One of Britain’s most famous courses lies in the North Downs of Surrey. The flat racing fixtures at Epsom Downs are relatively sparse in comparison to many other tracks – with the track laying on around a dozen meetings between the months of April and September.
This idiosyncratic track, filled with sharp turns and exaggerated undulations, is well known around the world courtesy of the historic Epsom Derby. The 1m4f Classic is the centrepiece of the two-day Derby Meeting which takes place in early June each year, and also features the fillies Classic of The Oaks.
Outside of the Derby meeting, the track’s biggest fixture comes in early April and includes the handicap double of the City and Suburban and Great Metropolitan, in addition to the Derby trial of the Blue Riband Trial Stakes.
Upcoming Fixtures at Epsom Downs
- Thursday 30th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 14th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 31st August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 10th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 27th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
Recent Fixtures
- Thursday 16th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 9th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 6th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 5th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 21st April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 28th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 11th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 25th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 15th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 31st July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 17th July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 10th July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 2nd July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 7th June 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 6th June 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 22nd April 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 29th September 2024 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 12th September 2024 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 26th August 2024 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 16th August 2024 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 1st August 2024 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 18th July 2024 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 11th July 2024 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 3rd July 2024 - Flat / Turf
Epsom Downs Major Meetings
Few racecourses anywhere in the world can rival the prestige of Epsom Downs. Perched high on the North Downs with panoramic views across the Surrey countryside, it is home to the most famous Flat race on the British calendar.
While the Derby and the Oaks naturally dominate the headlines each year, Epsom’s season also features relaxed family race days, summer entertainment and a fitting finale that ensures there’s plenty to enjoy long after the Classics have been run.
Spring Meeting (April)
The gates swing open for another season at Epsom with the Spring Meeting, giving racegoers their first opportunity to enjoy racing on one of Britain’s most iconic courses. It’s a welcoming occasion, combining competitive Flat action with the excitement that comes from the return of racing to the Downs after the winter break.
The Spring Meeting features the competitive City and Suburban and the Great Metropolitan, both handicaps, and the Blue Riband Trial Stakes, an entry race for the Derby.
While the Derby Festival may still be a few weeks away, there’s already a sense of anticipation around the racecourse as connections begin preparing for one of the biggest periods of the season.
- Opens Epsom’s new Flat racing campaign
- Competitive racing on one of Britain’s most famous tracks
- Builds excitement ahead of the Derby Festival
Derby Festival (June)
Everything at Epsom revolves around the Derby Festival. Across two unforgettable days, the racecourse welcomes huge crowds for one of the greatest sporting occasions in Britain, where history is written on the famous undulating course.
Ladies’ Day launches the festival in style, featuring the prestigious Oaks, while Derby Day delivers the race every owner, trainer and jockey dreams of winning. First run in 1780, The Derby remains the world’s most famous Flat race and has inspired countless equivalents across the globe.
The atmosphere here is unlike any other, with everything from racing purists and international visitors to families enjoying the unique spectacle on the famous Hill.
Away from the two Classics, the meeting also features an outstanding supporting programme, ensuring world-class racing accompanies one of the biggest social events of the summer.
- Home to The Derby and The Oaks, two of Britain’s five Classics
- One of the world’s most prestigious and richest Flat racing festivals
- Famous for its electric atmosphere, spectacular setting and rich racing history
Summer Music Night (July)
Epsom’s summer evening meetings offer a more relaxed side to the racecourse, combining competitive racing with live entertainment after the final race. These popular fixtures attract both racing enthusiasts and those simply looking for a memorable summer night out.
- Combines evening racing with live music performances
- Popular social event during the summer calendar
- A relaxed atmosphere that appeals to racing fans and first-time visitors alike
Bank Holiday Family Raceday (August)
One of the most popular fixtures of the summer, the Bank Holiday Family Raceday places the emphasis firmly on fun both on and off the track. Alongside a competitive programme of racing, families can enjoy a variety of attractions designed to keep younger racegoers entertained throughout the day.
- Family-friendly entertainment alongside the racing
- One of Epsom’s busiest community events of the year
- Ideal introduction to racegoing for younger visitors
Season Finale (September)
The final meeting of the campaign offers one last chance to experience racing at Epsom before attention turns to the winter months. There’s a relaxed, appreciative feel around the racecourse as another successful season comes to a close, with competitive racing providing an enjoyable send-off until the following spring.
- Brings Epsom’s Flat season to its conclusion
- Competitive racing in a laid-back end-of-season atmosphere
- Features a novice race which allows the winter entry in the Derby
