2003 Epsom Derby


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The 2003 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday 7 June 2003. It was the 224th running of the Derby, and it was won by Kris Kin. The winner was ridden by Kieren Fallon and trained by Sir Michael Stoute. The pre-race favourite Refuse To Bend finished thirteenth.

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, Kris Kin:

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 2002.

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 2003 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 2003 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Classic winners


Refuse To Bend

Sires of National Hunt horses


Brian Boru
Norse Dancer
Alberto Giacometti

Other Stallions


Kris Kin - Sired fairly useful flat and jumps winners before being exported to Italy
Alamshar - Exported to Japan - Relocated to Ireland - Returned to Japan - Minor flat and jumps winners
The Great Gatsby - Exported to Russia
Balestrini - Exported to Australia
Graikos - Exported to Iran
Magistretti - Exported to India
Franklins Gardens - Minor jumps runners
Dunhill Star - Exported to Pakistan