The Betfred Derby Festival: top tips, quotes from connections, previews and more

Betfred Derby Festival: tips, quotes, previews and much more

By Racing TV
Last Updated: Fri 6 Jun 2025
The 2025 Betfred Derby Festival at Epsom takes centre stage on Racing TV this week, and we have got all angles covered on racingtv.com, with top tips from our experts, the inside track on the leading players, latest news, big-race previews and much, much more. 

Five horses to follow on Betfred Derby day at Epsom

Dave Nevison, Martin Dixon, Andy Stephens, Danny Archer and Harry Allwood share their fancies on a Classic day of action, all live on Racing TV.

Betfred Derby: Persad, Dwyer and Carson give us their 1-2-3s

Derby-winning jockeys Martin Dwyer and Willie Carson give us their predictions for the big race on Saturday along with top presenter Rishi Persad.

The 2025 Betfred Derby: your ultimate guide and tips

Who will win the premier Classic at Epsom on Saturday? Andy Stephens studies the 19 contenders for the £1.5 million showpiece.

Ryan Moore: the inside track on my Derby day rides

World Pool ambassador Ryan Moore shares the inside track on his rides on Betfred Derby day at Epsom, which includes Delacroix in the Classic showpiece, live on Racing TV.

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How To Bet £20 on Derby Day: shoot for stars with 125-1 chance

Andy Stephens marks your card for Betfred Derby day at Epsom, and a 125-1 chance in the Classic contest is among his picks!

Betfred Derby: trainer quotes, video previews and more

Get the inside track from connections and more ahead of the 2025 Betfred Derby at Epsom on Saturday!

Five horses to follow at Epsom on Betfred Oaks day

Dave Nevison, Andy Stephens, Danny Archer, Katie Midwinter and Harry Allwood share their fancies on Betfred Oaks day at Epsom on Friday - make sure you head to racingtv.com/tips for more Epsom selections.

Epsom tips: Dave Nevison's best bets for Friday

Our top tipster has a couple of selections on Betfred Oaks day, live on Racing TV.

Katie Midwinter's Epsom tips: five big-priced selections for Friday

The former Tipstar winner has fancies chalked up at 22-1, 20-1, 18-1, 16-1 and 14-1 on Betfred Oaks day at Epsom!

The Betfred Oaks: what the RaceiQ data tells us

Page Fuller crunches the numbers and reckons one filly stands out as having all the attributes required to prevail in Friday's Classic at Epsom.

Kieren Fallon: Oaks a "foregone conclusion" for Desert Flower

The jockey who won seven Classics at Epsom says  1000 Guineas winner would also have been very competitive in the Derby
Read more from Kieren and who he likes in the Derby by clicking here

Epsom Oaks & Derby runner-by-runner guides | The Formbook

Danny Archer takes a look at the Classics on the Surrey Downs this week - the Betfred Oaks and Derby.

Ralph Beckett: latest on my Group One contenders at Epsom

The top trainer shares a positive bulletin on leading Betfred Derby hopes Pride Of Arras and Stanhope Gardens, plus tells us more about his challengers in the Oaks and Coronation Cup.

Nick Luck in conversation with Princess Zahra Aga Khan & Francis-Henri Graffard

A special trip to Chantilly: Nick Luck catches up with Princess Zahra Aga Khan and top trainer Francis-Henri Graffard following the announcement that the 2025 Betfred Derby will be run in honour of His Highness the Aga Khan IV. 
Princess Zahra reflects on her father’s deep-rooted passion for racing—especially his fascination with the Derby—and reveals surprise plans to supplement an unbeaten contender for next weekend’s big race.

Derby draw provides enticing trailer before main feature

Alex Scott reports from Epsom's six-screen cinema, the Picturehouse. Click here for more

2025 Betfred Oaks: runner-by-runner guide and ante-post tip

Harry Allwood shares his verdict on the nine potential contenders in this year's Betfred Oaks at Epsom plus reveals his ante-post fancy.

2025 Betfred Coronation Cup: predicted finishing order

Click here to read who Andy Stephens reckons will finish where in  Friday's Group One contest.

2025 Betfred Derby Festival Preview | Tips, Betting News & Expert Predictions

Watch: Tom Stanley is joined by Derby-winning rider Martin Dwyer and Frankie Foster plus Betfred's Matt Hulmes to preview the upcoming action from Epsom this week.

An early 10-1 tip for the 2025 Betfred Derby at Epsom

Harry Allwood struck with Ruling Court (advised at 10-1)  in his latest ante-post column and pinpoints a double-figure priced selection for the Betfred Derby at Epsom on Saturday, June 7, live on Racing TV.

True To Form: Sam Turner's Betfred Derby runner-by-runner guide

Top pundit Sam Turner previews Saturday's Betfred Derby at Epsom with his runner-by-runner guide on our YouTube page! Watch in full below.

Epsom Derby & Oaks Preview - Big-Race Analysis & Tips | Flat Out

Racing TV's Tom Bull, Anthony Dunkley and Jack Nicol are back to preview this week's Betfred Oaks, and the Betfred Derby, in the latest episode of Flat Out. Watch in full below.

Princess Zahra: why unbeaten French colt Midak has been supplemented for Derby

The Aga Khan IV's, daughter, Princess Zahra, gave Racing TV’s Nick Luck an exclusive interview during which she revealed Midak would take part in the Derby after preserving his 100 per cent record with victory in the Group Three Prix Greffule, last time out.

Aidan O'Brien: updates on my Betfred Derby and Oaks contenders

Find out what the Ballydoyle maestro has to say as he finalises his team for the Epsom Classics this week, live on Racing TV.

William Buick: my views on Ruling Court and Desert Flower

“I feel like I’m on the two best horses." - William Buick is doing his best to keep his feet on the ground as his two Guineas winners, Ruling Court and Desert Flower, prepare to go in pursuit of further Classic glory in the Betfred Derby and Oaks.

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