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Epsom, 6-7 June, 2008



Spectators at Epsom racecourse

Spectators try to get a better view of the action on the Epsom Downs as the Derby approaches

Racegoers queue to have their fortune told at Epsom

Racegoers try to get some extra knowledge as they chase a winner at the meeting

The Queen at Epsom

Resplendent in a bright fuschia outfit, the Queen, a keen horse racing fan, makes her way around Epsom

Ryan Moore on Conduit

Ryan Moore gets his day off to a good start with victory in the totesportcasino.com Stakes on Conduit

Racegoers study the form at Epsom

Racegoers dress in their finery but still take a keen eye on the horses on show

Alan Munro on Smokey Storm

Alan Munro (in the red cap) powers to victory on the 4-1 favourite Smokey Storm in the Woodcote Stakes

Former trainer Vincent O'Brien

The guest of honour at the Derby Festival is legendary former trainer Vincent O'Brien who has six Derby wins to his name

Lady Gloria ridden by Tom Queally

Lady Gloria, ridden by Tom Queally gets her nose in front to claim a narrow win in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes

New Approach (r) holds off the challenge of Tartan Bearer

Tartan Bearer (l) and New Approach (r) fight it out to the line as the 229th Derby reaches its climax

New Approach's owner Princess Haya of Jordan and her husband Sheikh Mohammed watch on anxiously

New Approach is owned by Princess Haya of Jordan and was bought for her by her husband Sheikh Mohammed

Joy for Kevin Manning as he celebrates his first Derby win

It is New Approach who wins by half a length to give jockey Kevin Manning his first Epsom Derby success




see also
Epsom Derby meeting schedule
22 May 08 |  Horse Racing
Horse racing on the BBC
14 Mar 08 |  Horse Racing
Quiz the racing team
29 Mar 07 |  Horse Racing


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