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Vodafone Ends Epsom Derby Sponsorship After 13 Years

Vodafone and Epsom Downs Racecourse announced Jan. 19 that the 2007 Vodafone Derby (Eng-I) will be the 13th and last occasion that the company will sponsor the British classic.

 Friday, January 19, 2007

Ouija Board Records Historic Win in Vodafone Oaks

Suspected stamina limitations made it hard to predict a victory for Ouija Board in today's Vodafone Oaks (Eng-I) over 12 furlongs at Epsom, but that didn't stop the daughter of Cape Cross surging to an emphatic and historic seven-length win.

 Friday, June 04, 2004

Epsom Derby Also Run on June 7

The Belmont Stakes (gr. I), when Funny Cide will bid to win the Triple Crown, is not the only major race being run on June 7. The 224th running of the Vodafone Derby at Epsom Downs in England will be run earlier the same day.

 Friday, May 30, 2003

26 Still Eligible for Epsom Derby

Based on pure chances, Aidan O'Brien has the best shot at winning the Vodafone Derby, with eight horses still eligible

 Wednesday, May 22, 2002

Vodafone Extends Epsom Derby Sponsorship

Vodafone has renewed its sponsorship of the Epson Derby (Eng-I) for three years and has an option for a two-year extension.

 Wednesday, May 22, 2002

14 Entered for Saturday's Epsom Derby

About five hours before Saturday's Belmont Stakes (gr. I), England will know the results of its Vodafone Epsom Derby (Eng-I). Fourteen horses are entered for the 12-furlong race, and four trainers have multiple entries, including a foursome scheduled to run for Barry Hills.

 Monday, June 04, 2001

7-1 Sinndar Wins Vodafone Derby

The Aga Khan's Sinndar won the 1 1/2-mile Vodafone (Epsom) Derby (Eng-I) Saturday at Epsom, England.

 Monday, June 12, 2000