The Betfred Derby, Owners and Trainers Information Pack by Weatherbys

OWNERS & TRAINERS INFORMATION

The Betfred Derby Festival Friday 6th – Saturday 7th June 2025

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.

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

Jim.allen@thejockeyclub.co.uk

07779851452

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 amy.bone@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 Betfred Coronation Cup Runners.

Please contact Amy Bone on 07884655796 or amy.bone@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

We will always try our best to accommodate our Owners where possible, so please get in touch with our Owners and Trainers team should you wish to enquire about additional badges. Epsom Downs reserves the right to offer additional badges at their discretion and subject to space.

Any requests for additional badges should be made in advance of the meeting to Epsom.owners@thejockeyclub.co.uk

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.

Parade Ring Access

Owners will receive a Parade Ring badge specific for their race. Access to the Parade Ring will not be possible without the correct badge and is limited dependant on the number of declared runners in that race.

Owners badges will provide access to the Owners and Trainers marquee and the Queen Elizabeth II Stand enclosure.

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 5th June.

Applications for stables and accommodation should be made via Dominic Toole –dominic.toole@thejockeyclub.co.uk

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.

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. A full cash bar and betting service will be available within the facility.

There is a dedicated viewing area for owners and trainers on the mezzanine level of the Queen Elizabeth II Stand steppings.

HOSPITALITY

Restaurants and Private Boxes

Epsom Downs also offers exclusive private box and restaurant packages for owners and have limited availability. Prices start at £250pp exclusive to owners (RRP. £519pp) and packages can be explored further by following this link:

The Derby Festival 2025 Hospitality Packages | Epsom Downs Racecourse

Please contact the Owners and Trainers or Hospitality team to explore any available options.

The hospitality team can be contacted at: London.hospitality@thejockeyclub.co.uk or 01372 477747

DRESS CODE

While there is no official dress code, guests typically opt for smart, stylish attire to match the celebratory atmosphere.

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.

Winners & Placed Connections:

Owners of winning horses will be invited to celebrate with a glass of champagne in the Gladiateur Room next to the Weighing Room. All winning owners will receive a winning memento, a complimentary recording of the race and a framed photograph.

Owners of placed horses, down to 4th, will be invited to celebrate with a glass of champagne and watch a replay of their race.

Raceday Photography:

The official raceday photographers at Epsom Downs are John Hoy and Megan Ridgewell. Photos from the day can be viewed at: https://sandownracingimages.photoshelter.com/index

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Children in 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.