Epsom Derby Still Scheduled, Daily Racing Form, 1944-06-08

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Epsom Derby Still Scheduled ScheduledLONDON LONDON Eng June 7 On the eve of the allied invasion of Europe Tattersalls the unofficial committee which has regu ¬ lated betting on horse races in England since the eighteenth century yesterday at an emergency meeting took cognizance of possible postponement of the Derby at Ep ¬ som Downs It ruled that all future bets made on Britains greatest turf classic should stand until the event is run The Derby is scheduled to be renewed on June 17 at Newmarket at its usual mile and one half distance


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