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2026 Epsom Derby betting offers and free bets from top UK bookmakers

We rank the top betting offers for Saturday’s Epsom Derby, including free bets, money back promos and extra places

The Independent UK

Aidan O’Brien targets 12th Derby victory in ‘ultimate test’ for Benvenuto Cellini

Benvenuto Cellini leads a quartet of contenders for Ballydoyle at Epsom

The Independent UK

History-Making Horse Trainer Cherie DeVaux Isn’t for Everyone. But She Did It Anyway.

Like her equine champion Golden Tempo, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby may have surprised many with her success.

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The Derby 2026: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners

Big crowds are expected on Saturday and the favourite, Benvenuto Cellini, may be irresistible for many

The Guardian - UK

A £2m prize fund and free parking: Epsom’s Derby reboot prepares for its first test

Fans and professionals alike are desperate for positivity after last year’s damp squib, but there is reason for hope

The Guardian - UK

Royal boost for Derby as king and queen set to revive Epsom tradition

The King and Queen will attend the 247th running of the Derby at Epsom Downs on 6 June, reviving what was a traditional royal engagement in the calendar

The Guardian - UK

Preakness 2026 results, winners, race finish order: All about winner Napoleon Solo and why has Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo disappointed?

Preakness 2026: Triple Crown will conclude on June 6 with the Belmont Stakes, run at Saratoga for a third straight year as renovations are completed at Belmont Park.

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Epsom awaits: how main contenders shape up for Derby and Oaks next month

Constitution River heads Aidan O’Brien’s Derby contenders but Maltese Cross is one to watch, while Legacy Link has pedigree for the Oaks

The Guardian - UK

2026 Revel at the Races Sets Its Own Tempo

Before the Kentucky Derby captivated Churchill Downs, Louisville’s biggest party was already underway the night before.

Sports Illustrated

Golden Tempo’s Preakness Decision Proves the Triple Crown Is Failing Its Stars

Skipping the Preakness isn’t an outlier anymore and is the clearest sign the sport’s five-week gauntlet no longer works.

Sports Illustrated

Why Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo Isn't Racing in the Preakness Stakes

Trainer Cherie DeVaux made the announcement on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend

The Independent UK

How Golden Tempo winning the Kentucky Derby made history

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The Independent UK

Meet Puerto Rican Jockey José L. Ortiz: He Won The 2026 Kentucky Derby, But His Paycheck May Surprise You

José L. Ortiz won the 2026 Kentucky Derby and turned the most famous two minutes in American horse racing into a Puerto Rican family story.

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International Business Times UK

Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Stuns at the Kentucky Derby: 5 Photos That Show Her Striking Resemblance to Her Mom

Dannielynn Birkhead, daughter of Anna Nicole Smith, captivated the 2026 Kentucky Derby with her striking resemblance to her mother, sparking nostalgia and media buzz.

International Business Times UK

José Ortiz & Golden Tempo Kentucky Derby Win: Prize Money, Payouts, and Why It Made History

José Ortiz rides Golden Tempo to Kentucky Derby victory, with prize money, payouts, and historic milestones drawing global attention

International Business Times UK

5 Photos of Jockey Jose Ortiz and Golden Tempo's Surprise Derby Win While Trainer Cherie DeVaux Makes History

Jockey Jose Ortiz achieved a historic victory at the 152nd Kentucky Derby, guiding underdog Golden Tempo from last to first, marking his first Derby win and a $3.1M payout.

Sports Illustrated

From Last to Legend: Inside Golden Tempo’s Unlikely Kentucky Derby Triumph

The “lazy” horse stormed from the back in a chaotic stretch run, delivering trainer Cherie DeVaux a historic win and jockey José Ortiz familial bragging rights.

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Forget About Horses—These Two Empowering Women Ruled the Kentucky Derby in Golden Tempo’s Historic Win

What a day it was for Cherie DeVaux and Donna Brothers at Churchill Downs.

The Independent UK

Cherie DeVaux makes history and becomes first female trainer of a Kentucky Derby winner

Golden Tempo was being ridden by Jose Ortiz

The Independent UK

Tradition, fashion and horse racing at the Kentucky Derby, in photos

The Kentucky Derby marks its 152nd running, continuing its legacy as America’s longest continuously held sporting event. Known as the “Run for the Roses” and the first leg of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing, the race is held each year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs…

Sports Illustrated

Kentucky Derby 2026: Bill Belichick and the Best-Dressed Celebrities at Churchill Downs

Here were some of the biggest sports stars and celebrities seen attending the Kentucky Derby this year.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch Kentucky Derby 2026: live stream horse racing online from anywhere

All the ways to watch Kentucky Derby 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, with Renegade the favorite for 152nd edition of the Run for the Roses.

Sports Illustrated

152nd Kentucky Derby: Golden Tempo Wins in Thrilling Finish

What a finish.

The Independent UK

Kentucky Derby sees wide-open possibilities after crowd favorite scratched from race

The 152nd Kentucky Derby is considered exceptionally wide open, with no clear favorite among the twenty horses, a sentiment echoed by veteran racecaller Larry Collmus.

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