Kris Kin but he recovered quickly after treatment and was allowed to run. At Epsom, the colt was strongly supported, being backed down from 14-1 to 6-1 on the course, with the money reportedly coming from ordinary members of the public rather than professional gamblers. He started the race as fourth favourite behind three Irish-trained colts, Refuse To Bend, Alamshar and Brian Boru. Ridden for the first time by Kieren Fallon, Kris Kin seemed to be struggling in the early stages, and turned into the straight in eighth place. As at Chester, he began to make rapid progress after being switched to
1984 Epsom Derby finished second by a short head. The colt's win was a first success in the race for owner, trainer and jockey. At the age of 27, David O'Brien was one of the youngest men to have trained a Derby winner. Race result Further details of the winner, Secreto: Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 1983: Early-season appearances in 1984 and trial races prior to running in the Derby: Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby. 1984 Epsom Derby The 1984 Epsom Derby was the 205th annual running of the Derby horse race.