16:35 Curragh (IRE) 28 Jun 2026
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby
Group 1 | Class 1 | 3YO only
Winner €725,001 - 8 ran
Good
Draw Advantage: Low
Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 11.1° - 20.5°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 17.0 mph W
Last Update: 28/06/2026 17:00
in rear early, mid-division after 4f, headway into 2nd travelling well 2f out, ridden and led 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, led 3f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th over 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong
rear of mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and went 3rd 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th over 2f out, dropped to 5th over 1f out, no impression on leaders
always towards rear, pushed along in last 5f out, ridden 3f out, moderate 7th 2f out, no impression
dwelt, soon led, niggled along at halfway, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened
mid-division, took keen hold, rear of mid-division after 4f, ridden over 3f out, weakened
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €8.96 (2, 4) |
| Tricast | €47.80 (2, 4, 6) |
| Win | €2.75 (2) |
| Place | €1.01 (2), €1.65 (4), €2.65 (6) |
| Swinger | €1.95 (2, 4), €4.25 (2, 6), €7.00 (4, 6) |
| Exacta | €5.40 (2, 4) |
| Trifecta | €33.90 (2, 4, 6) |
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 10 | Lambourn | 5 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 115-211 | 22 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Ryan Moore | 8/ 13 | 2:29.18 |
| 2024 | Good | 8 | Los Angeles | 3 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 11-13 | 29 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Ryan Moore | 13/ 8 | 2:28.15 |
| 2023 | Good | 9 | Auguste Rodin | 1 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 2111-01 | 29 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Ryan Moore | 4/ 11 | 2:33.24 |
| 2022 | Good | 8 | Westover | 5 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 122-13 | 21 days | R M Beckett | Colin Keane | 11/ 8 | 2:34.80 |
| 2021 | Good | 11 | Hurricane Lane | 3 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 1-113 | 21 days | C Appleby | William Buick | 4/ 1 | 2:33.85 |
| 2020 | Good | 14 | Santiago | 11 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 221-1 | 8 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 2/ 1 | 2:38.17 |
| 2019 | Good | 8 | Sovereign | 2 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 143-230 | 28 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | P Beggy | 33/ 1 | 2:31.50 |
| 2018 | Good to Firm | 12 | Latrobe | 8 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 2-221 | 21 days | J P O'Brien (39 miles) | Donnacha O'Brien | 14/ 1 | 2:32.62 |
| 2017 | Good | 9 | Capri | 1 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 113-436 | 28 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 6/ 1 | 2:35.45 |
| 2016 | Yielding | 9 | Harzand | 2 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 5-111 | 21 days | D K Weld (3 miles) | P J Smullen | 4/ 6 | 2:38.50 |
| 2015 | Good to Firm | 8 | Jack Hobbs | 2 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 1-122 | 21 days | J & T Gosden | William Buick | 10/ 11 | 2:34.93 |
| 2014 | Good to Firm | 5 | Australia | 5 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 211-31 | 21 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Joseph O'Brien | 1/ 8 | 2:33.19 |
| 2013 | Good to Firm | 9 | Trading Leather | 5 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 115-231 | 20 days | J S Bolger (31 miles) | Kevin Manning | 6/ 1 | 2:27.17 |
| 2012 | Soft | 5 | Camelot | 3 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 11-11 | 28 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Joseph O'Brien | 1/ 5 | 2:43.96 |
| 2011 | Good | 8 | Treasure Beach | 8 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 1123-12 | 22 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Colm O'Donoghue | 7/ 2 | 2:33.26 |
| 2010 | Good to Firm | 10 | Cape Blanco | 3 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 111-10 | 21 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 7/ 2 | 2:28.68 |
| 2009 | Good | 11 | Fame And Glory | 12 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 11-112 | 22 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 8/ 11 | 2:30.87 |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 11 | Frozen Fire | 1 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 18-20 | 22 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 16/ 1 | 2:31.96 |
| 2007 | Good to Soft | 11 | Soldier of Fortune | 11 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 212-115 | 29 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 5/ 1 | 2:36.20 |
| 2006 | Good | 13 | Dylan Thomas | 9 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 1126-13 | 29 days | A P O'Brien (73 miles) | Kieren Fallon | 9/ 2 | 2:29.35 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4, 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 4f | 2:00.80 |
