It’s the turn of the season and the scene is set for a unique mixture of flat and jump racing at this historic race day. The bet365 Gold Cup, previously know as the Whitbread Gold Cup, has attracted some legendary winners over the years – Desert Orchid, Arkle and Special Cargo, to name just a few. It is always among the most popular races in our calendar and is a must-see event.
Besides the racing, the day offers a rare opportunity to witness a parade of the 2009-10 jump season’s equine champions, which this year will include Kauto Star, Big Bucks, Imperial Commander, Alberta’s Run and Don’t Push It, will also parade. The Parade of Champions will take place in The Parade Ring at approximately 12.15pm. Industry champions are also honoured prior to racing with an awards ceremony for the Champion Jockey, Trainer and Owner, and the unique character of the meeting is further reflected by our Flat vs Jump jockeys race, which launches the afternoon’s card.
The day has become renowned for its after-party, which in recent years has featured Irish rock from The Saw Doctors. 2010 will be no different, with live music courtesy of The Saw Doctors after racing to bring the festivities to a rousing finale in the Parade Ring.
To visit our bet365 Gold Cup micro site, please click on the image below
To see pictures of last year's bet365 Gold Cup Day click here
RACEDAY SPONSORS
RELATED RACE MEETINGS
bet365 Gold Cup Friday - Friday 23 April 2010
tote Irish Day - Saturday 12 June 2010
Coral-Ecipse Day - Saturday 3 July 2010
SEASON
Mixed (2pm-5.30pm)
TIMES
Gates Open: 10.30am
First Race: 1.00pm
Last Race: 4.50pm
ADMISSION
| TYPE | PREMIER | GRANDSTAND |
|---|---|---|
| ON THE DAY | £40.00 | £28.00 |
| ADVANCE TICKETS* | £37.00 | £25.00 |
| SANDOWN WINTER WARMER* | £47.00 | £35.00 |
| GROUP BOOKINGS (per ticket) | £29.60 | £20.00 |
Sandown Winter Warmer includes:
- Entry
- £10 food & drink voucher, to be redeemed at a wide variety of Sandown Park food and drink facilities
- £10 betting voucher booklet, including a £2 bet plus £8 added value bets
- Racecard
• Only one offer per booking
• All bookings made via the box office will incur a £2 booking fee. For bookings made via the internet, a £1 booking fee will be charged. Sandown Park Racecourse does not accept liability for any lost in post claims.
• Accompanied children under 18 go free
• Tickets booked within 5 working days of a race meeting will be made available for collection at the racecourse after gates open on the raceday
• Winter Warmer Packages and Group Packages are only available when booked in advance and not on the day
• Group Offers and Winter Warmers offers for bet365 Gold Cup Day close at 5pm on the Monday prior to the race fixture
• The Group booking rate is for entry only
ORDER OF RUNNING
| RACE | TIME | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| THE Casino at bet365.com FLAT V JUMP JOCKEYS HANDICAP STAKES | 1:00pm | 1m |
| THE bet365.com HURDLE RACE (Listed Race) | 1:30pm | 2m |
| THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE | 2:00pm | 2m 3 1/2f |
| THE bet365.com CELEBRATION STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 2) | 2:30pm | 2m |
| THE bet365 GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (HANDICAP) (GRADE 3) | 3:05pm | 3m 5 1/2f |
| THE bet365 MILE (GROUP 2) | 3:40pm | 1m |
| THE bet365 GORDON RICHARDS STAKES (GROUP 3) | 4:15pm | 1m 2f |
| THE Poker at bet365.com HANDICAP STAKES 1 mile | 4:50pm | 1m |
RACE DAY INFORMATION
NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES
03 Mar 2010 STRONG LINE UP FOR THE BET365 GOLD CUP
12 Apr 2010 EQUINE CHAMPIONS TO PARADE AT SANDOWN PARK
