

OWNERS & TRAINERS

The Betfred Derby Festival
31st May - 1st June 2024

Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to The Betfred Derby Festival and very much appreciate your continued support of Epsom Downs Racecourse. We have an exciting two days of racing in store culminating in the greatest race in the world, The Betfred Derby, back in it’s original 16.30 slot on Saturday 1st June.

We have compiled the information in this brochure to help you plan your visit and we have a dedicated Owners & Trainers team, led this year by Amy Bone, who are on hand to help with any queries you may have to maximise your experience with us.

We wish you the very best of luck with your final preparations and look forward to welcoming you here with your runners.
General Manager: Tom Sammes
tom.sammes@thejockeyclub.co.uk
07800913761
Clerk of the Course: Andrew Cooper
Andrew.cooper@thejockeyclub.co.uk
07774230850

ORDER OF RUNNING
CAR PARKING AND TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
Owners & Trainers
Car Park
The Owners and Trainers Car Park is located via Ashley Road and is signposted Car Park 3.
Disabled Parking
There are a limited number of car park spaces available for disabled visitors at the Owners and Trainers’ Car Park. Please contact Amy Bone on 07884655796 or Epsom.owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk with your vehicle details to arrange.
Taxis
If you plan to arrive by taxi the drop off and collection point is located at Car park 8 outside the Derby Arms Pub and requires a short walk to the O&T entrance.
Horseboxes
Entry for horseboxes is via Chalk Lane signposted for the racecourse stables.
Travelling by Car
If arriving by car please use the following postcode KT18 5LQ. The racecourse is just a few minutes from Epsom Town Centre on the B290 Epsom Downs Road or alternatively just off junction 9 of the M25.
Travelling by Rail
Epsom Station is connected by both South West Trains and Southern Trains with connections from London Waterloo & London Victoria. Epsom Station is a 10 minute taxi or bus ride from the station and there is a shuttle bus service available during the Derby Festival. Tattenham Corner Station is approximately ½ a mile walk to the racecourse and Epsom Downs Station is approximately 1 mile walk to the racecourse.
Travelling by Air
Gatwick Airport is approximately 18.5 miles from the racecourse and Heathrow Airport is 27 miles away.


HELICOPTER INFORMATION
Helicopter Facilities
Epsom Racecourse welcomes private and chartered helicopter landings at the Air Charter Service Helipad.
Prior notice is required for landings and insurance indemnities completed. Aircraft owners must book in via email info@helipad.co.uk or dial 01202 835 385 and receive a brief prior to landing permissions being issued.
Prior notice is required in advance for landing facilities and insurance indemnity. Please contact the above number. Particular attention is to be paid to the rules of the air which govern the overflying of built-up areas. No landings will be permitted 30 minutes before the first race and no take-offs will be permitted until 30 minutes after the last race.

OWNERS’ BADGES
Betfred Derby, Betfred Oaks and Coronation Cup Runners
Please contact Amy Bone on 07884655796 or Epsom.owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk directly to confirm arrangements for the day.
Owners’ Badges (UK Trained Horses)
The PASS system will be in operation and all badge requests must be submitted by 4pm the day before attending. The PASS booking system will be open at 1pm, 48 hours before the raceday once declarations have been confirmed.
If you need assistance with the PASS system please contact the PASS Helpdesk at pass@weatherbys.co.uk
Badges (Irish and other
International-trained Horses)
All Owners will need to register their attendance through Amy Bone in advance of the day.
Owners’ Badges (Irish and International trained horses)
All Owners will need to register their attendance through Amy Bone in advance of the day.
Allocation
Single Ownership:
6 badges and complimentary meals
Partnerships & Syndicates:
8 badges and complimentary meals
Badge Collection
Please enter the racecourse via the Queen Elizabeth II Stand Entrance marquee which is located at the top of Car Park 3 outside the Lester Piggott gates. Badges can be collected from the Owners and Trainers desk on arrival. No badges will be sent or issued in advance and photo identification will be required to collect the badges.
Trainers Badges
Trainers with a runner on the day will be entitled to two Owners badges upon production of a valid PASS card. Please note that badges will only be issued to the person named on the PASS card. Please do not be offended if we ask to see identification.
We acknowledge that it can be frustrating for Trainers to be stopped and asked to show their badges, particularly when trying to access the Parade Ring. However, we ask for your patience and cooperation with our stewarding arrangements.
NTF Badges
NTF Badges will not provide access to the racecourse. NTF badge holders without a runner on the day will need to register their attendance on arrival and collect an O&T badge. Please note these badges will give access to the Owners and Trainers facilities but not the Parade Ring.
STABLING AND STABLE STAFF ACCOMMODATION
Full stable security with BHA stable access control and CCTV will operate from Thursday 30th May.
Applications for stables and accommodation should be made via Dominic Toole –dominic.toole@thejockeyclub.co.uk 07961 387967
Accommodation for travelling stable staff is in the Holiday Inn hotel which is located within the grounds of the racecourse (depending on availability). Alternative on site accommodation is also available should this be required. Trainers must state the names of all their stable staff when booking accommodation for the festival. Accommodation is limited and must be booked by 1pm the day before racing.
Hot food will be available for all visiting stable staff in the stable staff canteen from Thursday 30th May through to Saturday 1st June.
There are two multifaith prayer rooms within the stable staff facilities as well as day/changing rooms, please speak to Dominic Toole on the day should you require any assistance.

OWNERS AND TRAINERS FACILITIES
The Owners Marquee
The Owners Marquee situated just past the finish line on the standside is the exclusive area for owners attending on the day. Owners can enjoy a complimentary lunch and afternoon tea offer as well as complimentary tea/coffee and soft drinks, with an upgraded offer this year with included new buffet station. A full cash bar and betting service will be available within the facility.

Owners & Trainers
Platters
Poached & Smoked Chalk Stream Trout
King Prawns
Smoked Mackerel Pate
Charcuterie Board
Prosciutto crudo, salami, chorizo
Lemon marinated olives, cornichons & sundried tomatoes, manchego cheese & fresh grapes
Antipasti Board (V)
Salads
Lovage pesto, bocconcini with Isle of Wight tomatoes & orzo pasta (V)
Celeriac & pickled red cabbage summer slaw (VE)
British tomatoes, cucumber, radish, rainbow carrot salad with baby gem lettuce (VE)
Bowls
Roast Norfolk Chicken Caesar
Smokey Pork Belly
Cannellini beans, parmentier potato & salsa verde
Roasted Cauliflower (VE)
couscous, roasted summer vegetables, tomato & basil sauce
Dessert
Eton Mess
Chantilly cream, British strawberries, meringue
Lime Posset
Ginger biscuit crumb, fresh berries
Chocolate & Cherry Cremeux
Buckwheat & raspberry crisp
Afternoon Tea
Freshly cut sandwiches
Filled Scones, vanilla cream & strawberry preserve
Tea cake selection






HOSPITALITY
Restaurants and Private Boxes
There is limited availability in our award-winning restaurants and private boxes. Located in the most stunning of locations, our teams ensure service of the highest standard to provide you with a fine dining experience. Further details on the packages are available can be found here: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom-derby/hospitality/
The hospitality team can be contacted at London.hospitality@thejockeyclub.co.uk or 01372 477747.

WHAT TO WEAR TO THE DERBY
Although there is no official dress code, smart is preferable and is often adopted
There is no official dress code in the Owners Marquee at the Derby Festival. We encourage our racegoers to come ‘dressed to feel your best’. From bright and bold to subtle and sophisticated. This is racing’s most spectacular carnival, after all.
Derby Day – Queen Elizabeth II Stand Enclosure
Owners and Trainers badges also provide access to the Queen Elizabeth II Stand and if you wish to use this enclosure on Derby Day there is a dress code in place; For gentleman either black or grey morning dress with a top hat, service dress or full national costume. For ladies, a formal day dress or a tailored trouser suit with a hat or fascinator.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Children at the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure
Please note that no children under the age of 12 are permitted in the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure. However, if aged between 12 and 16 and accompanied by an adult, permissions can be requested from Andrew Cooper, Clerk of the Course. This is a health and safety requirement and is covered by the Rules of Racing.
Free Day Pass
Owners who have runners at Epsom Downs and are members of the Racehorse Owners Association can watch their horse run on Racing TV with a free day pass. Please call the ROA on 01183 385680 to arrange your pass.
Going Reports
Going reports are updated regularly and will be available via this link
https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom/ owners-and-trainers/the-going/





Key Contacts
General Manager: Tom Sammes
tom.sammes@thejockeyclub.co.uk
07800913761
Clerk of the Course: Andrew Cooper Andrew.cooper@thejockeyclub.co.uk
07774230850
Owners & Trainers Liaison Manager: Amy Bone Epsom.owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk
07884655796
Stables Manager: Dominic Toole Dominic.toole@thejockeyclub.co.uk
07961387967
