Epsom Derby

A warm Thursday evening at Epsom served up six races across the card, with the Ladies' Derby the undoubted centrepiece — here's how it all unfolded.

Five UK flat tracks are in action on Thursday 9 July 2026, headlined by a stellar Newbury card featuring a £200,000 top prize and Group-class action across seven races.

Six races under the Surrey evening sky — Roger Thomas picks through the Epsom Downs card for Thursday 9 July and finds a few reasons to be cheerful.

A warm summer evening at Epsom brought six competitive races and plenty to talk about. Roger Thomas picks out the horses and jockeys worth keeping an eye on.

Six three-year-olds go to post for the King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot on Friday. Jack Heaton breaks down the form and finds his best bet.

Seven races of quality entertainment at Chester on Sunday, with promising novices and well-handicapped performers catching the eye for future campaigns.

Saturday's evening card at Kempton provided plenty of talking points, with several progressive types catching the eye for future campaigns.

A cracking afternoon at Epsom saw the Derby take centre stage with Item leading a stellar field, while the Coronation Cup provided Group 1 fireworks.

Item tops the ratings for Saturday's Derby, but three Ballydoyle runners pose serious threats in a competitive renewal at Epsom Downs.

A stellar 14-runner field assembles for the Derby at Epsom, with Item setting the standard on ratings as testing ground conditions promise to influence proceedings.

Friday's flat card at Doncaster served up proper entertainment with progressive types emerging and plenty of future winners on show.

A stellar Oaks Day card at Epsom delivered quality from start to finish, with the £625k Group 1 feature headlining eight races of genuine substance.

Friday's Group 3 Diomed Stakes at Epsom promises fireworks as eight quality performers clash over the unique Downs track in this £125,000 contest.

Danny Callaghan explores the unique challenges and timeless appeal of Epsom Downs ahead of this week's compelling flat racing fixtures.

A stellar afternoon of Classic trials at Kempton delivered the goods as Derby and Oaks hopefuls laid down their credentials in style.

The road to Derby glory begins at Kempton as six talented three-year-olds clash in Saturday's £60k Listed contest.

A cracking afternoon of racing awaits at Kempton with Derby and Oaks trials headlining a seven-race card on good to firm ground.

Windsor's Tuesday evening card delivered quality over quantity with competitive fillies' contests and several progressive types catching the eye for future campaigns.

A cracking card at Taunton delivered quality racing from top to bottom, with the feature Thirsk Hunt Cup providing the highlight on good ground.

A proper day's racing at Newbury with the Guineas taking centre stage. Gstaad showed class but plenty of others caught the eye for future campaigns.

The Blue Riband Trial at Epsom serves up a fascinating clash as Aidan O'Brien's New Zealand faces a mixed bag of challengers in this Derby pointer.

Tuesday's six-race card at Epsom features the Blue Riband Trial Stakes, with New Zealand looking to justify favouritism on good ground.

Today's seven-race card at Epsom has been abandoned due to unsuitable ground conditions, highlighting racing's commitment to equine welfare.

A proper day's flat racing at Newbury with Group 3 fireworks and some tasty handicap action that'll have us talking all season.

The Feilden Stakes serves up a fascinating clash of Classic hopefuls, with Shayem heading the market ahead of Ballydoyle's Isaac Newton.

Your complete guide to the 2026 Grand National at Aintree - the world's most famous steeplechase returns on Saturday 11th April.

Seven races under the lights at Southwell this Saturday evening, with the Class 3 Fillies' Novice Stakes leading a competitive card on the Fibresand.