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The Racecourse is between Epsom , Tadworth , and Langley Vale . As it is in a public area, people could watch the derby for free, and this meant that the derby used to be the most attented sporting event of the year. However it is now becoming increasingly difficult to do this, and almost impossible to get a good view for free. A difficult, undulating course, Epsom presents a stern challenge for inexperienced horses and a true test of stamina for those that might previously have contested the Two Thousand Guineas over a mile (1600m). In 2005 the racecourse opened a public consultation on a proposed replacement grandstand. It will have a spectator capacity of 10,875, a 625-cover banqueting suite and restaurant, and a 1,400m&2 betting, conference and exhibition hall. It is hoped that the facility will be built between 2006 and 2009. The estimated cost is £23.5 million and the Derby will continue to be held at Epsom during the work. The area is served by the Epsom Downs Railway Line . Epsom Downs Grandstand was also used as St. Petersberg Airport during the filming of the James Bond film, Goldeneye. EXTERNAL LINK |
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