2008 Derby Festival

Spectators try to get a better view of the action on the Epsom Downs as the Derby approaches

Racegoers try to get some extra knowledge as they chase a winner at the meeting

Resplendent in a bright fuschia outfit, the Queen, a keen horse racing fan, makes her way around Epsom

Ryan Moore gets his day off to a good start with victory in the totesportcasino.com Stakes on Conduit

Racegoers dress in their finery but still take a keen eye on the horses on show

Alan Munro (in the red cap) powers to victory on the 4-1 favourite Smokey Storm in the Woodcote Stakes

The guest of honour at the Derby Festival is legendary former trainer Vincent O'Brien who has six Derby wins to his name

Lady Gloria, ridden by Tom Queally gets her nose in front to claim a narrow win in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes

Tartan Bearer (l) and New Approach (r) fight it out to the line as the 229th Derby reaches its climax

New Approach is owned by Princess Haya of Jordan and was bought for her by her husband Sheikh Mohammed

It is New Approach who wins by half a length to give jockey Kevin Manning his first Epsom Derby success

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