1999 Epsom Derby


The 1999 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday 5 June 1999. It was the 220th running of the Derby, and it was won by Oath. The winner was ridden by Kieren Fallon and trained by Henry Cecil. The pre-race favourite Dubai Millennium finished ninth.

Race details

* 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, Oath:

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 1998.

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 1999 and trial races prior to running in the Derby.

Subsequent Group 1 wins

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

Subsequent breeding careers

Leading progeny of participants in the 1999 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Classic winners


Dubai Millennium
Val Royal

Sires of National Hunt horses


Daliapour
Saffron Walden - Initially exported to Japan before standing in Ireland

Other Stallions


Oath - Exported to Japan, exported to India - Love Caerna
Beat All - Gentleman Jon
Compton Admiral - Beauchamp Xerxes
Salford Express - Minor jumps winners