Epsom Derby

British Group 1 horse race for 3-year-olds over 1m 4f 10yds

The Derby Stakes, more commonly known as the Derby and sometimes referred to as the Epsom Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in England open to three-year-old colts and fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey on the first Saturday of June each year, over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and 10 yards or about 1½ miles. It was first run in 1780.

Also known as...

Derby Stakes, Derby Day, Betfred Derby, and English Derby

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Christmas Day Wins Epsom Derby

Christmas Day won the Epsom Derby amidst challenging weather and controversy, with a builder winning a bet thanks to a time capsule tip.

Heavy rain and 'unseasonably strong winds' disrupt Lord's cricket and Epsom Derby LBC — Jun 06, 22:24 PM
Christmas Day cracks Derby jackpot in race rocked by favourite furore Daily Mail — Jun 06, 19:13 PM
Epsom Derby punter backs winner thanks to discovery of 62-year-old buried time capsule Mirror — Jun 06, 17:33 PM
King and Queen defy downpours to revive royal tradition at Epsom Derby The Argus — Jun 06, 16:44 PM
King and Queen defy downpours to revive royal tradition at Epsom Derby Belfast Telegraph — Jun 06, 16:44 PM
King and Queen defy downpours to revive royal tradition at Epsom Derby The Standard — Jun 06, 16:44 PM
Epsom Derby betting chaos after big favourite declared non-runner despite finishing race Mirror — Jun 06, 16:19 PM
King and Queen make 100-mile helicopter dash from royal wedding to watch horse racing The Independent — Jun 06, 15:47 PM
Horse racing-Christmas Day wins Epsom Derby for O'Brien's 12th triumph The Straits Times — Jun 06, 15:37 PM
Aidan O'Brien wins the Derby for 12th time as big gamble landed for punters Irish Mirror — Jun 06, 15:32 PM
Christmas Day surges to Epsom Derby win for O'Brien BBC Sport — Jun 06, 15:30 PM
Christmas Day arrives on Derby day as favourite is non-runner over stalls incident The Guardian — Jun 06, 15:27 PM
Christmas Day hands O'Brien a 12th Epsom Derby victory RTE — Jun 06, 15:22 PM
BREAKING: Ronan Whelan wins Epsom Derby 2026 on Christmas Day Mirror — Jun 06, 15:08 PM
Epsom Derby 2026 winner and full results from £2m race Daily Star — Jun 06, 15:08 PM
Isle of Man TT ends day early after bad weather halts racing ITV — Jun 06, 14:36 PM
TT 2026: Dean Harrison's prize money for blue riband Senior success and full breakdown of prize pot for top 20 riders Belfast Newsletter — Jun 06, 14:21 PM
TT 2026: Organisers confirm event is over with no rerun of blue riband Senior and Dean Harrison declared winner Belfast Newsletter — Jun 06, 13:28 PM
Isle of Man TT 2026 race cancelled as three in hospital a week after rider killed Wales Online — Jun 06, 13:23 PM
Epsom revellers shelter from the rain and wind as the clouds roll in on Derby day Daily Mail — Jun 06, 11:44 AM