Vingt-deux chevaux en lice pour l'Epsom Derby 2026

À la suite de la dernière date limite de retrait, 22 poulains de trois ans restent engagés dans le Betfred Derby 2026. Cette course dotée de 2 000 000 £ est prévue pour le samedi 6 juin à 16h sur l'hippodrome d'Epsom Downs.

L'entraîneur irlandais Aidan O’Brien possède la représentation la plus importante avec 10 partants, dont le favori Benvenuto Cellini. Son fils Joseph O’Brien entraîne deux autres concurrents dans cette épreuve.

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