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Friday 6 February 2026
Grand Military Gold Cup Day
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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.
Enjoy the colour and pageantry of Grand Military Gold Cup Day, with impressive military parades and engaging entertainment provided by the Armed Forces, adding a unique and memorable atmosphere to the raceday.
Don't miss what promises to be a memorable day of Military spectacle and thrilling racing action.
Timings and races subject to change
| START TIME | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45pm | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (SPONSORED BY TICKETS FOR TROOPS) | 2 Miles |
| 2.15pm | THE CARDINAL WOLSEY NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE | 2 Miles |
| 2.45pm | THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (SPONSORED BY ARMY SPORT ) | 3 Miles |
| 3.20PM | THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE JANE SEYMOUR MARES' NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (GRADE 2) | 2 miles 4 furlongs |
| 3.55pm | THE ANNE BOLEYN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE | 2 Miles 4 Furlongs |
| 4.30pm | THE HAMPTON COURT PALACE NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE | 2 Miles 4 Furlongs |
Entertainment On the day
Guests will be treated to a truly memorable programme of entertainment throughout the day, steeped in tradition and pride.
The Chelsea Pensioners Choir will welcome racegoers in the main foyer with stirring performances, setting a warm and celebratory tone on arrival.
The official opening ceremony will then take place in the parade ring, featuring the rousing pipes and drums of Gordons school alongside dignified Standard Bearers of the Royal British Legion.
This will be followed with a special parade of the Rebels tribe in the parade ring, a horse syndicated by The Old Gold Racing club in support of Walking with the Wounded, highlighting the day's strong connection to the armed forces and veterans.
Throughout the day Enjoy:
A Selection of Capel Classic Military Vehicles around the site.
Army at work and Army at play are displayed in the main hall.
Horse-drawn heritage display in the centre of the grandstand.
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