Irish Derby
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Use Irish English|date=December 2021}}
{{for|the greyhound race|Irish Greyhound Derby}}
{{Infobox horseraces
|class = Group 1
|horse race = Irish Derby
| image = ASSERT.jpg
| caption = Assert, oil on canvas
Painting by Bob Demuyser (1920-2003)
|location = Curragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
|inaugurated = 1866
|race type = Flat / Thoroughbred
|sponsor = Dubai Duty Free
|website = [http://www.curragh.ie/ Curragh]
|distance = 1m 4f (2,414 metres)
|surface = Turf
|track = Right-handed
|qualification = Three-year-olds
excluding geldings
|weight = 9 st 0 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
|purse = €1,000,000 (2022)
1st: €580,000
|bonuses =
}}
{{Jockey colours header
| name = Irish Derby}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2024
| image1 = File:Owner Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith.svg
| alt1 = Maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap
| caption1 = Los Angeles
| image2 = File:Owner Mr Guy Pariente.svg
| alt2 = Yellow, white sleeves
| caption2 = Sunway
| image3 = File:Owner Mr W J Gredley.svg
| alt3 = Yellow, black and yellow striped sleeves, white cap
| caption3 = Ambiente Friendly
}}
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{{Jockey colours collapsible header}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2023
| image1 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption1 = Auguste Rodin
| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt2 = Dark blue
| caption2 = Adelaide River
| image3 = File:Owner Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith.svg
| alt3 = Maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap
| caption3 = Covent Garden
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2022
| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
| alt1 = Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap
| caption1 = Westover
| image2 = File:Owner Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd.svg
| alt2 = Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap
| caption2 = Piz Badile
| image3 = File:Owner Mr P C Ryan.svg
| alt3 = Maroon and yellow hoops, maroon sleeves, yellow cap
| caption3 = French Claim
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2021
| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue
| caption1 = Hurricane Lane
| image2 = File:Owner Ballylinch Stud.svg
| alt2 = Emerald green, orange epaulets, orange armlet, orange cap, white star
| caption2 = Lone Eagle
| image3 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith_white_cap.svg
| alt3 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap
| caption3 = Wordsworth
}}
{{Jockey colours no footer}}
{{Jockey colours named collapsible header
| name = 2020-2011 }}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2020
| image1 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption1 = Santiago
| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt2 = Dark blue
| caption2 = Tiger Moth
| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor_pink_cap.svg
| alt3 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, pink cap
| caption3 = Dawn Patrol
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2019
| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier_2nd.svg
| alt1 = pink
| caption1 = Sovereign
| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt2 = Dark blue
| caption2 = Anthony Van Dyck
| image3 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt3 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption3 = Norway
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2018
| image1 = File:Owner LLoyd J Williams.svg
| alt1 = Dark blue, white armlet, white cap
| caption1 = Latrobe
| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption2 = Rostropovich
| image3 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt3 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption3 = Saxon Warrior
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2017
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith_white_cap.svg
| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap
| caption1 = Capri
| image2 = File:Owner Mr A E Oppenheimer.svg
| alt2 = Black and white halved, sleeves reversed, red cap
| caption2 = Cracksman
| image3 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt3 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption3 = Wings Of Eagles
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2016
| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt1 = Green, red epaulettes, green cap
| caption1 = Harzand
| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption2 = Idaho
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs June Judd and Mrs J S Bolger.svg
| alt3 = Emerald green, royal blue cross sashes, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap
| caption3 = Stellar Mass
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2015
| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue
| caption1 = Jack Hobbs
| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum.svg
| alt2 = Dark blue, large yellow spots, dark blue cap
| caption2 = Storm The Stars
| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt3 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption3 = Giovanni Canaletto
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2014
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption1 = Australia
| image2 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith_white_cap.svg
| alt2 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap
| caption2 = Kingfisher
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier_2nd.svg
| alt3 = Pink
| caption3 = Orchestra
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2013
| image1 = File:Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg
| alt1 = White, purple panel, check cap
| caption1 = Trading Leather
| image2 = File:Owner Michael O'Flynn.svg
| alt2 = Yellow and red chevrons, hooped cap
| caption2 = Galileo Rock
| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt3 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption3 = Festive Cheer
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2012
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption1 = Camelot
| image2 = File:Owner Mr Christopher Tsui.svg
| alt2 = Yellow, purple cap, yellow star
| caption2 = Born To Sea
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg
| alt3 = White, purple panel, check cap
| caption3 = Light Heavy
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2011
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption1 = Treasure Beach
| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption2 = Seville
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt3 = Dark blue
| caption3 = Memphis Tennessee
}}
{{Jockey colours no footer}}
{{Jockey colours named collapsible header
| name = 2010-2001 }}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2010
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption1 = Cape Blanco
| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt2 = Dark blue
| caption2 = Midas Touch
| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt3 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption3 = Jan Vermeer
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2009
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption1 = Fame And Glory
| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor_blue_cap.svg
| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, Royal Blue cap
| caption2 = Golden Sword
| image3 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt3 = Green, red epaulettes, green cap
| caption3 = Mourayan
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2008
| image1 = File:Owner Michael Tabor_blue_cap.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue, orange ball, orange stripes on sleeves, royal blue cap
| caption1 = Frozen Fire
| image2 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg
| alt2 = Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star
| caption2 = Casual Conquest
| image3 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg
| alt3 = Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap
| caption3 = Tartan Bearer
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2007
| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt1 = Dark blue
| caption1 = Soldier of Fortune
| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier_2nd.svg
| alt2 = Pink
| caption2 = Alexander Of Hales
| image3 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
| alt3 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
| caption3 = Eagle Mountain
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2006
| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt1 = Dark blue
| caption1 = Dylan Thomas
| image2 = File:Owner Mr Gary A Tanaka.svg
| alt2 = Emerald green, white sash with yellow piping, emerald green and yellow check sleeves, white cap with pompon
| caption2 = Gentlewave
| image3 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg
| alt3 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
| caption3 = Best Alibi
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2005
| image1 = File:Owner Gestut Ammerland star on cap.svg
| alt1 = Red, emerald green chevron, red cap, emerald green star
| caption1 = Hurricane Run
| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier_2nd.svg
| alt2 = Pink
| caption2 = Scorpion
| image3 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt3 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
| caption3 = Shalapour
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2004
| image1 = File:Owner Mrs Rochelle Quinn.svg
| alt1 = Black and white check, emerald green sleeves and cap
| caption1 = Grey Swallow
| image2 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg
| alt2 = Pale Blue, yellow and white check cap
| caption2 = North Light
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier_2nd.svg
| alt3 = Pink, Dark blue cap fix!
| caption3 = Tycoon
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2003
| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan_hoops.svg
| alt1 = Green, chocolate hoops, chocolate cap
| caption1 = Alamshar
| image2 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt2 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
| caption2 = Dalakhani
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier 2nd.svg
| alt3 = Pink, Dark blue cap fix!
| caption3 = Roosevelt
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2002
| image1 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and striped cap
| caption1 = High Chaparral
| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier_2nd.svg
| alt2 = Pink
| caption2 = Sholokhov
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt3 = Dark blue
| caption3 = Ballingarry
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2001
| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt1 = Dark blue
| caption1 = Galileo
| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum.svg
| alt2 = Yellow, black epaulets
| caption2 = Morshdi
| image3 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg
| alt3 = Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap
| caption3 = Golan
}}
{{Jockey colours no footer}}
{{Jockey colours named collapsible header
| name = 2000-1991 }}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 2000
| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt1 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
| caption1 = Sinndar
| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor_blue_cap.svg
| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, blue cap
| caption2 = Glyndebourne
| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt3 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption3 = Ciro
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1999
| image1 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption1 = Montjeu
| image2 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt2 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
| caption2 = Daliapour
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt3 = Dark blue
| caption3 = Tchaikovsky
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1998
| image1 = File:Owner Niarchos Family.svg
| alt1 = Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
| caption1 = Dream Well
| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg
| alt2 = Royal blue
| caption2 = City Honours
| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
| alt3 = Dark blue
| caption3 = Desert Fox
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1997
| image1 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
| caption1 = Desert King
| image2 = File:Owner Mrs M V O'Brien.svg
| alt2 = Scarlet, white sleeves, scarlet cap with white hoop
| caption2 = Dr Johnson
| image3 = File:Owner Ecurie Wildenstein.svg
| alt3 = Royal Blue, Light Blue cap
| caption3 = Loup Sauvage
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1996
| image1 = File:Owner Allen E Paulson.svg
| alt1 = White, red epaulets, blue sleeves, white stars, red cuffs, red and blue quartered cap
| caption1 = Zagreb
| image2 = File:Owner Mr Mitaab Abdullah.svg
| alt2 = White, red stars on sleeves, emerald green cap
| caption2 = Polaris Flight
| image3 = File:Owner Academy Racing Syndicate.svg
| alt3 = Yellow and emerald green diamonds, emerald green sleeves, white cap
| caption3 = His Excellence
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1995
| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
| alt1 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
| caption1 = Winged Love
| image2 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg
| alt2 = Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star
| caption2 = Definite Article
| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed_white_cap_star.svg
| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves and cap with maroon star
| caption3 = Annus Mirabilis
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1994
| image1 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
| caption1 = Balanchine
| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
| alt2 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
| caption2 = King's Theatre
| image3 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
| alt3 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
| caption3 = Colonel Collins
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1993
| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
| alt1 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
| caption1 = Commander In Chief
| image2 = File:Owner Niarchos Family.svg
| alt2 = Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
| caption2 = Hernando
| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
| caption3 = Foresee
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1992
| image1 = File:Owner Virginia Kraft Payson.svg
| alt1 = White, royal blue hollow box, diabolo on sleeves, royal blue cap
| caption1 = St Jovite
| image2 = File:Owner Sidney H Craig.svg
| alt2 = White, light blue and white halved sleeves, quartered cap
| caption2 = Dr Devious
| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
| alt3 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
| caption3 = Contested Bid
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1991
| image1 = File:Owner HRH Prince Fahd Salman.svg
| alt1 = Dark green
| caption1 = Generous
| image2 = File:Owner H Chaloub.svg
| alt2 = White, blue hollow box, hooped sleeves and cap
| caption2 = Suave Dancer
| image3 = File:Owner Henryk De Kwiatkowski.svg
| alt3 = White, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves, white cap fix!
| caption3 = Star Of Gdansk
}}
{{Jockey colours no footer}}
{{Jockey colours named collapsible header
| name = 1990-1980 }}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1990
| image1 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
| caption1 = Salsabil
| image2 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
| alt2 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
| caption2 = Deploy
| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
| caption3 = Belmez
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1989
| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
| alt1 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
| caption1 = Old Vic
| image2 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
| alt2 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
| caption2 = Observation Post
| image3 = File:Owner H H Prince Yazid Saud.svg
| alt3 = Yellow, blue diamonds on body and diamond on cap
| caption3 = Ile De Nisky
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1988
| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt1 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
| caption1 = Kahyasi
| image2 = File:Owner HRH Prince Fahd Salman.svg
| alt2 = Dark green
| caption2 = Insan
| image3 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
| alt3 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
| caption3 = Glacial Storm
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1987
| image1 = File:Owner h kaskel.svg
| alt1 = White, emerald green hoop, hooped sleeves, emerald green cap fix!
| caption1 = Sir Harry Lewis
| image2 = File:Owner prince k al said.svg
| alt2 = Red, white cap, green diamond
| caption2 = Naheez
| image3 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
| alt3 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
| caption3 = Entitled
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1986
| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt1 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
| caption1 = Shahrastani
| image2 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg
| alt2 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
| caption2 = Bonhomie
| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
| alt3 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
| caption3 = Bakharoff
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1985
| image1 = File:Owner Niarchos Family.svg
| alt1 = Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
| caption1 = Law Society
| image2 = File:Owner Bertram R Firestone.svg
| alt2 = Emerald green, white diamond frame and diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap
| caption2 = Theatrical
| image3 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
| alt3 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
| caption3 = Damister
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1984
| image1 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
| alt1 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
| caption1 = El Gran Senor
| image2 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
| alt2 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
| caption2 = Rainbow Quest
| image3 = File:Owner Bruce McNall_dark_blue.svg
| alt3 = Dark blue and grey diamonds, dark blue sleeves and cap
| caption3 = Dahar
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1983
| image1 = File:Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg
| alt1 = Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
| caption1 = Shareef Dancer
| image2 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
| alt2 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
| caption2 = Caerleon
| image3 = File:Owner Mollers Racing.svg
| alt3 = Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap
| caption3 = Teenoso
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1982
| image1 = File:Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
| alt1 = Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
| caption1 = Assert
| image2 = File:Owner Ecurie Fustok.svg
| alt2 = Green, red armlets and cap
| caption2 = Silver Hawk
| image3 = File:Owner Mr E R More O'Ferrall.svg
| alt3 = Emerald green, gold braid and tassel on cap
| caption3 = Patcher
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1981
| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
| alt1 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
| caption1 = Shergar
| image2 = File:Owner Sir John Astor.svg
| alt2 = Light blue, pink sash
| caption2 = Cut Above
| image3 = File:Owner Mr J B Crook.svg
| alt3 = White and red check, white sleeves, royal blue cap
| caption3 = Dance Bid
}}
{{Jockey colours row
| year = 1980
| image1 = File:Owner Mrs M Marinopoulos.svg
| alt1 = Black, white spots on body and sleeves
| caption1 = Tyrnavos
| image2 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg
| alt2 = Pale blue, yellow and white check cap
| caption2 = Prince Bee
| image3 = File:Owner M Soudavar.svg
| alt3 = White, red star and hoop on sleeves, red cap
| caption3 = Ramian
}}
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File:Shirley Heights.jpg, Derby winner by Bob Demuyser (1920-2003)]]
The Irish Derby (Irish: Dearbaí na hÉireann) is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs (2,414 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.
It is Ireland's equivalent of the Derby Stakes, and it is usually held four weeks after the English race.
History
The earliest version of the Irish Derby was an event called the O'Darby Stakes. This was established in 1817, but it was discontinued after 1824. A subsequent race titled the Curragh Derby was inaugurated in 1848, but this was again short-lived.{{fact|date=December 2021}}
The modern Irish Derby was created by the 3rd Earl of Howth, the 3rd Marquess of Drogheda and the 3rd Earl of Charlemont. It was first run in 1866, and it was initially contested over 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 3 yards. It was extended by 9 yards in 1869, and cut to its present distance in 1872. The first Epsom Derby winner to achieve victory in the Irish version was Orby, trained in Ireland by Fred McCabe, in 1907.{{fact|date=December 2021}}
The Irish Derby became a major international race in 1962, when its prize money was substantially increased. Joe McGrath, a founder of the Irish Hospitals' Sweepstake, combined the race with the sweepstake, and it became known as the Irish Sweeps Derby. The event began to regularly attract the winners of the Epsom Derby, and Santa Claus became the second horse to win both races in 1964.{{fact|date=December 2021}}
The Irish Derby was sponsored by Budweiser from 1986 to 2007, and it has been backed by Dubai Duty Free since 2008.{{Cite web|date=31 January 2018|title=Derby Extends Deal with Dubai Duty Free|url=https://sportforbusiness.com/derby-extends-deal-with-dubai-duty-free/|access-date=2020-11-23|website=Sport for Business|language=en-GB}} It is currently staged on the second day of the Curragh's three-day Irish Derby Festival meeting.{{fact|date=December 2021}}
A total of nineteen horses have now completed the English-Irish Derby double, and the most recent was Auguste Rodin in 2023.{{cite news |last1=Carson |first1=Gary |title=Rodin rules as he completes Derby double |url=https://www.irishracing.com/news/Rodin-rules-as-he-completes-Derby-double/240786 |access-date=3 July 2023 |work=Irishracing.com |date=2 July 2023}}
Records
Leading jockey (6 wins):
- Morny Wing – Ballyheron (1921), Waygood (1923), Rock Star (1930), Rosewell (1938), Windsor Slipper (1942), Bright News (1946)
Leading trainer (16 wins):
- Aidan O'Brien – Desert King (1997), Galileo (2001), High Chaparral (2002), Dylan Thomas (2006), Soldier of Fortune (2007), Frozen Fire (2008), Fame and Glory (2009), Cape Blanco (2010), Treasure Beach (2011), Camelot (2012),{{cite news|title=Camelot completes Epsom and Irish Derby double|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/18630923|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=30 June 2012}} Australia (2014), Capri (2017), Sovereign (2019), Santiago (2020),Auguste Rodin (2023), Los Angeles (2024)
Leading owner (16 wins): (includes part ownership)
- Michael Tabor – Desert King (1997), Montjeu (1999), Galileo (2001), High Chaparral (2002), Dylan Thomas (2006), Soldier of Fortune (2007), Frozen Fire (2008), Fame and Glory (2009), Cape Blanco (2010), Treasure Beach (2011), Australia (2014), Capri (2017), Sovereign (2019), Santiago (2020),Auguste Rodin (2023), Los Angeles (2024)
A Unique Racing Record - Only Owner to complete the Derby and Grand National Double
- William Brophy, Herbertstown House, Two-Mile-House, Naas, County Kildare. Farmer, Breeder and Owner
In 1880 William Brophy completed a unique double by owning the winner of both the Irish Derby with King of the Bees and the Irish Grand National with Controller. Also uniquely both winners were out of the same Dam Winged Bee.
Winners since 1946
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! Year ! Winner ! Jockey ! Trainer ! Owner ! Time |
| 1946
| width=147px | Bright News | width=140px | Morny Wing | width=150px | Darby Rogers | width=164px | James McVey junior | |
| 1947
| width=147px | Sayajirao | width=140px | Edgar Britt | width=150px | Sam Armstrong | width=164px | HH Maharaja of Baroda | |
| 1948
| width=147px | Nathoo | width=140px | Rae Johnstone | width=150px | Frank Butters | width=164px | Aga Khan III | |
| 1949
| width=147px | Hindostan | width=140px | Rae Johnstone | width=150px | Frank Butters | width=164px | Aga Khan III | |
| 1950
| width=147px | Dark Warrior | width=140px | Jack Thompson | width=150px | Paddy Prendergast | width=164px | Mr Francis More O'Ferrall | |
| 1951
| width=147px | Fraise du Bois II | width=140px | Charlie Smirke | width=150px | Harry Wragg | width=164px | HH Begum Aga Khan | |
| 1952
| width=147px | Thirteen Of Diamonds | width=140px | Jimmy Mullane | width=150px | Paddy Prendergast | width=164px | A L Hawkins | |
| 1953
| width=147px | Chamier{{ref label|1953|a|a}} | width=140px | Bill Rickaby | width=150px | Vincent O'Brien | width=164px | Mrs F L Vickerson | |
| 1954
| width=147px | Zarathustra | width=140px | Paddy Powell Jnr | width=150px | Michael Hurley | width=164px | Mr Terrence J S Gray | |
| 1955
| width=147px | Panaslipper | width=140px | Jimmy Eddery | width=150px | Seamus McGrath | width=164px | Joseph McGrath | |
| 1956
| width=147px | Talgo | width=140px | Manny Mercer | width=150px | Harry Wragg | width=164px | Gerald A Oldham | |
| 1957
| width=147px | Ballymoss | width=140px | T. P. Burns | width=150px | Vincent O'Brien | width=164px | John McShain | |
| 1958
| width=147px | Sindon | width=140px | Liam Ward | width=150px | Michael Dawson | width=164px | Anne B Biddle | |
| 1959
| width=147px | Fidalgo | width=140px | Joe Mercer | width=150px | Harry Wragg | width=164px | Gerald A Oldham | 2:33.5 |
| 1960
| width=147px | Chamour | width=140px | Garnie Bougoure | width=150px | Vincent O'Brien | width=164px | F Walter Burmann | 2:37.5 |
| 1961
| width=147px | Your Highness | width=140px | Bert Holmes | width=150px | Humphrey Cottrill | width=164px | Mrs Gladys Stanhope Joel | 2:33.5 |
| 1962
| width=147px | Tambourine | width=140px | Roger Poincelet | width=150px | Etienne Pollet | width=164px | Mrs Howell Jackson | 2:28.80 |
| 1963
| Ragusa | Jim Mullion | 2:45.60 |
| 1964
| Willie Burke | Mick Rogers | John Ismay | 2:35.60 |
| 1965
| 2:46.80 |
| 1966
| Sodium | George Todd | Radha Sigtia | 2:31.50 |
| 1967
| Ribocco | 2:32.40 |
| 1968
| Ribero | 2:33.90 |
| 1969
| Prince Regent | Etienne Pollet | Countess de la Valdène | 2:36.10 |
| 1970
| Nijinsky | 2:36.80 |
| 1971
| Irish Ball | Alfred Gibert | Philippe Lallié | 2:33.80 |
| 1972
| Steel Pulse | Ravi Tikkoo | 2:39.80 |
| 1973
| Seamus McGrath | Seamus McGrath | 2:39.00 |
| 1974
| Vera Hue-Williams | 2:33.40 |
| 1975
| Grundy | Carlo Vittadini | 2:31.10 |
| 1976
| Malacate | 2:31.20 |
| 1977
| 2:32.00 |
| 1978
| 2:32.30 |
| 1979
| Troy | 2:30.60 |
| 1980
| Tyrnavos | George Cambanis | 2:43.80 |
| 1981
| Shergar | 2:32.70 |
| 1982
| Assert | 2:33.20 |
| 1983
| 2:29.40 |
| 1984
| 2:31.50 |
| 1985
| 2:29.90 |
| 1986
| 2:32.10 |
| 1987
| Howard Kaskel | 2:40.20 |
| 1988
| Kahyasi | 2:32.50 |
| 1989
| Old Vic | 2:29.90 |
| 1990
| Salsabil | 2:33.00 |
| 1991
| Generous | 2:33.30 |
| 1992
| 2:25.60 |
| 1993
| 2:31.20 |
| 1994
| Hilal Ibrahim | 2:32.70 |
| 1995
| 2:30.10 |
| 1996
| Zagreb | Pat Shanahan | 2:30.60 |
| 1997
| 2:32.50 |
| 1998
| 2:44.30 |
| 1999
| Montjeu | 2:30.10 |
| 2000
| Sinndar | John Oxx | 2:33.90 |
| 2001
| Galileo | 2:27.10 |
| 2002
| 2:32.20 |
| 2003
| Alamshar | John Oxx | 2:28.20 |
| 2004
| Rochelle Quinn | 2:28.70 |
| 2005
| 2:29.40 |
| 2006
| 2:29.70 |
| 2007
| 2:36.02 |
| 2008
| 2:31.96 |
| 2009
| 2:30.87 |
| 2010
| 2:28.68 |
| 2011
| 2:33.26 |
| 2012
| Camelot | Derrick Smith | 2:43.96 |
| 2013
| Mrs J S Bolger | 2:27.17 |
| 2014
| 2:33.19 |
| 2015
| Godolphin & Partners | 2:34:93 |
| 2016
| Harzand | 2:38:05 |
| 2017
| Capri | 2:35.45 |
| 2018
| Latrobe | 2:32.62 |
| 2019
| 2:31.50 |
| 2020
| Santiago | 2:38.17 |
| 2021
| 2:33.85 |
| 2022
| Westover | 2:34.80 |
| 2023
| Tabor / Smith / Magnier / Westerberg | 2:33.24 |
| 2024
| Westerberg/Tabor / Smith / Magnier | 2:28.15 |
{{note label|1953|a|a}} Premonition finished first in 1953 but was disqualified.
Earlier winners
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- 1866: Selim
- 1867: Golden Plover
- 1868: Madeira
- 1869: The Scout
- 1870: Billy Pitt
- 1871: Maid of Athens
- 1872: Trickstress
- 1873: Kyrle Daly
- 1874: Ben Battle
- 1875: Innishowen
- 1876: Umpire
- 1877: Redskin
- 1878: Madame du Barry
- 1879: Soulouque
- 1880: King of the Bees
- 1881: Master Ned
- 1882: Sortie
- 1883: Sylph
- 1884: Theologian
- 1885: St Kevin
- 1886: Theodemir
- 1887: Pet Fox
- 1888: Theodolite
- 1889: Tragedy
- 1890: Kentish Fire
- 1891: Narraghmore
- 1892: Roy Neil
- 1893: Bowline
- 1894: Blairfinde
- 1895: Portmarnock
- 1896: Gulsalberk
- 1897: Wales
- 1898: Noble Howard
- 1899: Oppressor
- 1900: Gallinaria
- 1901: Carrigavalla
- 1902: St Brendan
- 1903: Lord Rossmore
- 1904: Royal Arch
- 1905: Flax Park
- 1906: Killeagh
- 1907: Orby
- 1908: Wild Bouquet
- 1909: Bachelor's Double
- 1910: Aviator
- 1911: Shanballymore
- 1912: Civility
- 1913: Bachelor's Wedding
- 1914: Land of Song
- 1915: Ballaghtobin
- 1916: Furore
- 1917: First Flier
- 1918: King John
- 1919: Loch Lomond
- 1920: He Goes
- 1921: Ballyheron
- 1922: Spike Island
- 1923: Waygood
- 1924: Haine / Zodiac 1
- 1925: Zionist
- 1926: Embargo
- 1927: Knight of the Grail
- 1928: Baytown
- 1929: Kopi
- 1930: Rock Star
- 1931: Sea Serpent
- 1932: Dastur
- 1933: Harinero
- 1934: Patriot King / Primero{{efn|The 1924 and 1934 races were dead-heats and have joint winners.}}
- 1935: Museum
- 1936: Raeburn
- 1937: Phideas
- 1938: Rosewell
- 1939: Mondragon
- 1940: Turkhan
- 1941: Sol Oriens
- 1942: Windsor Slipper
- 1943: The Phoenix
- 1944: Slide On
- 1945: Piccadilly
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{{notelist}}
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
- Paris-Turf:
- {{Paris-Turf|1980|06-28|curragh|irish-sweeps-derby|11106}}, {{Paris-Turf|1981|06-27|curragh|irish-sweeps-derby|15430}}, {{Paris-Turf|1982|06-26|curragh|irish-derby|53981}}, {{Paris-Turf|1982|06-26|curragh|irish-sweeps-derby|65766}}, {{Paris-Turf|1983|06-25|curragh|irish-derby|70920}}, {{Paris-Turf|1984|06-30|curragh|irish-derby|89396}}, {{Paris-Turf|1985|06-29|curragh|irish-derby|106838}}, {{Paris-Turf|1986|06-28|curragh|irish-derby|124360}}, {{Paris-Turf|1987|06-27|curragh|irish-derby|140551}}
- Racing Post:
- {{Racing Post|91623|1988|06|26|178}}, {{Racing Post|95864|1989|07|02|178}}, {{Racing Post|100351|1990|07|01|178}}, {{Racing Post|105149|1991|06|30|178}}, {{Racing Post|109939|1992|06|28|178}}, {{Racing Post|114963|1993|06|27|178}}, {{Racing Post|120088|1994|06|26|178}}, {{Racing Post|125613|1995|07|02|178}}, {{Racing Post|205276|1996|06|30|178}}, {{Racing Post|240673|1997|06|29|178}}
- {{Racing Post|254494|1998|06|28|178}}, {{Racing Post|269548|1999|06|27|178}}, {{Racing Post|284172|2000|07|02|178}}, {{Racing Post|303551|2001|07|01|178}}, {{Racing Post|319377|2002|06|30|178}}, {{Racing Post|335905|2003|06|29|178}}, {{Racing Post|355116|2004|06|27|178}}, {{Racing Post|388235|2005|06|26|178}}, {{Racing Post|396100|2006|07|02|178}}, {{Racing Post|436556|2007|07|01|178}}
- {{Racing Post|439837|2008|06|29|178}}, {{Racing Post|464743|2009|06|28|178}}, {{Racing Post|490364|2010|06|27|178}}, {{Racing Post|513299|2011|06|26|178}}, {{Racing Post|538529|2012|06|30|178}}, {{Racing Post|562666|2013|06|29|178}}, {{Racing Post|589526|2014|06|28|178}}, {{Racing Post|614045|2015|06|27|178}}, {{Racing Post|638898|2016|06|25|178}}, {{Racing Post|662834|2017|07|01|178}}
- {{Racing Post|688760|2018|06|30|178}}, {{Racing Post|715773|2019|06|29|178}}, {{Racing Post|744841|2020|06|27|178}}, {{Racing Post|771355|2021|06|26|178}}, {{Racing Post|797836|2022|06|25|178}}, {{Racing Post|831002|2023|07|02|178}}, {{Racing Post|871658|2024|06|30|178}}
External links
- Race Recordings (1966, 1970, 1977-2005) [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfn5x2SD03q7xtk1Ftk4gMrhCsR_UoTgs youtube.com]
- [http://www.galopp-sieger.de/galoppsieger/sieger?rennkz=IED&backlink=1 galopp-sieger.de] – Irish Derby Stakes.
- [http://www.horseracingintfed.com/default.asp?section=Racing&area=8&racepid=67667 horseracingintfed.com] – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Irish Derby (2018).
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120322065400/http://www.irishracinggreats.com/pages/irish-derby.htm irishracinggreats.com] – Irish Derby (Group 1).
- [http://www.pedigreequery.com/index.php?search_bar=stakes&query_type=stakes&field=view&id=39 pedigreequery.com] – Irish Derby – Curragh.
- [http://www.tbheritage.com/TurfHallmarks/racecharts/Ire/irishderby.html tbheritage.com] – Irish Derby Stakes.
- {{cite book|last=Abelson|first=Edward|author2=John Tyrrel|title=The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records|publisher=Breedon Books|year=1993|isbn=1-873626-15-0|pages=103–106}}
- The Sweeney guide to the Irish turf from 1501 to 2001 /by Tony & Annie Sweeney in association with Francis Hyland ; photographs by Caroline Norris ... [et al.].
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{{Triple Crown of Horse Racing}}
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