The quintessentially British watch company Bremont has today been announced as the official timing partner for the prestigious and world famous two day Derby Festival held at Epsom Downs Racecourse on the 6th and 7th June 2008.
The Derby Festival held annually on the first weekend in June attracts over 120,000 racegoers who descend upon the Epsom Downs to witness world class racing including two of the five English Classics, The Juddmonte Oaks and The Vodafone Derby and celebrate in carnival style.
Nick Blofeld, Managing Director of Epsom Downs Racecourse commented: "I am delighted to welcome Bremont as our Official Timing Partner. The Derby is a very special race; it's the race that every owner, trainer, breeder and jockey wants to win more than any other and all eyes will be on the Bremont clock as we countdown to 4.00pm when the world's greatest flat race will once again take centre stage."
Giles English, Founder Bremont Watch Company "The Derby is one of the great British sporting events and as a British company manufacturing exclusive mechanical watches we are proud to be involved with such a wonderful event where timing is such a big part."
The Derby is a the ultimate test of speed, stamina and balance, held over undulating the mile and a half course, it is a true test of both horses and jockeys requiring both to demonstrate the same core values as Bremont watches; precision, durability and individuality. In recognition of this the winning connections of this £1,413,500 Classic race will be presented with individually designed Bremont watches.
Epsom Downs Racecourse is also synonymous with the fastest 5 furlongs in the world - The Totesport.com Dash which will take place on Derby Day. Split seconds really do count with just four lengths between the first nine horses home. Bishop's Court holds the 5 furlong course record in the Dash set at a staggering 54.67 seconds.
For more information about the Bremont Watch Company contact Rebecca Fraser on +44(0)845 0940 690, info@bremont.com or www.bremont.com
