Epsom Derby 2026: 14 declared for Classic as favourite Benvenuto Cellini draws stall 12

Ante-post favourite Benvenuto Cellini heads 14 declared for the Derby at Epsom Racecourse on Saturday, June 6.

Aidan O’Brien is represented by four horses, headed by Chester Vase winner Benvenuto Cellini – who will go from stall 12.

O’Brien is seeking his 12th win in the Derby and a fourth successive victory in the Classic.

Stall 12 has seen three winners come from there.

All coming within the last 12 years – Australia (2014), Serpentine (2020) and Desert Crown (2022).

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O’Brien is also represented by Pierre Bonnard.

The colt has been the subject of support following rain at Epsom making the ground softer.

Pierre Bonnard will go from stall eight, which also has three winners since 1967.

Ballydoyle will be dismayed by the fact that Dante runner-up Action has drawn stall 11.

The stall is yet to produce a Derby winner since 1967.

Derby glory for Ancient Egypt?

Charlie Johnson’s camp were delighted, with Ancient Egypt having drawn the best stall for the Derby.

Stall 10 has been responsible for 12 Derby winners, including last year’s victor Lambourn.

This is double the next best, which is stall five – which O’Brien’s Christmas Day will break from on Saturday.

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Amo Racing are yet to taste success in any of the English Classics.

They finished runner-up in the ‘Blue Riband’ twice, with Mojo Star being denied by Adayar in 2021 and King Of Steel by August Rodin in 2023.

They potentially have their best chance yet as their son of Frankel line sup in the prime position for the race.

Ancient Egypt has won three out of his four races.

His sole defeat came at the hands of 2000 Guineas winner Bow Echo, over a mile in the Royal Lodge last year.

Epsom victory for Item?

The Dante winner Item will go from stall three, which boasts three winners from there.

Andrew Balding’s camp will have possibly been hoping for a better draw for the Juddmonte colt.

New Approach was the last horse to win from stall three in 2008, with Slip Anchor (1985) and Sir Ivor (1968), the other two.

The Epsom Derby is due to get underway at 16:00 BST on Saturday and will be free to view on ITV, as ITV Racing cover six races starting at 13:30.

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