As a racecourse that
has a lasting reputation, the Epsom Downs Racecourse holds around
130,000 visitors for races. Known to be the home of the famous Epsom
Derby, this is a racecourse that always attracts incredible interest
as one of the truly flagship races on the calendar comes up.
Alongside this, this
unique course offers a fantastic collection of races, from the
Coronation Cup to the other Epsom event, the Oaks. This gives Epsom
Downs Racecourse a fantastic itinerary of historical and engaging
racecourses to enjoy. It’s got three major Group 1 race courses,
and draws some very impressive crowds every year to every race.
The most significant
people who stop by, of course, are the Royal Family. The Queen is
known to stop off at the Epsom Downs Racecourse every year for the
Epsom Derby, taking in one of the flagship races in the country.
The racecourse
itself has existed in some form since 1661, with the famous Eclipse
horse running some of its wins on this hallowed truth, remaining
unbeaten. Eclipse, though, is just one of the many amazing horses to
have taken to the courses here over time. it was even at Epsom Downs
Racecourse that Emily Davison, the suffragette, threw herself onto
the track, sadly dying after the event four days later.
Following
on the unique tradition with the Royal Family, Prince William and
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, alongside many other members, made
their first public outing since the marriage of William and
Catherine.
