Epsom Derby

Flat horse race in Britain

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The Derby Stakes, also known as the Derby or 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.

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City of Troy gives trainer O'Brien 10th Derby win City of Troy wins the Derby at Epsom to give Irish trainer Aiden O'Brien a record 10th win in the Classic. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2024
Former Derby winner Desert Crown put down due to injury Last year's Derby winner Desert Crown is put down after failing to recover from a serious leg injury. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2023
Epsom Derby protester given suspended sentence for contempt An animal rights activist who ran on to the track at the Epsom Derby has been handed a suspended prison sentence for breaching a High Court injunction. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2023

Derby winner Dwyer retires because of knee injury Derby-winning jockey Martin Dwyer, who rode Sir Percy to victory at Epsom in 2006, announces his retirement after failing to recover from a knee injury. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2023
Man charged over Epsom Derby track protest The 32-year-old is due to appear in court after animal rights protesters targeted the horse race. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023
All 31 animal rights protestors held over Epsom Derby disruption released on bail All 31 of the animal rights protestors held by police after causing disruption at the Epsom Derby have been released on bail pending further enquiries. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2023

Auguste Rodin wins Derby as Dettori misses out Frankie Dettori is denied victory on Arrest in his final Derby as Auguste Rodin, ridden by Ryan Moore, wins the race on at Epsom. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023
19 people arrested in connection with plans to disrupt Epsom Derby Nineteen people have been arrested in connection with plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby Festival, Surrey Police has said. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2023
Nineteen detained over plans to disrupt Epsom Derby - as protester runs on to racecourse A protester has been detained by police after running on to the racecourse at the Epsom Derby. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2023
Dettori targets farewell Derby victory on Arrest Frankie Dettori will ride favourite Arrest in Saturday's Derby as he seeks a third win in the famous race in his final season. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023

Rail strikes today set to impact FA Cup final and Epsom Derby - and even Beyonce isn't safe Rail strikes are set to cause further havoc today when train drivers walk out ahead of high-profile events including the FA Cup final, the Epsom Derby, and a Beyonce concert. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2023
Rail strikes to cause more disruption with walkouts affecting FA Cup final and Epsom Derby Rail passengers are set to suffer fresh travel disruption over the next few days due to more strikes in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. Sky News - Published on May 30, 2023
'That was fantastic' - The Foxes wins Dante at York The Foxes is around 8-1 for the Derby at Epsom after winning York's Dante Stakes under jockey Oisin Murphy. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2023	Epsom Derby brought forward to avoid FA Cup clash The Epsom Derby will start earlier than planned on Saturday, 3 June to avoid clashing with the FA Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2023
Tributes paid to the Queen at Epsom Derby as monarch opts to watch festivities from home Tributes including a guard of honour were paid to the Queen at Epsom Derby Day, as the monarch opted to watch festivities from Windsor Castle. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2022	Sir Elton John and Duran Duran to perform at Party At The Palace on day three of Platinum Jubilee - but Queen to miss Epsom Derby The Platinum Jubilee celebrations enter their third day on Saturday and, while many people will be enjoying street parties, this is what the royals will be doing: Sky News - Published on June 3, 2022
Epsom Derby: Favourite Desert Crown heads 17-strong field of runners Favourite Desert Crown heads a 17-strong field of runners for the Cazoo Derby at Epsom on Saturday, which will be run in memory of jockey Lester Piggott. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2022	Queen will not attend Epsom Derby tomorrow, Buckingham Palace confirms The Queen will not attend the Epsom Derby on Saturday, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2022
Lester Piggott: Record-breaking jockey dies aged 86 Legendary jockey Lester Piggott, who won the Derby a record nine times, dies aged 86. BBC Sport - Published on May 29, 2022