Issue - meetings

An update on the arrangements for the Derby 2025.

The Conservators received an update on the arrangements for the Derby 2025.

The following matters were considered:

a)            Time Change. The Vice Chair informed Conservators that due to a request from ITV, the Derby Race will be held at 3.30pm instead of 4.30pm. A Member of the Conservators asked why it is to be held earlier this year. The Vice Chair explained that the Men’s England Football team are due to play away in Andorra at 5pm on the Derby day and ITV intend to go live with the Football build-up at 4.30pm. The Vice Chair explained that the race could be held at 4.30pm but it would not be broadcast on ITV1. The Vice Chair informed the Conservators that whilst the Jockey Club would prefer the race to be later, for international betting reasons,  it would be better to be broadcast on ITV1. The Vice Chair made clear that the Jockey Club are contracted with ITV to show the race and will accept the requested time change.

b)            Derby Update. The Chair informed Conservators that a further Derby Update would be provided via email during April.

c)            Langley Vale Residents. The Chair informed Conservators that there has been significant engagement with Langley Vale Residents to communicate the arrangements for the Derby festival.

Following consideration, the Conservators unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Note the update on the 2025 Derby arrangements from the Epsom Downs Racecourse.