| Location | Down Royal, Co. Down Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1936 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Magners |
| Website | Down Royal |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1m 4f 190y (2,588 m) |
| Track | Turf, right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | £62,500 (2011) 1st: £37,500 |
The Ulster Derby is a flat handicap horse race in Northern Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Down Royal over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 190 yards (2,588 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.
The event was established in 1936, and it was originally restricted to three-year-olds.[1] For a period it was contested over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 68 yards. It was opened to older horses in 1994, and its current distance was introduced in 2004.
The Ulster Derby is Northern Ireland's most valuable flat race.
Contents |
Most successful horse:
Leading jockey since 1962 (4 wins):
Leading trainer since 1962 (7 wins):
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Weight |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Time |
| 1988 | Highland Bud | 3 | 8-11 | Ron Quinton | John Oxx | |
| 1989 | Lone Runner | 3 | 8-11 | Raymond Carroll | Dermot Weld | |
| 1990 | Nordic Region | 3 | 8-11 | Willie Supple | Jim Bolger | |
| 1991 | Dowland | 3 | 8-11 | Steve Cauthen | Michael Kauntze | |
| 1992 | Tijara | 3 | 8-09 | Johnny Murtagh | John Oxx | |
| 1993 | Kirov Premiere | 3 | 9-04 | Christy Roche | Jim Bolger | |
| 1994 | Karikata | 3 | 8-01 | D. G. O'Shea | John Oxx | |
| 1995 | Munif | 3 | 8-10 | Michael Kinane | Dermot Weld | 2:33.50 |
| 1996 | I'm Supposin | 4 | 9-09 | M. Duffy | Kevin Prendergast | |
| 1997 | Docklands Limo | 4 | 8-05 | David Harrison | Brian McMath | 2:33.80 |
| 1998 | Dragon Triumph | 3 | 8-02 | Robbie Fitzpatrick | Jim Gorman | 2:35.10 |
| 1999 | General Cloney | 3 | 8-00 | Niall McCullagh | Willie Mullins | 2:34.90 |
| 2000 | Media Puzzle | 3 | 8-09 | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 2:32.10 |
| 2001 (dh) |
Citizen Edward Masilia |
4 4 |
8-03 8-07 |
Seamus Heffernan Johnny Murtagh |
Jim Bolger John Oxx |
2:32.30 |
| 2002 | Balapour | 4 | 8-01 | Tom Queally | Oliver Brady | 2:53.30 |
| 2003 | Blue Corrig | 3 | 7-05 | Davy Moran | Joe Crowley | 2:35.70 |
| 2004 | Green Lassy | 4 | 7-05 | Padraig Beggy | Ger Lyons | 2:45.70 |
| 2005 | Newlands North | 4 | 7-10 | Rory Cleary | Michael O'Brien | 2:49.50 |
| 2006 | Kempes | 3 | 8-08 | Pat Smullen | Frances Crowley | 2:43.20 |
| 2007 | Temlett | 3 | 8-01 | Chris Hayes | Willie Mullins | 2:46.50 |
| 2008 | Fantoche | 6 | 8-05 | Willie Supple | Jessica Harrington | 2:50.00 |
| 2009 | Changingoftheguard | 3 | 8-07 | Colm O'Donoghue | Aidan O'Brien | 2:45.38 |
| 2010 | Celtic Dane | 6 | 9-05 | Chris Hayes | Kevin Prendergast | 2:42.12 |
| 2011 | Banksters Bonus | 3 | 8-09 | Shane Foley | Jessica Harrington | 2:48.89 |