05 Jun 2026
‘Cellini’ for Derby
Trainer Aidan O’Brien’s Benvenuto Cellini (Ryan Moore-up) is fancied to lift the 2,400m Betfred Derby, the feature event on Saturday.
Christmas Day Upsets Derby
Epsom Downs: Trainer Aidan O’Brien’s 7/1 shot Christmas Day (Ronan Whelan up) sprang a surprise to capture the prestigious 2,400m Betfred Derby in emphatic fashion. Maltese Cross (Tom Marquand) ran a gallant race to finish second, while the race was contested in torrential rain and under gruelling conditions, making Christmas Day’s victory all the more impressive. �