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The Derby

2009

06/06/2009

Duration: 3 hours, 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Clare Balding and Willie Carson introduce coverage of the world's greatest flat race, the Investec Derby.

Some of the most famous names in horse racing have landed this great prize, including Nijinsky under legendary jockey Lester Piggott. Ireland looks to have a strong hand this year, and jockey Mick Kinane, two weeks short of his 50th birthday, aims to win the race for a third time.

There are a total of five races from Epsom, at 1.25pm, 1.55pm, 2.25pm and 3.00pm, and the Investec Derby at 3.45pm. With Rishi Persad, Ian Bartlett, Kevin Darley and Dan Walker.

Betting news from John Parrott and Gary Wiltshire. Race commentary from Jim McGrath. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Clare Balding
Presenter:
Willie Carson
Participant:
Rishi Persad
Participant:
Ian Bartlett
Participant:
Dan Walker
Participant:
John Parrott
Participant:
Gary Wiltshire

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