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The famous Sandown racecourse has one of the longest histories in Great Britain for horse racing, although Sandown had a very shakey start. To begin with there were many problems as to who would own the land of Sandown Park . Thanks is owed to Luitenant Colonal Owen Williams's inside connections with the royal family who finally gave the goahead for the land to become a racecourse.

The first race was eventually run on 22nd April 1875, but unfortuneatyely due to the ever changing weather the skies opened and due to Great British rainfall many of the crowd decided not to make there presence known at the race. Fro those who showed up for the race they would have seen jockey Fred Archer riding the winning horse providing the crowd with an exciting and memorable race. Sandown Park being the enclosed racecourse soon became known to be reputable place to visit for high class sporting. In 1972, the course underwent a £3 million building programme. In September 1973, the Queen Mother opened the newly improved racecourse.

Another £23 million renovation took place in 2002. The new Eclipse Pavilion was built along with canopies over the new grandstand, and a grandwalkway.

Main Events - Flat Races

Brigadier Gerard Stakes
Gordon Richards Stakes
Henry II Stakes
Heron Stakes
Sandown Classic Trial
Sandown Mile
Solario Stakes
Sprint Stakes

Main Events - Hunt Races

Celebration Chase
Contenders Hurdle
Henry VII Novices' Chase
Hereos Handicap Hurdle
Scilly Isles Novices' Chase
Tingle Creek Chase
Tolworth Hurdle

Celebration Chase, Kempton ParkRacecourse

Sandown is known as the Queen Mother's favourite course and has become known for it's impressive beauty with its decor revealing many famed horses such as Arkle, Mill Reef, and Desert Orchid. Also,these days you can visit Sandown Park Racecourse for its high quality of entertainment venues.

Conferences and Meetings

Sandown Park offers services for conferences, meetings and a varied list of events such as weddings, dinners, parties, dances, and plenty more. They can accommodate any sized group with advanced booking with catering of a five star standard.

Disabled Facilities

There is convenient parking situated near the main entrance as well as wheelchair accessible entrances and lifts throughout the course. There are ramps leading to all facilities and the course also allows guide dogs, hearing dogs, and assistance dogs.

Contact

Address : Esher, Surrey, KT10 9
Phone Number : 01372 464348

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