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Epsom Derby Tips & Tipsters 2027
Epsom Derby 2027 dates, the Oaks and Derby days race by race, the best-rated racing tipsters and how to judge Derby tips before you pay.
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Friday 4 – Saturday 5 June 2027 (Derby: Saturday 5 June) · Epsom Downs Racecourse
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When is the Epsom Derby 2027?
The 2027 Derby is on Saturday 5 June 2027 at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey. It's part of the two-day Derby Festival, which starts with the Oaks for fillies on Friday 4 June 2027.
The Derby Festival is two days of Classic flat racing over Epsom's unique, undulating course: the Oaks on Friday and the Derby on Saturday. Most Derby runners have never raced over a mile and a half or on a track like Epsom, so there's a lot of guesswork — and plenty of tipsters selling certainty. This hub covers the key races and how to judge Derby claims.
Epsom Derby 2027: day-by-day race guide
The key races on each day. Race names, sponsors and exact distances can change, so check the final racecard before you bet.
Day 1 · Oaks Day
| Race | Class | Distance | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks | Group 1 | 1m 4f | The fillies' Classic. Stamina for the trip is often unproven, so pedigree matters. |
| Coronation Cup | Group 1 | 1m 4f | Top middle-distance race for older horses, often with small fields. |
| Handicaps | Handicap | Various | Epsom's camber and downhill run to Tattenham Corner suit nimble, experienced course runners. |
Day 2 · Derby Day
| Race | Class | Distance | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Derby | Group 1 | 1m 4f | The world's most famous flat race for three-year-olds. Few runners have proven stamina, course and trip form. |
| Diomed Stakes | Group 3 | 1m ½f | Mile race for older horses on the undulating track. |
| Princess Elizabeth Stakes | Group 3 | 1m ½f | For fillies and mares. |
| The Dash | Handicap | 5f | One of the fastest sprints in the world, downhill all the way. Draw and early pace are key. |
Best horse racing tipsters for the Derby
We don't rate tipsters on a single event — the sample is too small. These are the highest-rated horse racing tipsters on TipsterCheck overall, so you can check their reviews and records before the Derby begins.
Top horse racing tipsters ahead of the Derby
| # | Tipster | Trust Score | User rating | Price | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tipman TipsSponsored | 71 | 5.0 | Premium · £24.99/Month | View → |
| 2 |  TipstrrSponsored | Not yet rated | 4.0 | Premium | View → |
| 3 |  Betfair SP EdgeSponsored | Not yet rated | New | Premium · £19 first month | View → |
| 4 |  Betting Gods | Not yet rated | 1.5 | Premium | View → |
| 5 |  OLBG | Not yet rated | 2.5 | Free | View → |
How to judge Epsom Derby tips before you pay
Stamina and the track are big unknowns
Most Derby and Oaks runners are stepping up in trip and have never run at Epsom. A good tipster explains why a horse should handle the distance and the camber, rather than just quoting trial wins.
Beware Classic 'certainties'
Ante-post Derby tips are often sold months ahead. Check whether the tipster's record includes the ones that never made the line-up, and how their Classic selections have done over several years.
Ask for a full, time-stamped record — not festival highlights
Every tipster posts their big festival winners. What matters is every bet they advised at the meeting in previous years, with the time it was sent and the price available then. If they can only show you winners, assume the losers were hidden.
Check the prices were actually available
A tip at 20/1 that was 8/1 within a minute of being sent isn't a 20/1 winner for most followers. Ask how quickly prices move after their tips and judge their record at the odds you could realistically get, ideally against Betfair SP as a sense check.
Treat a big meeting as a tiny sample
Even a busy festival is only a couple of dozen races. A tipster can have a brilliant or awful week by luck alone, so never judge them — or change your staking — on one meeting. Look at their whole season and several years of the same meeting.
Set a festival bankroll and level stakes before day one
Decide a total budget for the meeting, split it into level stakes (for example 1–2% of your bank per point) and stick to it. Chasing losses on the final day is how most people give back a good week. 18+, and only bet what you can afford to lose.
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