The Royal Artillery Gold Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious races of the jumping season. It was first run in 1863 and moved to Sandown Park for the first time in 1878. It has been run there in every season since 1921.

The race, which is a 'conditions' event, is restricted to horses that are owned or have been leased by those who are serving, or have served, in the Royal Artillery or one of its recognised Establishments or Units.

The jockeys must be amateurs and they must also be past or present members of any of the Armed Services making the race unique in every sense.  With a full programme of other races on the card, Royal Artillery Gold Cup day at Sandown is a great day out.

Useful contacts are:

To find a rider call Erica Bridge on 07774 193532
To find a trainer who might lease you a horse call Charlie Moore on 07764 255500
To discuss running in The Grand Military call Charlie Lane on 07990 562046
To become an owner by leasing a horse and for general enquiries call Adjutant The King's Troop Captain JA Gibson 0207 414 4601.

For further information on this raceday or for other race fixtures at Sandown Park, please call 01372 470047 or visit www.sandown.co.uk