The Derby Starting Stalls were first used for the Derby back in 1967 where there were 30 stalls. From 2003, the maximum field in the Derby was reduced to 20.
What is the Derby Draw?
The draw determines which horse will be in which stall for the 2022 Derby. The draw will took place in the Winner’s Enclosure at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Thursday 2 June shortly after the horses were declared for the race.
The 2022 Derby Draw
Below is the list of Derby winners, dating back to 1967, including where they started.
- 1967 Royal Palace: Drawn 19 (of 22)
- 1968 Sir Ivor: Drawn 3 (of 13)
- 1969 Blakeney: Drawn 1 (of 26)
- 1970 Nijinsky: Drawn 9 (of 11)
- 1971 Mill Reef: Drawn 13 (of 21)
- 1972 Roberto: Drawn 1 (of 22)
- 1973 Morston: Drawn 5 (of 25)
- 1974 Snow Knight: Drawn 17 (of 18)
- 1975 Grundy: Drawn 5 (of 18)
- 1976 Empery: Drawn 17 (of 23)
- 1977 The Minstrel: Drawn 10 (of 22)
- 1978 Shirley Heights: Drawn 18 (of 25)
- 1979 Troy: Drawn 4 (of 25)
- 1980 Henbit: Drawn 5 (of 24)
- 1981 Shergar: Drawn 6 (of 18)
- 1982 Golden Fleece: Drawn 9 (of 18)
- 1983 Teenoso: Drawn 5 (of 21)
- 1984 Secreto: Drawn 14 (of 17)
- 1985 Slip Anchor: Drawn 3 (of 14)
- 1986 Shahrastani: Drawn 10 (of 17)
- 1987 Reference Point: Drawn 10 (of 19)
- 1988 Kahyasi: Drawn 13 (of 14)
- 1989 Nashwan: Drawn 10 (of 19)
- 1990 Quest For Fame: Drawn 10 (of 18)
- 1991 Generous: Drawn 10 (of 13)
- 1992 Dr Devious: Drawn 4 (of 18)
- 1993 Commander in Chief Drawn 6 (of 16)
- 1994 Erhaab: Drawn 15 (of 25)
- 1995 Lammtarra: Drawn 7 (of 15)
- 1996 Shaamit Drawn 9 (of 20)
- 1997 Benny The Dip Drawn 8 (of 13)
- 1998 High-Rise Drawn 14 (of 15)
- 1999 Oath: Drawn 1 (of 16)
- 2000 Sinndar: Drawn 15 (of 15)
- 2001 Galileo: Drawn 10 (of 12)
- 2002 High Chaparral: Drawn 9 (of 12)
- 2003 Kris Kin: Drawn 4 (of 20)
- 2004 North Light: Drawn 6 (of 14)
- 2005 Motivator: Drawn 5 (of 13)
- 2006 Sir Percy: Drawn 10 (of 18)
- 2007 Authorised: Drawn 14 (of 17)
- 2008 New Approach: Drawn 3 (of 16)
- 2009 Sea The Stars: Drawn 4 (of 12)
- 2010 Workforce: Drawn 8 (of 12)
- 2011 Pour Moi: Drawn 7 (of 13)
- 2012 Camelot: Drawn 5 (of 9)
- 2013 Ruler Of The World: Drawn 10 (of 12)
- 2014 Australia: Drawn 12 (of 16)
- 2015 Golden Horn: Drawn 8 (of 12)
- 2016 Harzand: Drawn 9 (of 16)
- 2017 Wings Of Eagles: Drawn 14 (of 18)
- 2018 Masar: Drawn 10 (of 12)
- 2019 Anthony Van Dyck: Drawn 7 (of 13)
- 2020 Serpentine: Drawn 12 (of 16)
It appears Stalls 2, 16, 20, and 11 have never won the Derby. Stall 10 is the ‘hot box’ with 10 wins from 54 races - wonder who will take it this year?
