1996 Epsom Derby


The 1996 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday 8 June 1996. It was the 217th running of the Derby, and it was won by Shaamit. The winner was ridden by Michael Hills and trained by William Haggas. The pre-race favourite Dushyantor finished second.

Race details

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

Winner's details

Further details of the winner, Shaamit:

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 1995.

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 1996 and trial races prior to running in the Derby.

Subsequent Group 1 wins

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

Subsequent breeding careers

Leading progeny of participants in the 1996 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Classic winners


Alhaarth
Shaamit

Sires of Group/Grade One winners


Even Top

Sires of National Hunt horses


Shantou
Dushyantor - also shuttled to Chile
Busy Flight

Other Stallions


Glory Of Dancer - Minor flat winners - Exported to India
Storm Trooper - Exported to India

Broodmare


Portuguese Lil - Sole runner tailed off in bumper only start