2009 Epsom Derby


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The 2009 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday 6 June 2009. It was the 230th running of the Derby, and it was won by Sea the Stars. The winner was ridden by Michael Kinane and trained by John Oxx. The pre-race favourite Fame and Glory finished second.

Race details

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

Winner's details

Further details of the winner, Sea the Stars:

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 2008.

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 2009 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 2009 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Classic winners


Sea The Stars

Sires of Group/Grade One winners


Rip Van Winkle - Later exported to New Zealand

Sires of National Hunt horses


Fame And Glory

Other Stallions


Masterofthehorse - Flat and jumps winners
Golden Sword - Exported to South Africa
Crowded House - Exported to Australia