The Epsom Open Day 2009
The 9am gallops and the 9.45am stalls test were very well attended, and a real credit to all the trainers and staff who supplied horses for both of these events. These took place on the Downs behind the racecourse and provide a unique opportunity to see racehorses at work.
From 10am – 1pm there were 8 yards open to the public:
John Akehurst, Michael Attwater, Jim Boyle
Simon Dow, Roger Ingram, Laura Mongan
Pat Phelan, Roger Teal
The opportunity to see round the yards is always popular and this year many of the yards also had attractions taking place including a long-reining demo (Michael Attwater’s), an equine spa demo (Jim Boyle’s) and a breaking-in demo (Roger Teal’s) which increased the interest considerably. As in previous years, Epsom Coaches generously provided a complimentary bus service between the yards, which left at regular intervals from Derby Stables Road.
From 12.30pm the attractions taking place on the racecourse commenced and again proved to be a great crowd puller.