1990 Epsom Derby


The 1990 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Wednesday 6 June 1990. It was the 211th running of the Derby, and it was won by Quest for Fame. The winner was ridden by Pat Eddery and trained by Roger Charlton. The pre-race favourite Razeen finished fourteenth.

Race details

Full result

* The distances between the horses are shown in lengths or shorter. hd = head; nk = neck.
† Trainers are based in Great Britain unless indicated.

Winner's details

Further details of the winner, Quest for Fame:

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 1989.

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 1990 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 1990 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Classic winners


Linamix

Sires of Group/Grade One winners


Quest For Fame
Elmaamul

Sires of National Hunt horses


Karinga Bay

Other Stallions


Blue Stag - Exported to Brazil
Kaheel - Exported to West Indies
Duke of Paducah - Exported to America
Missionary Ridge - Exported to America
Digression - Exported to America
Razeen - Exported to India
River God - Minor jumps winner
Aromatic - Exported to America