Epsom Derby LIVE commentary: Start time, runners and riders, latest odds and how to follow iconic flat race

One of the most prestigious horse races in the world is almost upon us, with the 2025 Epsom Derby taking place this weekend. 

The Derby, which was first run in 1780, is an iconic flat race that sees horses given one chance to write their names in the history books.

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Only three-year-olds can compete in the race that is run over a mile and a half, and this year, winning connections will take home an incredible £918,702. 

City of Troy came out on top in 2024 under Ryan Moore, with the jockey making it back-to-back victories following a win riding Auguste Rodin in 2023. 

His ride this weekend is Delacroix and the horse is the current favourite, but Ruling Court and Price of Arras are tipped to be contenders too. 

Epsom Derby: Date and how to follow

This year’s Epsom Derby will take place on Saturday, June 7. 

It will, of course, be held at the Epsom Downs Racecourse during the Derby Festival. 

The big race is expected to begin at around 3:30pm.

talkSPORT will have live coverage of the Derby, following commentary of all races from 1pm with Rupert Bell and Lizzie Kelly. 

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. 

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Fans can also watch the action free-to-air on ITV1 and online at ITVX. 

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Epsom Derby: Runners and riders

Racecard number, name, jockey 

1. Al Wasl Storm – David Probert 
2. Damysus – James Doyle 
3. Delacroix – Ryan Moore 
4. Green Storm – Billy Loughnane 
5. Lambourn – Wayne Lordan 
6. Lazy Griff – Christophe Soumillon
7. Midak – Mickael Barzalona 
8. New Ground – Alexis Puchin 
9. Nightime Dancer – Jamie Spencer
10. Nightwalker – Tom Marquand 
11. Pride of Arras – Rossa Ryan 
12. Rogue Impact – Luke Morris 
13. Ruling Court – William Buick 
14. Sea Scout – Harry Davies 
15. Stanhope Gardens – Hector Crouch 
16. Tennessee Stud – Dylan Browne McMonaglle 
17. The Lion In Winter – Colin Keane 
18. Tornado Alert – Oisin Murphy 
19. Tuscan Hills – David Egan 

Epsom Derby: talkSPORT BET odds 

Odds correct at time of writing – 4/6/25

• Delacroix – 11/4
• Ruling Court – 7/2
• Pride of Arras – 5/1 
• The Lion In Winter – 8/1
• Damysus – 12/1 
• Lambourn – 12/1 
• Stanhope Gardens -16/1 

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