Sandown Racecourse: An honourable host of Eclipse Stakes
A big chunk of the English horseracing history is owned to Sandown racecourse that has been hosting various high-profile games since its inception in 1875. Situated in Esher, Surrey, the vast venue has a lush green track surrounded with swinging trees.
Along with races, the gorgeous park host many other events as well including meetings, weddings, parties, fairs and exhibitions. Despite all this, its primary fame is due to the Eclipse Stakes, the Group 1 flat race that is held over here every year.
The Grand National Hunt Chase was the first ever meeting held at Sandown at its opening. Now, the Group 1 race takes place at Cheltenham.
Sandown has a number of sophisticated facilities to provide the spectators with full-fledged entertainment and fun. The venue organises both Flat and National Hunt races.
The Flat events of a year are as follows:
Atalanta Stakes Brigadier Gerard Stakes Eclipse Stakes Gordon Richards Stakes Henry II Stakes Heron Stakes Sandown Classic Trial Sandown Mile Solario Stakes Sprint Stakes
The fixtures of the National Hunt are:
Bet365 Gold Cup Celebration Chase Contenders Hurdle Henry VIII Novices' Chase Heroes Handicap Hurdle Scilly Isles Novices' Chase Tingle Creek Chase Tolworth Hurdle
A number of ace horses have set glaring records at Sandown. There are associated many charming incidents with the venue.
During the last five seasons, the top jockeys had been Ryan Moore, Richard Hughes, Frankie Dettori, William Buick and Jimmy Fortune. The leading trainers were Richard Hannon, Sir Michael Stoute, John Gosden, Andrew Balding and Mark Johnston. The ace owners
include Godolphin, Hamdan Al Maktoum, K Abdulla, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum and Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum.
On August 31, 2012, Sandown is scheduled to host six high-stakes races with Surbiton Maiden Fillies’ Stakes being the top one. The tickets for the day are available.
The stadium is likely to get a large number of the race lovers. The day will be filled with fun and thrill. The organisers are well-prepared to give the spectators sheer entertainment and recreation.
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