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The Derby Stakes, also known as the Derby or the Epsom Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in England open to three-year-old colts and fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey on the first Saturday of June each year, over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and 10 yards (2,423 metres), or about 1½ miles. [ 1 ]
The Kentucky Derby was first run at 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (12 furlongs; 2.4 km) the same distance as the Epsom Derby, before changing lengths in 1896 to its current 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles (10 furlongs; 2 km). On May 17, 1875, in front of an estimated crowd of 10,000 people, a field of 15 three-year-old horses contested the first Derby.
A derby (UK: / ˈ d ɑːr b i / DAR-bee, US: / ˈ d ɜːr b i / DUR-bee) is a type of horse race named after the Derby Stakes run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in England. [1] That was in turn named after Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby , who inaugurated the race in 1780. [ 2 ]
The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby is a series of races through which horses qualified for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, which will be held on May 3.The field for the Derby was limited to 20 horses, with up to four 'also eligibles' in case of a late withdrawal from the field.
Lars-Jørgen Salvesen (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Cardiff City vs Derby County. 16:09. Perry Ng (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the left wing. Cardiff City vs Derby ...
[a] [56] With the contract term ending, the NYRA went to ESPN on ABC for the 2006 Belmont, while the broadcasts of the Derby and Preakness remained with NBC. [53] Visa chose to remain as a sponsor of only Kentucky Derby for the next five years. [55] As a result of the divided broadcast, Triple Crown Productions was unable to obtain a new ...
The Irish derby is a term given to football matches between Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. A total of 11 matches has been played with Republic of Ireland ...
First Half ends, Derby County 1, West Bromwich Albion 0. Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion. 18:17. Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion. 18:17