What Is Epsom Derby Really Worth The Effort?

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A Race to the Classics Epsom Derby Epsom Derby is the most popular flat horse race in the world, and Britain's most prestigious. So it's only right that you arrive at the venue aboard a chauffeur driven car. It's one of the best ways to make an entrance. After all, a Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Stretch Hummer Limousine or a Lamborghini Murciélago is a show stealer. Whether you are from Lutterworth, Rothley, Market Bosworth, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough and Hinckley, an executive chauffeur service will never fail you. But is Epsom Derby really worth the effort? Epsom Derby In the horseracing world, there are five British Classics, and the Epsom Derby, also called The Derby and Derby Stakes, is the most prestigious. It is also …show more content…

During the World Wars, it was held at Newmarket instead of Epsom. Ladies’ Day Similar to the Royal Ascot, Epsom Derby also has their version of Ladies’ Day, where women show up in their best outfits, with the hope of winning the title of Best Dressed Lady. Race goers looking fashionable and dapper gather for a classic day’s racing in Epsom. But the real highlight is the high style stake flat races sponsored by the international specialist banking and asset management group Investec. The Derby Stakes used to be under the sponsorship of Ever Ready from 1984 to 1994, and Vodafone From 1995 to 2008. Investec Derby In the UK racing scene, Investec Derby has one of the biggest prize money. This year, the winning pot is at £1.325m. But for most of the participants, it is the prestige that comes with a victory that matters more. Who doesn't want to get the bragging rights to be in the same level as the legendary equine athletes in horse racing? These include Galileo, Mill Reef, Nijinsky, Sea Bird, Shergar, and last year’s champion Golden Horn. To get the best track side view of the race, especially the Tattenham Corner, get a ticket for the Upper Tattenham Enclosure. In this enclosure, you can bring your own food and

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