Epsom Downs - Epsom Downs

Japanese: エプソム・ダウンズ - えぷそむだうんず
Epsom Downs - Epsom Downs

…Horse racing began in the reign of James I and became a regular event around 1730. Today, the Epsom Downs racecourse in the south of the town is known worldwide for its Derby race, held on the first Wednesday in June, and the Oaks race, held on the same Saturday. Juice is also produced and a Saturday market is held. …

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Epsom Downs" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…競馬の方は,ジェームズ1世時代に始められ,1730年ころから恒例となった。現在は,町の南部にあるエプソム・ダウンズの競馬場で,6月第1水曜日に開催されるダービー競馬,また同一週の土曜日にあるオークス競馬が世界的に知られる。ジュース類の生産や土曜市も行われている。…

※「エプソム・ダウンズ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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