Watch the 2023 Epsom Derby with a VPN
Britain’s richest flat horse race is right around the corner! The 2023 Epsom Derby, also known as the Derby Stakes or The Derby, will be the 244th annual running of the Derby horse race and will take place at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The starter should send them off at 1.30 pm on June 3, 2023, earlier than normal because of the scheduling of the FA Cup final for the same day. Derby Day features seven races, including the Greatest Flat Race in the World. The Derby Festival will begin on Friday, June 2 with the first event being the popular Ladies Day. Follow the action in the UK on Racing TV or for free on ITVX.
Last year’s winner was the 5-2 favorite Desert Crown, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, and the biggest favorites for 2023 are Military Order, who made it three wins from four starts in last week’s Lingfield Derby Trial Stakes, and Auguste Rodin, who is looking to bounce back to form at Epsom Downs.
How to watch horse racing events online
To enjoy horse racing live streams:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location that matches the region of the broadcaster you want to watch, such as UK server for ITVX.
- Tune in and enjoy the event!
Watch horse racing events for free
ITVX
Price: Free
Country: UK
You can watch the broadcast of a number of major horse racing events for free with ITV and its online streaming platform, ITVX. Be sure to check the official ITVX TV Guide to know when to watch.
Note: You may need to supply a valid UK postal code (e.g., “WC1X 0AA”).
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Channel 7
Price: Free
Country: Australia
Channel: Channel 7
Channel 7 covers various horse racing events especially those happening in Australia. Channel 7 typically broadcasts racing on free-to-air TV every Saturday, where you should be able to see the main meetings from Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Make sure to check their official schedule before you tune in.
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Other ways to watch horse racing events
Peacock TV and NBC
Price: 5 USD/month and up
Country: U.S.
Channel NBC and NBC’s streaming service Peacock broadcast a wide range of horse racing events. You can also watch NBC via U.S. major cord-cutting services (Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu, or DirecTV Now). Various free trials are available.
Note: You may need a valid U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to Peacock TV, Hulu, Fubo, or DirecTV Now. You can still subscribe to YouTube TV via Google Play, even if you don’t have a U.S. credit/debit card.
Learn more about watching Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu, and DirecTV Now with ExpressVPN.
Follow the latest horse racing updates on BBC
Looking for the latest news and expert analysis? The BBC is the premier destination for fans who want up-to-the-minute news and coverage.
Head to the BBC for the latest horse racing coverage from BBC Sport!
2023 horse racing schedule
| Event | Date | Location |
| Golden Slipper | March 18, 2023 | Sydney, Australia |
| Dubai World Cup | March 25, 2023 | Dubai, UAE |
| Country Championships Final | April 1, 2023 | Sydney, Australia |
| Grand National | April 13-15, 2023 | Liverpool, UK |
| Nakayama Grand Jump | April 15, 2023 | Funabashi, Japan |
| Kentucky Derby | May 6, 2023 | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Preakness Stakes | May 20, 2023 | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| The Derby | June 2-3, 2023 | Surrey, UK |
| Belmont Stakes | June 11, 2023 | Elmont, New York, U.S. |
| Royal Ascot | June 20-24, 2023 | Ascot, UK |
| Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe | September 30-October 1, 2023 (provisional) | Paris, France |
| British Champions Day | October 21, 2023 | Ascot, UK |
| Caulfield Cup | October 21, 2023 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Cox Plate | October 28, 2023 (possible move to Nov 25) | Melbourne, Australia |
| Breeders’ Cup | November 3-4, 2023 | Arcadia, California |
| Melbourne Cup | November 7, 2023 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Welsh Grand National | December 27, 2023 | Chepstow, UK |
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