CANINE ANARCHY
Since 1780 the historic Epsom Racecourse has been the home of the world famous Derby and since 2003 it has also has been the scene of canine anarchy as dozens of barking mad terriers compete in the Omni Terrier Derby.

The Terrier Derby has grown in popularity with terrier owners and spectators over the years and has now become an unmissable attraction at the Epsom Trainers Open Day.

FACE of CHUM
The “face” of the Omni Terrier Derby and winner in 2003 and 2004, Smudge is now the face of Pedigree Chum.

Despite this new found fame Smudge has no plans to curtail his racing career and will appear at the Omni Terrier Derby for the seventh consecutive year.

Register your terrier (up to 15” at the shoulder) from 11:45am at the registration tent located just past the winning post.

Heats start from 12:30pm with quarter finals and the grand final around 1:30pm.
The prize ceremony will be shortly after the final.

So if you have a terrier up to 15" high at the shoulder bring it along and compete for the coveted trophy - if you don't have a terrier just come along anyway - it's a real fun day out.

Any changes to the running order will be posted on this site nearer the date.

For more information on the Omni Terrier Derby and other terrier races email bob@terrierderby.com

The Omni Terrier Derby is one of the main attractions at the Epsom Trainers Open Day held in support of the Epsom Training Development Fund (ETDF) and other racing charities.

“If you have never seen it before, terrier racing is one of the great spectator sports.”
Peter Thomas – Racing Post July 21st 2008.

Prix de l’Arc de Tadworth
Saturday May 16th 2009
On Saturday May 16th 2009 we held the Omni Terrier Derby Trial (aka Prix de l’Arc de Tadworth) at the Walton-on-the-Hill May Pageant at the Howard Close Recreation Ground.

The terrier racing was an informal affair, with owners just turning up with their terriers and joining in the fun.

A real fun event for both terrier owners and intrepid spectators alike with the somewhat anarchic nature of over fifty Jack Russels, Borders, Lakelands and all kinds of terriers ensuring mayhem and mirth.