1993 Epsom Derby


The 1993 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Wednesday 2 June 1993. It was the 214th running of the Derby, and it was won by Commander in Chief. The winner was ridden by Michael Kinane and trained by Henry Cecil. The pre-race favourite Tenby finished tenth.

Race details

Full result

* The distances between the horses are shown in lengths or shorter. shd = short-head; nk = neck.
† Trainers are based in Great Britain unless indicated.

Winner's details

Further details of the winner, Commander in Chief:

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 1992.

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 1993 and trial races prior to running in the Derby.

Subsequent Group 1 wins

Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby.

  • Commander in Chief – Irish Derby
  • Barathea – Breeders' Cup Mile
  • Bob's Return – St. Leger

Subsequent breeding careers

Leading progeny of participants in the 1993 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Group/Grade One winners


Barathea
Blues Traveller - Exported to New Zealand before finishing stud career in Ireland
  • Giovana - 1st Queensland Oaks
  • Bohemian Blues - Dam of Shamrocker and Rock Diva

Sires of National Hunt horses


Bob's Return

Other Stallions


Commander In Chief - Ein Bride, Rascal Suzuka, ''Damsire of Little Amapola