Epsom Derby LIVE RESULTS: Adayar WINS feature race at 16/1, Mojo Star follows in second – odds and racecard

EARLY OAKS LOOK

A look at the prices for this afternoon's feature.

We told you how Santa Barbara had drifted this morning - and she continues to do so!

Now out to 11/4 in places.

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FRANKIE SORRY

Frankie Dettori has picked up the ride on leading Derby contender John Leeper - and says he feels 'very sorry' for fellow jock Adam Kirby.

The Ed Dunlop-trained colt is as short as 13-2 second favourite for Saturday's Epsom Classic.

Top jockey Kirby looked to have secured the sought-after ride earlier this week.

But with Dettori's intended mount High Definition scratched from the race in favour of a crack at the Irish Derby, Dunlop swooped in to secure the services of the legendary Italian.

I was pencilled in to ride for Aidan in the Derby, but the news came out that he only had one runner and I was then contacted by the Ed Dunlop team about John Leeper.
I feel very sorry for Adam. He’s done most of the work on the horse and rode him at Epsom last week, I can’t stress that enough.
It’s not nice to be taken off a horse three days before the Derby, but it’s not my decision, I don’t pay the bills, and it’s an offer you can’t refuse as a jockey.
It was a strange feeling, and I certainly didn’t come home with a happy face on Thursday because it’s not the way you want to get rides, but it is what it is and we have to move on.
I didn’t go looking for it, it just came to me. I know the owners very well having ridden his mum Snow Fairy a few times and am still very grateful to pick up the ride.

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GOING UPDATE

The going for day one at the moment is good, good to firm in places.

We are expecting the official going for the day shortly.

The track has been watered after dry conditions in the past 10 days, with warm weather in the area the past few days.

Rain is expected in the area this morning before clearing this afternoon.

More to follow

AIDAN HOPEFUL

The Irish maestro is aiming for his ninth win in the race this afternoon.

But Santa Barbara has drifted overnight from around the 9/4 mark to 5/2.

GOOD MORNING RACING FANS

It's Epsom time!

The Derby Festival kicks off this afternoon with some top grade action and we have all the build-up ahead of coverage.

Our first race is 2pm ahead of seven competitive contests on day one.

The Coral Coronation Cup is at 3.10, with the Cazoo Oaks the other highlight of this Friday, going off at 4.30.

Aidan O'Brien's Santa Barbara looks set to go off favourite for the Oaks but has seen a bit of a drift this morning.

O'Brien will hope she settles a bit better than she did when a warm favourite for the 1000 Guineas before finishing fourth.

Meanwhile, Frankie Dettori has picked up the ride on leading Derby contender John Leeper - and says he feels 'very sorry' for fellow jock Adam Kirby.

Top jockey Kirby looked to have secured the sought-after ride earlier this week.

But with Dettori's intended mount High Definition scratched from the race in favour of a crack at the Irish Derby, Dunlop swooped in to secure the services of the legendary Italian.

And John Leeper's odds have been slashed as a result, with Paddy Power cutting him into 13-2 from 8-1, as Dettori chases a third Derby win.

Stick with us as we build up to today's action with some expert tips, free bets and action from the racecourse.