When is Epsom Derby 2024? Date, start time, runners, TV channel and schedule for the biggest Flat race of the season
THE EPSOM DERBY returns TODAY and it promises some immense action for all horse racing fans.
The Derby is Britain’s biggest race of the Flat season and so the country’s leading middle-distance three-year-olds will look to make history in the stallion-making contest.
This will of course be the fourth Classic on the British calendar, which typically features a big field of runners slugging it out over 12 furlongs on Epsom’s iconic track.
And this year a new name will be added to the competition’s illustrious honours list.
But who competes this year? And how can fans watch the action?
SunSport answer all your burning questions below…
When is the Epsom Derby 2024?
- The Derby takes place at Epsom TODAY – Saturday, June 1.
- The race is set to start at 4.30pm BST.
How to watch the Epsom Derby
Fans can watch the race live on ITV1 and Racing TV this year.
But you can also follow SunSport where we will be providing you with all the latest news.
Runners and riders
A total of 20 horses are expected to compete ahead of the final declarations, which is on Thursday, May 30.
Ambiente Friendly (Jockey TBC)
Ancient Wisdom (TBC)
Bellum Justum (Oisin Murphy)
City Of Troy (TBC)
Dallas Star (David Egan)
Dancing Gemini (TBC)
Deira Mile (TBC)
Diego Velazquez (TBC)
Euphoric (TBC)
God’s Window (TBC)
Illinois (TBC)
Kamboo (TBC)
Los Angeles (TBC)
Macduff (TBC)
Mr Hampstead (TBC)
Padesha (TBC)
Portland (TBC)
Sayedaty Sadaty (Tom Marquand)
Tabletalk (TBC)
Voyage (TBC)
FULL Derby Day schedule
(All times BST)
1.25pm – The Hong Kong Jockey Club Lester Piggott Handicap Stakes
2pm – The Princess Elizabeth Stakes
2.35pm – The Betfred Diomed Stakes
3.10pm – The Betfred 3 Year Old ‘Dash’ Handicap Stakes
3.45pm – The Aston Martin ‘Dash’ Handicap Stakes
4.30pm – The Betfred Derby
5.15pm – The Long Shot Northern Dancer Handicap Stakes
5.50pm – The JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Stakes