Set in the beautiful rolling hills of the North Downs in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, Epsom has a fabulous fixture list of thirteen race days a year and each and every one is worth seeing. Home to the iconic Investec Derby Festival including the Derby and the Oaks, racing has taken place at this idyllic and unique setting for over 230 years.
As well as being one of the most famous racecourses in the world, it’s also one of the most testing and stunning tracks in flat racing today.
A Grade 1 racecourse near Epsom, the course is best known for hosting the Epsom Derby. It also hosts the Epsom Oaks for three-year-old fillies, the Coronation Cup for all ages over the same distance and has the fastest five furlong (1,000m) course in the world
Epsom Racecourse
After about three furlongs at the top of the hill the field descend at Tattenham Corner and enter the finishing straight of about three and a half furlongs. The drop of about one hundred feet continues until about one hundred yards from the finishing line, the ground here rises for another several feet before the winning post
There are a wide variety of food and drink options available at Epsom Downs Racecourse. The permanent bars and eateries are detailed below, alongside these offers there is also a wide variety of catering units around the perimeter of the Duchess’s Stand.
Bridget’s Bar – the main bar in the Oaks Hall serving a full range of drinks and snacks
The Epsom Grill – serving classic burgers, fries and soft drinks. Chicken and vegetarian options are also available.
Traditional Favourites – selling pies, mash and salt beef bloomers
Coffee Shop – selling a selection of hot drinks, sandwiches and sweet treats
Pimm’s Terrace – situated on the mezzanine terrace, a real sun trap to enjoy your Pimm’s or Champagne
Mezzanine Bar – full bar facility situated on the ground floor
Mezzanine Coffee Shop – serving light snacks, tea, coffee and cold drinks
Mezzanine Bottle Bar – serving bottles of beer, wine and Champagne
Blue Riband Bar – on the 1st floor overlooking the finishing straight
Champagne & Seafood – fabulous seafood selection on offer with a full Champagne & wine list
Open to Owners and Trainers only. The Prince’s Stand is next to the Queen’s Stand and has an upstairs balcony overlooking the home straight. The Prince’s Stand offers a full bar and tea & coffee facility.
The Investec Derby Festival is one of the most famous and iconic events in both the sporting and social calendars. This year’s festival took place on 4th & 5th June, in glorious sunshine in front of over 100,000 spectators and to a TV audience of over 200 million people
The two feature races on Investec Ladies Day are the Investec Coronation Cup and the Investec Oaks. The Investec Oaks, arguably the top race for fillies in Europe, is contended over the same 1 ½ mile course as the Investec Derby and features only the finest 3 year old fillies, ensuring the action off course is matched by the style and glamour alongside it.
The highlight of the Investec Derby Festival is undoubtedly the Investec Derby. The race stands apart from any other as the greatest horse race in the world. 2010 was the 231st running of The Investec Derby and today it remains the race that every owner, trainer, breeder and jockey wants to win more than any other. The Investec Derby is witnessed by a crowd of up to 125,000 who flock to Epsom Downs to celebrate a one of the most historic and quintessentially English events.
Looking for directions to get you to Epsom Racecourse? Betfanatic are here to help and enclose an interactive map below to help you with the planning of your special day at the races.
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We can’t stress enough just how wonderful a day can be had at Epsom Downs Racecourse, get yourselves down there and enjoy the most magical of days.
Make every day a winner! 
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