Saturday 8 March 2025
Betfair Imperial Cup Day
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Betfair Imperial Cup Day
If there was a perfect prelude to the Cheltenham Festival then Betfair Imperial Cup Day at Sandown Park is almost certainly it.
In years gone by winners of the two mile prize have gone on to glory at The Festival the following week, including Blowing Wind in 1998, who followed up in the County Hurdle, and 2007 winner Gaspara, who backed her win up in the Fred Winter Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle.
As well as the thrilling racing action out on the track, we will have a whole host of sports-themed entertainment including the ultimate Cheltenham Festival Preview after racing!
Please note, we are aware of M25 closures on Saturday 8th March. The M25 will be closed in both directions between Junction 10 (A3 Junction) and Junction 11 (Chertsey) so we recommend planning your journey in advance and allowing additional time for your journey.
Timings and Races are subject to change
Gates Open
11.15am
| START TIME | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15pm | 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 |
| 4.45pm | THE betting.betfair.COM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE | 2 Miles 4 Furlongs |
The Ultimate Cheltenham Festival 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, in aid of Racing Welfare and Cystic Fibrosis UK.
Expect a star-studded panel featuring;
- Paul Nicholls - 14 x Champion Trainer
- Harry Skelton - 2021 Champion Jockey
- Nicky Henderson - 6 x Champion Trainer
- Alice Plunkett - ITV Racing Presenter and former National Hunt Jockey
With some of the biggest names in British Jump Racing, you won't want to miss it.
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