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All roads lead to Epsom on the first Saturday in June, and to set the scene for this year’s premier Classic, we’ve put together a fun Derby quiz. Have a go at these 20 questions and see whether you are blue riband material or just an also-ran!
Epsom Derby Quiz
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Epsom Derby 2026: Can You Saddle Up and Ace Our Ultimate Classic Quiz?
All roads lead to Epsom on the first Saturday in June, and to set the scene for this year’s premier Classic, we’ve put together a fun Derby quiz. Have a go at these 20 questions and see whether you are blue riband material or just an also-ran!
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Epsom Derby 2026: Can You Saddle Up and Ace Our Ultimate Classic Quiz?
All roads lead to Epsom on the first Saturday in June, and to set the scene for this year’s premier Classic, we’ve put together a fun Derby quiz. Have a go at these 20 questions and see whether you are blue riband material or just an also-ran!
Lester Piggott holds the record for most Derby winners ridden with what tally?
Lester Piggott holds the record for most Derby winners ridden with what tally?
What was the name of Lester Piggott’s last Derby winner?
What was the name of Lester Piggott’s last Derby winner?
Which horse was sent off favourite for last year’s Derby?
Which horse was sent off favourite for last year’s Derby?
Name the most recent odds-on winner of the Derby.
Name the most recent odds-on winner of the Derby.
Which jockey rode Dancing Brave when he was a fast-finishing second to Shahrastani in the 1986 Derby?
Which jockey rode Dancing Brave when he was a fast-finishing second to Shahrastani in the 1986 Derby?
Name the first ever Derby winner in 1780.
Name the first ever Derby winner in 1780.
Which horse holds the record for the fastest winning time in an Epsom Derby at two minutes and 31.33 seconds?
Which horse holds the record for the fastest winning time in an Epsom Derby at two minutes and 31.33 seconds?
The widest winning margin in an Epsom Derby is 10 lengths, but can you name that runaway scorer?
The widest winning margin in an Epsom Derby is 10 lengths, but can you name that runaway scorer?
Johnny Murtagh partnered three Derby winners. Which of these victors did he NOT ride?
Johnny Murtagh partnered three Derby winners. Which of these victors did he NOT ride?
How many winners of the Dante Stakes have gone on to claim Epsom Derby glory?
How many winners of the Dante Stakes have gone on to claim Epsom Derby glory?
Which of these Epsom Derby winners was NOT trained in France?
Which of these Epsom Derby winners was NOT trained in France?
Who trained 500/1 outsider Terimon to finish second to Nashwan in the 1989 Derby?
Who trained 500/1 outsider Terimon to finish second to Nashwan in the 1989 Derby?
Steve Cauthen became the first jockey to win both the Kentucky Derby and the Epsom Derby on Slip Anchor in 1985, but which other American rode in that race?
Steve Cauthen became the first jockey to win both the Kentucky Derby and the Epsom Derby on Slip Anchor in 1985, but which other American rode in that race?
Which of these Derby winners was NOT sired by Galileo?
Which of these Derby winners was NOT sired by Galileo?
Name the last horse to win the Epsom Derby on its seasonal debut?
Name the last horse to win the Epsom Derby on its seasonal debut?
Who was the first female jockey to ride in the Derby?
Who was the first female jockey to ride in the Derby?
Which horse finished last of 18 in the 2025 Derby?
Which horse finished last of 18 in the 2025 Derby?
What was the SP of King of Steel when he finished second to Auguste Rodin in the 2023 Derby?
What was the SP of King of Steel when he finished second to Auguste Rodin in the 2023 Derby?
How many losing Derby rides did Frankie Dettori have before finally scoring on board Authorized?
How many losing Derby rides did Frankie Dettori have before finally scoring on board Authorized?
What was the Tricast dividend in the 2020 Derby, won by a 25/1 shot Serpentine from 50/1 and 66/1 placed horses?
What was the Tricast dividend in the 2020 Derby, won by a 25/1 shot Serpentine from 50/1 and 66/1 placed horses?
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