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EPSOM DERBY REVIEW: was the eclipse of Dawn Approach part of a tactical plot hatched at Ballydoyle?

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:22:05 GMT

One of the world’s most famous Flat races, the Investec Derby, was run for the 234th time last Saturday. More than 110,000 spectators flocked to Epsom Downs. And more than two million watched on TV.

EPSOM DERBY PREVIEW: race revolves around Dawn Approach stamina dilemma

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:56:38 GMT

All roads lead to Epsom Downs this coming weekend for the third and fourth Classics of the new Flat season, the Investec Derby and the Investec Oaks.

EPSOM OAKS PREVIEW: the day little Leicester harboured a Classic Secret

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:37:09 GMT

All roads lead to Epsom Downs this coming weekend for the third and fourth Classics of the new Flat season, the Investec Derby and the Investec Oaks.

Fifty horses to follow -- as the countdown to the Epsom Derby Festival and Royal Ascot begins

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:09:11 GMT

The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.