The most prestigious flat race in the world. Friday's Epsom Oaks (G1, fillies) and Saturday's Betfred Derby (G1, colts) — plus the Group 1 Coronation Cup for older horses on Friday.
Headline races
- Coronation Cup (Fri, G1) — older horses
- Epsom Oaks (Fri, G1) — 3yo fillies' Classic
- Betfred Derby (Sat, G1) — the world's premier 3yo Classic
Where it's held
Our Epsom Derby coverage
Epsom Derby Festival 2026 Preview: Three Group 1s in 36 Hours
Epsom Derby Festival, Friday 5 - Saturday 6 June 2026. Coronation Cup (Fri G1, older), Oaks (Fri G1, 3yo fillies), Derby (Sat G1, 3yo colts). Coolmore swept all three in 2025. Full preview, trends and verdict.
Epsom Derby 2026 Tips: Benvenuto Cellini 2/1, Item 7/2 — Declarations Day Read
Saturday 6 June 2026, 16:00 BST at Epsom Downs. The Betfred Derby (G1, 1m4f6y, 3yo colts). 14 declared. Benvenuto Cellini (Aidan O'Brien / Ryan Moore, stall 12) shortened to 2/1 favourite, Item (Andrew Balding) holds 7/2 second-fav, Pierre Bonnard 6/1, Ancient Egypt 12/1. Trends scorecard, going, draw read.
Epsom Derby 2026 TV Guide: ITV Schedule, Race Times & How to Watch
Epsom Derby Festival 5-6 June 2026: full ITV schedule, off-times for all 14 races across both days, Coronation Cup + Oaks + Derby + supporting races, free streaming options.
Epsom Oaks 2026 Preview: Amelia Earhart Heads the Coolmore Lead
Friday 5 June 2026 at Epsom Downs. The Betfred Oaks (G1, 1m4f6y, 3yo fillies). Coolmore's Amelia Earhart the named Oaks lead via Cheshire Oaks 6 May; True Love (1000G winner) targets Coronation Stakes instead. Full preview, trends, verdict.
Coronation Cup 2026 Preview: Jan Brueghel Defends, Almaqam Adds Post-Curragh Threat
Friday 5 June 2026 at Epsom Downs. The Coronation Cup (G1, 1m4f6y, 4yo+). Jan Brueghel (A O'Brien) defending; Lambourn (2025 Derby winner) the each-way value after his Huxley return; Almaqam (Ed Walker) live alternative after his Tattersalls Gold Cup upset over 4/6F Minnie Hauk. Full preview, trends, verdict.
Epsom Derby Festival Friday 2026: Coronation Cup + Oaks Day Preview
Friday 5 June 2026 at Epsom Downs. Two Group 1s in one day — the Coronation Cup (older middle-distance) and the Betfred Oaks (3yo fillies' Classic). Full Friday card preview with race times and betting angles.
Epsom Derby Festival Saturday 2026: Derby Day Preview
Saturday 6 June 2026 at Epsom Downs (off 16:00 BST). The Betfred Derby (G1, 1m4f6y, 3yo colts) headlines — the world's premier flat Classic. Thursday 4 June race-week market: Benvenuto Cellini 2/1 (A O'Brien / Ryan Moore, stall 12), Item 7/2 (A Balding / Colin Keane via Oisin Murphy, stall 3). Aidan O'Brien going for a fourth Derby in succession.
The Derby 2026: Racetimes, TV Coverage & Raceday Guide
The Derby at Epsom Downs — the original classic, the ultimate test for 3-year-old colts. Race times, ITV coverage, course notes and how to follow the runners on Derby Day.
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