Epsom Derby

[Euler]

It will be interested to see how the early start this year affects the market. I'd prefer a later start, but maybe we won't go off on time anyhow!

[Dallas]

Feels like summer is finally here when the Derby arrives

[Archangel]

Is the Derby going up against the Cup Final or are they at different times ?

[Dallas]

Is the Derby going up against the Cup Final or are they at different times ?

The Derby is earlier, 1.5hrs before the cup final KO at 3pm to avoid the clash

[Archangel]

The Derby is earlier, 1.5hrs before the cup final KO at 3pm to avoid the clash

Who remembers when the Derby was midweek !!?

[Dallas]

The Derby is earlier, 1.5hrs before the cup final KO at 3pm to avoid the clash

Who remembers when the Derby was midweek !!?

I had completely forgotten about it until you just said, but thinking back do have vague memories of it being on mid week, must have been in my mid-late teens at the time

[wearthefoxhat]

The Derby is earlier, 1.5hrs before the cup final KO at 3pm to avoid the clash

Who remembers when the Derby was midweek !!?

I had completely forgotten about it until you just said, but thinking back do have vague memories of it being on mid week, must have been in my mid-late teens at the time

Yep, it was on a Wednesday - midweek.

[ODPaul82]

Just heard on news some animal rights group is going to try and disrupt the derby
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/j ... 50526.html

[Euler]

There is an high court injuction against them. So this will be a real test of policing and the consequences of breaking an injuction.

[Michael5482]

Just heard on news some animal rights group is going to try and disrupt the derby
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/j ... 50526.html

They'll be around 120,000+ race goers at Epsom today and probably less than 100 radical protesters to say there in the minority is an understatement. Begs the question why are they given the time of day.

No issues with them stood outside in a designated area protesting peacefully with a few signs but cause any disruption and anyone found guilty of disruption automatic 3 years jail followed by a lifetime ban from any sporting event.

[ODPaul82]

They'll be around 120,000+ race goers at Epsom today and probably less than 100 radical protesters to say there in the minority is an understatement. Begs the question why are they given the time of day.

No issues with them stood outside in a designated area protesting peacefully with a few signs but cause any disruption and anyone found guilty of disruption automatic 3 years jail followed by a lifetime ban from any sporting event.

Exactly, I don't have a problem with people protesting but they are putting a horses & jockeys life at risk by putting themselves onto the course. It's their choice if they want to get trampled.

[Euler]

Dettori mount on the drift

[Euler]

Auguste Rodin shouldn't like the ground

[Archangel]

A classic so early feels weird

[Dallas]

Y, bit like being thrown straight in the deep end with no chance and settling into a rhythm