Epsom Derby Meeting
Epsom Derby recall: Money was down but so was the crowd
Simon Nott recounts his betting ring tales from the Epsom Derby meeting Oaks Day I had been looking forward to my couple of days at Epsom...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 4 months agoEpsom Derby: Lambourn fulfils every expectation of Derby hero Wayne Lordan
A lot can happen in 24 hours – just ask Wayne Lordan. On Friday afternoon Oaks victory aboard Whirl was in sight, only to be denied late by...
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/ 4 months agoEpsom Derby: Lambourn leads them all a merry dance in the Derby
Lambourn provided Aidan O’Brien with his 11th victory in the Betfred Derby when making almost all the running in the Epsom showpiece. Viewed in the build up to the...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 4 months agoEpsom Derby: Jan Brueghel holds off Calandagan in Coronation Cup thriller
Aidan O’Brien’s St Leger hero Jan Brueghel held off Calandagan in a thrilling finish to the Betfred Coronation Cup at Epsom. Unbeaten when winning the world’s oldest Classic...
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/ 4 months agoBen Morgan’s Friday and Saturday tips at Epsom – Dante could provide key Information about Derby Dilemma
Our resident tipster Ben Morgan selects his best bets for Epsom on Friday and Saturday, including his pick for the Derby. Epsom 4.00 – Hauk to swoop late...
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/ 4 months agoEpsom Derby Festival 2025: Derby analysis and preview
The iconic Epsom Downs racecourse takes centre stage this weekend as it hosts its premier meeting – the 2025 Derby Festival. Racing’s stars will gather in the South...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 4 months agoEpsom Derby Festival 2025: Dates, how to watch on TV, trainers and jockeys to watch
This Friday will see one of the crown jewels of British flat racing return, as the 2025 Epsom Derby Festival gets underway. Set against the backdrop of the...
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/ 4 months agoRecent winners take all in Oaks: Andy Newton picks over some key facts and figures in the Epsom Classics
Wow – it’s June again folks and this month (which also sees my birthday on the final day) is really all about two monster fixtures. Royal Ascot runs...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoPaul Ferguson: Calandagan can revel in Epsom Derby coronation
Although he has yet to score at Group 1 level, last year’s impressive King Edward VII Stakes winner Calandagan is fancied to land the Coronation Cup at Epsom,...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 5 months agoDelacroix delighting Aidan O’Brien with Epsom Derby preparation
Aidan O’Brien expects Ryan Moore will have a tricky time choosing his Betfred Derby ride – but Delacroix might be in pole position. The Dubawi colt, who is...
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/ 5 months agoRuling Court and The Lion In Winter stand Epsom Derby ground
2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court and beaten Dante favourite The Lion In Winter are on course to clash in the Betfred Derby, for which 25 horses have stood...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 5 months agoDamysus on course for Epsom Derby following Dante effort
Damysus’ Dante second is inspiring Betfred Derby dreams for the Wathnan Racing team, who have confirmed it is “all systems go” for a tilt at Epsom glory. It...
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/ 5 months agoThe Lion In Winter not discounted for Epsom Derby despite Dante disappointment
For the third year in succession Aidan O’Brien could bid to turn disappointment into Betfred Derby glory, with The Lion In Winter very much still in the mix...
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Epsom Derby Meeting
/ 1 year agoCITY BANKER
The Epsom king heads Andy Ayres’ top-20 list of in-form stars to follow Ryan Moore and City of Troy WINDSOR May 20 (good-firm) 1m31y fillies and mares’ maiden...
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/ 1 year agoAIDAN CALLING IN TO BOOST EPSOM TALLY
But Robert Cooper is won over by James Fanshawe’s Ambiente Friendly touch Toppers and Tails suggest the serious stuff is about to be let loose. Epsom and Royal...
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/ 2 years agoEpsom Derby entries
The Epsom Derby will bless the screens of horse racing fans on June 3rd and with this being the highest-paying flat race in Britain, you’re sure to see...
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/ 2 years agoAidan aims to sweep the board again
Andrew Newton discusses whether the O’Brien yard can continue its dominance in this year’s Oaks It’s June already folks – halfway through the year and won’t be long...
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/ 2 years agoCan anyone complete a Derby double?
An elite club of classic winners potentially awaits this year’s Epsom victor, writes Andrew Newton The Epsom Derby these days is always run on the following day to...
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/ 2 years agoWell in the hunt
David Jackson thinks the Derby will be heading across the Irish Sea – but not to Ballydoyle this time Sprewell looks a good bet for the Derby at...
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/ 4 years agoZEY AADAH CAN SPARKLE FOR VARIAN
John Anthony looks at the contenders for the fillies’ Classic SANTA BARBARA (Aidan O’Brien) She came into this season with a big reputation on the back of winning...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 years agoIT LOOKS LIKE NO.9 FOR O’BRIEN
Andy Newton considers the key clues to find the Classic winner We are now another month closer to things getting back to normal and hopefully it won’t be...
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/ 4 years agoJEEPERS, LEEPER COULD DO IT FOR FRANKEL
Robert Cooper, Sky Sports Racing’s roving reporter, discusses Epsom and Ascot hopes along with Beatles’ bath mats and Madness If you’re fortunate enough to attend either the Derby...
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/ 4 years agoTHIRD REALM IS VALUE FOR MONEY
John Anthony looks at the top 20 in the betting for the Derby BOLSHOI BALLET (Aidan O’Brien) This son of Galileo was so impressive when winning the Derrinstown Stud Trial...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 years agoEpsom TV Trends & Tips (Saturday 5th June 2021)
It’s Derby Day at Epsom Racecourse this weekend and like every Saturday we’ve got all the LIVE ITV races covered from a trends and stats angle, plus our...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 years ago2021 Epsom Oaks Trends & Tips
Run over 1m4f the Epsom Oaks is the third of the five English Classics to be run each season and is for 3 year-old fillies. Did you know...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 years agoEpsom TV Trends & Tips (Friday 4th June 2021)
It’s day one of the two-day Epsom Derby Meeting this Friday (4th June 2021). The Cazoo Oaks is the third English Classic of the season and the highlight...
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Andy Newton
/ 4 years ago2021 Epsom Derby Trends & Tips
It’s the highlight race on the flat racing calendar as the best middle distance 3 year-olds of the season lock horns in the Epsom Derby. Steeped in history...