2026 Epsom Derby Confirmed Runners - Benvenuto Cellini heads field of 14
The 2026 Epsom Derby lineup has been revealed, featuring 14 talented colts set to compete at 4:00pm on Saturday. Benvenuto Cellini, ridden by Ryan Moore, leads the market from stall 12. The field includes strong contenders such as Pierre Bonnard, Item, and Maltese Cross. Notable trainers Aidan and Joseph O'Brien have multiple entries, while several runners, including five rated below 100, round out the competitive field. The draw positions promise an exciting and unpredictable race for fans and punters.
- The final field for the 2026 Epsom Derby has been confirmed
- 14 colts will take part in this Classic at Epsom on Saturday 6th June
- Ryan Moore rides Benvenuto Cellini, with Christophe Soumillon aboard Pierre Bonnard
A field of 14 talented colts have been declared for Saturday's Epsom Derby, which is due to start at 4:00pm.
Benvenuto Cellini heads the Epsom Derby market, and Ryan Moore's mount will spring from stall 12. Christophe Soumillon travels over from France to ride Ballydoyle's second-string Pierre Bonnard. Aidan O'Brien has also declared Action and Christmas Day in the field Derby field.
Colin Keane renews his partnership with the unbeaten Item, and Andrew Balding's star landed a low draw in stall three. Lingfield Derby Trial winner Maltese Cross drew the coffin stall, gate one. Joseph O'Brien's trial winner James J Braddock was handed a wide draw in stall 13.
Ralph Beckett's Bay Of Brilliance and Charlie Johnston's Ancient Egypt were drawn side by side in stalls nine and ten. Jane Chapple-Hyams Balzac was placed in stall two, with Amo Racing's second-string Poker draw in stall four.
A Taste Of Glory and Alderman complete the field for this year's Epsom Derby. Five of the 14 runners are rated below 100, with three carrying marks in the 80s.
2026 Epsom Derby Confirmed Field and Draw
| Draw | Name | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maltese Cross | Tom Marquand | William Haggas |
| 2 | Balzac | Silvestre De Sousa | Jane Cahpple-Hyam |
| 3 | Item | Colin Keane | Andrew Balding |
| 4 | Poker | Rowan Scott | Karl Burke |
| 5 | Christmas Day | Ronan Whelan | Aidan O'Brien |
| 6 | Alderman | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon |
| 7 | A Taste Of Glory | Jamie Spencer | Andrew Balding |
| 8 | Pierre Bonnard | Christophe Soumillon | Aidan O'Brien |
| 9 | Bay Of Brilliance | Hector Crouch | Ralph Beckett |
| 10 | Ancient Egypt | David Egan | Charlie Johnston |
| 11 | Action | Wayne Lordan | Aidan O'Brien |
| 12 | Benvenuto Cellini | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien |
| 13 | James J Braddock | Dylan Browne McMonagle | Joseph O'Brien |
| 14 | Rebel Rocker | Rob Hornby | Faye Bramley |
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