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1996 Epsom Derby

217th annual running of the Derby horse race

217th annual running of the Derby horse race

FieldValue
name1996 Epsom Derby
locationEpsom Downs Racecourse
date8 June 1996
winning horseShaamit
starting price12/1
winning jockeyMichael Hills
winning trainerWilliam Haggas
winning ownerKhalifa Dasmal
previous[1995](1995-epsom-derby)
next[1997](1997-epsom-derby)

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**20***3*Portuguese Lil *(filly)*Alex GreavesDavid Nicholls500/1
  • The distances between the horses are shown in lengths or shorter. shd = short-head; hd = head; nk = neck. † Trainers are based in Great Britain unless indicated.

Winner's details

Further details of the winner, Shaamit:

  • Foaled: 11 February 1993, in Ireland
  • Sire: Mtoto; Dam: Shomoose (Habitat)
  • Owner: Khalifa Dasmal
  • Breeder: Khalifa Dasmal
  • Rating in 1996 International Classifications: 124

Form analysis

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 1995.

  • Glory of Dancer – 1st Gran Criterium
  • Alhaarth – 1st Vintage Stakes, 1st Solario Stakes, 1st Champagne Stakes, 1st Dewhurst Stakes
  • Jack Jennings – 6th Washington Singer Stakes, 3rd Royal Lodge Stakes
  • Acharne – 6th Royal Lodge Stakes
  • Even Top – 1st Somerville Tattersall Stakes, 2nd Racing Post Trophy
  • Storm Trooper – 2nd Autumn Stakes
  • Zaforum – 4th Zetland Stakes, 8th Prix Isonomy
  • Busy Flight – 2nd Haynes, Hanson and Clark Stakes, 2nd Horris Hill Stakes
  • Prince of My Heart – 6th Silver Tankard Stakes

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 1996 and trial races prior to running in the Derby.

  • Dushyantor – 2nd Dante Stakes
  • Glory of Dancer – 2nd Sandown Classic Trial, 1st Dante Stakes
  • Alhaarth – 2nd Craven Stakes, 4th 2,000 Guineas
  • Mystic Knight – 1st Lingfield Derby Trial
  • Jack Jennings – 3rd Feilden Stakes, 3rd Dante Stakes
  • Acharne – 5th Premio Parioli, 6th Lingfield Derby Trial
  • Double Leaf – 4th Sandown Classic Trial, 5th Dante Stakes
  • Classic Eagle – 7th Thirsk Classic Trial, 6th Chester Vase
  • Tasdid – 3rd Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes, 4th Amethyst Stakes
  • Even Top – 2nd 2,000 Guineas
  • Storm Trooper – 1st Feilden Stakes, 11th 2,000 Guineas, 6th Dante Stakes
  • Zaforum – 3rd Lingfield Derby Trial
  • St Mawes – 2nd Feilden Stakes, 2nd Chester Vase, 3rd Predominate Stakes
  • Busy Flight – 6th Sandown Classic Trial
  • Prince of My Heart – 3rd Chester Vase
  • Portuguese Lil – 10th 1,000 Guineas

Subsequent Group 1 wins

Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby.

  • Shantou – St. Leger (1996), Gran Premio del Jockey Club (1996), Gran Premio di Milano (1997)
  • Chief Contender – Prix du Cadran (1997)
  • Storm Trooper – Hollywood Invitational Turf Handicap (1998)

Subsequent breeding careers

Leading progeny of participants in the 1996 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Classic winners

Alhaarth (5th)

  • Haafhd - 1st 2000 Guineas Stakes (2004)
  • Phoenix Reach - 1st Hong Kong Vase (2004)
  • Bandari - 3rd St Leger Stakes (2002)
  • Iktitaf - 1st Morgiana Hurdle (2006) Shaamit (1st)
  • Bollin Eric - 1st St Leger Stakes (2002)

Sires of Group/Grade One winners

Even Top (13th)

  • Cirrus des Aigles - Champion Older Horse (2011)

Sires of National Hunt horses

Shantou (3rd)

  • The Storyteller - 1st Champion Novice Chase (2018)
  • Ballynagour - 1st Prix la Barka (2015)
  • Beware The Bear - 1st Festival Trophy Handicap Chase (2019)
  • Bun Doran - 1st Desert Orchid Chase (2019) Dushyantor (2nd) - also shuttled to Chile
  • Loosen My Load - 1st Sharp Novices' Hurdle (2009)
  • Shop Dj - 2nd Champion Novice Chase (2012) Busy Flight (18th)
  • Mister Quasimodo - 3rd Desert Orchid Chase (2007)
  • Impulsive Star - 1st Classic Chase (2019)

Other Stallions

Glory Of Dancer (4th) - Minor flat winners - Exported to India Storm Trooper (15th) - Exported to India

Broodmare

Portuguese Lil (20th) - Sole runner tailed off in bumper only start

References

References

  1. {{Racing Post. 200532. 1996. 06. 08. racingpost.com
  2. [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930043235/http://horses.sportinglife.com/Arch_Race/0,12658,129742,00.html sportinglife.com]
  3. (2004). "Derby Days". Tempus.
  4. "Stammtafeln". Galopp Sieger.
  5. "Profiles Search". [[Racing Post]].
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