Epsom Derby scheduled to run at 4pm today

The Epsom Derby, known as one of Britain's most prestigious flat races, is set to take place this afternoon at Epsom Downs. The event is open exclusively to three-year-old thoroughbreds and forms the second leg of the Triple Crown.

The race is scheduled to start at 4pm on Saturday 6 June 2026 as the fifth of eight races on the card. It covers a distance of 1m4f over the challenging undulating course at Epsom Downs. ITV will broadcast the festival live and free on ITV1 and ITVX from 1pm to 5pm, while Racing TV provides full coverage on subscription. The Oaks took place on Friday 5 June. The King and Queen have confirmed plans to attend. Final runners for the 2026 Classic have also been confirmed ahead of the event.

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Horses successfully passing the first trot-up inspection at the Kentucky Three-Day Event, with handlers and officials on a sunny day.
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All 29 horses pass first trot-up at Kentucky Three-Day Event

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Twenty-nine horses passed the first trot-up at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 22, marking the start of the five-star competition in Kentucky. No horses were referred to the holding box despite minor spooks from two entries. The cross-country course, designed by Derek di Grazia, features 28 fences over 6312 meters with an optimum time of 11 minutes 5 seconds.

Following the latest scratchings deadline, 22 three-year-old colts remain entered for the 2026 Betfred Derby. The £2,000,000 race is scheduled for 4pm on Saturday 6 June at Epsom Downs racecourse.

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Racing journalists have offered their selections for the Betfred Derby, scheduled for 4pm today at Epsom Downs.

A second horse death and allegations of racial abuse between jockeys overshadowed key races on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival. HMS Seahorse died after a fall in the BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle, prompting renewed calls for a boycott. Irish amateur jockey Declan Queally accused British rider Nico de Boinville of verbal and racial abuse before the Turners Novices’ Hurdle.

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The 2026 British open championship will feature a significant format change and a fivefold increase in first prize after organisers listened to rider feedback. The event returns to Hartpury University and Hartpury College from 11 to 16 August.

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