2014 Epsom Derby
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{{Infobox horse race
|name = 2014 Epsom Derby
|horse race = Epsom Derby
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|location = Epsom Downs Racecourse
|date = 7 June 2014
|winning horse = Australia
|starting price = 11/8
|winning jockey = Joseph O'Brien
|winning trainer = Aidan O'Brien
|winning owner = Derrick Smith, Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor & Teo Ah Khing
|conditions = Good
|previous=2013
|next=2015
}}
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| year = 1-2-3
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption1 = Australia
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| alt2 = Light blue, dark blue hoop, sleeves and cap
| caption2 = Kingston Hill
| image3 = File:Owner H R H Princess Haya of Jordan.svg
| alt3 = Emerald green, black chevrons on sleeves
| caption3 = Romsdal
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| year = 4-5-6
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| alt1 = Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
| caption1 = Arod
| image2 = File:Owner Mr R J Arculli.svg
| alt2 = Light blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamond
| caption2 = Red Galileo
| image3 = File:Owner Mr R J H Geffen.svg
| alt3 = Light blue, dark blue chevrons and sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered cap
| caption3 = Western Hymn
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| year = 7-8-9
| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue
| caption1 = True Story
| image2 = File:Owner Newtown Anner Stud Farm.svg
| alt2 = Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star
| caption2 = Fascinating Rock
| image3 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt3 = Green, red epaulets
| caption3 = Ebanoran
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| year = 10-11-12
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith_white_cap.svg
| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap
| caption1 = Kingfisher
| image2 = File:Owner Weston Brook Farm Bromfield and Whitaker.svg
| alt2 = Purple, white armlets
| caption2 = Impulsive Moment
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier_2nd.svg
| alt3 = pink
| caption3 = Orchestra
}}
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| year = 13-14-15
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori.svg
| alt1 = Yellow, dark blue sleeves, yellow stars, yellow cap, dark blue star
| caption1 = Our Channel
| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin_red_cap.svg
| alt2 = Royal blue, Red cap
| caption2 = Pinzolo
| image3 = File:Owner Godolphin_white _cap.svg
| alt3 = Royal blue, white cap
| caption3 = Sudden Wonder
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| year = 16
| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt1 = Dark blue
| caption1 = Geoffrey Chaucer
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| alt2 = 16 Ran
| caption2 = 16 Ran
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| caption3 = 2m 33.63s
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The 2014 Epsom Derby (known as the Investec Derby for sponsorship reasons) was the 235th annual running of the Derby horse race which took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 7 June 2014. The race was won by the favourite, Australia, a British-bred chestnut, trained in Ireland by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by O'Brien's son Joseph. Australia's victory gave Aidan O'Brien his third consecutive victory in the race, and his fifth in all, after Galileo (2001), High Chaparral (2002), Camelot (2012) and Ruler of the World (2013).
Race synopsis
The initial entry for the 2014 Epsom Derby, announced in December 2012, consisted of 406 yearlings. The number of entries was 32 fewer than for the 2013 race and included 68 from Godolphin Racing and 56 from the partners of the Coolmore Stud.{{cite web|title=406 Yearlings Entered in 2014 Epsom Derby|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75021/406-yearlings-entered-in-2014-epsom-derby|work=bloodhorse.com|access-date=21 May 2014}} The number of potential runners was reduced to 118 at the first scratching date in March 2014,{{cite web|title=Australia heads Epsom entries|url=http://www.theirishfield.ie/site/article.php?id=4039&cid=1#.U32D7YdeHIU|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522103516/http://www.theirishfield.ie/site/article.php?id=4039&cid=1#.U32D7YdeHIU|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 May 2014|work=theirishfield.ie|access-date=22 May 2014}} and subsequently increased to 133 when a further 15 horses were entered at the second entry stage in April 2014.{{cite web|title=15 horses added to Investec Derby entries|url=http://www.britishchampionsseries.com/news/headlines/2014/15-horses-added-to-investec-derby-entries.html|work=britishchampionsseries.com|access-date=22 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522085721/http://www.britishchampionsseries.com/news/headlines/2014/15-horses-added-to-investec-derby-entries.html|archive-date=22 May 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} The field for the Derby began to take its final shape at the May scratching deadline when 27 runners were left in the race,{{cite web|title=Australia heads Derby field|url=http://www1.skysports.com/horse-racing/news/12426/9319965/australia-heads-derby-field|work=skysports.com|access-date=22 May 2014}} and the final confirmation stage on 2 June saw the final field settled at 17 runners with 11 further withdrawals and the additional entry of Romsdal at a cost of £75,000.{{cite web|title=Epsom Derby: Romsdal a late addition to field for Saturday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/27669378|website=BBC Sport|access-date=3 June 2014}} Snow Sky was withdrawn at the declaration stage on 5 June, leaving 16 runners to contest the 2014 Derby.{{cite web|last1=Keogh|first1=Frank|title=Epsom Derby: Australia starts as favourite, but Snow Sky withdrawn|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/27712569|website=BBC Sport|access-date=5 June 2014}}
On 7 June, 100,000 spectators including the Queen were in attendance at Epsom for the 235th running of the Derby.{{cite news|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/turf-thoroughbreds/australia-delivers-historic-derby-win-for-aidan-obrien/story-fnajufri-1226947174744 |title=Australia delivers historic Derby win for Aidan O’Brien |publisher=The Australian |date=7 June 2014 |access-date=2014-06-07}} After heavy rain in the morning,{{cite news|author=J A McGrath |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/10884054/The-Derby-2014-Good-day-for-the-Smiths-as-Derricks-Australia-pips-son-Pauls-Kingston-Hill-at-Epsom.html |title=Good day for the Smiths as Derrick's Australia pips son Paul's Kingston Hill at Epsom |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=7 June 2014 |access-date=2014-06-07}} the race was run in fine weather and the going was officially described as "good". Australia started 11/8 favourite ahead of Kingston Hill (15/2) and True Story (8/1). The O'Brien stable's other contenders were Geoffrey Chaucer, Orchestra (winner of the Chester Vase) and Kingfisher (Dee Stakes). Ireland was also represented by the John Oxx-trained Ebanoran and the Dermot Weld-trained Fascinating Rock who had filled the first two places in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial. John Gosden saddled two runners: Western Hymn (Sandown Classic Trial) and Romsdal, whilst the Peter Chapple-Hyam stable was represented by Arod. The 50/1 outsider Our Channel took the early lead and set a strong pace from Kingfisher, with Kingston Hill next. Soon after the turn into the straight Kingston Hill went to the front as Australia made rapid progress on the outside. Australia took the lead approaching the final furlong and held off the renewed challenge of Kingston Hill to win by one and a quarter lengths. Romsdal finished third ahead of Arod and the 100/1 outsider Red Galileo.{{cite web|url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/17/epsom/2014-06-07/569322 |title=Epsom Derby result |publisher=Racing Post |date=7 June 2014 |access-date=2014-06-07}}
After the race, Aidan O'Brien said: "A long time ago we thought he was very special, we wanted to be here with him, but you can never be sure because there are so many variables. Things can go wrong so big credit to everyone at home". Joseph O'Brien commented, "horses don't come any easier to ride than this one. He's the best."{{cite web|last=Keogh |first=Frank |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/27744035 |title=Australia wins to make history for Aidan O'Brien |publisher=BBC |date=7 June 2014 |access-date=2014-06-07}} Roger Varian, trainer of Kingston Hill, expressed his belief that his horse might take on Australia again, saying "The winner is very good and the Guineas form has stood up. I knew how tough my horse is and I was very confident he’d get the trip so I’m hoarse from cheering him. I knew he’d go down fighting. We’ll see what paths we both go down now and they could meet again.”{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Mark|title=Roger Varian delighted with impressive Kingston Hill|url=http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Sport/Sport-headlines/Roger-Varian-delighted-with-impressive-Kingston-Hill-20140609075151.htm|website=cambridge-news.co.uk|access-date=9 June 2014}}
Race details
- Sponsor: Investec
- Winner's prize money: £782,598
- Going: Good
- Number of runners: 16
- Winner's time: 2:33.63
Full result
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| 1
| | Aidan O'Brien (IRE) | 11/8 fav |
| 2
| 1¼ | 15/2 |
| 3
| 3¼ | Romsdal | 20/1 |
| 4
| 3¾ | Arod | 20/1 |
| 5
| 1¼ | Red Galileo | 100/1 |
| 6
| hd | Western Hymn | 10/1 |
| 7
| ¾ | True Story | 8/1 |
| 8
| 1 | Dermot Weld (IRE) | 12/1 |
| 9
| 1½ | Ebanoran | John Oxx (IRE) | 12/1 |
| 10
| 2 | Kingfisher | Aidan O'Brien (IRE) | 50/1 |
| 11
| 1¼ | Impulsive Moment | 50/1 |
| 12
| 1½ | Orchestra | Aidan O'Brien (IRE) | 16/1 |
| 13
| 1¼ | Our Channel | 50/1 |
| 14
| 10 | Pinzolo | 40/1 |
| 15
| ½ | Sudden Wonder | 66/1 |
| 16
| 61 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Aidan O'Brien (IRE) | 10/1 |
* 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, :
- Foaled: 8 April 2011
- Sire: Galileo
- Owner: Derrick Smith, Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor & Teo Ah Khing
- Breeder: Stanley Estate and Stud Co
Form analysis
=Two-year-old races=
Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 2013
- Australia – 1st in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Trial Stakes
- Geoffrey Chaucer - 1st in Beresford Stakes
- Kingston Hill - 1st in Autumn Stakes, 1st in Racing Post Trophy
=The road to Epsom=
Early-season appearances in 2014 and trial races prior to running in the Derby:
- Arod - 2nd in Dante Stakes
- Australia – 3rd in 2000 Guineas
- Ebanoran - 3rd in Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes, 1st (disq) in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial
- Fascinating Rock - 1st in Ballysax Stakes, 1st in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial
- Geoffrey Chaucer - 3rd in Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial
- Impulsive Moment - 2nd in Sandown Classic Trial
- Kingfisher - 5th in Ballysax Stakes, 1st in Dee Stakes
- Kingston Hill - 8th in 2000 Guineas
- Orchestra - 1st in Chester Vase
- Our Channel - 1st in Investec Derby Trial
- Pinzolo - 3rd in Newmarket Stakes, 1st in Fairway Stakes
- Red Galileo - 4th in Sandown Classic Trial, 6th in Lingfield Derby Trial
- Romsdal - 2nd in Chester Vase
- Sudden Wonder - 3rd in Lingfield Derby Trial
- True Story - 1st in Feilden Stakes, 3rd in Dante Stakes
- Western Hymn - 1st in Sandown Classic Trial
=Subsequent Group 1 wins=
Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby:
- Australia – Irish Derby (2014), International Stakes (2014)
- Kingston Hill - St. Leger Stakes (2014)
- Fascinating Rock - Champion Stakes (2015)
Subsequent breeding careers
Leading progeny of participants in the 2014 Epsom Derby.{{cite web |url=http://galopp-sieger.de/ |title=Stammtafeln |website=Galopp Sieger |publisher=Galopp Sieger |access-date=April 28, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/search/?tab=profiles&page=1&query=&profiles_type=horses_profiles |title=Profiles Search |work=Racing Post |access-date=April 28, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.pedigreequery.com/ |title=Progeny Reports |website=Pedigree Query |publisher=Pedigree Query |access-date=April 28, 2020}}
=Sires of Classic winners=
Australia (3rd)
- Galileo Chrome - 1st St Leger Stakes (2020)
- Sir Ron Priestley (2nd St Leger Stakes 2019)
- Cayenne Pepper (2nd Irish Oaks 2020)
- Beyond Reason (1st Prix du Calvados 2018)
- Leo De Fury (1st Mooresbridge Stakes 2020)
- Order of Australia (1st Breeders' Cup Mile 2020)
- Broome (1st Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud 2021)
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Epsom Derby}}