday's racing at Epsom had been "good" but dry weather that afternoon and overnight had made parts of the course good to firm. Jack Hobbs' participation in the race awaited a decision from trainer John Gosden, dependent on his view of whether the going would suit Jack Hobbs.6 Jun 2015 John Gosden yet to make Jack Hobbs Derby decision RTÉ Sport https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2015/0606/706291-gosden-yet-to-make-jack-hobbs-derby-decision/ 24 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20211128183334/https://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2015/0606/706291-gosden-yet-to-make-jack-hobbs-derby-decision/ 28 November 2021 live http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/epsom-derby-jack-hobbs-likely-to-run-at-epsom-after-workout/1884384/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews https://web.archive.org/web/20150630223659/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/epsom-derby-jack-hobbs-likely-to-run-at-epsom-after-workout/1884384/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews dead 2015-06-30 Jack Hobbs likely to run at Epsom after workout Lee Mottershead Racing Post After the first race of the afternoon the going description was changed to "good to firm",Baxter David Epsom going quickens Racing Post http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/epsom-derby-epsom-going-quickens-to-good-to-firm-after-opener/1891655/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews https://web.archive.org/web/20150726184109/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/epsom-derby-epsom-going-quickens-to-good-to-firm-after-opener/1891655/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews dead 26 July 2015 6 June 2015 despite which Jack Hobbs was allowed to take his chance in the race. 6 June 2015 Superb Derby second For Jack Hobbs Godolphin https://www.godolphin.com/news/superb-derby-second-for-jack-hobbs 24 March 2023 In February 2015 Epsom's owners, Jockey Club Racecourses, announced that the race's start time would be 4.30pm, 30 minutes later than the 2014 running. Matharu Hardeep 17 February 2015 Derby start time to be pushed back to boost television ratings Sutton and Croydon Guardian https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/11798178.derby-start-time-to-be-pushed-back-to-boost-television-ratings/ 24 March 2023 Race The race began with Elm Park disputing the lead with Hans Holbein over the first half mile with Storm The Stars and Epicuris leading the chasing group, and most of the leading contenders being settled in behind. Andrea Atzeni eventually managed to restrain Elm Park, allowing Hans Holbein to establish a clear lead. At the turn into the straight Hans Holbein led by several lengths from Elm Park, followed by Epicuris, Storm The Stars, Jack Hobbs and Giovanni Canaletto. The leaders bunched approaching the final quarter mile with Hans Holbein challenged by Epicuris as Storm The Stars and Jack Hobbs challenged in the centre of the track and Golden Horn made rapid progress from the rear on the outside. Jack Hobbs took the lead but was quickly overtaken by his stablemate Golden Horn approaching the final furlong. In the closing stages Golden Horn drew away to win by three and a half lengths from Jack Hobbs, who was in turn four and a half lengths clear of Storm The Stars in third. Giovanni Canaletto took fourth ahead of Epicuris, Kilimanjaro and Hans Holbein.Keogh Frank Frankie Dettori wins Epsom Derby on favourite Golden Horn https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/33036202 BBC Sport 7 June 2015Cook Chris Frankie Dettori wins his second Derby at Epsom on Golden Horn https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jun/06/derby-epsom The Guardian 7 June 2015 4:30pm Epsom 6 June 2015 https://www.racingpost.com/results/17/epsom/2015-06-06/592366 Racing Post The winning time of 2:32.32 was the third fastest in the history of the race. The last place finisher Success Days sustained a hairline fracture in his left foot while running in the Derby and was treated on the course.Jennings David Success Days to miss Irish Derby with fracture http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/k-j-condon-curragh-curragh-irish-derby-success-days-to-miss-irish-derby-with-fracture/1894374/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews https://web.archive.org/web/20150612121348/http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/k-j-condon-curragh-curragh-irish-derby-success-days-to-miss-irish-derby-with-fracture/1894374/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews dead 12 June 2015 14 June 2015 Racing Post 10 June 2015 Race card NoHorseWeight (st–lb)JockeyTrainerOwner 1 Carbon Dating (IRE) 9–0 Ronan Whelan John Patrick Shanahan (IRE) Thistle Bloodstock Ltd 2 Elm Park 9–0 Andrea Atzeni Andrew Balding Qatar Racing Ltd 3 Epicuris 9–0 Thierry Thulliez Criquette Head-Maarek (FRA) Khalid Abdullah 4 Giovanni Canaletto (IRE) 9–0 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien (IRE) Tabor / Smith / Magnier 5 Golden Horn 9–0 Frankie Dettori John Gosden Anthony Oppenheimer 6 Hans Holbein 9–0 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien (IRE) Tabor / Smith / Magnier / Ah Khin 7 Jack Hobbs 9–0 William Buick John Gosden Godolphin & partners 8 Kilimanjaro (IRE) 9–0 Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien (IRE) Tabor / Smith / Magnier 9 Moheet (IRE) 9–0 Pat Dobbs Richard Hannon Jr. Al Shaqab Racing 10 Rogue Runner (GER) 9–0 Oisin Murphy Andreas Wohler (GER) Qatar Racing Ltd 11 Storm The Stars (USA) 9–0 Pat Cosgrave William Haggas Sheikh Juma Dalmook al Maktoum 12 Success Days (IRE) 9–0 Shane Foley Ken Condon (IRE) Robert Ng Trainers are based in Great Britain unless indicated. Full result Dist * Horse Jockey Trainer SP1 Golden Horn Frankie Dettori John Gosden 13/82 3½ Jack Hobbs William Buick John Gosden 4/13 4½ Storm The Stars Pat Cosgrave William Haggas 16/14 2 Giovanni Canaletto Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien (IRE) 6/15 1¾ Epicuris Thierry Thulliez Criquette Head-Maarek (FRA) 20/16 1¼ Kilimanjaro Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien (IRE) 12/17 1½ Hans Holbein Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien (IRE) 14/18 nse Carbon Dating Ronan Whelan John Patrick Shanahan (IRE) 150/19 5 Rogue Runner Oisin Murphy Andreas Wohler (GER) 50/110 ½ Moheet Pat Dobbs Richard Hannon Jr. 25/111 shd Elm Park Andrea Atzeni Andrew Balding 9/112 8 Success Days Shane Foley Ken Condon (IRE) 12/1 * The distances between the horses are shown in lengths or shorter; hd = head.† Trainers are based in Great Britain unless indicated. Winner details Further details of the winner:Golden Horn Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/865306/golden-horn 7 June 2015 Foaled: 27 March 2012 Sire: Cape Cross Owner: Anthony Oppenheimer Breeder: Hascombe and Valiant Studs Form analysis Two-year-old races Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 2014 Elm Park – 1st in Stonehenge Stakes, 1st in Royal Lodge Stakes, 1st in Racing Post TrophyElm Park Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/865303/elm-park 7 June 2015 Epicuris – 1st in Prix de Condé, 1st in Critérium de Saint-CloudEpicuris Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/868101/epicuris 7 June 2015 Success Days – 5th in Eyrefield StakesSuccess Days Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/865580/success-days 7 June 2015 Road to Epsom Early-season appearances in 2015 and trial races prior to running in the Derby: Carbon Dating – 5th in Investec Derby Trial, 3rd in Derrinstown Stud Derby TrialCarbon Dating Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/868563/carbon-dating 7 June 2015 Elm Park – 3rd in Dante Stakes Epicuris – 2nd in Prix La Force Giovanni Canaletto – 2nd in Gallinule StakesGiovanni Canaletto Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/862766/giovanni-canaletto 7 June 2015 Golden Horn – 1st in Feilden Stakes, 1st in Dante Stakes Hans Holbein – 1st in Chester VaseHans Holbein Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/851098/hans-holbein 7 June 2015 Jack Hobbs – 2nd in Dante StakesJack Hobbs Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/851190/jack-hobbs 7 June 2015 Kilimanjaro – 1st in Lingfield Derby TrialKilimanjaro Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/864267/kilimanjaro 7 June 2015 Moheet – 3rd in Craven Stakes, 8th in 2000 Guineas Moheet Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/868569/moheet 7 June 2015 Rogue Runner – 3rd in Fruhjahrs-Preis des Bankhauses Metzler Stadtrat Albert von Metzler-RennenRogue Runner Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/868179/rogue-runner 7 June 2015 Storm The Stars – 2nd in Chester Vase, 1st in Cocked Hat StakesStorm The Stars Racing Post https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/870277/storm-the-stars 7 June 2015 Success Days – 1st in Ballysax Stakes, 1st in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Subsequent Group 1 wins Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby: Golden Horn - Eclipse Stakes (2015), Irish Champion Stakes (2015), Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2015) Jack Hobbs – Irish Derby (2015), Sheema Classic (2017) Subsequent breeding careers Leading progeny of participants in the 2015 Epsom Derby.http://galopp-sieger.de/ Stammtafeln Galopp Sieger Galopp Sieger April 28, 2020https://www.racingpost.com/search/?tab=profiles&page=1&query=&profiles_type=horses_profiles Profiles Search Racing Post April 28, 2020 16 June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200616170102/https://www.racingpost.com/search/?tab=profiles&page=1&query=&profiles_type=horses_profiles dead https://www.pedigreequery.com/ Progeny Reports Pedigree Query Pedigree Query April 28, 2020 Golden Horn (1st) - West End Girl (1st Sweet Solera Stakes 2019)Jack Hobbs (2nd) - Offspring yet to raceStorm The Stars (3rd) - Offspring yet to raceElm Park (11th) - Offspring yet to raceSuccess Days (12th) - Standing in Ireland References 30em Epsom Derby Epsom Derby Epsom Derby 2015 Category:2010s in Surrey