ITV will screen much of the action from the Epsom Derby Festival live and for free on ITV1 and ITVX from 1pm to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, while Racing TV (Sky channel 424/Virgin Media 536) will broadcast via its subscription-based service.
ITV Racing will broadcast six races on each day of the festival, including The Derby and The Oaks, while Racing TV will cover every race.
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What time is the Epsom Derby?
The Derby will run at 4pm and will be the fifth of eight races at Epsom Downs on Saturday 6 June.
What time is the Epsom Oaks?
The Oaks starts at 4pm and will be the fifth of eight races at Epsom Downs on Friday 5 June.
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The Betfred ‘Dash’ Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
5f
4pm
The Betfred Derby (Group 1)
1m 4f
4.40pm
The Cherryfield (Croydon) Lester Piggott Handicap Stakes
1m 2f
5.20pm
The HKJC Worldpool Northern Dancer Handicap Stakes
1m 4f
5.55pm
The JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Stakes
6f
How long is the Epsom Derby?
The Derby is 1m4f, which is approximately 1.5 miles or 2.414km.
What is the Epsom Derby?
The Epsom Derby is one of Britain’s richest and most prestigious Classic Flat races. It is open exclusively to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, and is the second leg of the triple crown – preceded by the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket and followed by the St Leger at Doncaster.
The course at Epsom Downs is known for its extreme undulations and camber. Horses face a tough, steep climb in the first half-mile before navigating a sweeping descent and a long straight to finish. The Derby serves as the ultimate test of a racehorse’s speed, stamina and balance.
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