Epsom Derby Decision Explained After Christmas Day Backers' Winnings Deducted

Epsom Derby decision explained after Christmas Day backers' winnings deducted

Epsom Derby favourite Benvenuto Cellini was declared a non-runner by stewards following a stalls incident, triggering a Rule 4 deduction for backers of winner Christmas Day

Racing chiefs say declaring Aidan O’Brien’s Epsom Derby favourite a non-runner ‘the most extreme test of this rule’

Aidan O'Brien Shares Update on Benvenuto Cellini After Epsom Derby...

AIDAN O’BRIEN has issued an update on controversial Epsom Derby non-runner Benvenuto Cellini – after the ‘extraordinary’ decision to scratch him from the race s... #sport, #horseracing, #newsletter, #epsomderby, #aidanobrien, #flyingeze

BHA: Benvenuto Cellini Call 'Probably the Most Extreme Test of This Rule Imaginable'

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is standing firm in response to criticism of how the stewards handled the aftermath of the stalls incident involving Benvenuto Cellini at Epsom on Saturday, expressing the view that its rules “should be in line with the majority of the international racing community on this issue, rather than an outlier”. Aidan O'Brien's Derby favourite was deemed not to have had a fair start after his near hind leg was br…

BHA: Benvenuto Cellini non-runner call 'most extreme test of rule' and does not set dangerous precedent

Benvenuto Cellini had to be deemed a non-runner in the Derby because of the weight of evidence showing his chances of winning the race had been...

Blog: Non-runners at the start

Needless to say, the incident involving the declaration of Benvenuto Cellini as a non-runner in this year’s Derby has caused significant debate. The strength of feeling is understandable given the magnitude of the race. The purpose of this blog is to set out the background and rationale regarding the introduction of this rule, and to address some of the comments and concerns that have been raised. From 1 May 2024 we introduced an amendment of Ru…