Epsom Downs Racing Odds Today: Racecards, Results and Fixtures

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Epsom Downs Racing Odds Today

This page has today's Epsom Downs race card, live results, the full fixture list and our racing tips, along with a guide to the home of the Derby.

Set high on the North Downs in Surrey, just south of London, the course stages Flat racing only, from its April opener to a September finale. Its unique U-shaped layout, steep gradients and pronounced camber make it one of the most testing tracks in the world, and two of Britain's five Classics are run here every June.

Epsom Downs Racecards for Today

The Epsom Downs race card today shows every runner and rider, the draw, recent form, the latest odds and race times. It updates from final declarations right up to the off, so non-runners and going changes show as soon as they're announced.

Epsom Downs race results are added as each race is settled, and tomorrow's Epsom race card appears once declarations close.

Epsom Downs Racing Fixtures 2026

The track held 11 race meetings in 2026, and the season finished on 27 September. Here is the full list of Epsom Downs race meetings for 2026:

Epsom Downs Racing Tips

If you're looking for Epsom Downs racing tips for today, here are some general tips to keep in mind for the track:

• Balance is everything: Epsom is a left-handed, U-shaped track that climbs, turns and then runs steeply downhill around Tattenham Corner. The home straight also has a pronounced camber towards the far rail. Handy, well-balanced horses cope far better than big, gangly ones.
• Race prominently at shorter trips: Races up to about 8½ furlongs are very sharp, so horses that race on or near the pace have a clear advantage. It's hard to make up ground late around Tattenham Corner.
• Back early speed in the five-furlong sprints: The five-furlong course runs downhill almost all the way and is often described as the fastest in the world. A good early position is essential, so sure-footed sprinters with plenty of natural pace do best.
• Middle-distance horses must truly stay: Over a mile and a half, the first four furlongs are uphill, so keen horses that use up energy early often fade late. In the Derby and the Oaks, look for horses that relax early and stay every yard of the trip.
• Watch where they race on soft ground: On testing ground, runners usually head towards the stands' rail in the straight, where the ground is better. Watch the early races to see which part of the straight is riding best.
• Follow the course specialists and top riders: Oisin Murphy has the best recent record at Epsom, with 24 winners from 81 rides (30%). Andrew Balding, George and Jamie Moore, and Ralph Beckett train the most winners here. Horses that have already won at Epsom often win here again.

Epsom Downs Race Course Guide

The Epsom Downs race course is roughly U-shaped rather than a full circuit. Over the Derby distance of a mile and a half, runners start with an uphill climb of around four furlongs, turn right and then left, and run downhill into Tattenham Corner. From there, a straight of just under half a mile runs mostly downhill before a stiff final furlong.

The camber in the straight pulls horses towards the inside rail, which can unbalance tired or inexperienced runners. Shorter races start on chutes off the main track, and the five-furlong course runs straight and downhill almost all the way.

Draw and Ground

Because the track is so sharp, a low draw and an early prominent position are an advantage in races up to about 8½ furlongs, especially if the horse can hold a position on the inside around Tattenham Corner. In the five-furlong sprints, horses that break quickly and get to the front early are hard to catch.

The going at Epsom is usually good or good to firm in summer, and the course is watered to keep the ground safe. Rain can change things quickly, though. In 2026, the Derby was run on soft ground, and the winning time was the slowest since 1983.

The Derby and the Oaks

The Betfred Derby Festival in early June is the highlight of the Epsom year. The Oaks, for three-year-old fillies, was first run in 1779 and is the feature race on the Friday. The Derby, open to three-year-old colts and fillies over a mile and a half, followed in 1780 and is run on the Saturday.

Aidan O'Brien won the 2026 Derby with Christmas Day, ridden by Ronan Whelan at 7/1. It was a record 12th Derby for O'Brien and his fourth in a row, and the race was worth a record £2 million.

The day before, his son Joseph O'Brien won the Oaks with Thundering On, ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle. The Group 1 Coronation Cup, over the same course and distance, is also run during the Derby Festival.

History

The first recorded race at Epsom was run in 1661, although racing on the Downs probably began earlier. The 12th Earl of Derby founded the Oaks in 1779 and the Derby a year later, and the Derby went on to give its name to famous races all over the world.

In 1913, suffragette Emily Davison ran onto the course during the Derby and was struck by Anmer, King George V's horse. She died four days later.

More recently, the Duchess's Stand opened in 2009, and the main stand was renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Stand in 2022. The course is owned and run by The Jockey Club, and it can hold crowds of up to 130,000 on Derby Day.

Top Trainers and Jockeys at Epsom Downs

Over the last three seasons, George and Jamie Moore and Andrew Balding have each trained 11 winners at Epsom, with Ralph Beckett on 10. Aidan O'Brien has the best strike rate among the leading trainers at 22%, helped by his Derby and Oaks success.

Oisin Murphy is the leading jockey at Epsom, with 24 winners at a strike rate of almost 30%. Rossa Ryan, Rhys Clutterbuck and Callum Hutchinson have also ridden plenty of winners here in recent seasons. Source: At The Races.

Visiting Epsom Downs Racecourse

Epsom Downs Racecourse is in Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5LQ. Tattenham Corner is the nearest station and is just a short walk from the course entrance, with Southern trains running from London. Epsom and Epsom Downs stations are also within reach of the course.

Tickets for the 2027 Derby Festival start from £27, and tickets for the Bank Holiday Family Raceday start from £20. For most racedays, the racecourse simply asks racegoers to dress to feel their best, but the Queen Elizabeth II Stand has a smart dress code on Derby Day. Team kits aren't allowed, and as much of the course is uncovered, it's worth bringing layers and an umbrella.

Watching Epsom Downs Racing Live

Every Epsom meeting is shown live on Racing TV. The Derby Festival, including the Derby and the Oaks, is also shown free-to-air on ITV Racing. Many bookmakers offer free live streams to customers who have a funded account or have placed a bet.

Bookmakers for Epsom Downs Races

All the major bookmakers price up every Epsom race, and the Derby is one of the biggest betting races of the Flat season. Look for Best Odds Guaranteed, extra places on the Derby and the big handicaps at the Derby Festival, and ante-post prices, which open months before the race.

Epsom Downs Racing FAQs

Is Epsom Downs racing on today?

Epsom races from April to September. The 2026 season ended on 27 September, and racing returns with the Season Opener on 20 April 2027.

When is the Epsom Derby 2027?

The 2027 Betfred Derby Festival takes place on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 June, with the Derby on the Saturday.

Which Classic races are run at Epsom Downs?

Two of Britain's five Classics are run at Epsom: the Derby, first run in 1780, and the Oaks, first run in 1779.

Who won the 2026 Derby?

Christmas Day won the 2026 Derby for Aidan O'Brien and Ronan Whelan at 7/1.

Does Epsom Downs have evening racing?

Yes. Epsom holds several summer evening meetings, mostly in July, which often include live music after racing.

Is there jump racing at Epsom?

No. Epsom Downs stages Flat racing only.