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| Crowds flock to Epsom for Derby Day | Crowds flock to Epsom for Derby Day |
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| The Queen and Prince Philip have joined crowds on Epsom Downs for the 236th running of the Derby. | The Queen and Prince Philip have joined crowds on Epsom Downs for the 236th running of the Derby. |
| Frankie Dettori is riding favourite Golden Horn in a 12-strong field for the 1.5 mile race, which is the climax of the two-day Investec Derby Festival. | Frankie Dettori is riding favourite Golden Horn in a 12-strong field for the 1.5 mile race, which is the climax of the two-day Investec Derby Festival. |
| For race-goers, a strict dress code applies in the Queen's Stand on the finish line, which has a prime view of the straight and winners' enclosure. | For race-goers, a strict dress code applies in the Queen's Stand on the finish line, which has a prime view of the straight and winners' enclosure. |
| Other areas, such as the family enclosure, are more relaxed. | Other areas, such as the family enclosure, are more relaxed. |
| But it is possible to watch flat racing's premier Classic completely free of charge from the common land areas on the Downs. | But it is possible to watch flat racing's premier Classic completely free of charge from the common land areas on the Downs. |
| More than 100,000 people were expected to attend. | |
| Going for the the Investec Derby, which has winnings of £1.35m, is good, with good to firm in places. | Going for the the Investec Derby, which has winnings of £1.35m, is good, with good to firm in places. |
| Previous Derby winners include Sea Bird, Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Shergar, Galileo and 2014's Australia. | Previous Derby winners include Sea Bird, Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Shergar, Galileo and 2014's Australia. |
| The festival kicked off on Friday with Ladies Day, when Colm O'Donoghue rode Qualify to a 50-1 victory in the Investec Oaks. | The festival kicked off on Friday with Ladies Day, when Colm O'Donoghue rode Qualify to a 50-1 victory in the Investec Oaks. |