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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.
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]
NamePlaceDistanceArlington Park, Arlington Heights, ...1 + 3⁄16 miles (1900 m) [t 2]Australian Derby (also known as AJC ...Randwick Racecourse, Sydney2400 metres (1.5 miles)Bangalore Derby [6]Bangalore Turf Club2,000 metresDanish Derby (Bet25 Derby, The Macallan ...2400 metres- What Is The Epsom Derby?
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The Derby Stakes as it was traditionally known, or now just simply referred to as the Derby or the Epsom Derby, is a Group One 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 and is competed over a distance of one mile and four furlongs. Havin...
Aidan O’Brien is the leading trainer in the Epsom Derby having saddled eight winners so far in his illustrious career, and you only have to look at those victors to see the impact they have had on racing in such a short period of time, they include: Galileo (2001), High Chaparral (2002), Camelot (2012), Ruler Of The World (2013), Australia (2014), ...
For obvious reason, mainly mentioned above, Luxembourg heads the top of the market for Aidan O’Brien and is the 2/1 favourite for Ballydoyle having stayed on strongly in the 2000 Guineas last month and shaping like this extra distance would suit. The second favourite is another O’Brien runner, but this time hailing from Aidan’s son Donnacha’s yard....
Jun 1, 2023 · The 2024 Epsom Derby gets underway at 4.30pm on Saturday 1 June, 2023. How much does it cost to go to the Epsom Derby?
Jun 4, 2014 · 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...
May 30, 2017 · What it's all about The Derby is the traditional test to crown the best middle distance horse of its generation. The winner does not only pick up a £920,913.69 purse and earn their place in history, but is also all but guaranteed a lucrative career at stud as a stallion.
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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
