The first major event in June is the Derby Meeting at Epsom Downs on Friday 3rd June and Saturday 4th June 2011. The Derby at Epsom is famed throughout the world as one of racing’s greatest spectacles. First run in 1780, the race is known as the Blue Riband of the Turf and is probably the most coveted prize in the sport.
Derby Day provides an unforgettable experience every year. Set high on the Downs, Epsom racecourse is regarded as the ultimate test of the three-year-old Thoroughbred. Runners require an abundance of speed, stamina and balance to cope with the unique undulations of the horseshoe-shaped course.
The occasion attracts a diverse crowd of more than 100,000 people, from royalty and famous celebrities bedecked in traditional morning suits and stunning dresses, to gypsies handing out good-luck charms, to partygoers on the famous Hill in the centre of the course.
The Derby buzz has returned in recent years – not least on the Hill, where fairground attractions, live music and open-top bus parties create a magical atmosphere.
The second featured, major event in June is the famous meeting Royal Ascot, which runs from 14th to 18th June 2011.
The five-day Royal Ascot meeting is the jewel in the crown of the English summer season, mixing top-class racing and high fashion in a glittering social occasion.
With a total of 15 Group races, including at least one Group 1 event on each day and over ?3.5 million in prize-money on offer, the standard of the horseracing is simply outstanding. For sheer quality over five days, it is unmatched anywhere in the world.
Royal Ascot is famous for much more than horseracing, of course. It is one of the highlights of the British social ‘season’, which includes other sporting traditions such as Henley and Wimbledon. Morning suits and top hats are obligatory for gentlemen in the Royal Enclosure while ladies must wear a hat.
The meeting is attended daily by Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal family, continuing a tradition stretching back to the early 1700s, when the racecourse was conceived by Queen Anne in 1711. The royal coach procession down the course before racing begins is one of the daily highlights.
With facilities to match the high standards of dress and racing, Royal Ascot is one of the ultimate racing experiences.
The final major event in June 2011 is the John Smith’s Northumberland Plate in Newcastle. This meeting runs from Thursday 23rd June to Saturday 25th June 2011. The Northumberland Plate meeting is one of the highlights of the Flat racing year in the north of England.
Crowds of over 24,000 regularly attend Plate day on the Saturday. The equally popular Gosforth Park Cup over five furlongs remains the feature race on Friday night, with the Seaton Delaval Trophy the main event on day one of the revamped fixture.
The John Smith’s Northumberland Plate, run over two miles, is the most valuable staying handicap in Europe. First run in 1833, it is known popularly as the ‘Pitmen’s Derby’, reflecting the north-east’s mining heritage.
Nowadays, Plate day attracts a diverse crowd of regular and one-off race-goers. Fashion and fun go hand in hand, with many ladies treating it as a north-east version of Royal Ascot, but with a more relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Newcastle has undergone major refurbishment in recent years and has boosted prize-money, so a return to the glory days has been achieved!
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