Saturday 25 April 2026
bet365 Jump Finale
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Bet365 Jump Finale is the jump fixture you are not going to want to miss! Join us as we celebrate the 2025/26 Jump Season and end the season on a massive high.
Highlights on the track include the Grade 1 bet365 Celebration Chase over Sandown Park's thrilling 2 mile chase course, and the historic bet365 Gold Cup, first run in 1957.
Off the track the celebrations don't stop as we crown the Champion Jockey, Owner, Trainer, Conditional and Horse of the Year all before racing begins. This year's championships look more exciting than ever!
It's not just a day for Champions, but a day for everyone with a love of the sport.
| START TIMES | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13pm | THE CHANGING YOUNG LIVES AT JAMIE'S FARM FILLIES' JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE | 1m 7f 216yds |
| 1.45pm | THE bet365 NOVICES' CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE | 1m 7f 216yds |
| 2.20pm | THE bet365 OAKSEY STEEPLE CHASE | 2M 6F |
| 2.55pm | THE bet365 CELEBRATION STEEPLE CHASE | 1m 7f 99yds |
| 3.30pm | THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE | 3m 4f 146yds |
| 4.02pm | THE bet365 SELECT HURDLE RACE | 2m 5f 110yds |
| 4.40pm | THE bet365 JOSH GIFFORD NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHAS | 2m 4 15yds |
| 5:15pm | THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE | 2m 3f 178yds |
Crowning Champions
Before racing gets underway we will crown this season’s champions, including Champion Jockey, Champion Trainer, Champion Owner and Champion Conditional. We know that Sean Bowen has secured the Champion Jockey title for the second year running, and JP McManus has triumphed once again.
In the trainers’ title, Dan Skelton has landed his first championship, while the Champion Conditional battle goes down to the wire - will Tristan Durrell hold on, or will Callum Pritchard swoop in at the final moment?
The day will also see a parade of some of the champion horses from the 2025/26 season before the first race.
Parade of Champions
What a line-up for our Parade of Champions!
Constitution Hill, Jango Baie, Old Park Star, Protektorat, Grey Dawning and The Jukebox Man will all be parading at 12:30pm.
Don’t miss your chance to see some of the very best racehorses of this season, all in one unforgettable moment.
Ellie Sax
Get ready for an unforgettable party as the sensational Ellie Sax takes the stage at bet365 Jump Finale at Sandown Park!
Known for her performances at some of the world’s biggest clubs and festivals, Ellie Sax will bring her signature high-energy beats and saxophone to keep the celebrations going long after the racing action ends.
With an incredible mix of house, dance, and club classics, she’ll have the crowd on their feet, turning Sandown Park into the ultimate summer party. You won't want to miss her fantastic performance! Expect approximately 60 minutes of feel good tunes.
JP McManus
This year, the Sandown Special Award is being awarded to JP McManus, in recognition of his outstanding and long-standing contribution to the sport. A hugely influential figure in jump racing, his continued support has helped shape the game, with his horses and success becoming a defining part of the modern era.
His achievements include four Grand National victories and over 70 Cheltenham Festival winners, alongside triumphs in some of the sport’s most iconic races, with standout horses such as I Am Maximus, Istabraq and Don’t Push It delivering unforgettable moments on the biggest stages.
Step Back meet and greet
Meet Step Back on the Summer Lawn during bet365 Jump Finale - a special opportunity to get up close with a fan favourite who famously landed the bet365 Gold Cup at bet365 Jump Finale in 2018, and enjoy a rare chance to see the horse away from the track as part of the day’s celebrations.
Jockey Gym
Think you're stronger than a jockey? Test it out with the jockey gym! Step into their world and see how you measure up with a series of challenges designed to put your strength to the test.
Throughout the day, the jockeys will also do live demonstrations, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the skill, technique and fitness required in the saddle. It’s your chance to learn from the experts, pick up a few tips, and see just what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Jockey Signings
Meet the stars of the sport at our jockey signings, including the Champion Jockey and Champion Conditional Jockey - a great chance to get up close, grab autographs and celebrate the season’s standout riders as they’re crowned at Sandown Park.
Great British Racing Championship Tables
See how the season is shaping up across the Champion Jockey, Champion Conditional Jockey, Champion Owner, and Champion Trainer categories. Track the leaders, follow the battles, and watch as the season-long stories in British jump racing unfold.
Celebrate with Dan Skelton as he is crowned Champion Trainer for the first time! This is a party you won't want to miss.
