The 1992 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Wednesday June 3, 1992. It was the 213th running of the Derby, and it was won by Dr Devious. The winner was ridden by John Reid and trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam. The pre-race favourite Rodrigo de Triano finished ninth.
Sponsor: Ever Ready
Winner's prize money: £355,000
Going: Good (Good to Soft in last 4 furlongs)
Number of runners: 18
Winner's time: 2m 36.19s
* 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.
Further details of the winner, Dr Devious:
Foaled: March 10, 1989, in Ireland
Sire: Ahonoora; Dam: Rose of Jericho (Alleged)
Owner: Sidney H. Craig
Breeder: Lyonstown Stud
Rating in 1992 International Classifications: 125
Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 1991.
Dr Devious – 2nd Coventry Stakes, 1st Superlative Stakes, 1st Vintage Stakes, 1st Dewhurst Stakes
St Jovite – 1st Anglesey Stakes, 1st Futurity Stakes, 4th Grand Critérium
Twist and Turn – 3rd Royal Lodge Stakes
Alflora – 4th Washington Singer Stakes
Great Palm – 2nd Dewhurst Stakes
Rodrigo de Triano – 1st Washington Singer Stakes, 1st Champagne Stakes, 1st Middle Park Stakes
Thourios – 5th Vintage Stakes, 3rd Dewhurst Stakes, 7th Racing Post Trophy
Rainbow Corner – 2nd Prix La Rochette, 2nd Grand Critérium
Assessor – 3rd Washington Singer Stakes, 3rd Racing Post Trophy
Ninja Dancer – 1st Autumn Stakes, 5th Racing Post Trophy
Early-season appearances in 1992 and trial races prior to running in the Derby.
Dr Devious – 2nd Craven Stakes, 7th Kentucky Derby
St Jovite – 4th Gladness Stakes, 1st Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial
Silver Wisp – 3rd Easter Stakes, 4th 2,000 Guineas
Muhtarram – 4th Craven Stakes, 5th 2,000 Guineas
Twist and Turn – 1st Feilden Stakes, 1st Chester Vase
Alflora – 5th Greenham Stakes, 7th Sandown Classic Trial, 5th Dante Stakes
Alnasr Alwasheek – 1st Craven Stakes, 9th 2,000 Guineas, 1st Dante Stakes
Great Palm – 2nd Dante Stakes
Rodrigo de Triano – 4th Greenham Stakes, 1st 2,000 Guineas, 1st Irish 2,000 Guineas
Thourios – 7th 2,000 Guineas
Rainbow Corner – 1st Prix de Fontainebleau, 2nd Poule d'Essai des Poulains
Assessor – 3rd Sandown Classic Trial, 1st Lingfield Derby Trial
Pollen Count – 1st Sandown Classic Trial
Ninja Dancer – 8th Feilden Stakes, 5th Predominate Stakes
Young Freeman – 4th Predominate Stakes
Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby.
Dr Devious – Irish Champion Stakes (1992)
St Jovite – Irish Derby (1992), King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1992)
Muhtarram – Irish Champion Stakes (1993), Premio Presidente della Repubblica (1994)
Great Palm – Premio Presidente della Repubblica (1993)
Rodrigo de Triano – International Stakes (1992), Champion Stakes (1992)
Assessor – Prix Royal-Oak (1992), Prix du Cadran (1993)
