Christmas Day backers left short-changed by Derby’s non-runner ruling
Fallout from declaring Benvenuto Cellini a non-runner at Epsom highlights perils of trying to micromanage racing
Construction worker backs Epsom Derby winner thanks to ‘spooky’ time capsule tip
A construction manager backed Derby winner Christmas Day after a note found in a 1960s time capsule urged bets on a horse ‘associated with Santa Claus’
Christmas Day wins the Derby but favourite ruled non-runner – as it happened
The Derby was won by Christmas Day but the big talking point after racing was the decision to rule the favourite a non-runner
Christmas Day wins Derby for O’Brien as favourite is declared a non-runner
Christmas Day won the Derby at Epsom for trainer Aidan O’Brien but the favourite was declared a non-runner after getting his hoof caught in the stalls at the start
Football super agent Joorabchian’s £24m gamble has day of destiny at the Derby
Ancient Egypt finally carries owner’s hopes at Epsom three years after huge spending spree at the Sales
The Derby 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
Big crowds are expected on Saturday and the favourite, Benvenuto Cellini, may be irresistible for many
A £2m prize fund and free parking: Epsom’s Derby reboot prepares for its first test
Fans and professionals alike are desperate for positivity after last year’s damp squib, but there is reason for hope
Royal boost for Derby as king and queen set to revive Epsom tradition
The King and Queen will attend the 247th running of the Derby at Epsom Downs on 6 June, reviving what was a traditional royal engagement in the calendar
British trainers warned to be vigilant amid surge in cases of equine flu
British Horseracing Authority’s email sent to all trainers aims to reduce the risk of a shutdown, as happened in 2019
Affordability checks need a rethink when even proponents are calling for pause
Gambling Commission set to rubber-stamp new regulations on Thursday that could inflict irreparable damage on the racing industry
Epsom awaits: how main contenders shape up for Derby and Oaks next month
Constitution River heads Aidan O’Brien’s Derby contenders but Maltese Cross is one to watch, while Legacy Link has pedigree for the Oaks
Racing need not fear Green party ‘conversation’ but must continue efforts on horse welfare
Discussion over racing should include those working in the sport and fans, along with MPs and animal rights campaigners
Ascot’s bold move in turf war leaves racing fighting to avoid constitutional crisis
Decision of the king’s track to quit the Racecourse Association may ultimately lead to long overdue reform
Horse racing: True Love earns Aidan O’Brien his eighth 1,000 Guineas winner – as it happened
True Love won through for Aidan O’Brien to power clear of 18 rivals for a one-and-three-quarter length success