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2003 Epsom Derby

FieldValue
name2003 Epsom Derby
locationEpsom Downs Racecourse
date7 June 2003
winning horseKris Kin
starting price6/1
winning jockeyKieren Fallon
winning trainerSir Michael Stoute
winning ownerSaeed Suhail
previous[2002](2002-epsom-derby)
next[2004](2004-epsom-derby)

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  • 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, Kris Kin:

  • Foaled: 5 March 2000 in Kentucky, US
  • Sire: Kris S.; Dam: Angel in My Heart (Rainbow Quest)
  • Owner: Saeed Suhail
  • Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Ltd
  • Rating in 2003 International Classifications: 122

Form analysis

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 2002.

  • The Great Gatsby – 6th Beresford Stakes, 4th Racing Post Trophy, 4th Critérium de Saint-Cloud
  • Alamshar – 1st Beresford Stakes
  • Norse Dancer – 4th Vintage Stakes, 4th Royal Lodge Stakes, 7th Racing Post Trophy
  • Dutch Gold – 9th Royal Lodge Stakes
  • Graikos – 3rd Prix des Chênes, 1st Prix de Condé, 9th Critérium de Saint-Cloud
  • Magistretti – 2nd Superlative Stakes, 5th Royal Lodge Stakes
  • Summerland – 9th Vintage Stakes, 10th Champagne Stakes, 2nd Critérium de Saint-Cloud
  • Alberto Giacometti – 1st Critérium de Saint-Cloud
  • Refuse to Bend – 1st National Stakes
  • Brian Boru – 2nd Beresford Stakes, 1st Racing Post Trophy
  • Unigold – 6th Royal Lodge Stakes
  • Prince Nureyev – 4th Chesham Stakes

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 2003 and trial races prior to running in the Derby.

  • Kris Kin – 1st Dee Stakes
  • The Great Gatsby – 2nd Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial
  • Alamshar – 2nd Ballysax Stakes, 1st Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial
  • Norse Dancer – 3rd 2,000 Guineas
  • Balestrini – 1st Ballysax Stakes, 4th Prix Lupin
  • Dutch Gold – 2nd Easter Stakes, 1st Chester Vase
  • Let Me Try Again – 2nd Lingfield Derby Trial
  • Graikos – 5th Dante Stakes
  • Magistretti – 1st Feilden Stakes, 1st Dante Stakes
  • Shield – 1st Sandown Classic Trial
  • Summerland – 6th Sandown Classic Trial, 2nd Chester Vase
  • Alberto Giacometti – 3rd Ballysax Stakes, 3rd Prix Lupin
  • Refuse to Bend – 1st Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes, 1st 2,000 Guineas
  • Franklins Gardens – 1st Blue Riband Trial Stakes, 1st Lingfield Derby Trial
  • Dunhill Star – 2nd Feilden Stakes, 3rd Dante Stakes
  • Brian Boru – 3rd Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial
  • Strength 'n Honour – 3rd Sandown Classic Trial
  • Unigold – 2nd Predominate Stakes
  • Lundy's Lane – 7th UAE Derby, 2nd Craven Stakes, 19th 2,000 Guineas, 3rd Derby Italiano

Subsequent Group 1 wins

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

  • Alamshar – Irish Derby (2003), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2003)
  • Magistretti – Man o' War Stakes (2004)
  • Refuse to Bend – Queen Anne Stakes (2004), Eclipse Stakes (2004)
  • Brian Boru – St. Leger (2003)

Subsequent breeding careers

Leading progeny of participants in the 2003 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Classic winners

Refuse To Bend (13th)

  • Sarafina - 1st Prix de Diane (2010)
  • Wavering - 1st Prix Saint-Alary (2011)
  • Refuse To Bobbin - 1st Premio Presidente della Repubblica (2014)
  • Ned Buntline - 2nd Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase (2014)

Sires of National Hunt horses

Brian Boru (16th)

  • Fox Norton - 1st Melling Chase (2017)
  • Sub Lieutenant - 2nd Melling Chase (2017)
  • Shotgun Paddy - 1st Classic Chase (2014)
  • Bold Sir Brian - 1st Premier Kelso Hurdle (2011) Norse Dancer (4th)
  • Yanworth - 1st Christmas Hurdle (2016), 1st Liverpool Hurdle (2017)
  • Magic Dancer - 2nd Betfair Hurdle (2019)
  • Norse King - 1st Prix du Conseil de Paris (2013)
  • Dorcas Lane - 3rd Ribblesdale Stakes (2011) Alberto Giacometti (12th)
  • Une Artiste - 1st Fred Winter Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle (2012)
  • Montbazon - 3rd Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle (2014)
  • Dans La Foulee - 1st Prix Wild Monarch (Pouliches)
  • Solivate - Dam of Energy d'Olivate (3rd Prix Amadou 2018)

Other Stallions

Kris Kin (1st) - Sired fairly useful flat and jumps winners before being exported to Italy Alamshar (3rd) - Exported to Japan - Relocated to Ireland - Returned to Japan - Minor flat and jumps winners The Great Gatsby (2nd) - Exported to Russia Balestrini (5th) - Exported to Australia Graikos (8th) - Exported to Iran Magistretti (9th) - Exported to India Franklins Gardens (14th) - Minor jumps runners Dunhill Star (15th) - Exported to Pakistan

References

References

  1. "Stammtafeln". Galopp Sieger.
  2. "Profiles Search". [[Racing Post]].
  3. "Progeny Reports". Pedigree Query.
  4. . (June 1, 2005). ["Stallions Bound For Russia"](https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/pdf/tdn/2005/tdn050106.pdf). *Thoroughbred Daily News*.
  5. . (December 8, 2005). ["Grade I Winner Magistretti to India"](https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/167441/grade-i-winner-magistretti-to-india). *Bloodhorse*.
  6. "16th Pakistan Derby Win". OSL Bloodstock.
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