If you’re wondering ‘when is Derby Day?’ or ‘what time does the Betfred Derby start?’, we’ve got all the answers.
When is the Derby 2023?
Derby Day date is Saturday 3rd June. Derby Day features seven races, including the Greatest Flat Race in the World.
What time is the Derby?
The Betfred Derby 2023 will be run at 4.30pm on Saturday 3rd June at Epsom Downs Racecourse.
Event Schedule for Ladies Day
GATES OPEN
11am
FIRST RACE
2.00pm
last RACE
5.40pm
| START TIMES | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30pm | The Nyetimber Surrey Stakes (Listed Race) | 7F |
| 2.05pm | The Betfred British EBF Woodcote Stakes | 6F |
| 2.40pm | The Coronation Cup (Group 1) | 1M 4F |
| 3.45pm | The Handicap Stakes | 1M 2F |
| 3.15pm | The Betfred Handicap Stakes (Group 1) | 1M 2F |
| 4.00pm | The Betfred Oaks (Group 1) | 1M 4F |
| 4.35pm | The Trustatrader Handicap Stakes | 1M 113Y |
| 5.10pm | The Debenhams Handicap Stakes | 7F |
EVENT SCHEDULE FOR DERBY DAY
GATES OPEN
10.30am
FIRST RACE
12.50pm
last RACE
5.05pm
| START TIMES | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00pm | The Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Group 3) | 1M 113Y |
| 1.35pm | The Betfred Diomed Stakes (Group 3) | 1M 113F |
| 2.10pm | The Betfred 3YO ‘Dash’ Handicap Stakes | 5F |
| 2.45pm | The Aston Martin 'Dash' Handicap Stakes | 5F |
| 3.30pm | The Betfred Derby (Group 1) | 1M 4F |
| 4.15pm | The Encore Lifestyle Northern Dancer Handicap Stakes | 1M 4F |
| 5.00pm | The Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Lester Piggott Handicap Stakes | 1M 2F |
| 5.40pm | The JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Stakes | 6F |
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