Sandown
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Located in Esher on the outskirts of London, Sandown Park is a dual purpose track and is one of the best courses in the country.
The two major races ar Sandown are the Coral Eclipse Stakes (Flat) and the Betfred Gold Cup (Jump)
Course Characteristics:
There is a round course of 1 mile 5 furlongs which stages flat and jump racing with a small loop at the entrance to the home straight taking the chase course. There is also a straight 5 furlong sprint course which diagonally dissects the round course. The finish is very much uphill and many races have been won and lost on the Sandown hill.
Sandown favours dour, long striding galloping types. It does not suit front runners.
Draw Advantage: There is no advantage on the round course. However on the sprint course high drwan horses have a distinct advantage with the advantage being even more pronounced the softer the going.
Admission:
Jump prices, 2010 flat prices to be confirmed
Sandown operates a two enclosure policy. Premier (£25 - £40) and Grandstand (£18 - £25)
Annual Membership: Jump £99
Location:
Located in Esher on the A307, access is signposted from the A3. Alternatively from J1 of the M3, take the A308 (past Kempton) then at Hampton Court take the A309 to the Scilly Isles roundabout and then join the A307.
Ease of public transport access: Good (Esher station is located on the far side of the course)
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Suitability for the first time racegoer: excellent (good on Eclipse and Tingle Creek days)
Race Meetings 2010
Jump
March 12th & 13th
November 6th
December 3rd & 4th
Mixed
April 24th
Flat
April 23rd
May 20th (eve) & 27th (eve)
June 3rd (eve) , 11th & 12th
July 2nd , 3rd , 21st (eve) , 22nd, & 28th (eve)
August 5th (eve), 11th (eve), 20th & 21st
September 10th , 11th & 15th
Last Reviewed: February 2010
Web Site: www.sandown.co.uk
Telephone: 01372 464348
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Race Meeting Reports:
5th December 2008 , 6th December 2008 (Tingle Creek Day)
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