Epsom Derby: Preview, Odds & Pick
The Epsom Derby takes place on the 4th of July. It is classed as the 'Blue Riband' event of the flat racing season in Europe.
Epsom Derby is the most lucrative event on turf in the UK. It forms part of the historic Triple Crown in UK and is one mile and four furlong race.
English King is the front runner for the Epsom Derby. Kameko is looking to become only the second horse in ten years to win both the 2000 Guineas and the Derby in the same year. Highland Chief's success at Royal Ascot has seen his price plummet. The horse trained by Paul and Oliver Cole was as high as +5000 before the Ascott festival. It had only won once in three before.
Epsom Derby pick is Russian Emperor. A P O'Brien has trained five of the previous eight winners of this race. Russian emperor won the Hampton Court Stakes by half a length from First Receiver.
