UK Racecourse Information
Epsom Racecourse
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Welcome To Epsom Racecourse Epsom Downs is home to the Vodafone Derby – the original and ultimate test over the unique mile and a half course on the first Saturday in June. The season continues with the fantastic Epsom Live! series of four evening meetings featuring live racing and live music! |
Contact Details  Address Epsom Downs Racecourse Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5LQ Telephone 01372 726311 Fax 01372 748253 |
Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road Epsom Downs is two miles south of Epsom on the B290 Tadworth Road. If travelling on the M25, take either junction 8 or 9 where AA signposts direct you to the course. You will find coloured signage near to the course directing you to the appropriate car park - we recommend you book car-parking in advance for the Vodafone Derby Meeting. By Rail From London Waterloo or London Victoria take a train to Epsom where buses and taxis will take you to the course. Alternatively Tattenham Corner Station is a 1/2 mile walk from the course. Tube Station Morden 6.7 miles (10.8 km) Railway Station Tattenham Corner Railway Station 0.5 miles (0.8 km) Airport Gatwick 11.7 miles (18.8 km) By Air Helicopters can land at the racecourse by prior agreement Map and Route Finder Directions and route plan will be displayed on the google maps pages, from here you can print, email and save the map. |
Facilities Betting There are Tote and bookmaking facilities around the course Parking At most racemeetings there is ample parking available and at many fixtures, it is free of charge. It is advised that you pre-book your parking space in advance for the Vodafone Derby meeting by contacting the racecourse Children At most racedays, accompanied children under the age of 16 will be admitted free of charge (except in the Queen’s Stand). This excludes the Vodafone Derby Meeting and the Epsom Live! series Disabled Ramps, lifts and toilets are all available. |
Enclosures And Grandstands Queen’s Stand Tickets: £18-£23 (£50 Vodafone Oaks Day). Food And Drink It offers bars, cold snacks and seafood as well as the popular Blue Riband Restaurant. Advance booking is essential Viewing The Queen's Stand was opened in 1992 and provides the best views and facilities on the course and is located opposite the winning post. It offers access to the Parade Ring and the opportunity to welcome the victorious horses returning to the Winner’s Enclosure. Dress Either black or grey Morning Dress with a top hat, or service dress is traditional and obligatory for gentlemen on Derby Day. Ladies are asked to wear formal day dress, or a trouser suit, with a hat. Grandstand Tickets: £11-£19 (£27 Oaks Day; £33 Derby Day). Seats are priced at £35 for Vodafone Derby Day. Contact the racecourse for reservations Food And Drink There are a number of bars as well as catering facilities including the Café Normandie offering hot and cold food. Viewing Located along the finishing straight, the Grandstand terraces afford good views of the racing and the Downs. As access to the Parade Ring and the Bookmakers are close to hand it is a particularly good area for groups. It is also possible to reserve a seat in this area. Please contact the racecourse for booking. Dress Smart shorts and jeans are accepted but no bare tops or singlets. Many people in this Enclosure like to dress up for the Vodafone Derby Meeting but it is not a requirement The Lonsdale Enclosure Tickets: £5 in July and August; £11 Derby meeting; Free in April, September and October Food And Drink There are a number of fast food catering options in this Enclosure Viewing This Enclosure has one of the best locations on course, opposite the Queen's Stand next to the Winning Post Dress The Hill Tickets: £10 - £15 for car parking. Pedestrians go free. Food And Drink You can drive your car or coach onto the Hill and picnic with your own provisions or purchase food and drink from the many catering outlets located around the Enclosure Viewing This is the grassed expanse in the centre of the course. It is very much the heart of the party with an "anything goes" atmosphere. It has toilet facilities and authorized betting areas nearby Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw High numbers best over 5f and 6f, low numbers best from 7f to 1m 2f. Left-handed, U-shaped course of 1m4f with steep undulations. 3 1/2f run-in with pronounced camber, initially downhill, rising in final furlong. Races up to 8 1/2f essentially sharp, particularly on 5f track, which is the fastest in the world |
Fixtures 2013 Date 24/04/2013 - Wednesday 31/05/2013 - Friday 01/06/2013 - Saturday 04/07/2013 - Thursday 11/07/2013 - Thursday 18/07/2013 - Thursday 25/07/2013 - Thursday 01/08/2013 - Thursday 26/08/2013 - Monday 27/08/2013 - Tuesday 12/09/2013 - Thursday 29/09/2013 - Sunday Race Type Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat More Information Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Evening Evening Evening Evening Evening Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon |