Epsom Derby Odds - September 2025
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How to Bet on the Epsom Derby
Futures
Bookmakers will have Epsom Derby odds available in their futures section months before the race. Also known as ante-post betting in the UK and Ireland, placing an Epsom Derby futures bet can secure bettors' favourable odds in the right circumstances, especially if a chosen horse gains attention closer to the race and its price shortens.
Some sites offer a Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) guarantee in the lead-up to the Epsom Derby. If you place a futures wager on a horse that doesn’t end up racing, your stake will be refunded. Always check the terms before placing any futures bets.Win
A win bet is the most straightforward betting option: you’re backing a horse to finish first in the Epsom Derby. If your selection wins, the bet pays out. Any other result and the bet is a loser.
Place
A place bet pays out if your horse finishes in a designated position—typically first or second in smaller fields, and sometimes third or fourth, depending on the number of runners and the sportsbook’s terms.
Each-Way
An each-way bet splits your stake equally between a win and a place bet. If your selection wins the Epsom Derby, both parts of the bet pay out. If the horse only places, you still get a return. The amount returned on an each-way bet that places is calculated as a fraction of the win odds (such as 1/5 or 1/4).
Each-way betting is a popular option for outsiders at longer Epsom Derby odds, giving bettors a chance of a payout even if their horse doesn’t win outright. However, depending on the win odds of the horse, you may get back less than you wagered if a horse only places. Make sure you are aware of the potential returns before placing an each-way bet.
(Note: Each-way betting is most common in the UK and Ireland and may not be available at all horse racing betting sites.)
How to Read the Epsom Derby Odds
The appearance of Epsom Derby odds will likely vary depending on which country you are betting in. The three most common odds displays are fractional, decimal, and American, and most major betting sites will allow you to toggle between these formats.
Fractional odds (used mostly in the UK and Ireland) are displayed as ratios, such as 5/1 or 12/1.
The number to the left of the line is the potential profit from the stake, which is the number on the right. If the odds were 5/1, you’d win five units for every one unit staked (plus your original stake).
For example, a £10 bet at 5/1 returns £60 in total (£50 profit + £10 stake).
What is the Epsom Derby?
- Held annually in early June at Epsom Downs, England
- Open to three-year-old colts and fillies.
- Run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs, and 6 yards.
- Famous previous winners include racing legends like Shergar, Sea The Stars, and Galileo.
Often described as the ultimate test of a racehorse’s speed, stamina, and composure, the Epsom Derby is the crown jewel of British Flat racing since its inaugural running in 1780.
The race is named after Edward Smith-Stanley, the 12th Earl of Derby, following a coin toss between him and Sir Charles Bunbury to decide who the race would be named after. It's considered one of the five British Classics and the middle leg of the Triple Crown (2,000 Guineas, Derby, St Leger).
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