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Build Your Ultimate Betfred Derby Contender ๐คฉ
If you could create the perfect Derby horse, which qualities would you choose?
โก Speed from a previous winner
๐ช Stamina from a previous winner
๐ฆ Bravery from a previous winner
Let us know your picks in the comments ๐ https://t.co/PggCFiby3K
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66 days ago
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๐๐ฒ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฒ โจ
Name: Pierre Bonnard ๐คฉ
Did you know? Pierre Bonnard was also the name of a renowned French painter ๐จโ๐จ
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien ๐
Sire: Camelot ๐๐ผ https://t.co/uGPyAlyXQL
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67 days ago
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Like father, like son ๐
Australia, who was sired by the great Derby winner Galileo, followed in his father's footsteps when landing the Derby in 2014 ๐๐ผ
Now enjoying life at Coolmore, Australia has become a firm favourite with those who know him best ๐ https://t.co/aiJzC9J9yE
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67 days ago
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๐๐ฒ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฒ โจ
Name: Maltese Crossย ๐คฉ
Trainer: William Haggas
Sired by Sea The Stars โค๏ธ
Winner of the William Hill Lingfield Derby Trial ๐๐ผ https://t.co/HzjKFvldEB
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68 days ago
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These two were SO good ๐ช
On the fourth anniversary of his passing weโre looking back at one of Lester Piggottโs nine (!!) Derby wins ๐คฏ
Where does this one rank among them? https://t.co/8QMxtOyHIn
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68 days ago
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Comment with the number of your favourite display ๐
These three businesses in Epsom have gone all out ahead of the Betfred Derby, but one must be crowned the winner ๐
Vote closes 10am Monday 1st June 2026. T&Cs Apply and found on our website. https://t.co/DaHZU1clv8
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68 days ago
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We are delighted to announce that The Jockey Club's joint Patrons, His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen, will attend Betfred Derby Day at Epsom Downs on Saturday 6th June.
Find out more here: bit.ly/3Qbc18S https://t.co/5kQqZ3qRG9
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68 days ago
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Betfred Derby Contender Fact File โจ
Name: Benvenuto Cellini ๐คฉ
Benvenuto Cellini is also a celebrated Italian sculptor and artist ๐ญ
Winner of the Chester Vase in May and currently the favourite for the Epsom Derby ๐๐ผ
Pictured here as a yearling Coolmore ๐ https://t.co/f8BLRUjwFs
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69 days ago
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โThereโs NOTHING like the original!โ ๐ฏ
The Epsom Derby set the standard for others to follow.
The race that stops the nation is the ultimate day out. But donโt take our word for itโฆ ๐ https://t.co/XSVPgnCy1Z
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69 days ago
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Betfred Derby contender fact file ๐๏ธ
Name: James J Braddock
๐ฅ Named after the 1930s heavyweight boxer who inspired the film Cinderella Man
๐ค Co-owned by Kevin Blake, ITV Racing pundit
๐ท Cost just 40,000gns (ยฃ42,000)
๐ Beat Pierre Bonnard to win the Leopardstown Derby Trial https://t.co/m3DDWVDmuq
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69 days ago
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"Nobody would be going to the Downs in 10 days if it wasn't for him" ๐ฎ
Sir Mark Prescott told us the story of Stanley Wootton who played a key role in the evolution of Epsom Downs and The Derby ๐ฏ https://t.co/PtRAHwbuY4
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70 days ago
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"Your taxi is outside"
The taxi: https://t.co/HUUB5fh0tq
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70 days ago
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Every horse that galloped this morning ๐ง
Among them were Betfred Derby and Oaks contenders getting a feel for the unique track ๐ https://t.co/s27x6MoviY
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71 days ago
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One of the bravest Derby winners ๐๐ผ
Mill Reef proved that greatness isnโt measured in inches, winning the 1971 Derby with brilliance and courage ๐ https://t.co/FOE43StXgK
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72 days ago
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You HAVE to pick between Ballydoyleโs leading Betfred Derby contenders right now, who do you choose? ๐ง
Constitution river - 7/2
Benvenuto Cellini - 11/4
Betfred https://t.co/Swr6lFHYXr
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72 days ago
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1921 was the year Humorist claimed Derby glory ๐ https://t.co/Nq7sQzR8E6
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73 days ago
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Just TWO weeks, just 14 days. We're almost back at The Betfred Derby Festival ๐
Limited enclosure tickets remain across both days plus FREE tickets for DerbyFest ๐
Don't miss out, secure your spot: bit.ly/4tR6WRL https://t.co/p9Xzfkhwfk
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75 days ago
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"Make it, just do it, don't be waiting!" ๐
We challenged Aidan O'Brien with some quick-fire questions โ https://t.co/vXHedM4a7R
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77 days ago
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Dominant performance ๐๐ผ
Shergar won the 1981 Epsom Derby by an incredible 10-length margin ๐คฏ
Ridden by 19-year-old Walter Swinburn ๐ https://t.co/AMpyHJtqyI
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79 days ago
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