Epsom Derby 2025: the pin-stickers' guide 

The runners and riders ahead of the in the premier Classic. 

Pride Of Arras and Rossa Ryan (light blue) winning The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes

It may not attract the attention it once did but the Epsom Derby remains one of the biggest days on the racing calendar and this year’s renewal of the iconic race shapes as an intriguing one. Will Aidan O’Brien win a record-extending 11th premier Classic? Will 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court stay for Godolphin? Can Galway jockey Rossa Ryan add a Derby to a CV that already includes an Arc? How will supplemented French pair Midak and New Ground fare? Questions aplenty and while we’ll only know the answers shortly after 3.30pm on Saturday, here’s our horse-by-horse guide to the 246th Derby.

1: Al Wasl Stom