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Epsom Racecourse

About Epsom Downs Racecourse

Epsom Downs Racecourse is one of the most unique and remarkable racecourses in the world and is host to the Group 1 Derby, often reputed as the greatest Flat race in the world. Epsom is also home to the Group 1 Oaks, Coronation Cup and the Epsom Dash.

The track is horseshoe-shaped as opposed to round and on the Derby course, runners face a steep uphill climb from the stalls. Challenging undulations and a famous, sharp bend known as `Tattenham Corner? make the Derby the ultimate test of the thoroughbred due to the need for balance, stamina, speed and mental agility. Epsom?s sprint track is downhill and one of the fastest five furlongs in the world.

History of Epsom Downs Racecourse

There is no other racecourse like Epsom Downs anywhere in the world and it is unlikely such a unique track would ever be built today. The racecourse is located only an hour from London?s bustling city centre.

Horse racing has taken place at Epsom Downs Racecourse since as early as 1661. From 1684, Epsom appointed a Clerk of the Course to maintain the track and to ensure optimum racing conditions. By 1730, Epsom hosted two race meetings per year.

In 1779, two of the most important Classics would be born. The 12th Earl of Derby organised a race for three-year-old fillies at Epsom which was named The Oaks, after his country house which he leased in Woodmansterne, Surrey. Following the success of the inaugural running of the Oaks, Lord Derby decided a new race should be introduced at Epsom to include three-year-old colts and fillies, which would become the Derby, the most coveted contest of the Flat season.

A major part of Epsom?s history is the infamous and dramatic death of suffragette Miss Emily Davison in 1913. The passionate protester, dressed in a black coat and a black hat, slipped under the rail during the Derby and threw herself in front of the King?s horse, which ultimately led to her death, at Tattenham Corner to raise awareness of women?s rights.

Epsom Fixtures

  • Tue, 23rd April, 2024
  • Fri, 31st May, 2024
  • Sat, 1st June, 2024
  • Wed, 3rd July, 2024 (e)
  • Thu, 11th July, 2024 (e)
  • Thu, 18th July, 2024 (e)
  • Thu, 1st August, 2024 (e)
  • Fri, 16th August, 2024
  • Mon, 26th August, 2024
  • Thu, 12th September, 2024
  • Sun, 29th September, 2024

Epsom Latest Results

Sunday , 1st Oct 2023

5.45 Epsom
1st
11/2
2nd
3L
10/3
3rd
hd
7/1
4th
shd
5/2fav
174782258
Tote Win £6.50 ; Plc £2.00, £1.50, £2.10
Trainer , John Gosden
Jockey , B d l Sayette
Owner , Juddmonte
Breeder , Juddmonte Farms Inc
5.10 Epsom
1st
5/1
2nd
2.25L
8/1
3rd
0.75L
16/1
4th
1.25L
8/1
1711105178
Tote Win £6.00 ; Plc £2.20, £2.60, £2.90
Beaten Fav Freedom Day 4/1fav
Jockey , Morgan Cole
Owner , Anthony Fanticola
Breeder , Oxford Racing
4.35 Epsom
1st
1/5fav
2nd
4L
6/1
3rd
0.75L
13/2
4th
3.75L
80/1
1638134316
Tote Win £1.20 ; Plc £1.10, £2.10
Trainer , Roger Varian
Jockey , Jack Mitchell
Owner , Ed Babington, James Barnett & Partner
Breeder , Phillistown House
4.00 Epsom
1st
15/8fav
2nd
3L
6/1
3rd
0.75L
11/4
4th
5L
14/1
1602128746
Tote Win £2.88 ; Plc £1.60, £2.30
Trainer , George Boughey
Jockey , Kevin Stott
Owner , Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd
Breeder , Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd
3.25 Epsom
1st
2/1fav
2nd
1L
14/1
3rd
3.75L
8/1
4th
1.25L
9/1
1529162527
Tote Win £3.00 ; Plc £1.90, £5.70
Trainer , George Boughey
Owner , AMO Racing Limited
Breeder , China Horse Club International Ltd
2.50 Epsom
1st
3/1
2nd
2L
3/1
3rd
1L
7/4fav
4th
19L
7/2
1450104684
Tote Win £4.00
Trainer , K R Burke
Jockey , S H James
Owner , Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Breeder ,
2.15 Epsom
1st
13/2
2nd
0.75L
4/1
3rd
1.75L
Rating  (8)
10/1
4th
2L
11/2
141782179
Tote Win £7.50 ; Plc £1.80, £1.80, £3.10
Beaten Fav Mercian Warrior 3/1fav
Trainer , Richard Hannon
Jockey , P J Dobbs
Owner , Sdm Partnership & Partner
Breeder , Rathbarry Stud

Epsom Favourite Statistics

Flat Non-Handicap
TypeRacesFav Wins%Win
2-y-o1284838
3-y-o923437
4-y-o+633251
Total28311440
Flat Handicap
TypeRacesFav Wins%Win
2-y-o291138
3-y-o2448535
4-y-o+4139222
Total68618827

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Epsom Racecourse Contact Details

Epsom Downs Racecourse,
Epsom Downs,
Surrey, KT18 5LQ.
Tel:01372 726311
Website: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom/
E-Mail: [email protected]
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