Epsom Derby 2026: Full Horse-by-Horse, All 14 Runners, betting Odds, Predictions
Epsom, Saturday – The wait is finally over. Crowds are expected to flock back to Epsom Downs in force for the 2026 Investec Derby, the greatest Flat race in the world, where a field of 14 three-year-old colts will line up over a mile and a half in search of immortality.
Heading the market is the Aidan O’Brien-trained Benvenuto Cellini, a son of Frankel who ticks every classic box. Yet with recent rain softening the ground, the contest remains wide open. Below is a full runner-by-runner guide, including Timeform ratings, odds, and key comments.
Here is a complete, cleanly formatted list of all 14 runners for the 2026 Epsom Derby:
1. Action
Trainer/Jockey: Aidan O’Brien / Wayne Lordan
Stall: 11
Timeform: 125
Odds: 25-1
Pedigree: Frankel / Gossamer Wings (Scat Daddy)
Brief: Solid performer. Second in the Dante and previously second in the Futurity. Suited by the trip and recent rain.
2. Alderman
Trainer/Jockey: Richard Hannon / Pat Dobbs
Stall: 6
Timeform: 97p
Odds: 250-1
Pedigree: Study Of Man / Alagappa (Archipenko)
Brief: Progressive but still a maiden. Very long shot.
3. Ancient Egypt
Trainer/Jockey: Charlie Johnston / David Egan
Stall: 10
Timeform: 123p
Odds: 16-1
Pedigree: Frankel / Atone (Oasis Dream)
Brief: Impressive Newmarket Stakes winner. Excellent pedigree and best draw in the race.
4. Taste Of Glory
Trainer/Jockey: Andrew Balding / Jamie Spencer
Stall: 7
Timeform: 105
Odds: 300-1
Pedigree: Soldier Hollow / Aothea (Areion)
Brief: Cheaply bought longshot in Ahmad al-Sheikh’s colours. Very limited chance.
5. Balzac
Trainer/Jockey: Jane Chapple-Hyam / Silvestre de Sousa
Stall: 2
Timeform: 112
Odds: 150-1
Pedigree: Japan / Brit Wit (High Chaparral)
Brief: Modest form. Poor draw (stall 2 has a terrible record).
6. Bay Of Brilliance
Trainer/Jockey: Ralph Beckett / Hector Crouch
Stall: 9
Timeform: 128p
Odds: 16-1
Pedigree: New Bay / Incroyable (Singspiel)
Brief: Excellent Lingfield Trial second to Maltese Cross on seasonal debut. Looks very classy.
7. Benvenuto Cellini (Favourite)
Trainer/Jockey: Aidan O’Brien / Ryan Moore
Stall: 12
Timeform: 130p
Odds: 9-4
Pedigree: Frankel / Newspaperofrecord (Lope De Vega)
Brief: Classic O’Brien favourite. Strong trial winner with top pedigree. Main query is softer ground.
8. Christmas Day
Trainer/Jockey: Aidan O’Brien / Ronan Whelan
Stall: 5
Timeform: 125p
Odds: 25-1
Pedigree: Camelot / Beauly (Sea The Stars)
Brief: Third in the Dante. Stays well and handles cut in the ground.
9. Item
Trainer/Jockey: Andrew Balding / Colin Keane
Stall: 3
Timeform: 129p
Odds: 4-1
Pedigree: Frankel / Capla Temptress (Lope De Vega)
Brief: Unbeaten and impressive Dante winner. High potential but ground a slight
concern.
10. James J Braddock
Trainer/Jockey: Joseph O’Brien / Dylan Browne McMonagle
Stall: 13
Timeform: 123p
Odds: 12-1
Pedigree: Zarak / Burkins Faso (Mukhadram)
Brief: Narrowly beaten in Leopardstown Trial. Acts on soft ground.
11. Maltese Cross
Trainer/Jockey: William Haggas / Tom Marquand
Stall: 1
Timeform: 128p
Odds: 10-1
Pedigree: Sea The Stars / Nabatea (Camelot)
Brief: Narrow Lingfield Trial winner. Tough, progressive and bred to stay.
12. Pierre Bonnard
Trainer/Jockey: Aidan O’Brien / Christophe Soumillon
Stall: 8
Timeform: 123p
Odds: 5-1
Pedigree: Camelot / Sultanina (New Approach)
Brief: High-class 2yo form. Recent rain should suit. Back to best at Leopardstown last time.
13. Poker
Trainer/Jockey: Karl Burke / Rowan Scott
Stall: 4
Timeform: 97p
Odds: 150-1
Pedigree: Wootton Bassett / Park Bloom (Galileo)
Brief: Most expensive yearling in the world but yet to show the form. Big disappointment so far.
14. Rebel Rocker
Trainer/Jockey: Faye Bramley / Rob Hornby
Stall: 14
Timeform: 114
Odds: 200-1
Pedigree: Cityscape / Miss Minuty (Verglas)
Brief: Romantic story but looks outclassed. Second in the Blue Riband but big step up needed.
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