Trial races for the Epsom Derby

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The Epsom Derby currently has nine recognised trials in the United Kingdom or Ireland. In the twenty years from 1987 to 2006, all but four Derby winners had run previously in one of these trials.

The four exceptions are Dr Devious (ran in the Kentucky Derby, finishing 7th), Commander in Chief (won the Glasgow Stakes at York), Lammtarra and Shaamit (both were having their first race of the season in the Derby).

Trial	Course	Derby winners from trial 1987-2006 won trial unless stated	2006 trial winner
Blue Riband Trial Stakes	Epsom	none	Before You Go
Sandown Classic Trial	Sandown Park	Benny the Dip (2nd)	Primary
Predominate Stakes	Goodwood	none	Championship Point
2,000 Guineas	Newmarket	Nashwan, Generous (4th), Sir Percy (2nd)	George Washington
Chester Vase	Chester	Quest for Fame (2nd)	Papal Bull
Dee Stakes	Chester	Oath, Kris Kin	Art Deco
Lingfield Derby Trial	Lingfield	Kahyasi, High-Rise	Linda's Lad
Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial	Leopardstown	Sinndar, Galileo, High Chaparral	Dylan Thomas
Dante Stakes	York	Reference Point, Erhaab, Benny the Dip, North Light, Motivator	Septimus