Epsom Derby Betting 2009

Generally agreed to be the most popular of the flat racing meets that comprise the English Horse racing calendar, the 2009 Epsom Derby undoubtedly captures and fires the imagination of the free bets community as well as the festival goers; a fact that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the leading bookmakers and their virtual presences that reflect the unparalleled interest in the event amongst the online betting fraternity.

Taking place at 4.00pm GMT on the first Saturday in June (6th) at the world famous Epsom Downs racecourse, the is universally considered the third classic encounter of the flat season by anyone connected with horse racing, and is run over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs. The foremost Group One classic lists the legendary Shergar as a winner in its roll call of previous honours to give you some idea of the pedigree of horses that annually tackle its challenging course.

2009 Epsom Derby Free Bets Opportunities

The online betting community wager free bet money in their droves, which again will ensure that the 2009 Epsom Derby is viewed by a global TV audience, intent on cheering on the horse they’ve backed to eventual winning post victory. A cornucopia of free bets are available in the lead up to the 2009 Epsom Derby, with all leading online bookmakers offering an enticing selection of deals for punters considering opening an online account and placing their first wagers on a potential Derby winner.

Totesport is promoting its £25 free bet deal, where should you register for an account with them and deposit between £5 and £25 then they will match your opening stake. Elsewhere and Blue Square are offering £10 free bets, Bet365 and Coral are going with £20, while Victor Chandler will attract many takers with its unique £50 cash back scheme specifically for the 2009 Epsom Derby.

Hotly-Tipped Three Year Olds Give Free Bet Racing Fans Much To Deliberate Over

The 2009 Epsom Derby will again see a large field of well selected three year old colts from across Europe pitted against each other in this, the 230th running of one of the most subscribed events on the English racing calendar, that boasts a prize pot rumoured to be in excess of £1.25 million this year.

Historically, punters are given early pointers as to the form of the competitors lining up for the Epsom Derby courtesy of events in a series of Derby trials preceding the big race; for example the Derrintown Stud Derby Trial, Ballysax Stakes, Kentucky Derby, Chester Vase, 2,000 Guineas and the Dante Stakes hosted at various meets throughout April and early May each year. Of these, winners of the Dante Stakes have gone on to reign supreme in the Epsom Derby itself over the years; however recently more and more trainers have opted to instead prep their yard stars at home, or in some cases, not at all, before unleashing them on the Downs, so making it increasingly difficult to ascertain crucial form going into the Derby.

Hot Favourites For Free Bets Punters

Despite this, and early indications suggest that betting-wise the much-hyped likes of Crowded House, with its successful two year old career behind it, the Irish-trained See The Stars, the Ballydoyle-bred Rip Van Winkle and recent Godolphin yard purchase Kite Wood are the ones to watch ante post.

Indeed, initial prices seem to favour Sea The Stars, placing it at 11 – 4 on average, alongside Aiden O’Brien-trained Fame And Glory, whilst Crowded House is sitting at 11 – 2 across the markets. Further down the odds compilation chart is O’Brien’s other charge, Rip Van Winkle, and the Jim Bolger-trained Gan Amhras; both of whom can be backed at 7 – 1, while the pairing of Black Bear Isla and Age Of Aquarius will attract money at 12 – 1. Looking a little further back, and Masterofthehouse and the promising Kite Wood are being provisionally traded at prices of 14 – 1 at this juncture.

Epsom Derby Has History Of Producing Big Name Winning Jockeys.

A quick glance back through the Epsom Derby records book, and both horses and trainers are joined by jockeys whose names read as a who’s who of the racing world royalty. Aside from Walter Swinburn and Willie Carson notably jumping from the pages, there’s free bets fan’s firm favourite, Pat Eddery whose last mount in his last Epsom Derby outing in 2003, Great Gatsby unfortunately couldn’t provide the flat racing legend with yet another winner to add to his impressive career haul.

And then there’s Lester Piggott. Hardly generous with his post winning interview words, the jockey with one of the most descriptive riding styles ever to grace a saddle emerged victorious in the Epsom Derby some nine times before retiring from the sport of kings.

Epsom Racecourse Has New Grandstand And Hotel Ahead Of 2009 Festival

The Epsom course has been off limits – up until April 2009 – since being closed for a major refurbishment since the . Complete with the construction of a new 11,000 capacity grandstand and hotel, the £37 million redevelopment was officially unveiled by the Duchess of Cornwall, as the grandstand bears her name.

The left handed, undulating track - aerially characterised by its apt resemblance to a horseshoe - outlines one of the most instantly recognisable racecourses found anywhere in the world. Renown for its array of gradients, riders are greeted with a right-sided rise of 140ft shortly after the race gets under starters orders, then after roughly three furlongs at the top of the hill, the field descend at Tattenham Corner, before heading down the finishing stretch measuring approximately three and a half furlongs.

Epsom Derby Will Witness Fashion Takeover On Friday’s Ladies Day

As is now par for the course with many of the high profile Group One race meets, Ladies Day, which falls on Friday 5th June this year, provides the ideal scenario - amid the perfect setting – for fashionable women to put on the Ritz as it were. Dressed up to the nines to spectate on the feature race of the day – the Oaks – well-heeled ladies will also have one eye on the prize of a brand new 4X4 which one or the other will sashay away with by winning the now-traditional ‘Style on the Downs’ competition. That’s whilst their gentleman companions are counter-attired in morning suits to add to the overall sense of occasion.

Epsom Derby Ends It's Sponsorship Deal With Vodaphone, Investec Will Take Over.

Replacing Ever Ready in 1994, Vodafone’s long-standing commercial sponsorship of the Derby came to an end last year, prompting some to worry over just who had the clout to take up where the mobile phone giant left off in terms of big name association of the racing festival; especially in light of the difficult economic times. However – and somewhat ironically – banking group Investec came to the 11th hour rescue and announced plans to lend its name and financial support to the event over the next five years.