Derby Racing

Mehdaayih supplemented to Friday’s Epsom Oaks while Old Persian added to Coronation Cup

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.20.1″] Supplementary entry Mehdaayih headlines 16 contenders going forward for the £523,750 G1 Investec Oaks at Epsom Downs on day one of the Investec Derby Festival, Investec Ladies’ Day, Friday 31st May. Mehdaayih has been added to the 12-furlong fillies’ Classic at a cost of £30,000 after a scintillating four and a half-length […]

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Derby Festival 2019: Melbourne Cup runner-up Marmelo targets Coronation Cup

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.20.1″] Top filly Magical is one of 18 entries going forward for the G1 Investec Coronation Cup, worth £425,000, at Epsom Downs on Friday 31st May, Investec Ladies’ Day. The four-year-old progressed when stepped up to 12 furlongs at the backend of 2018, landing the G1 QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at

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Appleby hoping Line Of Duty can win the 240th Epsom Derby

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.20.1″] Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby is hoping Line Of Duty can emulate stablemate Masar by winning the 2019 £1.5 million G1 Investec Derby at Epsom Downs on Saturday 1st June, Investec Derby Day and day two of the Investec Derby Festival. Masar provided a first victory for Godolphin’s royal blue colours in

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Derby Day 2018 – Racing Review

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.18.4″] INVESTEC DERBY FACTS for the 2018 race Winning-most trainers: Aidan O’Brien, with six wins from 72 runners since 1998 (2001 Galileo, 2002 High Chaparral, 2012 Camelot, 2013 Ruler Of The World, 2014 Australia, 2017 Wings Of Eagles). John Gosden, trainer of Roaring Lion and Sevenna Star, has won the Investec Derby twice

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Derby Festival Oaks Day 2018 – Racing Review

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.18.4″] Pictured above: Top trainer Aidan O’Brien is approached by the traditional Derby Festival travellers – lucky heather, was this the secret of today’s success?! INVESTEC OAKS FACTS for the 2018 race Youngest filly: Bye Bye Baby, foaled 5th April 2015. Oldest filly: Give And Take, foaled 4th February 2015.   Youngest

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Epsom Derby 2018: Mill Reef remembered and results of the Draw

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] The draw for the Investec Derby took the form of a live ceremony for the first time on 31st May at Epsom Downs, conducted by two Investec Derby-winning jockeys – Geoff Lewis, who rode Mill Reef to victory in 1971, and John Reid, successful aboard Dr Devious in 1992. Lewis,

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Epsom Derby Festival 2018: Breakfast with the Stars

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] On Tuesday 22nd May 2018 a beautiful morning at Epsom Downs Racecourse greeted the Breakfast With The Stars participants, from horses through to spectators. Horses exercised on the track as usual ahead of Britain’s premier Classics, the Investec Derby (Saturday 2nd June) and the Investec Oaks (Friday 1st June). Breakfast

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Blue Riband at The Spring Meeting

Crossed Baton takes the Blue Riband at The Spring Meeting at Epsom Downs 2018

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] Epsom Downs opened its doors for the first time in 2018 with the Investec Spring Meeting on Wednesday 25th April, when the highlight was the £50,000 Listed Investec Blue Riband Trial (2.45pm, 19 entries) for three-year-olds. The trial for the Investec Derby, run over 10 furlongs, was promoted to Listed

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Derby Festival Fashion 2017

Derby Festival Fashion 2017 – are you a Vintage or Contemporary fashionista?

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Derby Festival Fashion 2017: The Derby Festival at Epsom Racecourse is the ideal place to don your glad rags so don’t be afraid to wear something a little dramatic and aim for luxurious fabrics and finishes. The question is do you go vintage or

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Racing Legend Lester Piggott recalls 2,000 Guineas and Triple Crown Triumphs

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Piggott 2,000 Guineas: To mark the 60th anniversary since he claimed his first victory in the 2,000 Guineas aboard Crepello, Lester Piggott has spoken about that momentous year, 1957, during which he claimed no fewer than eight races which now make up the QIPCO British Champions Series. These include the King’s Stand and Gold Cup

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