One of the biggest days on the horse racing calendar is here with the 2025 Epsom Derby taking centre stage this afternoon.
The world famous flat race, the fourth Classic of the year, will feature 19 runners vying for glory in would is set to be it’s most unpredictable edition in years.
It’s the biggest Derby field since 2003 with Ryan Moore seeking to ride Delacroix to victory with Aidan O’Brien looking for a record-extending 11th win in the Classic.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of race day.
What time does the Epsom Derby start?
The Epsom Derby takes place today – Saturday 7 June – with the big race scheduled to get underway at 3:30pm.
It is the fifth and final race of the day with the action underway from 1pm with the Princess-Elizabeth Stakes.
Epsom Derby race card
- 1pm: Princess Elizabeth Stakes
- 1:35pm: Diomed Stakes
- 2:10pm: 3YO ‘Dash’ Handicap
- 2:45pm: Aston Martin ‘Dash’ Handicap
- 3:30pm: Epsom Derby
Epsom Derby runners and riders
The full list of this year’s field was confirmed on Wednesday with Puppet Master the only withdrawal.
Confirmed runners and riders
Delacroix: Jockey: Ryan Moore – Trainer: Aiden O’Brien
Ruling Court: Jockey: William Buick – Trainer: Charlie Appleby
Pride Of Arras: Jockey: Rossa Ryan – Trainer: Ralph Beckett
The Lion In Winter: Jockey: T.Keane – Trainer: Aiden O’Brien
Damysus: Jockey: James Doyle – Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Midak: Jockey: Michael Barzaola – Trainer: Francis Henri Graffard
Lambourn: Jockey: WM Lordan – Trainer: Aiden O’Brien
Stanhope Gardens: Jockey: Hector Crouch – Trainer: Ralph Beckett
Nightwalker: Jockey: Tom Marquand – Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Tornado Alert: Jockey: Oisin Murphy – Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor
New Ground: Jockey: Alexis Pouchin – Trainer: HF Devin
Tennessee Stud: Jockey: DB McMonagle – Trainer: Joseph O’Brien
Al Wasl Storm: Jockey: David Probert – Trainer: Owen Burrows
Lazy Griff: Jockey: Christophe Soumillon – Trainer: Charlie Johnston
Tuscan Hills: Jockey: David Egan – Trainer: Raphael Freire
Nightime Dancer: Jockey: Jamie Spencer – Trainer: Richard Hannon
Green Storm: Jockey: Billy Loughnane – Trainer: Charlie Johnston
Sea Scout: Jockey: Harry Davies – Trainer: Simon and Ed Crisford
Rogue Impact: Jockey: Luke Morris – Trainer: James Owen
Who is the favourite to win the Epsom Derby? Latest odds
Delacroix is the betting favourite heading into the weekend with Ruling Court and Pride of Arras also among the contenders.
Epsom Derby winner odds
Delacroix: 5/2
Ruling Court: 10/13
Pride Of Arras: 9/2
The Lion In Winter: 11/2
Damysus: Jockey: 10/1
Midak: Jockey: 11/1
Lambourn: Jockey: 12/1
Stanhope Gardens: Jockey: 14/1
Nightwalker: Jockey: 16/1
Tornado Alert: 25/1
New Ground: 40/1
Tennessee Stud: 40/1
Al Wasl Storm: 50/1
Lazy Griff: Jockey: 50/1
Tuscan Hills: 50/1
Nightime Dancer: 66/1
Green Storm: 100/1
Sea Scout: 100/1
Rogue Impact: 150/1
Odds via Sky Bet
How to watch the Epsom Derby on TV
ITV been providing full coverage of the action at Epsom Racecourse and will have full coverage of the final day with their broadcast underway at 12:45pm, seeing you through until the end of the action.