2008 Epsom Derby


2008 Epsom Derby


The 2008 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday 7 June 2008. It was the 229th running of the Derby, and it was won by New Approach. The winner was ridden by Kevin Manning and trained by Jim Bolger. The pre-race favourite Casual Conquest finished third.

Race details

  • Sponsor: Vodafone
  • Winner's prize money: £802,444
  • Going: Good
  • Number of runners: 16
  • Winner's time: 2m 36.50s

Full result

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

Winner's details

Further details of the winner, New Approach:

  • Foaled: 18 February 2005 in Ireland
  • Sire: Galileo; Dam: Park Express (Ahonoora)
  • Owner: Princess Haya of Jordan
  • Breeder: Lodge Park Stud
  • Rating in 2008 World Thoroughbred Rankings: 130

Form analysis

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 2007.

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 2008 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 2008 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Classic winners

Other Stallions

References

  • Post//2008-06-07/420702 2008
  • Epsom 16:00 – Result Vodafone Derby (Group 1) Sporting Life, 7 June 2008

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