Epsom Downs Race Calendar
Most people recognise Epsom Downs Racecourse as the majestic home of the Epsom Derby. Fewer people are aware that Epsom hosts four other big horse racing events each year, from April to the end of September.
The Derby may be the richest race in British horse racing, but the other meetings held here are just as exciting, with each race of equal importance to those concerned.
Epsom’s racing season kicks off in April with The Spring Meeting, which takes place about six weeks before The Epsom Derby. Next, Epsom holds two independent afternoon racing meetings in August and September, a few months apart. The Season Finale, held on the last Sunday of September, marks the end of Epsom Downs’ season.
The Epsom Spring Meeting Calendar
The Epsom Spring Meeting, which takes place every April, is the first meeting of The Epsom Downs Racecourse’s season.
The Epsom Spring Meeting includes a six-race list, including The Investec Blue Riband Trial, which awards automatic entry to The Epsom Derby to the winner.
14:10 – Investec Asset Finance Handicap – Class 3 – 5 furlongs
14:45 – Investec Blue Riband Trial – Class 1, Listed – 1 mile, 2 furlongs, 17 yards
15:20 – Investec Corporate & Investment Banking Great Metropolitan Handicap – Class 3 – 1 mile, 4 furlongs, 6 yards
15:55 – Investec City And Suburban Handicap – Class 2 – 1 mile, 2 furlongs, 17 yards
16:25 – Investec Wealth Novice Stakes – Class 4 – 1 mile, 113 yards
17:00 – Investec Private Banking Handicap – Class 4 – 1 mile, 113 yards
This year’s Epsom Spring Meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday the 20th of April 2021.
The Epsom Derby Festival Calendar
The Epsom calendar designates Day One of The Derby as Ladies Day, so make sure you’re ready to impress if you intend on attending Epsom Downs Racecourse.
14:00 – Investec Woodcote EBF Stakes – Class 2 – 6 furlongs, 3 yards
14:35 – Investec Mile Handicap – Class 2 – 1 mile, 113 yards
15:10 – Investec Coronation Cup – Class 1 – 1 mile, 4 furlongs, 6 yards
15:45 – Investec Wealth & Investment Handicap – Class 2 – 1 mile, 2 furlongs, 17 yards
16:30 – Investec Oaks – Class 1 – 1 mile, 4 furlongs, 6 yards
17:15 – Investec Surrey Stakes – Class 1, Listed – 7 furlongs, 3 yards
17:50 – Investec Zebra Handicap – Class 2 – 7 furlongs, 3 yards
Epsom Derby Race Calendar
The Derby Stakes alone offers over £1.6 million in prize money, making Derby Day one of the most thrilling days of British horse racing. The exciting seven-race card for Derby Day is as follows:
14:00 – Investec Private Banking Handicap – Class 2 – 1 mile, 2 furlongs, 17 yards
14:35 – Princess Elizabeth Stakes – Class 1 – 1 mile, 113 yards
15:10 – Investec Diomed Stakes – Class 1 – 1 mile, 113 yards
15:45 – Investec ‘Dash’ Handicap – Class 2 – 5 furlongs
16:30 – Investec Derby Stakes – Class 1 – 1 mile, 4 furlongs, 6 yards
17:15 – Investec Out Of The Ordinary Handicap – Class 2 – 1 mile, 4 furlongs, 6 yards
17:50 – Investec Asset Management Handicap – Class 2 – 6 furlongs, 3 yards
This year’s edition of The Epsom Derby Festival is scheduled to take place on Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of June 2021.
Epsom August Afternoon Racing Calendar
The August Afternoon Racing is the first of Epsom’s two Afternoon Racing meetings, which takes place annually at the end of August and features a seven-race card.
The Terry Mills & John Akehurst Handicap, which starts at 15:15, is the featured race of this thrilling day at the races.
14:10 – Chantilly Nursery – Class 5 – 7 furlongs, 3 yards
14:45 – British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes – Class 4 – 1 mile, 113 yards
15:15 – Terry Mills & John Akehurst Handicap – Class 3 – 6 furlongs, 3 yards
15:50 – Stanley Wootton Handicap – Class 5 – 1 mile, 4 furlongs, 6 yards
16:20 – Back To The 80s NYE Party Handicap – Class 4 – 7 furlongs, 3 yards
16:55 – Join Racing TV Now Handicap – Class 5 – 1 mile, 2 furlongs, 17 yards
17:25 – Spectacular Christmas Parties At Epsom Downs Handicap – Class 6 – 7 furlongs, 3 yards
This year’s edition of The Epsom August Afternoon Racing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday the 31st of August 2021.
Epsom September Afternoon Racing Calendar
The Epsom September Afternoon Racing meeting is the second of Epsom’s two annual Afternoon Racing meetings and the penultimate race of Epsom’s horse racing calendar. It takes place less than two weeks after the conclusion of the August Afternoon meeting.
13:40 – British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Median Auction Stakes – Class 4 – 7 furlongs, 3 yards
14:15 – Back To The 80s NYE Party Handicap – Class 5 – 1 mile, 113 yards
14:50 – ‘Grow Your Business’ Handicap – Class 5 – 1 mile, 2 furlongs, 17 yards
15:25 – Jump Jockeys’ Derby Handicap – Class 4 – 1 mile, 4 furlongs, 6 yards
15:55 – Kovara Klassic Handicap – Class 4 – 7 furlongs, 3 yards
16:30 – Newton Wood Handicap – Class 5 – 1 mile, 113 yards
17:05 – Spectacular Christmas Parties At Epsom Downs Handicap – Class 5 – 6 furlongs, 3 yards
This year’s edition of The Epsom September Afternoon Racing is scheduled to take place on Thursday the 9th of September 2021.
Epsom Season Finale Calendar
The Epsom Season Finale, which takes place on the last Sunday of September every year, is the season’s last meeting on the Epsom racing calendar.
There are seven races on the table, including the Class 3 Season Finale Handicap at 15:05. The Epsom Season Finale racecard is as follows:
14:00 – IDF 2020 Tickets On Sale Tomorrow Nursery – Class 4 – 7 furlongs, 3 yards
14:30 – Investec Derby ‘Wild Card’ Conditions Stakes – Class 2 – 1 mile, 113 yards
15:05 – Season Finale Handicap – Class 3 – 1 mile, 2 furlongs, 17 yards
15:35 – Kids Takeover Handicap – Class 3 – 1 mile, 113 yards
16:10 – Apprentices’ Derby Stakes – Class 4 – 1 mile, 4 furlongs, 6 yards
16:45 – Back To The 80’s NYE Party Novice Stakes – Class 5 – 1 mile, 2 furlongs, 17 yards
17:15 – Spectacular Christmas Parties At Epsom Downs Handicap – Class 4 – 7 furlongs, 3 yards
This year’s edition of The Epsom Season Finale is scheduled to take place on Sunday the 26th of September 2021.
Other Racedays:
- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 14th of April 2021
Other Racedays:
- Jump Racing - Monday the 19th of April 2021
Other Racedays:
- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 14th of April 2021
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- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 14th of April 2021
Other Racedays:
- Jump Racing - Monday the 19th of April 2021
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- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 5th of May 2021
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- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 19th of May 2021
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- Evening Racing - Wednesday the 2nd of June 2021
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- Evening Racing - Wednesday the 9th of June 2021
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- Evening Racing - Wednesday the 30th of June 2021
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- Evening Racing - Wednesday the 7th of July 2021
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- Afternoon Racing - Monday the 2nd of August 2021
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- Evening Racing - Wednesday the 4th of August 2021
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- Evening Racing - Wednesday the 11th of August 2021
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- Afternoon Racing - Tuesday the 17th of August 2021
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- Evening Racing - Wednesday the 18th of August 2021
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- Evening Racing - Wednesday the 18th of August 2021
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- Evening Racing - Wednesday the 25th of August 2021
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- Evening Racing - Friday the 3rd of September 2021
Other Racedays:
- Floodlit Racing - Monday the 13th of September 2021
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- Floodlit Racing - Friday the 17th of September 2021
Other Racedays:
- Floodlit Racing - Friday the 17th of September 2021
Other Racedays:
- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 29th of September 2021
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- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 6th of October 2021
Other Racedays:
- Floodlit Racing - Monday the 11th of October 2021
Other Racedays:
- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 13th of October 2021
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- Floodlit Racing - Tuesday the 19th of October 2021
Other Racedays:
- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 20th of October 2021
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- Floodlit Racing - Wednesday the 27th of October 2021
Other Racedays:
- Floodlit Racing - Friday the 29th of October 2021
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- Afternoon Racing - Monday the 1st of November 2021
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- Jump Racing - Monday the 8th of November 2021
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- Jump Racing - Monday the 22nd of November 2021
Other Racedays:
- Afternoon Racing - Monday the 29th of November 2021
