What grey horses are running in the Epsom Derby 2023 and when was the last time a grey horse won?

EPSOM FESTIVAL returns this WEEK and all eyes will be on the prestigious Derby race on Saturday.

You might see a grey horse charge ahead this year, but when was the last time a grey horse won the Epsom Derby?

Desert Crown won the 2022 Epsom DerbyREUTERS

What grey horses are running in the Epsom Derby?

There are TWO grey horses running in the Epsom Derby this year.

They are King Of Steel who is running at 100/1 and White Birch at 14/1.

The last time a grey horse triumphed at Epsom Downs was way back in 1946 when Airbourne was victorious.

Which grey horses have won the Epsom Derby?

Just FOUR horses have won the Epsom Derby in the history of the race:

Gustavus in 1821

Tagalie in 1912

Mahmoud in 1936

Airbourne in 1946

When is the Epsom Derby 2023?

The Epsom Derby will take place on Saturday, June 3rd.
It will begin at 1:30pm BST.
Epsom Downs will play host.

Why is the Epsom Derby on early this year?

The Epsom Derby usually starts at 4:30pm BST, but that will not be the case this year.

Due to the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United, the prestigious race will start at a different time.

The Wembley final has been brought forward to 3pm on Saturday, June 3rd due to safety concerns.

This has resulted in the Epsom Derby being brought forward to 1:30pm BST.

James Crespi, general manager of Epsom, said this on the matter: “This year, the first Saturday in June will play host to two Derbys and two of Britain’s great sporting events.

“In order to give fans of both horse racing and football the opportunity to enjoy the Betfred Derby and the FA Cup final and to maximise the publicity and exposure of these two iconic sporting occasions, which will both be broadcast live on ITV1, we have made some changes to our usual schedule.

“We are grateful to our partners at ITV and our generous sponsors Betfred for their help in facilitating the move, and we can’t wait for what is sure to be a great afternoon for British sport.”

Epsom Derby 2023 runners

Here are all the runners at this year’s Epsom Derby:

Adelaide Road
Alder
Arrest
Artistic Star
Auguste Rodin
Covent Garden
Dear My Friend
Dubai Mile
King Of Steel
Military Order
San Antonio
Sprewell
The Foxes
Waipiro
White Birch
Passenger (USA)