Epsom Downs

Epsom Downs is a grade-one racecourse near Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom. The "downs" referred to in the name is the North Downs.It is best known for hosting the Epsom Derby, the United Kingdom's premier thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old colts and fillies, over a mile and a half (2400m). It also hosts the Epsom Oaks for three-year-old fillies and the Coronation Cup for all ages over the same distance.

Related Topics:
Racecourse - Epsom - Surrey - United Kingdom - North Downs - Epsom Derby - Thoroughbred - Colts - Fillies - Epsom Oaks - Coronation Cup

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A difficult, undulating course, Epsom presents a stern challenge for inexperienced horses and a true test of stamina for those that might previously have contested the Two Thousand Guineas over a mile (1600m).

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The area is served by the Epsom downs railway line.

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