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	Epsom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Epsom is a town in the borough of Epsom and Ewell in Surrey, close to the southern boundary of Greater London.
		Each June, Epsom Downs is the home of the Epsom Derby horse race, the second leg of the English Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
		Epsom Downs, Known locally as The "downs" referred to in the name is a part of the North Downs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Epsom (570 words)

	Epsom Derby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Derby is one of the Classic Races.
		The Derby, as it is known today, originated at a celebration following the first running of the Epsom Oaks in 1779.
		The record winning distance for a Derby is 10 lengths, recorded by Shergar in 1981.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Epsom_Derby (664 words)

	Epsom - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Epsom
		In the 17th century it was a spa town producing Epsom salts.
		The Derby and the Oaks horse races are held annually at Epsom Downs racecourse.
		Epsom was a small village until it developed as a spa following the discovery of springs containing sulphate of magnesia in 1618.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Epsom (305 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Epsom Derby
		Epsom Derby, also known as the Derby, classic English horse race that dates from 1780.
		Epsom and Ewell (borough), borough in Surrey, south-east England.
		The most notable derbies are the Epsom Derby, held annually in June for three-year-old colts and fillies...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Epsom_Derby.html (124 words)

	Epsom as a place to live (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Epsom had a rapid expansion thanks to its wells (in the 17th century) with curative waters, the Derby (in the 18th century), its clock tower and thanks to the development of the railway in the 19th century.
		Epsom’s library is located in the town’s modern Ebbisham centre (built in 2001); in the centre of Ebbisham’s square there is a local monument which represents all jockeys and horses that have raced on the Epsom Downs:
		Epsom may not be the quietest town in the world but it sure does its residents justice by providing them with good services and beautiful scenery.
	www.propubs.com /epsom/homepage.html (2070 words)

	The Spread Eagle, Epsom
		On Derby Day the taproom was the centre of activities for the racing fraternity and the last staging post for racegoers travelling from the Elephant and Castle via The Swan at Clapham and The Cock at Sutton, or for those enjoying the pleasant, but longer, journey through Wimbledon Common and Worcester Park.
		The arrival of the railway to Epsom in 1848 can only have enhanced the inn's reputation, which at this point in its history is described as a family and commercial hotel with ample accommodation, a spacious assembly room for meetings and occupying a good central position in the town.
		When races were first held on Epsom Downs is impossible to say, but in 1648, during the Civil War, the Earl of Clarendon recorded that a party of Royalists met on the Downs 'under the pretence of a horse race, intending to cause a diversion on the king's behalf'.
	www.epsom.townpage.co.uk /spreadeagle.htm (4181 words)

	Epsom & Ewell - the Derby
		In 1891 the race was run in such a torrential downpour that the jockeys were allowed to pass the scales despite all weighing in 2lb heavier after the race in their sodden silks than they were before it.
		This introduction to the Derby was kindly written specially for Epsom and Ewell on the Internet by Robin Oakley, Political Editor of the BBC and also Racing Correspondent of "The Spectator", where you can read his weekly articles on the British racing scene.
		Epsom and Ewell on the Internet is operated by Internetworks Ltd of Epsom as a service to our community.
	www.epsom.townpage.co.uk /derby.htm (1251 words)

	The Derby of June 1913
		Emily Wilding Davison was to achieve her place in history by giving her life for the Suffragette cause at this Derby - the world's most famous horse race.
		The Derby is not only a horse race.
		Epsom was shaped almost like a horse shoe.
	www.historylearningsite.co.uk /derby_of_june_1913.htm (924 words)

	BBC - Weather Centre - Features - Understanding Weather - The Great Derby Day Disaster
		The Derby Race meeting held at Epsom Downs in Surrey has experienced some outstanding weather over the years with snow in 1867, a violent gale in 1820 and persistent heavy rain in 1830 that led to 13 false starts.
		Due to the Coronation of George V the Epsom Derby was held a week early and it was never so popular with an estimated 100,000 spectators gathered on the Downs on the 31st May. It is wonderful place to view the weather and the huge crowd enjoyed the sunshine and very warm conditions.
		The ferocity of the storm at its height was vividly portrayed by events at Bletchingley in Surrey 10km to the south east of Epsom.
	www.bbc.co.uk /weather/features/understanding/1911_derby.shtml (802 words)

	2005 Epsom Derby Preview
		He can be expected to acquit himself well in the Derby, although it would be disappointing if he were to prove quite good enough to win it on what we have seen so far.
		On the face of it he seems one to steer well clear of round Epsom of all places, but against this the pace that the Derby is run at is bound to suit him much better giving him more of a chance to settle and to negate his tendency to use himself up.
		The optimum blend of speed and stamina for the Derby is often said to be expressed as a Dosage index (DI) of 1.00 and a centre of distribution (CD) of zero.
	www.chef-de-race.com /dosage/classics/2005_epsom_derby_preview.htm (1657 words)

	Science and Society
		Derby and Bunbury were not men to let a good idea go to waste and, in 1779, the first flat race (a horse race without jumps), named The Oaks after Lord Derby's estate, was run at Epsom.
		The first four Derbys were run over a mile, but soon it fell into line with the Oaks and was raced over a mile and a half – as it still is today.
		His unparalleled Derby win was named in the Observer's 100 Most Memorable Sporting Moments of the 20th Century and a race, the Shergar Cup, first held at Goodwood in 1999, was named after him.
	www.channel4.com /science/microsites/S/science/society/horseracing_derby.html (1171 words)

	JockeySite.com
		The origin of The Derby dates from 1780, exactly on a 4 of May, when the first edition of this singular race was run, winning by Diomed, in a race over a mile, even though we have to look something backwards in time to see his history.
		From 1780 up to our times, The Derby has been celebrated in the Epsom Down Racecourse, except in the period of the II World War, between 1940 and 1945 when it was run in Newmarket, returning to Epsom in 1946, with the victory of Airborne.
		It was a race in which there was a horse who ran two races before The Derby, winning the first by ten lengths and the second race by twelve, and his definitive trial arrived with The Derby.
	www.jockeysite.com /stories/epsom.htm (866 words)

	Scotsman.com Sport - Epsom Classic has a special place in history
		The first Derby was over a mile but within a few years, the Classic was moved to its present distance of 12 furlongs when the infamous Tattenham Corner was added to the course.
		The Epsom Derby is the most celebrated contest in Flat racing, but it is appallingly timed in the racing calendar, since many three-year-olds are still developing as stayers in early June.
		However, the Derby has been less kind to another Italian, Frankie Dettori, who is still waiting for his first Derby winner and who rode the brilliant filly and favourite, Cape Verdi, to a disappointing ninth in 1998.
	sport.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=638512004 (875 words)

	Wikinfo \| Kentucky Derby
		Lewis Clark, traveled to England, visting the Epsom Derby, a famous race that had been running annually since 1780.
		The Kentucky Derby was first run at 1-1/2 miles, the same distance as the Epsom Derby and the Grand Prix de Paris.
		As part of gaining income, horse owners began sending their successful Derby horses to compete a few weeks later in the Preakness Stakes at the Pimlico Race Course, in Baltimore, Maryland, followed by the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.phtml?title=Kentucky_Derby (617 words)

	Epsom Derby 2005 Betting, Odds, Tips and Bets Form Guide for Epsom Racecourse
		When suggesting an Epsom Derby Bet, make sure you consider the leading fancies from the top stables as they have a great record in the race.
		The Epsom Derby is one of the main betting races in the year and all the main bookmakers will have special Free Bet Offers for customers opening new accounts.
		Epsom is the home of the Derby and takes place on the first Saturday of June every year.
	www.epsom-derby.net (524 words)

	Horses of the world ... Turf ... DERBY AT EPSOM ...
		Epsom Downs experienced its first race meeting in 1661 and the tradition continued until 1779 when the one of today’s greatest racing events was established.
		The Epsom Derby was created as an equivalent to the Oaks, whose field is made up only of fillies, and while the Derby is almost exclusively contested by colts, fillies are not excluded.
		Lester Piggott dominated The Derby whilst he was riding (nine victories to his name; his first Epsom Derby success came aboard Never Say Die in 1954 and the last 29 years later, on Teenoso) but there have been many great jockeys who found victory at Epsom Downs hard to come by.
	www.horsesoftheworld.com /inglese/turf7.shtml (1432 words)

	Epsom, New Hampshire
		Epsom was named for Epsom, England, home of the Earl of Derby, whose horse racing 'derby' at Epsom Downs was famous.
		Epsom, England was also known for its mineral springs, the source of Epsom salts.
		The 2004 Census estimate for Epsom was 4,4421 residents, which ranked 81st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
	www.nhes.state.nh.us /elmi/htmlprofiles/epsom.html (349 words)

	Wanadoo - Sport - Epsom 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Epsom Derby is widely regarded as the most prestigious Flat race of the domestic racing calendar.
		Any colt or filly that wins the Derby is guaranteed to be hot property in a global industry that is now very big business.
		Edward Smith Stanley, the 12th Lord of Derby, established the Derby the year after he formed the first classic, the Oaks.
	www.wanadoo.co.uk /sport/epsomderby/background.htm?linkfrom=Today&link=alsoonwanadoo1_link1&article=TODalso_on_freeserve (317 words)

	Epsom Derby day 2005 Odds and Betting
		The town of Epsom first became famous for it's natural mineral water when a local farmer, Henry Wicker took his cattle up to a watering hole on the Downs in 1618.
		The title of the race was decided after the Earl of Derby and Sir Charles Bunbury, a leading racing figure of the day and friend of the Earl's, flipped a coin.
		The Derby is a strong favourite with the London crowds who flock to Epsom in special busses to spend the day betting and watching the odds for the Derby, also run at Epsom on the same weekend is the Oaks.
	www.place-bets.co.uk /epsomderby.html (339 words)

	The 1938 Pony Turf Club Derby (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Northolt held the PTC Derby which was run in late May or June usually just before the Epsom Derby meeting.
		By 1933 the PTC Derby was heavily promoted, boasting a first prize of £250, and in 1935 first place won a magnificent £1,050.
		The Epsom Derby was first broadcast on radio in 1931.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/pony_racing/derby.htm (403 words)

	Epsom Derby - I Like The Geezer EW (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The York race is often the most reliable Derby trial and this year's renewal may be no exception with the selection, the winner of the Group1 Racing Post Trophy as a juvenile, quickening well approaching the distance and staying on strongly to hold David Elsworth's colt by a length-and-a-half.
		The son of Montjeu is entitled to come on for the run, should have no difficulty with the extra furlong and a half or the ground and his last two runs make him the form choice.
		Grand Central is probably better than his latest effort in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial behind Fracas would suggest and he looks to be the best of the remainder of O'Brien's quartet but is far from certain to reverse form with his conqueror there.
	www.gamblog.co.uk /2005/06/epsom-derby-i-like-geezer-ew.htm (632 words)

	Epsom Derby 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Watch the horses tackle the rollercoaster of the famous mile and a half course of Epsom Downs.
		A carnival atmosphere and top class racing make the Derby a must do event on the sporting and social calendar.
		Upon arrival at Epsom we'll head directly into the Grandstand enclosure where we take up position for the afternoons racing.
	www.backpacker.co.uk /epsom.htm (212 words)

	ESPN.com - Horse Racing - Galileo wins English Derby
		EPSOM, England -- Galileo proved he is the best 3-year-old in Europe with a scintillating 3 1/2-length victory over Golan in the $1.4 million Epsom Derby Saturday.
		In providing his sire Sadler's Wells with his first Epsom Derby winner, Galileo extended his undefeated record to 4 for 4 and gave trainer Aidan O'Brien his second classic victory in two days.
		Galileo's time of 2:33.27 for the 1 1/2 miles over good-to-firm turf was the second-fastest Epsom Derby.
	espn.go.com /horse/news/2001/0609/1211826.html (381 words)

	Even Dozen to Go in Vodafone Epsom Derby \| bloodhorse.com
		There were 12 runners when Galileo captured last year's Vodafone Derby, the same number when Nashwan took the 1989 Derby and 13 when Generous was successful in 1991 and Benny the Dip took the honours in 1997.
		The last Epsom-trained horse to win the Derby at Epsom was April The Fifth, handled by Tom Walls, in 1932.
		The going on the eve of the Derby meeting is "soft, good to soft in places" after a lot of rain Wednesday.
	www.bloodhorse.com /articleindex/article.asp?id=9929 (667 words)

	Thoroughbred Times On-Line - Road to the Triple Crown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The race was first run at 1-1/2 miles--the same as the Epsom Derby--but the distance fell out of favor with owners and breeders after several decades, and the distance was changed to its current 1-1/4 miles in 1896.
		A native Louisvillian who witnessed the first Derby as a teenager and never missed the race until he died in 1949, Winn organized a group of businessmen to buy Churchill Downs and save it from closure in 1902.
		The Derby, which had been raced in mid-May for most of the early 1900s, was moved to the first Saturday in May in 1932 and has remained there, with just a couple exceptions, ever since.
	www.thoroughbredtimes.com /tc/races?races=1 (291 words)

	Jews In Horse Racing
		It was the Rothschild family, however, that registered the first major Jewish success on the English turf when in 1871 a horse owned by Baron Mayer Amschel de Rothschild won the Epsom Derby.
		One of those who employed Pincus as a trainer was August Belmont, who had entered the sport in 1866 as a founder of Jerome Park and was the first president of the American Jockey Club.
		Wolfson's horse Affirmed won the 1978 Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes) and was named Horse of the Year in 1978 and 1979.
	www.jewishsports.com /jewsin/history/horsehistory.htm (939 words)

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