The Epsom Downs Racecourse will be hosting its 240th annual derby on the first of June. The Investec Derby Festival will be taking place in Surrey, England and plans to welcome in over 100,000 guests into the amusement. The festival opens up on May 31st for “Ladies Day” which kicks off the festivities with style awards to both women and men who stand out among other racing fans. After the awards, an after-party will take place to celebrate featuring DJ Vogue Williams. Awards will begin starting at 3:25. Preceding, guests will head to the Hyperion Lawn for the anticipated after-party beginning at 6 PM on the 31st. The races begin on June the first at 2 PM with the “Greatest Flat Race in the World” beginning at 4:30 PM, and the final race taking place at 5:50 PM to close out the festival. This event is poised to be a highly anticipated derby, get closer to the action by placing your bets for the 2019 Epsom Derby with Whale Gaming.

When and Where Epsom Derby Takes Place?

For those looking to capture this one of a kind experience, tickets can be purchased via The Jockey Club website. Tickets for this event range from 30 pounds for seating at the grandstand enclosure to 90 pounds for grandstand reserved seating. Hospitality packages are also readily available for the avid race-goer. Grandstand hospitality packages for the Epsom Derby begin at 414 pounds with the Tottenham Straight package, to the Grandstand Hospitality package at 834 pounds. Guests can arrive at Epsom Downs via rail by the south-west and southern lines. Tattenham Corner station is a short, less than 1-kilometre walk to the racecourse and the Epsom Downs station is about a 15-minute walk.
For those in the United States looking to tune into the action, online streaming options are available online via your Apple or Android device. ESPN and other online sporting news platforms will also be available to track your lucky horse from the United States. For those in the UK, ITV will be providing live coverage of the event beginning at 1:30PM thru the ITV Hub and BBC Radio Five will also be keeping fans updated beginning at 4:30PM through the final face ending around 6PM.

Whale Insight for the Epsom Derby

For those looking for some tips for picking the top-notch horse in this year’s Epsom Derby, here is what we are going with. Starting it off comes Japan, Broome, and Too Darn Hot. These picks hold some of the strongest odds to the better looking for a more comfortable decision. Our underdog selections bearing the best return is Mount Everest, Magna Grecia, and Circus Maximus.Japan is our top pick merely because the three-year-old bay colt has appeared in three races and has come up victorious in two, the prediction is that number three will come in Surrey. Broome comes not too far behind because the colt is in phenomenal shape, after winning at P.W McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes. Mount Everest draws attention as a contending underdog due to a recent close ending with a top horse, Colt, at Naas. Mount Everest has shown potential, and this derby is the time to prove it. Look for these young colts to outperform the expected this June at Epsom Downs.

Whale Recommendations on where to stay During the Epsom Derby

For those looking for a true derby experience, Epsom Downs is a gorgeous racecourse that provides an unbelievable experience to any kind of visitor. Only roughly 3 kilometres from Epsom Downs is the “British Country Estate” Beaverbrook, a luxurious hospitality option for those looking for proximity to the Derby. Beaverbrook includes suite options during the time of the derby. The hotel provides a fantastic bar and restaurant for a fantastic meal after the Derby, and a lavish spa to make any getaway delightful. The expansive property of Beaverbrook overlooks the flowering hills just 20 miles southwest of central London.

Closer to central Surrey is The White Horse Hotel. Located on High Street, this option gives guests to enjoy the amenities of the Dorking area including, unique shops, diners, and boutiques, and galleries. This newly remodelled hotel gives guests complimentary breakfast for those looking to start their derby day overlooking the quaint streets. For those looking for a bit more out of their trip to Epsom Downs, the Hampton Court Palace is also not too far from this hotel and is a great attraction within the area.

Finalizing the top picks near the Derby is the Woodlands Park Hotel. Sitting in a large retreat estate overlooking gorgeous Woodlands Park, this Victorian-style hotel gives remanence of a traditional castle. Inside, rooms feature a stylish oak panelling with bathrooms having a modern luxury bravura. For those looking for a perfect synergy of a luxurious weekend getaway, and a perfect race retreat the Woodlands Park Hotel is a perfect pick. Be sure to book your room soon for the 2019 Derby at Epsom Downs.

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