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Thursday 13 February 2025

AN AFTERNOON OF QUALITY JUMP RACING

 

Celebrating the bravery and dedication of the British Armed Forces with the historic, and unique Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day. The feature race, the Royal Artillery Gold Cup, is one of Sandown Park's oldest races having been first run at Sandown Park in 1878.

Timings and races likely to change closer to the fixture

GATES OPEN

11:00am

FIRST RACE

1:20pm

LAST RACE

4:46pm

START TIME RACE DISTANCE
1:20pm

THE ST BARBARA CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

2 miles
1:55pm THE TEAM FORCES UBIQUE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE 2 miles
2:30pm

THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE JANE SEYMOUR MARES' NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (GRADE 2)

2 miles 4 furlongs
3.05pm

THE CASTEL ROYAL ARTILLERY GOLD CUP (STEEPLE CHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS)

3 miles
3:40pm

THE RIGHT OF LINE ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES HURDLE RACE

2 miles
4:15pm

THE SPECTRA GROUP ALANBROOKE HNDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

3 miles
4:46pm

THE FIND & STRIKE NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

2 miles 4 furlongs

Tickets

A fascinating day of racing and military recognition, featuring one of Sandown Park's oldest races.

From £22

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Hospitality

Book one of our exciting hospitality packages, combining stunning food with incredible views.  

From £129

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The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery

 

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, often referred to simply as ‘The Troop’ duties include the firing of Royal Salutes on Royal Anniversaries and State Occasions. It was His Majesty King George VI’s wish that after the Second World War a troop of Royal Horse Artillery, mounted and dressed in the traditional manner, should take part in the great ceremonies of State.

 

In 1947, His Majesty inspected the newly formed Riding Troop and said that he wished it to be known as The King’s Troop, a wish that Queen Elizabeth II graciously supported during her reign, in recognition of her father’s special interest in The Troop.

The Racing & History

 

The feature race is the Royal Artillery Gold Cup. This is one of Sandown Park’s oldest races having been first run here in 1878, and since run every season since 1921 apart from 2019.

 

The race is restricted to horses that are owned or have been leased by those who are serving or have served in the Royal Artillery or one of their recognised Establishments or Units. The jockeys must be amateurs and either past or existing members of any of the Armed Forces, making the race unique in every sense.

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

At Sandown Park Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to our most frequently asked questions here about visiting Sandown Park Racecourse here.

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Enclosures

Enclosures

Choose the right enclosure and ticket for you, from the action in the Grandstand to a premium experience in the new 1875 Lounge.

Travelling to Sandown Park

Travelling to Sandown Park

All the information you need for travelling to the racecourse, including public transport routes, taxi information and parking.

Did you know?

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Half price tickets for 18-24 year olds

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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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