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Our Investec Derby Festival Hospitality Packages...which one is right for you?
If you’re not sure which is the best package for you, we’ve prepared an at-a-glance guide including each tier available at the Investec Derby Festival, catering for a wide range of tastes, requirements and budgets.
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Flat Racing: The Racehorse
We discover the racehorse - its history, characteristics and some of the greatest to win The Derby.
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Flat Race Focus: The Melbourne Cup
In light of Australia’s most famous annual thoroughbred horse race taking place next month, we discover the world-renowned Melbourne Cup Carnival, exploring its history and highlights over the years.
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Frankie Dettori's Greatest Epsom Winners
Horse racing expert, Harvey Mayson, showcases Frankie Dettori’s most iconic wins at the Investec Derby Festival.
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Epsom big races preview - Coronation Cup, Investec Oaks and Epsom Derby
Although the participation of many of the leading contenders is yet to be decided, here is an early look at the horses most likely to line up for the three feature races.
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Investec Derby Festival racing guide
The Investec Derby Festival features a wide variety of races from the fastest turf sprint in the world to the stamina test of the Classics, all set against the glorious backdrop of the Epsom downs.
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What are the differences between Flat Racing and Jump Racing?
Epsom Downs Clerk of the Course Andrew Cooper provides a fascinating comparison between the two codes of horse racing.
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How to enter the Investec Derby
Epsom's very own clerk of the course Andrew Cooper details the fascinating journey of a racehorse when entering the Epsom Derby.
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The Investec Derby, the greatest flat race in the world
Horse racing commentator Simon Holt describes the honour of calling the iconic Investec Derby, the greatest Flat race in the World.
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