Derby Owners and Trainers Brochure 2024 by Weatherbys

OWNERS & TRAINERS

The Betfred Derby Festival

31st May - 1st June 2024

INFORMATION

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

Distance TPF Ladies Day (Friday 31st May 2024) 2.00pm THE BETFRED BRITISH EBF WOODCOTE STAKES 6 furlongs £75,000 2.35pm THE TRUSTATRADER HANDICAP STAKES 1 mile 113 yards £75,000 3.10pm THE CORONATION CUP (GROUP 1) 1 mile 4 furlongs £425,000 3.45pm THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 HANDICAP STAKES 1 mile 2 furlongs £100,000 4.30pm THE BETFRED OAKS (GROUP 1) 1 mile 4 furlongs £550,000 5.10pm THE SURREY STAKES (LISTED RACE) 7 furlongs £75,000 5.40pm THE TATTENHAM HANDICAP STAKES 7 furlongs £75,000 TOTAL ON THE DAY £1,375,000 Derby Day (Saturday 1st June 2024) 1.25pm THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB LESTER PIGGOTT HANDICAP STAKES 1 mile 2 furlongs £75,000 2.00pm THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH STAKES (SPONSORED BY MY PENSION EXPERT) (GROUP 3) 1 mile 113 yards £100,000 2.35pm THE BETFRED DIOMED STAKES (GROUP 3) 1 mile 113 yards £100,000 3.10pm THE BETFRED 3 YEAR OLD “DASH” HANDICAPSTAKES 5 furlongs £75,000 3.45pm THE ASTON MARTIN “DASH” HANDICAP STAKES 5 furlongs £100,000 4.30pm THE BETFRED DERBY (GROUP 1) 1 mile 4 furlongs £1,500,000 5.15pm THE NORTHERN DANCER HANDICAP STAKES 1 mile 4 furlongs £75,000 5.50pm THE JRA TOKYO TROPHY HANDICAP STAKES 6 furlongs £75,000 TOTAL ON THE DAY £2,100,000 GRAND TOTAL £3,475,000 CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLISHING

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.

For private jet and helicopter charter enquiries contact: Air Charter Service Tel: +44 (0)20 8339 8588 helicopter@aircharter.co.uk

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

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Giant Baby gem lettuce, Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, garlic & herb croutons Caper berries, burnt lemon, pickled cucumber & Norfolk samphire, lemon mayonnaise, Marie rose sauce, toasted ciabatta

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.