2025 Epsom Derby runners and riders in full plus prize money for Classic

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien aiming for yet another success in Epsom showdown

11:16, 05 Jun 2025

Emily Upjohn ridden by Frankie Dettori (pink and white silks) wins the Dahlbury Coronation Cup during Ladies Day of the Derby Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse. (Image: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Big-race king Aidan O’Brien has a trio of entries as he looks to grab a record-extending 11th success in the Betfred Derby.

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The Irish maestro has won the last two stagings of the Epsom showpiece with Auguste Rodin and City of Troy taking him into double figures for wins in the Classic.

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O’Brien is again set to be strong with The Lion In Winter, Delacroix and Lambourn in the mix to represent the powerful Irish stable.

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Ruling Court, winner of the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, heads the current intended opposition for the Charlie Appleby team, while Ralph Beckett’s has Dante Stakes winner Pride Of Arras and Stanhope Gardens involved.

When is the the Betfred Derby 2025?

The Betfred Derby will take place at Epsom on Saturday, June 7.

What times does it start?

The Betfred Derby 2025 start-time is scheduled for 3.30pm.

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How to watch

The race will be screen live on ITV and Racing TV.

Race Distance: 1m 4f 6y

Prize Fund: £1,5 million.

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Confirmed 19 runners for the Betfred Derby (In honour of his Highness Aga Khan IV)

1. Al Wasl Storm - Trainer: Owen Burrows, Jockey: David Probert

2. Damysus - Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Jockey: James Doyle

3. Delacroix - Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Jockey: Ryan Moore

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4. Green Storm - Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Jockey: Billy Loughnane

5. Lambourn - Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Jockey: Wayne Lordon

6. Lazy Griff - Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Jockey: Christophe Soumillon

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7. Midak - Trainer: F-H Graffard, Jockey: Mikael Barzalona

8. New Ground - Trainer: H-F Devin, Jockey: Alexis Pouchin

9. Nightime Dancer - Trainer: Richard Hannon, Jockey: Jamie Spencer

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10. Nightwalker - Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Jockey: Tom Marquand

11. Pride of Arras - Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Jockey: Ross Ryan

12. Rogue Impact - Trainer: James Owen, Jockey: Luke Morris

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13. Ruling Court - Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Jockey: William Buick

14. Sea Scout - Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Jockey: Harry Davies

15. Stanhope Gardens - Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Jockey: Hector Crouch

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16. Tennessee Stud - Trainer: Joseph O’Brien, Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle

17. The Lion In Winter - Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Jockey: Colin Keane

18. Tornado Alert - Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor, Jockey: Oisin Murphy

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19. Tuscan Hills - Trainer: Raphael Freire, Jockey: David Egan