Frankie VS AP McCoy? Who Wins the Investec Derby?

3 June 2016 This video is available to use on your website. Click the chain logo in the top right hand corner of the video to access the embed code. Terms and conditions apply. See below.

Ahead of the Investec Derby this Saturday, 4th June (live on Channel 4 at 4.30pm) two of racing’s most famous jockeys - Frankie Dettori and Sir Anthony McCoy - have taken to the Epsom Downs to give you a bespoke view of how to ride the course’s famous undulations.

Dettori, who is looking for back to back wins in the world-famous contest guides 20-time Champion Jump Jockey Sir Anthony around Epsom, providing him with tips on settling his horse early, navigating Tattenham Corner and the camber in the home-straight before pipping McCoy to the post.

Channel 4’s coverage of the two-day Investec Derby Festival starts today at 1:35pm.

Derby Day starts with an extended Morning Line from 8:30 – 10am presented by Nick Luck alongside Sir Anthony McCoy with guests Sean Levey and Owen Burrows.

Clare Balding returns to the Derby helm for afternoon coverage which starts at 1:30pm supported by Sir Anthony McCoy with Nick Luck, Jim McGrath and Graham Cunningham providing analysis from the track-side studio that is positioned within the winning post facade.  Commentator Simon Holt will call home all five feature races with Mick Fitzgerald, Rishi Persad and Emma Spencer responsible for reporting duties.  Betting news and statistics will be scrutinised by Tanya Stevenson with Brian Gleeson once again on hand to provide an informative Irish opinion.

The Investec Derby comes under starters orders at 4:30pm and for the first time ever Her Majesty The Queen will present the trophy to the winning connections, which also sees the course rename a contest in celebration of Her Sovereign Majesty’s 90th birthday.

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• Please credit as follows: Pictures courtesy of Channel 4. The Investec Derby - live on Channel 4 at 4.30pm on Saturday 4th June.

Notes to Editors:

• Willberry Wonder Pony experienced his first Derby courtesy of Frankie Dettori.  Willberry is the mascot for a charity set up by equestrian rider Hannah Francis (17-years-old) who is terminally ill with osteosarcoma in her hip, pelvis, lower spine and lungs. The official charity is attempting to raise money to fund bone cancer research and grant horsey wishes to those with serious illnesses.  Willberry has been by Hannah's side throughout her entire battle with this awful disease.
• For more information about Hannah’s story visit: willberrywonderstory.com or @willberrywonderpony and @chiefchemopony on various social media sites.

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