Epsom cut safety limit

Next year’s Vodafone Derby at Epsom will have a maximum of 20 runners after officials decided to cut the safety limit at the track.

Concerns over the safety of runners and riders has led to a drastic reduction in the size of the maximum field with the previous figure of 30 being reduced down to 20 as a result of discussions between officials at Epsom and the Jockey Club racecourse inspectorate.