Result · Epsom · Thursday 16 July 2026
7:30 Epsom result: Damascus Steel wins the Betfred Ladies' Derby Handicap Stakes (For Female Amateur Jockeys) (GBBPlus Race)
Damascus Steel won the 7:30 at Epsom on Thursday 16 July 2026, beating Epictetus by ¼ length. Ridden by Miss Becky Smith for trainer Gihan Arnolda, the six-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 1m4f on good to firm ground in 2m 41.98s. I'd Go Maniac was a further 1¾ lengths back in third at 10/1. Jodhpur Blue was a non-runner.
7:30 Epsom full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Damascus Steel (IRE) 6yo · 10-6 · p |
Miss Becky Smith Gihan Arnolda | — | 7/2 | 75 |
| 2 |
Epictetus (IRE) 6yo · 10-8 |
Miss Megan Jordan Jamie Osborne | ¼ l | 11/2 | 77 |
| 3 |
I'd Go Maniac (FR) 7yo · 9-9 · p · claim 5lb |
Miss Georgia King Alan King | 1¾ l | 10/1 | 69 |
| 4 |
Carnival Day (IRE) 5yo · 10-9 |
Miss Amy Collier Jim Boyle | 1 l | 2/1FAV | 78 |
| 5 |
Naval Command (GB) 4yo · 10-2 · t · claim 7lb |
Miss Georgie Benson Ralph Beckett | ½ l | 9/2 | 78 |
| 6 |
Shahbaz (IRE) 6yo · 9-9 · p |
Miss Brodie Hampson Archie Watson | 9½ l | 14/1 | 64 |
| 7 |
Pride Of Nepal (GB) 8yo · 10-1 |
Miss Sarah Bowen Tony Carroll | 4½ l | 11/1 | 70 |
Non-runner: Jodhpur Blue
Epsom 7:30 returns
7:30 Epsom result: FAQs
Who won the 7:30 at Epsom on Thursday 16 July 2026?
Damascus Steel, ridden by Miss Becky Smith and trained by Gihan Arnolda, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Carnival Day, the 2/1 favourite, finished fourth, 3 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 41.98s over 1m4f on good to firm ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Jodhpur Blue. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
