Epsom Derby

The Derby Stakes, known colloquially as The Derby and internationally as the Epsom Derby, is considered one the most prestigious flat thoroughbred horse races in the world. The race takes place each year in June at Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, England. (The race was held at Newmarket from 1915-1918 and called the New Derby Stakes.)

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Thoroughbred horse race - Epsom Downs - Epsom - Surrey - England - Newmarket

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The race is the second leg of the English Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, preceded by the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes and followed by the St. Leger Stakes.

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Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing - Two Thousand Guineas Stakes - St. Leger Stakes

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The race is a contest for three-year-old colts and fillies - colts 9 st (126 lb or 57.2 kg), fillies 8 st 9 lb (121 lb or 54.9 kg). Fillies and older horses also run the same course and distance for the Oaks and Coronation Cup respectively.

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Colts - Fillies - Oaks - Coronation Cup

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Winners of the Derby generally compete for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in France in October and some will compete in the United States Breeders' Cup. The Derby is one of the Classic Races.

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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - Breeders' Cup - Classic Races

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