2027 event guide
Derby Festival 2027
Epsom’s two-day Classic meeting, home to the Oaks and the Derby.
The meeting
About Derby Festival
The 2027 Derby Festival is scheduled for Friday 4 and Saturday 5 June at Epsom Downs. The two-day meeting is associated with the Oaks and the Derby, the middle-distance Classics for three-year-olds. Epsom’s slopes, turns and demanding finish make it a distinctive test: the ability to travel smoothly and handle the course can matter as much as a horse’s reputation.
Festival highlights
- Two days of Flat racing at Epsom Downs.
- The Oaks and Derby are the festival’s central Classic contests.
- Use the official organiser’s programme for the final race order and confirmed off times.
A note on studying the races
Pedigree, running style and previous distance form can help assess whether a horse is likely to stay the Classic trip. Do not treat pedigree as a guarantee of stamina. Trial performances are most useful when examined alongside pace, ground and the quality of opposition. A horse that races keenly may use energy early, while one that handles undulating tracks well may be better prepared for Epsom.
Dates and race times
The Jockey Club confirms Friday 4 and Saturday 5 June 2027. Individual race times are to be confirmed here after verification of the 2027 programme. Times will be shown in BST, the local time at Epsom in June.
Event dates and any times shown here were checked against the linked organisers on . Organisers may update their programmes; check the official sources before travelling.
Common questions
When is Derby Festival 2027?
Derby Festival 2027 is scheduled for 4–5 June 2027 at Epsom Downs Racecourse.
What time does racing start at Derby Festival 2027?
The Jockey Club confirms Friday 4 and Saturday 5 June 2027. Individual race times are to be confirmed here after verification of the 2027 programme. Times will be shown in BST, the local time at Epsom in June.
Are 2027 racecards available for Derby Festival?
The current Epsom Downs Racecourse racecards are available on RaceCards. They show current meetings and are not declarations or live racecards for the 2027 event.
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