Epsom races H R H prince albert and H R H prince Frederick William of Russia in the grand stand June 7 1856 The Illustrated Lond
downs North host Epsom Derby United Kingdom's premier thoroughbred horse race three-year-old colts fillies Epsom Oaks Coronation Cup Racecourse between Epsom, Tadworth Langley Vale public area watch free most attended sporting event year difficult, undulating course, Epsom presents stern challenge for inexperienced horses true test stamina 2,000 Guineas Stakes over a mile (1600m).In 2005 the racecourse opened a public consultation on a proposed replacement grandstand. It will have a spectator capacity of 10,875, a 625-cover banqueting suite and restaurant, and a 1,400m² betting, conference and exhibition hall. It is hoped that the facility will be built between 2006 and 2009. The estimated cost is £ million and the Derby will continue to be held at Epsom during the area is served by the Epsom Downs railway line as well as Tattenham Corner railway station which is where Queen Elizabeth II alights from the Royal Train on race work has now started on the old stands. Epsom Downs houses the third largest racehorse training facility in the country. The facility is managed buy the Epsom trainers society.
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