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Epsom Derby Friday 4th and Saturday 5th June 2010
The Investec Derby Festival held annually at Epsom
Downs Racecourse is one of the most famous and iconic events in both
the sporting and social calendars. The first day of this prestigious
Festival, Ladies Day conjures up images of style, sophistication and
socialising and precedes Derby Day featuring the world's greatest
flat race, The Investec Derby.
Ladies Day has become one of the highlights of the
Festival. 'Style on the Downs' epitomises the essence of Ladies Day
where chic and stylish summer outfits and millinery are showcased.
The annual search for the most stylish lady on the Downs is growing
in standard and popularity each year, with a fantastic new car for
the winner.
The feature race on Ladies Day is The Investec Oaks.
This Group 1 race takes place over the famous 1 ½ mile Derby
course, and is contended by only the finest of fillies, therefore,
the action on the course will be matched by the style and glamour off it.
The Investec Derby stands apart from other sporting
events as the greatest flat race in the world. Derby Day features
seven competitive races held over the unique and challenging Epsom
Downs course.
2010 will be the 231st running of The Investec Derby.
It is the race that every owner, trainer, breeder and jockey wants to
win more than any other. It is the best of the best witnessed by the
100,000 strong crowd that flock to Epsom Downs to celebrate the
renewal of one of the great English sporting events in carnival style. |