Friday 6 February 2026
Grand Military Gold Cup Day
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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. 2024 saw Farceur Du Large complete a Military race double having won the Grand Military Gold Cup and then the Royal Artillery Gold Cup three weeks later.
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.
For Sandown Park Racecourse.
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions here about visiting Sandown Park Racecourse here.
CASHLESS CAR PARK
Please note we are now cashless in our main car park based on Portsmouth Road. We will take card payment on arrival to the Racecourse and will no longer accept cash payments.
For customers who cannot provide card payments, we will continue to offer complimentary parking in our centre of the course car park based on More Lane.
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Under 18s race for free at the majority of Jockey Club racedays.
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