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Friday 24 January 2025

An afternoon steeped in military heritage

 

A wonderful afternoon of military racing awaits courtesy of Grand Military Gold Cup Day. 

 

Six races will unfold on the day itself, including the feature race The Grand Military Gold Cup which is for Military Amateur Jockeys only and is one of Sandown Park's oldest races. 

 

Don't miss what promises to be a memorable day of Military spectacle and thrilling racing action.

Timings and races subject to change 

GATES OPEN

11.15am

FIRST RACE

1.15pm

 

 

LAST RACE

4.10pm

START TIME RACE DISTANCE
1.15pm

THE CARDINAL WOLSEY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

2 Miles
1.50pm THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) 2 Miles
2.25pm THE LONG WATER NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE 2 Miles
3.00pm THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (SPONSORED BY ARMY SPORT ) 3 Miles 
3.35pm THE HAMPTON COURT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE 2 Miles 4 Furlongs
4.10pm THE ANNE BOLEYN NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE 2 Miles 4 Furlongs

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The Racing & History

 

The feature race of the day, the Grand Military Gold Cup is a National Hunt Chase open to horses aged five years or older, ran over a distance of 3 miles and ½ furlong. The race is restricted to serving or retired Military Amateur Riders. The race was first run in 1841 and the 150th running took place in 2013. Last year saw Rolling Dylan complete a Military race double having won the Royal Artillery Gold Cup three weeks previous. 

Plan your day

Plan Visit

Plan Visit

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Raceday style

Raceday style

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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Enclosures

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Travelling to Sandown Park

Travelling to Sandown Park

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Did you know?

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Under 18s go FREE

Under 18s go FREE

Under 18s race for free at the majority of Jockey Club racedays. 

The Going

 

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Upcoming Racedays

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Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day

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Betfair Imperial Cup Day

From £22.00

08 Mar 2025 | Sandown Park

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