Following an electrifying running of the Jamaica St Leger on Sunday, July 5, 2026, the handicappers have crunched the numbers and unveiled the opening odds for the highly anticipated 12-furlong Jamaica Derby, scheduled for Thursday, August 6.
With a dominant performance in the St Leger, We Jammin has undisputed claim to the throne of this year’s three-year-old crop. Barring any fitness setbacks, he will spearhead the Derby market as a heavy odds-on favourite.
Meanwhile, the oddsmakers have notably omitted 1000 Guineas heroine Dream Catcher from the Derby listings, anticipating she will instead opt for the fillies-only Jamaica Oaks on August 1.
Here is how the top contenders shape up for the Blue Riband event of the racing calendar:
The Early Jamaica Derby Market
| Horse | Projected Odds | St Leger Finish | Analysis & Outlook |
| We Jammin | 3-5 (Fav) | 1st | The undisputed leader of the division. If he remains fit and healthy, the Derby is his to lose. |
| Stardom | 4-1 | 6th | Absent from the St Leger after a disappointing sixth-place finish in his prior outing. However, the oddsmakers are forgiving that effort and treating him with caution as the clear second choice. |
| London Star | 6-1 | 3rd | Lacks early foot but made eye-catching late headway over the final two furlongs of the St Leger. His proven stamina makes him a dangerous threat to hit the board over the grueling 12-furlong trip. |
| Senor Biscotti | 7-1 | 4th | Underlined his trademark consistency with a solid effort in the St Leger and remains a live, honest contender. |
| Salute The Don | 8-1 | 2nd | Despite a brave runner-up finish on in the St Leger, the handicappers are skeptical about his stamina and question whether he can effectively see out the full 12 furlongs. |
Note for the others - 15-1 Bar
