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What’s it like? Crowded or quiet, good viewing? Thinking of splashing out but want to know whether I’ll feel ripped-off.
I went a few years ago but was fortunate enough to be in the owners and trainers stand. I made one brief excursion around the paddock and down to the rails but I must confess I did not feel particularly safe, so stayed in the comfort and less crowded stand for the rest of the afternoon using the tote to place any bets. It was not my most enjoyable experience of racing.
Could be wrong but don’t you have to have to wear top cat and tails to enter the Queens Stand on Derby Day? I did once and felt an absolute prune.
Could be wrong but don’t you have to have to wear top cat and tails to enter the Queens Stand on Derby Day? I did once and felt an absolute prune.
Yes you do Phil
Dress Code :- Either black or grey Morning Dress with a top hat, service dress or full national costume is traditional and obligatory for gentlemen on Derby Day. Ladies are asked to wear formal day dress, or a tailored trouser suit, with a hat or substantial fascinator
A ‘substantial fascinator’. Another tricky judgement call for the stewards there methinks.
Aji – my experience is that Epsom is crowded everywhere on Derby Day. Obviously the Queen’s Stand will be slightly less so. Grandstand is very difficult to access and get any sort of decent view. Depends on what sort of day you are after and whether you will be socialising, paddock watching, betting, etc.
I find Epsom on D Day a bit claustrophobic. Not much open space. Contrast with Chelteneham where, even when heaving, you can usually find some respite somewhere, Epsom is pretty full on all day long.
But, it is the Derby after all, so you can forgive them that.
Could be wrong but don’t you have to have to wear top cat and tails to enter the Queens Stand on Derby Day? I did once and felt an absolute prune.
Yes you do, that’s why I want to be sure it’s going to be worth paying the entrance fee and the hire costs. Luckily I don’t need to wear a fascinator
Went in the grandstand a couple of years ago and yes it was too busy and didn’t enjoy it at all, massive queues for drinks, loos, difficult to find a viewing spot. So hence thinking about the Queens stand.
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