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The Betfred Derby Festival
The Betfred Derby Festival
Friday 5 - Saturday 6 June 2026

The Betfred Derby Festival

Featuring The Betfred Oaks & The Betfred Derby
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THE BETFRED DERBY FESTIVAL AT EPSOM DOWNS RACECOURSE

 

FEATURING THE BETFRED OAKS AND THE BETFRED DERBY

The greatest show on turf. The thrill of The Hill. A beacon of buzz. A town on its toes. Epsom plays host to the world as race goers and fun lovers get giddy on colour, gasp in awe at the flowers the size of towers and get lost in the ups of the Downs. The crown jewel of all races. The one that sired all the others. Historic, unmatchable, eternal. Birthplace of thoroughbred sprinting, it’s one chance for three-year-olds to make history. Champions of the future are found here. Destiny calls, glory beckons. Friday 5 - Saturday 6 June 2026.

No race on the planet is quite like The Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The Betfred Derby is for everyone, from racing royalty to racing rookie. We open our gates, arms and hearts to the world. In a way, everyone rides The Betfred Derby, being part of it, getting carried away and taking that feel good carnival spirit back home.

THE FEATURE RACES

THE betfred OAKS

Friday 5 June 2026, known as Ladies Day, is a day like no other. It’s best dressed, summer chic, a Derby staple. Dress to impress and soak up spectacular racing, including The Betfred Oaks, one of Britain’s five classic races.

 

The feature race of day one, the Group 1 Betfred Oaks, is a fillies-only Classic run over the same course and distance as the Coronation Cup and Derby. Alongside the QIPCO 1000 Guineas run at Newmarket and the Ladbrokes St Leger in York, these three races make up the fillies' Triple Crown.

 

Date: Friday 5 June 2026

Previous winners: Minnie Hauk (2025), Ezeliya (2024), Soul Sister (2023) Tuesday (2022), Snowfall (2021), Love (2020), Anapurna (2019), Forever Together (2018), Enable (2017)

the betfred derby

Saturday 6 June 2026, it’s Derby Day. Expect nail-biting drama and history in the making. Welcome to the greatest show on turf.

 

Held on Derby Day, The Betfred Derby is the race that every jockey, trainer and owner wants to win. The race is run over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards over an undulating course climbing the equivalent height of Nelson's Column. With an incredible prize pot of £1,125 million, this is Britain's richest and most prestigious race.

 

Date: Saturday 6 June 2026

Previous winners: Lambourn (2025), City Of Troy (2024), Auguste Rodin (2023), Desert Crown (2022), Adayar (2021), Serpentine (2020), Anthony Van Dyck (2019), Masar (2018), Wings Of Eagles (2017)

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Hospitality at The Betfred Derby Festival

Hospitality at The Betfred Derby Festival

Be part of the 2026 two-day event in one of our award-winning restaurants or intimate private boxes. Located in the most stunning of locations, our teams ensure service of the highest standard to provide you with a fine dining experience.

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Memorable moments

Memorable moments

Memorable moments from The Betfred Derby Festival.

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Plan Your Day

Plan Your Day

Plan Your Day

All the useful information you need to help plan your day at The Betfred Derby Festival, including key timings, what to wear, how to get here and more.

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Enclosures & Stands

Enclosures & Stands

Explore the range of different enclosures and stands to find the one perfect for you.

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Raceday Style

Raceday Style

What to wear to The Betfred Derby Festival, whether you're attending as a ticket holder, member or a guest in Hospitality.

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