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About 1½ miles
- It is run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey on the first Saturday of June each year, over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and 10 yards (2,423 metres), or about 1½ miles.
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The Derby Stakes, also known as the Derby or the Epsom Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in England open to three-year-old colts and fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey on the first Saturday of June each year, over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and 10 yards (2,423 metres), or about 1½ miles. [1]
The Derby is restricted to three‐year‐olds and it is the most prestigious of the five Classic races. It has been held at Epsom since its inception and the unique track provides a daunting test for relatively young horses.
- What Type of Race Is The Derby?
- When Is The Race Run?
- How Can I Get Tickets?
The Derby is a Grade 1 race (the highest class of Flat racing) and is open to 3-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, although fillies rarely contest it. The Investec-sponsored race is 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards long. With winnings of £1.25m, it is one of UK racing’s biggest purses.
The Investec Derby will be held at 4pm on 7 June. It is part of the larger Investec Derby Festival which runs across 6-7 June.
Tickets to the Investec Derby Festival are always popular and range in price from £15 for entry into the family enclosure on the hill up into the hundreds for hospitality in the main stands. For current prices and availability click here. What else happens during the Investec Derby Festival? There is a full catalogue of top class racing over the tw...
Ahead of the Epsom Derby on Saturday 4th June, we’ve put together this all you need to know guide about the Blue Riband event, including past winners and the latest odds. Check out all the latest horse racing betting odds at William Hill.
May 26, 2015 · The Epsom Derby is the most prestigious race of the British Classics for three-year-olds – here are some fascinated facts from The Derby's history
A derby (UK: / ˈdɑːrbi / DAR-bee, US: / ˈdɜːrbi / DUR-bee) is a type of horse race named after the Derby Stakes run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in England. [1] That was in turn named after Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby, who inaugurated the race in 1780. [2]
Jun 1, 2023 · How long is the Derby race at Epsom? The Derby at Epsom covers a distance of one mile, four furlongs and 10 yards (2,423 metres). Who won the 2023 Derby?
