Who won the Epsom Derby 2023?
The winner of the Epsom Derby 2023 was Auguste Rodin, ridden by jockey Ryan Moore for trainer Aiden O’Brien. As far as Epsom Derby results go, it was no surprise to see this particular duo in the winner’s circle, but Auguste Rodin didn’t go off as favourite, with Arrest, which finished tenth, the well-beaten 4-1 favourite on the day.
If things had panned out how they had for the majority of the showpiece at Epsom, it could have left many questioning who won the Epsom Derby win in surprise, as it was 66-1 shot King of Steel that led the way right up until the final straight when Auguste Rodin under Moore found the required amount of fight to go on and secure victory.
The 2023 Epsom Derby was a special occasion because it was to be Frankie Dettori’s final ride in the race. The pint-sized Italian is used to having horse racing odds peg him favourite, and he was on board Arrest, but as mentioned above, could only manage a tenth place finish, which was a disappointed Epsom Derby end all round for Dettori and co.
The winner on the day was Auguste Rodin, alongside Moore, O’Brien and connections. But King of Steel, at a huge price finishing second after leading all the way, ridden by Kevin Stott for trainer Roger Varian, was the real winner.
Epsom Derby Results
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Price |
| 1st | Auguste Rodin | Ryan Moore | A P O’Brien | 9-2 |
| 2nd | King of Steel | Kevin Stott | Roger Varian | 66-1 |
| 3rd | White Birch | Colin Keane | John Joseph Murphy | 12-1 |
| 4th | Sprewell | Shane Foley | Mrs John Harrington | 14-1 |
| 5th | The Foxes | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | 7-1 |
| 6th | Waipiro | Tom Marquand | Ed Walker | 25-1 |
| 7th | Artistic Star | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | 22-1 |
| 8th | Adelaide River | Seamie Heffernan | A P O’Brien | 33-1 |
| 9th | Dubai Mile | Daniel Muscutt | Charlie Johnston | 25-1 |
| 10th | Arrest | Frankie Dettori | John & Thady Gosden | 4-1 |
| 11th | San Antonio | Wayne Lordan | A P O’Brien | 18-1 |
| 12th | Passenger | Richard Kingscote | Sir Michael Stoute | 8-1 |
| 13th | Dear My Friend | Andrea Atzeni | Charlie Johnston | 100-1 |
| 14th | Military Order | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | 9-2 |
What to expect from Epsom Derby 2024
The Epsom Derby 2024 festival will begin at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Friday, May 31, 2024, and will finish the following day on June 1, 2024. While the Epsom Derby Festival itself is a huge attraction for horse racing fans around the world, the only results Epsom Derby-related that most are interested in come on Derby Day and the Derby itself.
The Derby will once again take place on the final day of the Epsom Derby Festival and will start at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Regarded as the “best flat race on earth,” every jockey, trainer, owner(s) and connections dream of not only seeing their horse run in the race but win it.
The Epsom Derby 2023 was a pretty much straightforward affair by the end, with Auguste Rodin, ridden by Ryan Moore and trained by Aiden O’Brien, winning the race. But things could have been a whole lot different if 66-1 shot King of Steel had held out under jockey Kevin Stott.
Epsom Derby betting odds are already being offered by online sports betting operators, and the early favourite is City of Troy, which currently boasts a 100% record on the flat and is trained by Aiden O’Brien.
Other horses currently in the running, according to the betting, which is subject to change, are Ancient Wisdom, Henry Longfellow, Arabian Crown, Diego Velazquez, Ghostwriter and Gallantly. But as mentioned, this list will undoubtedly change over time before declarations are made ahead of the Epsom Derby 2024 race on June 1.
Of course, while the Epsom Derby is a massive event in horse racing, there are several other festivals and iconic races to come before the 2024 Epsom Derby takes place. Cheltenham Festival odds, for example, are already being offered up ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, which begins on March 12, 2024.
After the Cheltenham Festival, people will bet on the Grand National, the most famous horse race on the planet. As usual, the Grand National Festival will take place at Aintree Racecourse, with the Grand National Race itself happening on the final day, Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Finally, the race just before the 2024 Epsom Derby Festival is the 2000 Guineas, which gets underway on Saturday, May 4, 2024. 2000 Guineas odds, like those for the next Epsom Derby, are already available with some online bookmakers. But they, too, are subject to change anytime between now and when declarations for the race are made.
