The Derby 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners

The Guardian has published a horse-by-horse guide to the 2026 Derby, with Benvenuto Cellini highlighted as the favourite for many backers. Trained by Aidan O'Brien and to be ridden by Wayne Lordan from stall 11, the horse carries a Timeform rating of 125 and is available at odds of 25-1. Benvenuto Cellini is bred by Frankel out of Gossamer Wings, a daughter of Scat Daddy.