The road to the 2026 Epsom Derby is officially heating up, and this year’s field looks absolutely loaded with elite talent, unbeaten stars, powerful Ballydoyle contenders, and dangerous dark horses ready to shock the racing world. This video breaks down the top 20 contenders for the 2026 Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs.
Andrew Bon interviews Zac and Jeff Lloyd. Zac will be coming to South Africa soon. Champion trainer Justin Snaith has secured the exciting young rider Zac Lloyd for one of his runners in this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026.
This was the first Grade 1 contest of the 2026 SA Champions Season. It was won by HAUTE COUTURE in a dramatic finish. RICH MAN'S WORLD came in second.
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They grey, ZEITZ, winning with Serino Moodley
ZEITZ ran from seven lengths off the pace at the back to win the A Stakes (race 5). This 4YO gelding is the grey son of Vercingetorix.
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A Gr1, Gr2 and Gr3 winner, the Sean Tarry-trained TIN PAN ALLEY was also crowned Champion 3yo Colt and Champion Miler on a proud evening for the Wernars family, who race the star in partnership with Dayalan Chinsammy.
A son of Galileo stallion The United States, TIN PAN ALLEY is a six-time winner of over R2,3 million in stakes.