Saturday 7 March 2026
Betfair Imperial Cup Day
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A perfect prelude to the Cheltenham Festival, Betfair Imperial Cup Day at Sandown Park combines top-class racing with a brilliant festival atmosphere. The historic Betfair Imperial Cup has a strong record of producing Cheltenham winners, including Blowing Wind in 1998 and Gaspara in 2007, with a £100,000 bonus on offer if the winner goes on to win at the Festival the following week.
Timings and Races are subject to change
| START TIME | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00pm | 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) | 2 Miles |
| 3.35pm | THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE | 3 Miles |
| 4.10pm | THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE | 2 Miles 4 Furlongs |
| 4.25pm | THE betting.betfair.COM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE | 2 Miles 4 Furlongs |
The Ultimate Cheltenham Preview
We are thrilled to once again be hosting The Ultimate Cheltenham Festival Preview once racing concludes on Betfair Imperial Cup Day. Located in the Surrey Hall and hosted by Nick Luck, the preview will give racegoers the chance to hear exclusive news and tips ahead of the following week's Cheltenham Festival.
Expect a star-studded panel, which will be revealed soon!
Entertainment off the track
Away from the track, racegoers can enjoy interactive entertainment including Darts with the Stars, where you can test your skills alongside familiar faces, and golf simulators offering a fun, competitive challenge for all abilities. Can you beat one of the greatest darts players of his generation?
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A day of thrilling Jump racing and great entertainment. The perfect warm-up for the Cheltenham Festival!
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Hospitality
Our exciting packages combine stunning food with incredible views.
From £115
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