2026 Epsom Derby Odds - Benvenuto Cellini leads Item in Classic market
The legendary Epsom Derby returns in June 2026, showcasing a competitive field of colts. Benvenuto Cellini, trained by Aidan O'Brien, leads the betting after a standout win in the Chester Vase. Other leading contenders include Item, Pierre Bonnard, and impressive trial winners James J Braddock and Maltese Cross. Notably, several prominent trainers such as Aidan O'Brien and Andrew Balding have strong entries. With a mix of proven and emerging talent, this year’s Derby promises thrilling action for fans and punters alike.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 Epsom Derby [Updated on 4.6.26]
- This famous Classic takes place at Epsom on Saturday 6th June
- Benvenuto Cellini, Item and Pierre Bonnard sit prominently in the market
One of the world's most famous sporting events takes place at Epsom in early June, as a talented field of colts battles it out in the Epsom Derby. The Derby was first run on the famous Epsom Downs in 1780, and the field has been confirmed for this year's renewal.
Here's the latest Epsom Derby betting and a look through the most likely runners.
2026 Epsom Derby Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Benvenuto Cellini | 2/1 |
| Item | 9/2 |
| Pierre Bonnard | 5/1 |
| Maltese Cross | 11/1 |
| James J Braddock | 12/1 |
| Bar | 14/1 |
2026 Epsom Derby Entries
Aidan O'Brien grabbed a stranglehold on the Epsom Derby betting following the trials in Britain and Ireland. Benvenuto Cellini was one of Ballydoyle's top juveniles last term, and shot straight to the head of the Derby market following a fine reappearance victory in the Chester Vase.
Pierre Bonnard was expected to make his own Derby statement in the trial at Leopardstown that weekend. However, the odds-on favourite was beaten by Joseph O'Brien's James J Braddock, who leapt into Derby contention with an impressive victory.
Aidan O'Brien is further represented by Action, second in the Dante Stakes at York, and Christmas Day, who won the Ballysax Stakes on his reappearance before a third-place finish at York.
Aidan O'Brien is further represented by Action, second in the Dante Stakes at York, and Christmas Day, who won the Ballysax Stakes on his reappearance before a third-place finish at York.
Item took down Aidan O'Brien's contenders to claim an impressive victory in the Dante Stakes and Andrew Balding's star splits Benvenuto Cellini and Pierre Bonnard in the betting. William Haggas' Maltese Cross will head to Epsom after winning the Derby Trial at Lingfield.
Bay Of Brilliance finished second in that trial on his first start of the season, and Ralph Beckett looks set to roll the dice and send his lightly-raced colt to Epsom. Newmarket Stakes winner Ancient Egypt will represent Charlie Johnston and Amo Racing.
Bay Of Brilliance finished second in that trial on his first start of the season, and Ralph Beckett looks set to roll the dice and send his lightly-raced colt to Epsom. Newmarket Stakes winner Ancient Egypt will represent Charlie Johnston and Amo Racing.
The remaining five runners are all available at 150/1 or bigger. Balzac finished a distant third in the trials at Epsom and Lingfield. Rebel Rocker placed second to Saxon Street in the Blue Ribband Trial. Poker, A Taste Of Glory and Alderman are rated no higher than 84, but have been allowed to take their chance in Saturday's Classic.
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