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One and a half miles
- The Derby course at Epsom is one and a half miles from start to finish. You may see it written out as 1mile, 4furlongs and 6yards.
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Jun 1, 2022 · Races up to eight and a half furlongs are very sharp, meaning those ridden prominently hold an advantage, particularly on the five-furlong course, the fastest in the world, which is virtually...
The racecourse is just a few minutes from Epsom Town Centre on the B290 Epsom Downs Road or alternatively just off junction 9 of the M25. During the racing season, AA signs will mark all major approach routes.
- Epsom, KT18 5LQ, Surrey
- June 6, 2025
Jun 3, 2023 · Timeform's guide to racing at Epsom, featuring the key facts and figures ahead of the Derby meeting, including three course specialists to look out for.
May 10, 2023 · The Epsom Derby alone offers a prize pool of £1.5 million, the most generous in the flat racing calendar. Whilst the Epsom Derby is the most anticipated race of the Epsom Festival Weekend, the Betfred Oaks and the Dahlbury Coronation Cup are two more Group 1 races, also running as part of the festival.
Feb 3, 2023 · The entire season at Epsom is dominated by the two-day Investec Derby festival. The Epsom Derby takes place on the first Saturday in June, with the Oaks held the day before. The track is based in Surrey and is a unique test, particularly over the Derby trip.
The Derby Festival takes place every year at Epsom Downs Racecourse on the first Saturday in June. It’s one of the most anticipated flat horse races in England, and has a long and colourful history. Learn some of the most fascinating Derby Festival facts below.