EPSOM
Racecourse
Epsom
Racecourse, The Grandstand, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5LQ.
Tel:
01372-726311
From
the Derby start at the top of the Downs, the course climbs steadily
for the first gently-bending four furlongs, then levels out
for nearly two furlongs before falling sharply round the bend
to Tattenham Corner and into the straight. This is of less than
four furlongs and ends with a fairish rise of just over a furlong
to the winning post. The City and Suburban course and the Epsom
Mile are, respectively, the last 1m 2f 15y and the last 1m 110y
of the Derby course. The five furlong course (Egmont Course)
is perfectly straight and, running sharply downhill to the junction
with the round course, is the fastest in the world. The Derby
course is a unique test for the thoroughbred, the frequently
fast early pace demanding stamina, and the bends and gradients
calling for a faultless action. Well-balanced, medium-sized,
handy sorts seem to do best over five furlongs.
By
Road: 2 miles South of the town on the B290 (M25 junction 8
and 9).
By
Rail: Epsom, Epsom Downs or Tatterham Corner Stations (trains
from London Bridge, Waterloo, Victoria). Regular bus services
run to the course from Epsom and Morden Underground Station.
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