2012 Epsom Derby

The 2012 Epsom Derby (known as the Investec Derby for sponsorship reasons) was the 23rd annual running of the Derby horse race.

It took place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on 2 June 2012.

The race was won by Camelot, the 8/13 favourite ridden by jockey Joseph O'Brien and trained by his father Aidan O'Brien.

[1][2][3] As usual, in attendance at Epsom was Queen Elizabeth II to mark the start of a national holiday weekend celebrating her Diamond Jubilee as per official plans announced twelve months prior.

[4] Further details of the winner, Camelot: Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 2011: Early-season appearances in 2012 and trial races prior to running in the Derby: Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby: Leading progeny of participants in the 2012 Epsom Derby.