Epsom Derby Runners

Only the greatest horses in Flat racing have a Derby win to their name and over the years the Epsom Derby runners have included the likes of Shergar, See The Stars and Nijinsky. Between 12 and 20 of the finest three-year-olds in training compete for the most prestigious race of the season, and with a prize fund of £1.25m, it’s hardly surprising there is plenty of interest in the fourth Classic of the season.

Epsom Derby runners odds with Ladbrokes

Like the Grand National betting, the Epsom Derby betting is treated as a ‘once a year’ bet and everyone from your grandmother to your third cousin on your mother’s side will be having a bet on the Derby. From the favourite to the least fancied outsider, Labrokes have priced up ever Epsom Derby runner in the race and there is plenty of profit to be made if you can pick out the winner on the Epsom Derby race card.

Plenty of emphasis is place on the Epsom Derby and it is considered the most prestigious race of the season, so prestigious that even the BBC doesn’t mind televising it. All year round punters can bet on the Derby with Ladbrokes and you can be sure that it will have one of the highest betting turnovers of the year. Have a dabble in the Derby betting market with Ladbrokes.com where new customers are eligible for a Epsom Derby free bet.

2011 Epsom Derby runners

The 2011 Derby could be one to remember if the Queen’s Carlton House justifies his ante-post Derby favouritism by winning. It will be the first Derby victory for Queen Elizabeth II and because of the royal links, there is plenty of media interest surrounding the 2011 Derby. There will be 12 other Epsom Derby runners challenging Carlton House over the 1m4f Epsom Derby trip and there is plenty of value to be found in the Epsom Derby odds.