2026 Irish Derby Odds - Benvenuto Cellini leads Christmas Day in Curragh betting
The 2026 Irish Derby, set to take place at the Curragh, has attracted a stellar lineup of three-year-old colts, with many top runners fresh from Epsom. Ambiente Friendly and Los Angeles currently lead the betting markets, reflecting their strong showings this season. Notable entries include Christmas Day, aiming for a Derby double, and a number of contenders from the powerful O'Brien stables. With numerous Epsom Derby alumni and rising stars in the mix, the Irish Derby promises thrilling competition and high stakes for both horses and punters.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 Irish Derby
- This Classic will be run at the Curragh on Sunday 28th June
- Benvenuto Cellini is favourite over Epsom winner Christmas Day
Less than a month after the British equivalent has taken place at Epsom, a field of talented three-year-old colts travels to the Curragh to battle it out in the Irish Derby. Horses who impress in that historic Classic often go on to run in the Irish Derby, so it's no surprise to see the betting dominated by horses who ran in the Epsom Derby.
Let's take a look through the latest Irish Derby betting and run through the headline entries.
2026 Irish Derby Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ambiente Friendly | 11/8 |
| Los Angeles | 15/8 |
| City Of Troy | 6/1 |
| Arabian Crown | 8/1 |
| Matsuri | 10/1 |
| Ancient Wisdom | 14/1 |
| Bar | 16/1 |
2026 Irish Derby Entries
Christmas Day ran out an impressive winner of the Derby at Epsom earlier this month, and Aidan O'Brien's star could attempt to complete the Derby double on Sunday. Benvenuto Cellini was sent off as the favourite at Epsom, but Ryan Moore's mount got its foot stuck in the stalls, was very slowly away as a result, and was deemed a non-runner.
Raaheeb impressed when winning the Classic trial at Sandown, and Owen Burrows has targeted this Classic since. James J Braddock could represent Joseph O'Brien after a third-place finish in the Derby at Epsom. Donnacha O'Brien, meanwhile, could run Prix du Jockey Club fourth A Boy Named Susie.
Aidan O'Brien holds a vast array of other entries. Prix du Jockey Club second Hawk Mountain could step up in trip, as could the third from that French Classic, Montreal. Epsom seventh Pierre Bonnard remains in contention, along with stablemates Action, New Zealand and Isaac Newton.
Ralph Beckett has entered Epsom fourth Bay Of Brilliance. King Edward VII Stakes runner-up Ancient Egypt could represent Amo Racing. Joseph O'Brien's Handshake and Dermot Weld's Almazann have also been handed an entry.
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