Epsom Derby 2023: Race schedule and BBC radio coverage

Richard Kingscote won the 2022 Derby to Desert Crown to give trainer Sir Michael Stoute his sixth success in the race

The 244th Derby takes place on Saturday, 3 June at 13:30 BST.

The race moves from its traditional 16:30 time slot to avoid clashing with the FA Cup Final at 15:00.

The Classic race is run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and 10 yards and was won by Richard Kingscote on Desert Crown in 2022.

There will be live radio coverage of the Derby on BBC Radio 5 Live.

What are racing's Classics?

One of the highlights of the Flat racing calendar, the Derby Festival features two of the five British Classic races - the Derby and the Oaks, which Frankie Dettori won for the seventh time on Soul Sister on the opening day.

The first two Classics of the season, the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, took place in May, while the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster will be run in September.

Full race schedule and BBC coverage (all times BST)

Saturday, 3 June - Derby Day

BBC coverage: Live commentary of the Derby on BBC Radio 5 Live

12:50: Betfred Diomed Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 113y

13:30: Betfred Derby (Group 1) - 1m 4y

14:10: Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 113y

14:45: Aston Martin 3 Year Old 'Dash' Handicap Stakes - 5f

15:20: Aston Martin 'Dash' Handicap Stakes - 5f

15:55: Betfred Lestor Piggott Handicap Stakes - 1m 2f

16:30: Rio Ferdinand Foundation Northern Dancer Handicap Stakes - 1m 4f

17:05: JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap Stakes - 6f