Message from The Jockey Club Racecourses - Thank you for watching Investec Derby Day

Published 2020/07/08

Holding Investec Derby Day behind closed doors is something we have never experienced before, but we're so pleased we were able to run the most important race in the British Flat racing calendar on Saturday.

Despite not being able to welcome our usual crowds, from thousands on The Hill to H.M The Queen, something quite remarkable was achieved this weekend:

•Thousands downloaded the digital racecard, got dressed up and celebrated at home with our Great British Garden Party pack.

•For the first time in history the Investec Oaks and Derby were run on the same day.

•2.3 million people worldwide watched the Investec Derby live, the highest viewing figures for eight years.

•Aidan O'Brien achieved a record-breaking eighth win in the Investec Derby.

We want to say thank you to everyone, from those who watched at home to the grooms leading up the horses. You've witnessed, and been part of something truly unique that will go down in the history books, and we can't wait to open our gates to you next year.

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ONE CHANCE By running the event behind closed doors, it allowed these horses to have their ONE CHANCE at immortality. Re-watch the spine tingling video... WATCH NOW

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By running the eventbehind closed doors, it allowed thesehorses to have their ONE CHANCE atimmortality. Re-watch the spine tingling video...WATCH NOW

SAVE YOUR RACECARD A raceday isn't complete without a racecard, and with so many of you watching from home we wanted to make sure you had your copy. If you haven't already, save your digital copy as a momento of the day. GET THE RACECARD