SA Derby 2027: Date, Winners and Where to Bet
Mark Saturday 3 April on the calendar for the biggest test for South African three year olds. So here is the date, the race facts, the recent winners and where to bet.
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SA Derby Winners
First, Richard Fourie rode the 11/10 favourite for Mike de Kock. Also, she was the first filly to win since 1917.
Next, he won at 4/1 for Richard Fourie and trainer Sean Tarry, by a quarter of a length.
Before that, Son Of Raj took the race in 2023.
Then Aragosta won in 2022, and Malmoos won in 2021.
Overall, results come from Turf Talk, Turf Talk and Wikipedia.
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The SA Derby was first run in 1907 and is staged at Turffontein over 2450m. It is the third and final leg of the SA Triple Crown. Before it, the Gauteng Guineas is run over 1600m and the SA Classic over 1800m. In addition, a horse that wins all three earns a R2 million bonus.
The race has changed grade recently. For example, the 2025 renewal was reported as a Grade 1, but the 2026 race was a Grade 2 with R1.25 million in added money. However, it still decides the best three year old of the Highveld season, so the field is strong.
In 2026 Curious Girl made history. Since she is by Futura, she became the first filly to win in 109 years, after Noble Lady in 1917. Meanwhile, Sean Tarry won his fourth SA Derby with Legend Of Arthur a year earlier.
Also, the photo of Turffontein is by Ossewa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
SA Derby 2027 FAQ
When is the SA Derby 2027?
The SA Derby 2027 is on Champions Day at Turffontein, which falls on Saturday 3 April 2027 in our calendar. However, check the official entries closer to the day, because dates can change.
How far is the SA Derby?
The race is over 2450m on the turf at Turffontein. In addition, it is for three year olds only.
Who won the SA Derby in 2026?
Curious Girl won in April 2026, ridden by Richard Fourie for Mike de Kock. As a result, she became the first filly to win the race since Noble Lady in 1917.
Who won the SA Derby in 2025?
Legend Of Arthur won at 4/1 for jockey Richard Fourie and trainer Sean Tarry. Also, it was the fourth SA Derby win for Tarry.
What is the SA Triple Crown?
It is a series of three races for three year olds: the Gauteng Guineas over 1600m, the SA Classic over 1800m and the SA Derby over 2450m. Besides, a horse that wins all three earns a R2 million bonus.