
This weekend, all eyes will be on the Epsom Derby, Britain's richest Flat horse race, which has been captivating racing enthusiasts since 1780. This year, the Derby serves as the grand finale of a two-day festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse, expected to draw a crowd of approximately 130,000 eager spectators. Steeped in history, the Derby has been an annual tradition for 243 years, although it temporarily found a home in Newmarket during the periods of 1915-18 and 1940-45.