Guide to Sandown Park Racecourse 3t636t
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Straight from the Horses' Mouth... Sandown Racecourse News 6h3j1a
About Sandown Park Racecourse 631j3s
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First purpose-built racecourse 5k2q5m
Opened in 1875, Sandown Park was the first purpose-built racecourse in Britain and as such, became the first to have paid entry and first to have a Member’s Enclosure. y2m6u
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Being proposed as a fully enclosed racecourse, it won the battle for the site over a lunatic asylum, which had been the preferred choice.
‘The Ladies’ Racecourse’ 2x4b4v
The new racecourse focused on etiquette, encouraging women racegoers to attend and becoming known as ‘the ladies’ racecourse’.
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The inaugural meeting was attended by top jockey Fred Archer and later the course became a favourite of the Queen Mother whose horse Special Cargo, won the Whitbread Cup (now known as the Gold Cup) in 1984.
Sandown Park is one of only two courses to offer Flat and Jump racing on the same day (the other is Haydock Park).
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- April – Sandown Gold Cup
- July – Eclipse Stakes FOR FESTIVAL GUIDE CLICK HERE
- December – Tingle Creek Chase
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- Road: Leave the M25 at Junction 10 and follow the A3 towards London; exit onto the A307 and follow the signs.
- Rail: Esher Station is about 10 minutes walk from the course.
- Website: www.sandown.thejockeyclub.co.uk
- Telephone: 01372 464348
What to Wear to Sandown Park Racecourse 4d2v5s
Situated near London in Esher, Surrey, Sandown Park Racecourse offers racing all year round. Official Dress Code Premier Enclosure & 1875 Lounge Guests are required to follow the racecourse’s smart casual guidelines and are encouraged to dress for a special occasion. Read full article…
The Sandown Park Racecourse Directory - Local Services 3x615g
Travelling to Sandown Park Races? Want to know where to stay, where to eat, where to get your hair and nails done? How about where the best pubs are and the name of a reliable taxi? We can help. Check back frequently – this section is updated on a regular basis.
