Jockey Club granted injunction to help prevent Derby protesters
The Jockey Club has been granted a High Court injunction against Animal Rising protesters who plan to disrupt the Betfred Derby at Epsom next weekend.
Derby Festival Sport News
The Derby sponsored by gambling firm after blue chip name search fails
The Derby at Epsom, Britain’s most historic and prestigious Classic, will be sponsored by a gambling company for the first time after Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR) agreed a three-year deal with Betfred, which operates 1,400 betting shops in addition to an online betting and gaming business. The contract also includes the Oaks, the feature event on the opening afternoon of the two-day Derby Festival, which begins on 2 June.
Kentucky Derby 2022: When is the big race, how can I watch it in the UK, how much is the prize money and who is the favourite?
It’s one of the world’s most famous horse races, legendary for being the “most exciting two minutes on sport”, and the runners and riders will be lining up this weekend.