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Saturday 8 March 2025

Betfair Imperial Cup Day

 

If there was a perfect prelude to the Cheltenham Festival then Betfair Imperial Cup Day at Sandown Park is almost certainly it.

 

In years gone by winners of the two mile prize have gone on to glory at The Festival the following week, including Blowing Wind in 1998, who followed up in the County Hurdle, and 2007 winner Gaspara, who backed her win up in the Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle.

 

As well as the thrilling racing action out on the track, we will have a whole host of sports-themed entertainment including the ultimate Cheltenham Festival Preview after racing! 

Timings and Races are subject to change 

GATES OPEN

11.15am

FIRST RACE

1.15pm

LAST RACE

4.40pm

START TIME RACE DISTANCE
1.15pm

THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

2 Miles
1.50pm THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND BETFAIR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE FINAL (PREMIER HANDICAP) 2 Miles 4 Furlongs
2.25pm THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (PREMIER HANDICAP) 2 Miles
3.00pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (LISTED RACE) 3 Miles
3.35pm THE BETFAIR SERIAL WINNERS FUND NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (PREMIER HANDICAP) 2 Miles 4 Furlongs
4.10pm THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE 3 Miles
4.40pm THE BETTING.BETFAIR.COM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE 2 Miles 4 Furlongs

Tickets

A day of thrilling Jump racing and great entertainment. The perfect warm-up for the Cheltenham Festival!

From £22

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Hospitality

Our exciting packages combine stunning food with incredible views.

From £109

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The Racing & History

 

Seven races will be taking place on Imperial Cup Day featuring two Grade 3 hurdles and a listed Flat race. The Imperial Cup was first run in 1907 and was considered the most important and prestigious hurdle race of the season right up until the launch of the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in 1927. The likes of Olympian, Blowing Wind and Gaspara have all gone on to win at Cheltenham Festival after winning at Sandown Park.

Premier Racedays

 

Feel the thunder of hooves at Britain's top racing events! Premier Racedays features the biggest stars, top-tier races, and electric atmospheres across jumps and flat racing's grandest festivals – be there!

 

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Plan your day

Plan Visit

Plan Visit

Lots of useful information to help you plan your time at Sandown Park, including what to wear, a map of the racecourse and handy betting guides.

Raceday style

Raceday style

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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Travelling to Sandown Park

Travelling to Sandown Park

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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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