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The broad strip of turf which is enclosed as a course 

 follows the natural lay of the land. It is of an up and 

 down hill variety. From Tattenham corner where 

 the American bred horse Sir Martin fell when he 

 looked like a winner the grade is up hill to the 

 finish. It is located a short distance above the stand. 

 The ascent continues from that point until near the 

 turn opposite the Downs Hotel. 



As it sweeps off to the left there is a dip to a 

 clump of trees. They are near the starting point of 

 the Derby. From that point there is a steep ascent 

 on which the spectators in the stand can get a 

 splendid view of the horses as they race to the turn 

 and down the grade w^hich carries them to Tattenham 

 corner. 



In January, 1925, the course was as green as an 

 American pasture field in May. The grass was short. 

 The blossoms of a few dandelions could be seen at 

 intervals between the gate leading out of the betting 

 enclosure and the point where the judges' box is 

 located. Opposite the latter on the inside of the 

 course there is a broad white board with a black 

 line in the center. It is the finishing point and is 

 far enough away from the stand to prevent anyone 

 disputing the returns. 



The stand at Epsom Downs in 1925 was a large 

 building equipped with a number of steps and 

 verandahs which were divided into bo^es. With the 

 seats on the roof it would accommodate between 

 seven and eight thousand people. The balance of the 

 spectators on Derby Day, until the new stand was 



