Linda Herman claims the 2023 Derby crown, there's a shakeup in the top five, and the horde is set to descend on the final day

The horde splits ranks, the leaders push on and a winner on Day 9 is in the cards

Lost horses can't keep a good rider down and the field continues a steady push to the finish

The Swedish Viking pulls further ahead and teamwork saves the day

We approach the midpoint of the race, four riders lead the field, stamina is put to the test and crew lends a hand

Day 2 and the horses are feisty, the riders are determined, but there's still a long ways to go

The 2023 edition of the Mongol Derby kicked off under cloudy and cool skies; perfect riding weather for these 42 intrepid international riders who have come to the steppe hoping to make their mark.

A wet day on the steppe tests gear and fortitude

The field shakes up and a new leaderboard sifts out

Day 2 and the rubber hits the road: good friends, good hospitality, good memories abound