Sandown Park will host an exciting seven-race National Hunt meeting on Sunday, November 8, featuring a competitive programme of hurdle contests and a National Hunt Flat Race. The afternoon’s action will begin at 12:40 PM and continue until 4:00 PM, with horses aged three and above competing across distances ranging from two miles to two miles and four furlongs. The card includes maiden hurdles, mares’ contests, handicap hurdles and a race for younger National Hunt prospects.
The highlight of the afternoon will be the Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race at 1:40 PM, which carries the highest prize fund of £25,000. The Class 2 GBB contest will be run over 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 33 yards and is open to mares aged four and above. With the largest prize fund on Sunday’s programme, the race is expected to be one of the major attractions at Sandown Park.
The meeting will get underway at 12:40 PM with the Visit Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race. This Class 3 contest will cover 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 33 yards and is open to runners aged three and above. Carrying a prize fund of £15,000, the race has a rating limit of 0-130 and will provide an early test for conditional jockeys and their mounts.
At 1:10 PM, the Maiden Hurdle Race will take place over 2 miles and 36 yards. This Class 4 GBB contest is open to horses aged four and above and offers £10,000 in prize money. The race will give maiden hurdlers an opportunity to demonstrate their ability and make progress over the obstacles.
The third race, scheduled for 1:40 PM, is the Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race. As the most valuable contest of the afternoon, it will attract particular attention. The Class 2 event will cover 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 33 yards, with £25,000 available in prize money. Restricted to mares aged four and above, the contest will test the runners’ stamina and consistency.
The programme will continue at 2:15 PM with the Handicap Hurdle Race. This Class 3 contest will be run over 2 miles and 36 yards and is open to runners aged three and above. With a rating limit of 0-130 and a prize fund of £20,000, it will be another valuable opportunity for established handicap performers to compete.
At 2:50 PM, the Novices’ Hurdle Race will take place. The Class 4 GBB contest will cover 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 33 yards and is open to runners aged four and above. Offering £10,000 in prize money, the race will provide developing hurdlers with another opportunity to gain experience and demonstrate their potential.
The sixth contest is scheduled for 3:25 PM and will be the Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race. This Class 4 GBB event will be contested over 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 33 yards by runners aged four and above. Carrying a prize fund of £10,000, the race has a rating limit of 0-115 and will add another hurdle challenge to the afternoon’s programme.
The meeting will conclude at 4:00 PM with the National Hunt Flat Race. This Class 4 Category 1 Elimination GBB contest is open to four- and five-year-old horses and will be run over 2 miles and 36 yards. With £7,000 in prize money, the final race will showcase younger horses beginning their National Hunt careers and provide an appropriate conclusion to the seven-race meeting.
With seven contests featuring a mixture of experienced runners, developing hurdlers, mares and younger prospects, Sandown Park promises an engaging afternoon of National Hunt racing on Sunday, November 8.
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