Derby Day is unique
At 4pm this afternoon you will hear the deafening roar that greets the start of the greatest flat race in the world, as Britain’s biggest one day sporting crowd signal the start of the Investec Derby, one of the world’s iconic sporting moments. It is quite simply spine tingling!
Marketing and promoting this occasion is the key to the success and popularity of the event and we are proud to enjoy the support of British racing’s premier stable of corporate partners.
Our innovative title sponsor Investec are now and for years to come supported by Audemars Piguet (Timing), Jaguar (Automotive), Pol Roger (Champagne), William Hill (Betting) and this publication, City A.M. as Official Newspaper of the Investec Derby Festival.
We are extremely proud of our association with City A.M. which not only delivers us a daily audience of the nation’s key decision makers, but allows us to spread the word
about this fabulous event, but gives us a communication platform for our partners and the opportunity to improve your customer journey to “Britain’s biggest day out – featuring the world’s greatest flat race”.
I hope that many racegoers who read City A.M. and today’s ground breaking Investec Derby Special will continue to support the publication, just like they are supporting us and the sport of horseracing.
Today is unique in the sporting calendar – the first Saturday in June is always Investec Derby Day, so make sure to add it to your diary now for next year and join us to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Saturday 4 June 2011 is particularly special because of one horse, Carlton House, who will line up at 4pm this afternoon for his owner Her Majesty The Queen, providing perhaps her best opportunity in her 10th attempt at winning the Blue Riband of the turf.
The Sir Michael Stoute trained three-year-old colt has dominated the headlines since winning the Dante at York on 12 May and will be ridden today by Ryan Moore, last years Investec Derby winner on Workforce.
We are delighted to welcome you to the 232nd Investec Derby Day and I wish you all a wonderful experience.
If you are looking for that winning tip on the way to the course today then I recommend that you download our new iPhone App, which is available by searching for “Epsom Downs” on your iPhone, where you can use our Predictor to pick your winners, learn about the history of the Derby, read up to date event information and much much more.
Good luck!