No long-term concerns after roof on Epsom stand ripped off

EPSOM’S first meeting of the season on April 25 is under no threat – even though part of a grandstand roof was ripped off due to intense gales yesterday.

The racecourse was evacuated, although there were no reported injuries reported to any employees.

An investigation will begin once constructors assess the damage to the Duchess Stand, opened in 2009 as part of a £38million development to the course, which stages the Investec-sponsored Derby each June.