Home of the Derby, up to 130,000 people are able to watch racing from Epsom live, with the Downs on the infield open to the public. For over 200 years it’s been the premier race of a horse’s three-year-old season, with many of the greats of flat racing winning the contest. The track is also home to what is reported as the fastest five furlongs around, with the Epsom Dash showcasing a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sprint over the Derby weekend.
A first visit to Epsom can be the acid test for many horses with the tracks well-defined camber and downhill run to the home turn capable of uncovering a vulnerability in a horse.