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2026 Epsom Dash Preview
Scheduled to take place in June of each year during the Derby Festival at the Epsom racecourse is the Epsom Dash. This is one of the fastest races on the British calendar, and runners aged three or older are allowed to compete in this race, which is over the minimum five-furlong trip.
With the vast majority of the race being downhill, the race is touted as one of the fastest in the world.
For sponsorship purposes, the 2026 renewal of the Epsom Dash will hold the title of 'Betfred Dash Handicap'.
Epsom Dash Information:
To see which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are tipping throughout the card that includes this race, head over to the Epsom tips on the day of the race. Do they agree with the runners on the trend shortlist, or are they predicting other runners? You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Races Covered at the Epsom Derby Festival section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Epsom Dash market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2022, when the race had an over-round of 120%. The race in 2018 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 138%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Epsom Dash, the over-round has been 129%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £129 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Epsom Dash Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Epsom Dash Trend Analysis. With the field now finalised, we have the Epsom Dash Trend Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Epsom Dash races over the last 20 renewals:
- Stone Of Folca (53.69) in 2012
- Ornate (54.00) in 2019
- Tees Spirit (54.15) in 2022
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Epsom Dash next time out, then you would have backed a total of 2 winners. Backing all 20 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -15.17. Whilst we wait for the 2026 Epsom Dash, remember you can get daily racing predictions from the expert tipsters on the racing predictions page.
The runner that holds the record over the past 20 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2005 renewal when Fire Up The Band from David Nicholls under the guidance of Richard Hughes, won in a time of 56.05, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Stone Of Folca, trained by John Best and ridden by Luke Morris set the quickest time of 53.69 in the 2012 renewal.
Epsom Dash Past Winners
Here are the Epsom Dash past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Epsom Dash are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
Race Notes: There was no renewal in 2020.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 55.68 | Jm Jungle (IRE) 5yo 9-0 (7 of 19) 7/1 | Jason Hart John & Sean Quinn (GB) |
| 2024 55.50 | Dream Composer (FR) 6yo 8-0 (7 of 14) 6/1 | Joe Leavy (5lbs) James Evans (GB) |
| 2023 54.23 | Navello (GB) 4yo 8-7 (5 of 20) 25/1 | Andrea Atzeni George Boughey (GB) |
| 2022 54.15 | Tees Spirit (GB) 4yo 8-7 (10 of 20) 10/1 | Barry McHugh Adrian Nicholls (GB) |
| 2021 55.63 | Mokaatil (GB) 6yo 8-4 (13 of 16) 25/1 | David Egan Ian Williams (GB) |
| 2019 54.00 | Ornate (GB) 6yo 8-13 (2 of 19) 33/1 | Phil Dennis David C Griffiths (GB) |
| 2018 54.96 | Tanasoq (IRE) 5yo 8-0 (16 of 20) 12/1 | James Sullivan Paul Midgley (GB) |
| 2017 54.92 | Caspian Prince (IRE) 8yo 9-8 (1 of 19) 25/1 | Tom Eaves Tony Coyle (GB) |
| 2016 55.99 | Caspian Prince (IRE) 7yo 9-6 (17 of 17) 11/1 | Robert Winston Dean Ivory (GB) |
| 2015 54.65 | Desert Law (IRE) 7yo 8-5 (1 of 20) 16/1 | Martin Lane Paul Midgley (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Epsom Dash have been based:
- GB: 20 winners with an additional 58 placings from 365 runners
- IRE: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 5 runners
Epsom Dash Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Epsom Dash over the last 20 renewals is Stuart Williams, who has won the race twice, with those two winners coming from Hogmaneigh (2007) and Bertoliver (2010). One trainer has not had the best of times in the Epsom Dash; Robert Cowell has sent a total of 24 runners to the race without recording a win.
Here are the Epsom Dash trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals for trainers who have entries in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Williams | 10-2-4 | +32.00 | +19.82 |
| Tony Carroll | 10-1-2 | +0.00 | -0.37 |
| Ian Williams | 5-1-2 | +21.00 | +13.88 |
| Robert Cowell | 24-0-4 | -24.00 | -16.06 |
| David O'Meara | 9-0-1 | -9.00 | -7.62 |
| Michael Appleby | 5-0-0 | -5.00 | -5.00 |
| Mike Murphy | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | -0.50 |
| Archie Watson | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | +0.25 |
| William Haggas | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
Epsom Dash Jockey Statistics
Here are the Epsom Dash jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals for jockeys who have rides in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Mitchell (Democracy Dilemma) | 4-1-2 | +30.00 | +19.88 |
| Jason Hart (Ziggys Triton) | 4-1-1 | +4.00 | +1.38 |
| David Egan (Dyonisos) | 2-1-1 | +24.00 | +14.63 |
| Silvestre De Sousa (Rhythm N Hooves) | 9-0-2 | -9.00 | -6.37 |
| Tom Marquand (Kinswoman) | 6-0-2 | -6.00 | +2.06 |
| Clifford Lee (Betsen) | 3-0-1 | -3.00 | -1.44 |
| Marco Ghiani (King Of Light) | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Ray Dawson (Emperor Spirit) | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| William Carson (Cindy Lou Who) | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Rob Hornby (Star Chorus) | 2-0-0 | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Harry Davies (Arklow Lad) | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | +1.25 |
| Edward Greatrex (Lexington Blitz) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Warren Fentiman (Stormy Impact) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Jack Nicholls (Brazen Bolt) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
2026 Epsom Dash Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 11, (6, 9, 11), (5, 7), 4, 7, 2, 8, (3, 19), 1, 4, (5, 14), 17, 10, 5, 17, 7, 5, 17, 7, 8
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (84%) - Not on HY/SFT/FM/STD-SLW/STD (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Sex is not Filly/Horse/Mare
- 19 / 20 (75%) - Achieved an RPR of 89+ (Season)
- 19 / 20 (84%) - Within the first 15 of the market
- 19 / 20 (88%) - No more than +4yrs (Vs Min Age)
- 19 / 20 (89%) - Achieved a TS of 81+ (Hcps)
- 18 / 20 (77%) - No more than -20lbs (Vs Max Weight)
- 18 / 20 (78%) - No bigger than 10/1 (Last Win)
- 18 / 20 (78%) - Placed within last 4 starts
- 18 / 20 (79%) - Achieved an RPR of 96+ (Hcps)
- 18 / 20 (83%) - No older than a 7yo
- 18 / 20 (86%) - No more than -5yrs (Vs Max Age)
- 18 / 20 (89%) - Beaten no more -13½l (Debut)
- 17 / 20 (78%) - No bigger than 25/1
- 17 / 20 (81%) - Beaten no more -7¾l (LTO)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Epsom racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Epsom Dash. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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Epsom Dash Trend Shortlist
Epsom will host the 2026 renewal of the Epsom Dash, which will be run at 3:15 pm on Saturday, 6th June 2026, and these are the runners who perform best based on the trends, along with the trainer, jockey and their record in the race (Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP):
- 15/15 Lexington Blitz (15/2)
- Robert Cowell (24-0-4 -24.00 / -16.06)
- Edward Greatrex (1-0-0 -1.00 / -1.00)
- 15/15 Rhythm N Hooves (20/1)
- Robert Cowell (24-0-4 -24.00 / -16.06)
- Silvestre De Sousa (9-0-2 -9.00 / -6.37)
Others: Democracy Dilemma (13/15), King Of Light (13/15), Almaty Star (13/15), Arklow Lad (13/15), Betsen (13/15), Dream Composer (13/15), Dyonisos (13/15), Vintage Clarets (13/15), Kinswoman (13/15), Eclairage (13/15), Another Baar (12/15), Ziggys Triton (12/15), Brazen Bolt (12/15), Emperor Spirit (12/15), Stormy Impact (12/15), Cindy Lou Who (12/15), Rogue Enforcer (10/15) and Star Chorus (9/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (11:38 am Thursday 4th June 2026), if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Epsom Dash Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +62.00, is when runners had 1 place in the past 90 days.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 2 career wins in Flat (Turf) races, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-68.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 7 (18,14,5) [19 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 7 (8,1) [14 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 5 (7,2,8) [20 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 10 (2,4,9) [20 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 13 (20,17,18) [16 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Epsom Dash is York; there have been a total of 5 winners of this race who ran at York last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Chester; there have been a total of 3 winners of this race who ran at Chester last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 20 winners from a total of 334 runners, while female runners have produced 0 winners from a total of 36 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Epsom Dash; that stallion, Dylan Thomas, has produced 3 winners (2017,2016,2014).
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Epsom Dash despite multiple attempts:
- Exceed And Excel (0 Wins from 9 runners)
- Camacho (0 Wins from 8 runners)
- Piccolo (0 Wins from 7 runners)
- Kyllachy (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Lope De Vega (0 Wins from 6 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Stone Of Folca in 2012, winning for John Best at odds of 50/1 under the guidance of Luke Morris. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 1 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Epsom Dash.
Route to the Epsom Dash
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Epsom Dash. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Jm Jungle York - 3rd of 13 (4/1) | William Hill More Top Prices Handicap |
| 2024 - Dream Composer Goodwood - 2nd of 10 (11/2) | Goodwood Health Retreats Handicap |
| 2023 - Navello Windsor - 3rd of 4 (15/8) | Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap |
| 2022 - Tees Spirit Nottingham - 1st of 8 (2/1) | Join Racing TV Now Handicap |
| 2021 - Mokaatil Chester - 8th of 9 (18/1) | Satchell Moran Solicitors Business Interruption Claims Handicap |
| 2019 - Ornate York - 9th of 10 (66/1) | Minster Stakes |
| 2018 - Tanasoq Ayr - 1st of 4 (15/8) | Guinness Handicap |
| 2017 - Caspian Prince York - 9th of 18 (25/1) | Unibet Sprint Stakes |
| 2016 - Caspian Prince Meydan - 6th of 11 (14/1) | Al Naboodah Civils Division Trophy |
| 2015 - Desert Law Redcar - 4th of 8 (7/4) | Eaglescliffe Railway Station Car Park Open Handicap |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Epsom Dash Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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Races Covered at the Epsom Derby Festival
Here is the 2026 schedule for the two-day Epsom Derby Festival, each race will be linked to the race blog, and details of last year's winner are in the table below.
Epsom Derby Festival races for Friday 5th June 2026
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom 3yo Dash | Stormy Impact (GB) 3yo - 7/1 | Richard Fahey Warren Fentiman |
| Woodcote Stakes | Maximized (GB) 2yo - 6/5 | Charlie Appleby William Buick |
| Diomed Stakes | Persica (IRE) 4yo - 6/4 | Richard Hannon Ryan Moore |
| Betfred Handicap | Ecureuil Secret (FR) 4yo - 28/1 | Richard Fahey Oisin Orr |
| Epsom Oaks | Minnie Hauk (IRE) 3yo - 9/2 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| HKJC World Pool Handicap | Mirsky (GB) 6yo - 9/4 | David O'Meara Oisin Murphy |
| Surrey Stakes | Formal (GB) 3yo - 9/4 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| Debenhams Handicap | Partisan Hero (IRE) 5yo - 7/2 | David Loughnane Silvestre De Sousa |
Epsom Derby Festival races for Saturday 6th June 2026
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Tattenham Corner Stakes | Ten Bob Tony (IRE) 4yo - 5/1 | Ed Walker William Buick |
| Princess Elizabeth Stakes | Spiritual (IRE) 4yo - 9/1 | John & Thady Gosden Robert Havlin |
| Coronation Cup | Jan Brueghel (IRE) 4yo - 100/30 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Epsom Dash | Jm Jungle (IRE) 5yo - 7/1 | John & Sean Quinn Jason Hart |
| Epsom Derby | Lambourn (IRE) 3yo - 13/2 | A P O'Brien Wayne Lordan |
| Lester Piggott Handicap | War Hawk (IRE) 3yo - 9/2 | Simon & Ed Crisford Jack Mitchell |
| Northern Dancer Handicap | Small Fry (IRE) 4yo - 9/4 | Gary & Josh Moore Ashley Lewis |
| JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap | Sondad (GB) 4yo - 12/1 | Michael & David Easterby Joanna Mason |
