It was a lovely day, some sunshine and some cloud. There was a good crowd and the Derby promised to be an interesting one with New Approach as a late surprise addition to the field.
We got there before the second race, the Woodcote Stakes, for two year olds over 6 furlongs. We managed to get a nice spot at the bottom of Tattenham corner. Smokey Storm won the race, he is the fourth horse from the right, his jockey has a red cap and the red bands around his arms.
Then came the Princess Elizabeth Stakes for fillies and mares over a mile. We wanted to catch the start of that one, but couldn't quite got there. We were on the inside of the track and were not allowed to cross to the outside anymore, so didn't quite catch the start. It was nice to see the horses cantering to the start though.
Lady Gloria won the race, but of course I never managed get a photo of her!!
Next was the Dash, one of my favourite races, over five furlongs.
Especially eye catching going to the start was Hereford Boy with his big white face:
But the winner was Holbeck Ghyll:
Then it was finally time for the Derby. Of course Frozen Fire was my favourite, but he did not seem to quite handle the topsy turvy nature of the Epsom course, but he should be winning soon! Watch my words :o)
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My favourite moment of race day is to see the horse go down to the start. They are all still possible Derby winners and they all look strong and beautiful as they canter past. A horse I liked a lot was Rio De La Plata. He is one of those horses that is not very elegant or pretty, but he looked strong and impressive to me. He too should be winning some big races this year:
The Derby field came round the turn and there was still everything to play for. Maidstone Mixture was leading at this point, New Approach and Frozen Fire both at the back of the field with Rio midpack.
And finally, I present the Derby winner, New Approach:
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