History of the Epsom Derby
Nobody can match Her Majesty The Queen’s longevity as a racehorse owner, for as we enter the 2012 season her horses will be competing at the top level for the 64th consecutive year. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor
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Epsom Racecourse reveals 60 Facts and Figures about the Epsom Derby – one of Britain's most iconic races: Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the Universe), there’s a lot more to learn…
Run over the same distance as the Investec Derby and the Oaks, the Coronation Cup first took place in 1902 to celebrate the accession to the throne of King Edward VI, who himself won the Derby three times with Persimmon, Diamond Jubilee and Minoru, as well as the Grand National with Ambush. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of
Older than the Derby by a year, the Oaks was the brainchild of Johnny Burgoyne, a soldier, playwright and politician who married into Lord Derby’s family. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the
The QIPCO 1000 Guineas 2012 will be run at Newmarket's Rowley course on Sunday 6th May: Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the Universe), there’s a lot more to learn…
The QIPCO 1000 Guineas is the fillies’ equivalent of the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, both of which are run over the historic Rowley Mile on turf at Newmarket. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History
The QIPCO 2000 Guineas takes place at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile course on Saturday 5th May 2012: Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the Universe), there’s a lot more to learn…
The QIPCO 2000 Guineas, which was founded in 1809 and has a glittering roll of honour, celebrates its 204th running this year. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the Universe), there’s a
Britain's professional lady jockeys are to get their own championship for the first time. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the Universe), there’s a lot more to learn…
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