Betfred Derby

Shouldvebeenaring is set to race at the Betfred Cup

Last year’s runner-up, Shouldvebeenaring, is set for another shot at the Betfred Sprint Cup following a strong performance at York last week. The grey, trained by Richard ...

30 August 2024

O’Brien has several options for Los Angeles

Los Angeles is set to run either in the Betfred St Leger or the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes on September 14. Aidan O’Brien’s Irish Derby winner overcame a 5lb penalty ...

26 August 2024

The Triple Crown winner shall be awarded a Betfred's prize

Betfred has announced a £ 2 million bonus for any horse that can win the Triple Crown by triumphing in all three legs, the 2000 Guineas, the Derby, and the St Leger. Fred Done, ...

28 June 2024

Trainer Noel is making plans for Caught U Looking

Noel Meade is contemplating a slight drop in grade for his star filly, Caught U Looking, following her fifth-place finish in the Betfred Oaks. The three-year-old competed ...

05 June 2024

There have been no weather-related issues at Epsom

There have been no weather-related issues leading up to Friday's Oaks event, so it looks like the Betfred Derby Festival will begin on firm to soft footing. By Thursday ...

31 May 2024

Browne McMonagle is enjoying the Derby opportunity with Dancing Gemini

Dylan Browne McMonagle is betting on Dancing Gemini, who is riding in the Betfred Derby for the first time. After joining Joseph O'Brien's stable, the 21-year-old rider climbed ...

31 May 2024

Can Aidan O'Brien recreate his Derby magic after a year?

This is not our first visit here. A two-year-old with regally breeding who, although he had everything going for him as a juvenile, finished poorly in the 2000 Guineas, but ...

31 May 2024

Fallon believes Moore and City of Troy will need to get in an early position quickly

Drawing stall one, in Kieren Fallon's opinion, might not be a problem for top Betfred Derby contender City of Troy, as long as Ryan Moore can occupy a convenient spot. Fallon ...

31 May 2024

Tylicki believes in Ambiente Friendly completely

Freddy Tylicki is optimistic that Ambiente Friendly will be able to provide a compelling picture of himself and defend his belief in the Betfred Derby at Epsom. After seeing ...

30 May 2024

Treasure is looking for Oaks glory for the King and Queen

Treasure has been declared for the Betfred Oaks, so fans attending the Friday race meeting at Epsom could expect to witness a royal runner's attempt at Classic gold. The last ...

30 May 2024

Appleby: “All the signs point to Ancient Wisdom”

Charlie Appleby thinks Ancient Wisdom, his runner, will benefit from gentler ground in the Betfred Derby. In the York Dante, Economics defeated Ancient Wisdom by six lengths on ...

30 May 2024

Macduff camp is optimistic about a better performance at Epsom

Macduff's connections are hopeful that the talented horse can improve so he may participate in this Saturday's Betfred Derby at Epsom. The son of 2009 Derby hero Sea The Stars ...

29 May 2024

As the date of Ambiente's Derby draws near, anticipation grows

As he finishes his Betfred Derby contender Ambiente Friendly, James Fanshawe has acknowledged that he is "a little bit more on edge" than usual. Since obtaining his licence in ...

29 May 2024

According to O'Brien, City of Troy and Los Angeles are both headed towards Epsom

Aidan O'Brien has officially announced City of Troy, Los Angeles, and outsider Euphoric as his three planned runners on Saturday's Betfred Derby. With six horses still in the ...

29 May 2024