The Derby 2026 LIVE: Christmas Day wins as favourite Benvenuto Cellini declared non-runner AFTER race

Follow all the latest news and reaction from the 2026 Epsom Derby.

The Derby is one of the quintet of Britain’s ‘classic’ races and will take place this Saturday afternoon.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will attend Derby Day while this year’s event will break records in terms of prize money and attendance.

talkSPORT.com’s live blog below will bring you regular updates and reaction plus the all-important results.

• Christmas Day wins on Derby Day for a historic win for Aidan O’Brien’s 12th Derby victory under Ronan Whelan
• Benvenuto Cellini raced in the Derby, but was ruled a non-runner having been judged to not have had a fair start
• Thundering On won The Oaks on Friday, a first British Classic for jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle and another for trainer Joseph Patrick O’Brien
• talkSPORT will have live commentary from Epsom Downs, and you can tune in through the website or listen via the app
• Get the latest Epsom Derby odds with talkSPORT BET
• Read Tom Lunn’s Epsom tips here