Sign In Subscribe Now Peninsula residents came together on Saturday food and shopping in celebration of the grand reopening of Canadian Tire and the growing success of Sandown Park Shopping Centre eager to experience the newly re-imagined store and enjoy the festivities "We love having this close by," said one resident highlighting the convenience of having the shopping centre within walking distance The celebration kicked off with former Sidney town crier Kenny Podmore welcoming the crowd and inviting Canadian Tire owners John and Janet Cunningham to officially cut the ribbon marking the store's grand reopening since taking over in 2018 John enthusiastically shared details about the store's transformation saying, "We re-merchandised the store We touched every shelf and added 25 per cent more retail space We’ve opened up the aisles for our valued customers." noting the accessibility improvements within the store "I can tell you that my wife is a wheelchair user and she just loves getting around this store.” Attendees were treated to live music from young musician Chase Varnes as well as radio stations 100.3 The Q The event also featured a variety of family-friendly activities VRX racing simulator booths and a dunk tank Victoria Humane Society brought puppies for adoption. Kats and Dogs also joined in the fun as well as members of Torque Masters Car Club who drove and parked their shiny vintage cars at the celebration The Peninsula Panthers even showcased their Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League championship cup Despite unpredictable weather that included a mix of sunshine the celebration drew shoppers to other businesses within the Sandown Park Shopping Centre.  At least 2,000 shoppers visited the Canadian Tire store throughout the event the parking lot was full," said John Cunningham "Red Barn Market had a barbecue for our charity praised the collaborative environment of the shopping centre Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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Dan Skelton and Willie Mullins have both earned more than £3m in prize money in British races this season The battle for the British trainers' title between Dan Skelton and Willie Mullins will go to the final day of the jump racing season at Sandown on Saturday English trainer Skelton had led the way for much of the year-long season and was more than £1m ahead in the championship - which is based on prize money earned - before the Grand National on 5 April But Mullins, the first Irish trainer to win the British title for 70 years in 2024, saddled five of the first seven in the big Aintree race, including a one-two-three, to cut the deficit by £860,000 Skelton holds a narrow lead going into the finale meeting at Sandown where the results of big races are likely to decide the outcome he was more than £68,000 in front after racing on Friday but Mullins still remains most likely to win due to his strong Saturday hand with 10 of the 20 declared runners in the Bet365 Gold Cup where £175,000 is on offer Last year's winner Minella Cocooner and Grand National third Grangeclare West are in the Mullins squad Both trainers have runners in the Celebration Chase although the hot favourite Jonbon is trained by Nicky Henderson Jockey Nico De Boinville is out injured after a fall and will be replaced by Mark Walsh on Jonbon Racing will begin 30 minutes earlier than originally scheduled to ensure ITV viewers can see the final six races on the card and there will be updates on BBC Radio 5 Live Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt Alpine poised to replace Doohan with Colapinto The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers If you click links to other sites on this page Racing Correspondent Sam Turner bring us his racing tips for Saturday with a focus on the closing National Hunt meeting of the season at Sandown I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Sandown is the final stop in the race to claim the British trainers’ championship with the destination of the honour set to be decided over seven races at the Esher venue Dan Skelton has the advantage over Willie Mullins heading into the finale of the jumps season but Mullins will be mob-handed at Sandown with 21 runners compared to Skelton’s nine We’ve taken a look at all seven races on the cards, selecting at least one tip for each race using the best odds from horse racing betting sites There looks the potential for a strong early gallop here with the likes of Serious Challenge HMS President and St Pancras all ridden aggressively as well as one of the selections for this contest The latter only faded late on in a strongly-run renewal of the Imperial Cup last month and, with a number of betting sites offering four places he looks a big price with his affinity for the track already assured Give It To Me Oj arrives in good heart courtesy of a canter around Huntingdon in a minor event last week and is perhaps better judged on a fine fourth in Grade 1 company at Aintree earlier this month Classic Anthem has needed time to fill his sizeable frame but the evidence suggests he is beginning to realise his potential so a mark of 123 might well be exploitable here His victory over course and distance in March again confirmed that Saturday’s venue brings out the best in the seven-year-old and it is no coincidence that his run of solid performances have been recorded with Champion Jockey Sean Bowen on board The talented Pic D’orhy sidestepped an Aintree engagement for this contest and will be fresher than most Gaelic Warrior served notice on Merseyside that he could become a real class act over a trip and is taken to follow up The selection recorded some terrific data in picking up Grey Dawning and Stage Star in the closing stages of the Grade 1 Golden Miller last time and looks to possess the rare combination of speed and stamina Victory for the seven-year-old may have a major bearing on the destination of the trainer’s title Another Willie Mullins market leader, Kitzbuhel, was as big as 15-2 on some betting apps earlier in the week when his trainer also had Lossiemouth entered those prices are resigned to history now but he should appreciate the drop in trip and the application of a hood will help after he raced much too keenly in the Liverpool Hurdle over three miles Some bookmakers may offer three places so each-way backers should research the markets but Take No Chances is still worth backing as she has performed with great credit at both Cheltenham and Aintree and looks a shade overpriced in the betting markets Jonbon is unbeaten in all five starts at the Esher venue so is pretty difficult to oppose especially as he is also seven from seven going right-handed he is priced accordingly at long odds-on as he bids to complete a hat-trick in this race so it might be prudent for backers to investigate the markets ‘without Jonbon’ and back the returning Il Etait Temps to chase him home as he has previously won following racecourse absences of 208 and 219 days so clearly goes well fresh With half of the 20 runners in the bet365 Gold Cup trained by Willie Mullins backers are set a real poser trying to evaluate which of the 10 have the best chances especially with a number of the contenders having contested Nationals in the last month Neither High Class Hero or Dancing City have done that and have understandably migrated to the head of the market but in the hope that Minella Cocooner has recovered from his Aintree exertions he is taken to repeat last year’s success his saddle won’t slip like it did in the National and he can give Danny Mullins as good a spin as last year Having been rested since the middle of March especially as he is 4-6 right handed and goes well on decent ground Finally, thrill seekers might like to take a small chance with another right-hand track specialist Goshen who is as big as 40/1 on some horse racing betting apps despite finishing just half a length behind the well-touted Hoe Joly Smoke last time out at Sandown A couple of my original fancies for this race have sidestepped the engagement so Bunting gains the nod as this trip looks a better fit than the two miles he contested in the Scottish Champion Hurdle last time He was a little keen early on that day and was hampered by a faller so will need to settle a little better here but a patient ride could yield a first victory of the season and victory for him over the Dan Skelton-trained Mostly Sunny could be a fitting conclusion given the way the trainer’s title may play out Bettors should always follow responsible gambling practices Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses It’s particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites You can stay in 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It looks like JavaScript is not enabled in your browser made his case Tuesday for legislation to have two of the state’s four electoral votes allocated to the vote count in each of the state’s two congressional districts Awarding half of the state’s electoral college votes based on the showing of presidential candidates in each congressional district would enfranchise more citizens and motivate nominees to return for general elections to campaign in New Hampshire all four votes are awarded in a winner-take-all format with the statewide election victor taking them Gannon’s bill (SB 11) would have New Hampshire join Maine and Nebraska in allocating at least some of their electoral votes by the congressional district count “SB 11 is a step towards a more representative democracy will encourage presidential candidates to be engaged with our voters and continue our proud tradition of transparent free and fair elections here in the Granite State,” Gannon told the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee two electoral votes would be awarded based on the statewide total vote while one each would be given to the winner of the count in each congressional district Gannon called his bill “bipartisan,” since both political parties would have benefitted from it in the past then-Democratic Vice President Al Gore lost to Republican George W Bush by two electoral votes after New Hampshire narrowly went with the GOP contender Gore would have gotten one vote from the state’s 2nd Congressional District that hasn’t chosen a Republican hopeful since 1988 former Democratic Secretary of State Hillary Clinton edged Republican Donald Trump in New Hampshire But Gannon pointed out that Trump won the count in the 1st Congressional District so would have gotten one of the state’s four votes had his bill been in effect “This is not just a political science exercise; we want everyone’s voice to be heard,” Gannon said The state senator believes Trump would have returned to New Hampshire to campaign if he stood a chance of winning the vote in the 1st District against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris “We would like New Hampshire to remain the most engaged state,” said Gannon Nikki Haley during the New Hampshire primary contest that Trump won by double digits “Trump didn’t come and campaign in New Hampshire because he didn’t feel he had a shot at it.” But while Gannon had seven Senate colleagues backing his bill he was all alone defending it during Tuesday’s hearing opposed the bill and said the best way to achieve Gannon’s goal of voter representation would be to get rid of the Electoral College Nebraska officials thought its hybrid electoral vote model would attract both candidates to campaign there with both Harris and Trump sending their vice presidential candidates and surrogates to campaign there Harris got one of the state’s five votes in a congressional district while Trump got one of Maine’s four electoral votes in that manner “They happened to balance out this time; I don’t know where New Hampshire would be,” Tentarelli said Ken Barnes of Contoocook said this could make the Electoral College system subject to partisan power grabs “This way of doing it by congressional district could be manipulated skewed by political gerrymandering and the redrawing of congressional district lines,” Barnes said klandrigan@uinionleader.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account It’s been a very long time since anyone has heard the sound of hooves pounding around the big oval Sandown racetrack The track's final race happened almost 20 years ago when the Randall family that owned the land had 12 acres designated for commercial development and donated the remaining 83 acres to North Saanich for agricultural purposes That 12-acre commercial land is now the Sandown Park Shopping Centre and the development of the site has been a huge boon to life on the Peninsula the North Saanich shopping experience is moving into a new and exciting period in its development as two simultaneous celebrations are poised to mark the latest chapter for the shopping centre the Canadian Tire store on the site will mark its grand reopening to showcase a significant increase in what they have to offer Peninsula residents but now we’ve remerchandised the entire store and improved our assortment by increasing the retail space by 25 per cent,” said owner John Cunningham Canadian Tire is one of the anchor stores at the shopping centre and was the first tenant to open its doors back in 2018 but recent improvements have significantly increased the store’s capacity “Our customer count is No. 1 in British Columbia and we’re in the top 20 in the whole country,” said Cunningham “The hope has always been that (this development) will save people the hassle of having to drive into the city and now I think we’ve achieved that goal.” In conjunction with the grand reopening of the Canadian Tire store the celebration will also act as a grand opening of the Sandown Shopping Centre in general “The 100,000 square foot retail plaza began with Canadian Tire back in 2018 but the construction of a new 47,000 square foot phase has made the centre a hub of the community’s shopping experience,” said Sue Hodgson North Saanich Canadian Tire’s marketing manager barBURRITO (Mexican) and Firehouse Subs along with other soon-to-open retailers including Sleep Country Canada Higgie’s Pet Mercantile and Cheeky’s Cannabis.” Three retail spaces remain available for lease ranging from 1,650 square feet to 2,200 square feet but Hodgson is confident that those spaces will soon be occupied as well “With the recent completion of this exciting new phase Sandown Park is a well-rounded and convenient shopping node that is uniquely positioned to service the everyday shopping needs of residents and businesses in the area as well as traffic along the Pat Bay Highway” said Kyle Shury of Platform Properties the development company behind the project “There was a need for a commercial centre (on the Peninsula) and even though phase 2 of the Sandown development took a little while to gain momentum we’re on track now and it’s been great,” said Russ Benwell one of the principal owners of Red Barn Market which opened at Sandown in July 2024 and is one of eight stores operated by Benwell and his partners this is the largest of our eight locations and we’re doing very well largely because of our approach to the business,” said Benwell and the hyper-local approach has always been a part of our business model.” Red Barn is well known for its support of local growers and locally produced products and their sandwich bar (with the signature ‘tall as Red Barn’ sandwiches) has become legendary “We’re invested in the community and have always seen ourselves as a farmers market supporting the community in a way that is unique to our approach.” The double celebration at the Sandown Shopping Centre will take place on May 3 between 11 a.m at the Garden Centre parking lot of the Canadian Tire store Both Q and the Zone will be on hand with live remotes a dunk tank and a barbecue hosted by Red Barn Market (with all the proceeds going to Canadian Tire's Jumpstart charity to help kids participate in sports) and the VIJHL champion Peninsula Panthers will be in attendance with the Brent Patterson Memorial Trophy There will also be a 50/50 raffle for Jumpstart and the Victoria Humane Society will be in attendance with some puppies for adoption South EastShareSaveGetty ImagesSandown Park is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2025Sandown Park racecourse has launched a fund to help charities and community groups in its area It is part of the 150th anniversary celebrations for the venue near Esher The fund will hand out grants to organisations across Elmbridge It is being run in partnership with the Community Foundation for Surrey general manager at Sandown Park Racecourse said: "Partnering with the Community Foundation for Surrey ensures that we can make a real difference where it matters most "We look forward to seeing the positive impact this fund will have for years to come." 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Home » Archive » Top News Europe » Camelot's Dancing Gemini Takes The Sandown Mile but Dancing Gemini (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) is doing a passable impression of last year's miling sensation as he completed the same Doncaster Mile-Sandown Mile double on Friday Always travelling comfortably in the Group 2 feature under Rossa Ryan the Roger Teal-trained 5-2 favourite took off passing the two pole and hit the line with 1 3/4 lengths to spare over Tamfana (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) who was returning under a five-pound penalty who had turned a corner in the Listed contest at Doncaster last month after a winless 2024 campaign which involved a second in the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains and fourth behind Charyn in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes has either Newbury's G1 Lockinge Stakes or ParisLongchamp's G1 Prix d'Ispahan as options now “Today shows why we were pitching him into all the top Group races last year but unfortunately we got a soft summer and I've always said he's not a soft-ground horse,” Teal said “I was a little worried about the ground here today as although he goes on it when you see him point his toe like he did at Doncaster it's something else The d'Ispahan could be an opportunity–we want to get a Group 1 with him–and we have to do best by the horse I'd love to go to Newbury but we will have to see.” 🚀 Very smooth from Dancing Gemini to plunder the @bet365 Mile pic.twitter.com/qBYpyV8pqz — Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 25, 2025 Copy Article Link Click Here to sign up for a free subscription Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application MA to Laura (Sciacca) Williams and Scott Johnston Paydon was a former EMT/Firefighter with the town of Sandown Paydon was also the owner of Aero Bounce and Aero Light He was passionate about outdoor life and spending every minute of it with his two children Bria and LJ NH and Scott Johnston and Susan Watson of Salem Rachel Mercier and her husband Jason of Rochester A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday July 27th from 10:00-11:00am at Rock Church in Sandown A celebration of life will follow at 11:00am in the church Family and friends are encouraged to attend a reception at the Sandown Town Hall following services As Paydon prioritized finding joy in life and sharing it with others the family asks that you do the same - go out and do something that brings you real joy and share it with those around you reach out and tell us about it - or another joyful time shared with Paydon In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation for his two children and their needs A fund has been set up with Fidelity to supply Paydon’s children for all their future expenses Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Join the news democracyWhere your votes decide the Top 100 Reasons for you to sign up to our newsletter here Rosamund Pike and Sir Anthony Hopkins have been spotted filming scenes at Sandown Park racecourse for a Guy Ritchie film about the British aristocracy Sherlock star Cumberbatch donned a taupe peacoat and jeans while Gone Girl actress Pike wore a long suede camel-coloured coat over corduroy trousers and a patterned knit jumper for the Wife And Dog filming on Thursday Oscar-winner Sir Anthony was dressed in a long brown coat over a blue shirt and dark tie as they filmed outdoors at the Surrey racecourse Sir Anthony Hopkins at Sandown racecourse (Andrew Matthews/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Andrew Matthews British filmmaker Ritchie could be seen chatting on set with the cast members who also included Lady Macbeth star Cosmo Jarvis The filming took place as the racecourse hosted the Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day Wife And Dog sees the filmmaker return to the colourful world of Britain’s high society which he used for his 2019 film The Gentlemen and a Netflix series of the same name Rosamund Pike chats with Cosmo Jarvis (Andrew Matthews/PA)PA Wire/PA Images - Andrew Matthews The film will also feature Happy Valley star James Norton House Of The Dragon’s Paddy Considine and Succession actor Pip Torrens who directed the Sherlock Holmes film series starring Robert Downey Jr also produced the new project alongside long-time production partner Ivan Atkinson Here we look at their runners on the bet365 Gold Cup card and assess where the title race will be won and lost  1st £20,8122nd £9,5683rd £4,7844th £2,3925th £1,1966th £596 Riskintheground Riskintheground is a spring horse who arrives in career-best form. He looks to have a great chance to get Skelton off to a flyer, and it's hard to see him not finishing in the money. 1st £45,5602nd £17,0963rd £8,5604th £4,2645th £2,1446th £1,072 Boombawn The might of Mullins is perfectly illustrated in this race. Hot favourite Gaelic Warrior will be hard to beat, and Skelton will be hoping his old boss Paul Nicholls can help him out by toppling the market leader with Pic D'Orhy. This could be a key race in determining the destination of the title. Boombawn will struggle to get competitive. Kitzbuhel Gwennie May Boy, Take No Chances Kitzbuhel has a strong favourite's chance. Once again, Skelton may need the intervention of Nicholls to keep Mullins out of the winner's enclosure as Blueking D'Oroux has a better chance than his odds imply. 1st £99,6622nd £37,3973rd £18,7254th £9,3275th £4,6906th £2,345 Energumene, Il Etait Temps Harper's Brook, Unexpected Party Unless Jonbon spectacularly underperforms, which seems highly unlikely, it will take something special from Energumene or Il Etait Temps to seize the near £100,000 for winning this Grade 1. Energumene was the subject of support on Friday, but surely needs softer ground to be seen to best advantage. The Skelton duo have little chance. 1st £98,4722nd £37,1003rd £18,5674th £9,2755th £4,6556th £2,3277th £1,1558th £595 Hoe Joly Smoke 1st £18,2102nd £8,3723rd £4,1864th £2,0935th £1,0466th £521 Mostly Sunny, Got Grey It will be a shock if the title hasn't been decided by now but six of the ten runners for the final race of the 2024-25 jumps season are trained by Mullins or Skelton Don't be surprised if the Mullins-trained Bunting bounces back to form or if Skelton's Mostly Sunny manages to build on Monday's fluent Plumpton victory He still looks well treated under a 6lb penalty Read more on the trainers' title race: Tale of the season: Willie Mullins looks set to get up on the line after coming with another perfectly timed run 'We'll have to have a go. We'll see you at Ayr, Perth, and as many meetings here between now and Sandown' - the trainers' title in quotes  'I know exactly what he’s going through' - the inside track on the title contenders by those who know them best  This is not the first time the trainers' title battle has gone down to the wire - and this one is better-tempered than some  Looking for free bets? Racing Post have got the best offers, all in one place. Visit racingpost.com/freebets to find out more Published on 25 April 2025inBritain Copyright © 2025 Spotlight Sports Group Limited or its licensors Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight If you would like to promote an event to OnTheWight readers, find out more Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting Will Brown secured his second Supercars pole position of the season in a wet and wild qualifying for the Sandown 500 With the day interrupted by rain and squally weather Brown came out on top in the top 10 shootout - a time of 1m10.2549s in the Triple Eight Chevrolet Camaro he will share with Scott Pye in Sunday's race bettering Tickford Racing's Cam Waters “I knew it would just be who didn't stuff up out there,” said Brown between one and two there was a lot of water on the road I knew Chaz [Mostert] would be hard to beat and also Broc [Feeney] Waters looked like taking the fastest time until he ran wide at the final corner “It was a bit of a lucky dip really,” he explained “There were rivers and dirt on the track that we had to work out on the fly I am pretty happy where we are in a dry car; in a wet car Anton de Pasquale provided the shock of the shootout by finishing third having taken to the track first by virtue of finishing 10th in the first part of qualifying He conceded he almost spun at the final corner before his lap had even started though he recovered for a second-row berth for him and co-driver Tony D'Alberto to move up to third is very excited,” said de Pasquale to have a fast car around here will be quite good.” Brodie Kostecki took the fourth fastest time in the Erebus Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro he will share with Todd Hazelwood with a time of 1m10.5309s He just edged out defending race winner Broc Feeney (Triple Eight Chevrolet Camaro) and Chaz Mostert (Walkinshaw Andretti United Ford Mustang) who will share with long-time co-driver Lee Holdsworth Andre Heimgartner (Brad Jones Racing Chevrolet) Matt Payne (Grove Racing Ford) and Ryan Wood (WAU Ford) rounded out the top 10 Nick Percat missed out on making the shootout by 0.04s and will start the race from 11th in the Matt Stone Racing Chevrolet just ahead of James Courtney (Blanchard Racing Ford) the race will start with the teams' 'main' drivers at the wheel while in previous years the common practice has been that co-drivers start the race before completing their minimum number of required laps From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport In order to keep delivering our expert journalism we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker The historic Sandown Park motor racing track in Australia has been saved for the immediate future after being given a reprieve from the developers which for more than 60 years has hosted motor racing and horse racing in the same Melbourne suburban location has had its medium-term future assured after a change in the make-up of the Melbourne Racing board on Thursday John Kanga was voted in as the new MRC chairman at a special board meeting after the resignation of former vice chairman Nick Hassett The board oversees the horse racing activities at Sandown and other Melbourne horse racing tracks at Caulfield and Mornington Kanga and his new board are opposed to selling the 112 hectare site for the development of up to 7000 new homes in the Melbourne suburb of Springvale Currently houses are located less than 150 metres from the circuit These residential development plans had previously threatened the future of the circuit Sandown has been at the forefront of the sport in Australia since its opening in 1962 Sandown was prominent in the Tasman Series and first hosted the Australian Grand Prix in 1964 In 1968 the Sandown GP winner was Jim Clark A temporary extension saw the 3.1km track lengthened to 3.88km so it could host rounds of the World Sportscar Championship in 1984 and 1988 The track has also hosted the traditional 500km Supercars endurance race, which was won last month by Will Brown and Scott Pye for Triple Eight The board changes mean Sandown will avoid the same fate as the Pukekohe Park Raceway in New Zealand Motor racing activities at the famous Kiwi circuit ceased in April 2023 after owner Auckland Thoroughbred Racing elected to expand its horse training activities It means that New Zealand was absent from the Supercars calendar in 2023 before returning this year with a new event at Taupo International Motorsport Park Mullins dealt Skelton a damaging blow on Wednesday when reducing his lead to £24,562 after Paul Townend won both feature races at Perth for the defending champion but the title will definitely be decided on the final day of the season who is as short as 1-12 with Ladbrokes and Coral to win the title has one runner on Thursday and none on Friday providing Skelton with the opportunity to build his slender lead with 22 runners declared over the two days The title rivals will finalise their teams on Thursday morning from 38 and 33 entries respectively and Sandown’s card will build to a crescendo after the schedule was heavily changed the bet365-backed Celebration Chase and Gold Cup switched to races five and six of the seven after ITV had gone off air and potentially with the title race still in the balance The changes mean the final six races on Sandown’s card will be shown on ITV Sandown clerk of the course Andrew Cooper said: “Saturday promises to be a gripping end to the jumps season and we wanted racing fans who can’t join us on the day to be able to watch all the drama unfold live on ITV Racing participants and the teams at Haydock and Leicester who have moved races to accommodate our changes at very short notice." who will lead ITV Racing's coverage from Sandown praised the united approach to ensure the conclusion of the meeting could be covered on terrestrial television “We’re delighted that everyone has worked together to move things around on Saturday so we’ll hopefully be able to crown the 2024-2025 champion jumps trainer live on terrestrial television," he said "With Sean Bowen also being crowned and John Hales being remembered One of Mullins' longest-serving owners is hoping to play a part in the Closutton charge at Sandown on Saturday as Lombron is entered in both the bet365 Gold Cup and novice handicap chase earlier on the card The Roaringwater Syndicate is made up of the O'Leary family and the late Archie O'Leary owned the legendary King George winner Florida Pearl O'Leary's son Anthony has kept his legacy going by keeping horses in training with Mullins and he thinks Saturday could be another special occasion He said: "There is a distinct possibility Lombron will run so it will be great to be a part of it all Willie is not sending Lombron over there for the good of his health "We've been on an incredible journey with Willie all through the years Willie always joked that my father was his luckiest owner and a lot of people would agree with that Team Mullins is just the envy of every team no matter what sport you're watching." O'Leary has watched Mullins train horses for the family for the best part of four decades and reflected: "Willie is very matter of fact He doesn't try to bamboozle people with any mystery attached to what's going on and there is only one winner in every race remember I think his analysis for when a horse is beaten is what makes him that extra bit special." He added: "We were at Sandown for the final day last year and it was just amazing to see the whole thing unfold in front of our eyes It was decided with two or three races to go and to see the reception Willie got from the Brits was absolutely fantastic He's not someone who courts publicity and yet the whole crowd seemed to be euphoric about the whole thing." Dan Skelton hits back with double but Willie Mullins poised to pounce after slashing rival's advantage at Perth  A commentator's nightmare: how Simon Holt is preparing to call Lossiemouth v Lossiemouth at Sandown  Mark Walsh secures Jonbon ride for Saturday's Celebration Chase at Sandown  Sign up to receive On The Nose Published on 23 April 2025inBritain Home » Archive » Shared News Europe » Son Of Passage Of Time Debuts At Sandown Wednesday's Observations features another foal out of a Group 1 winner Copy Article Link David Fish was one of those delighted to be contributing to a solid afternoon for Camelot on Friday as Dancing Gemini scored for the first time in Group company in Sandown's bet365 Mile who with his wife Linda breeds and races under the name Fishdance has had quite a trip with his four-year-old colt A close runner-up in last year's French Guineas and sixth to Auguste Rodin in the Derby he is already twice a Listed winner including at Doncaster last month and stepped forward again here with fine effort up at Group 2 level coming a length and three-quarters in front of the decorated Tamfana who was a minor winner for Roger Charlton and is out of Anabaa mare Confusion "We raced Lady Adelaide and we like Camelot he's our favourite stallion," said David Fish of what was the sire's 42 individual winner at Group or Graded level "We breed from him and we've been doing it for years this stoutly-bred colt appears to have been making his mark over a mile Fish adding: "His turn of foot comes from the Anabaa line in France." Dancing Gemini is the first of three foals to have been produced by Lady Adelaide who paid another visit to Camelot on her most recent cover with Joseph O'Brien and Dancing Saxon [by Saxon Warrior] "I think this fellow goes better on good ground; everyone thinks he needs soft ground but he doesn't There could be another Epsom Classic challenge in store for Camelot as Tattycoram homebred by Andrew Black's Chasemore Farm and also ridden by Rossa Ryan got herself into the entry stage through a wildcard from the ten-furlong novice The sire completed a Sandown hat-trick with Sing Us A Song in the concluding handicap as good looking a homebred as you'd come across," trainer Ralph Beckett said of Tattycoram the half-sister to the smart Johannes Brahms "I thought it was a good effort today I certainly wouldn't rule out the Oaks entry but whatever we do we'll do with her best interests in mind." Camelot's Coolmore neighbour Wootton Bassett was the other stallion able to add to his total through Swagman in the Group 3 Classic Trial It was the son of Iffraaj's 11th individual Group winner from the sire's first Irish crop and it was his third northern hemisphere Group winner this year who was working on behalf of the operation for €170,000 at the BBAG September Yearling Sale and is out of an unraced Galileo half-sister to Group 1 winner Plumania 'That's the reason why we do it' - Schlenderhan excited by Goliath's latest mission in Hong Kong  Published on 25 April 2025inNews Star Sports (licence number 009177) is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission I can’t keep going on about the first time I came to Sandown back in 1985 but it did make an big impression on me I’ve had a couple of reunions with old pals recently you wonder when you should have turned right when they turned left back in 1985 I used to devour Dick Francis books and dream about the life and characters they included but I have and still have a rewarding working life in racing never really feeling like I’ve worked a day OK I’d have only been someone Sid Halley brushed past in ‘Odds Against’ but I’ve been part of that world Dick and latterly Felix wrote about and feel extremely lucky to be still in it misty-eyed self-gratifying trumpet blowing premise over Star Sports’ team on the rail were Kaan at the helm This was the first flat meeting of the season I’d attended though didn’t know what to expect as far as decent punting business went there was a buzz about the place so hopes were high 1:15 bet365 Handicap (Class 2) (3yo 0-100) 5f (5f10y) There was no sign of any bag men or big punters for the opening 5f of the Sandown flat season there was decent business from off the floor Bets totalled £1400 with £2000 – £100 each-way on Ardennes the biggest Kaan had a bet with the Wharton Slaney firm he took 9/1 each-way the runner-up Brosay which finished runner-up behind the 4/1 winner Queen All Star The book copped £288 and Kaan an extra tenner thanks to BOG added by Gary Brown and Gerry Chesneaux’s generosity 1:50 bet365 Esher Cup Handicap (Class 2) (3yo 0-105) 1m Next up and the money was mostly for Thunder Wonder with notable bets of £2000 – £500 each-way and £1200 – £300 stuck with Star into a book that ultimately held £2166 ‘It’s got away’ said Kaan just strides before the long time leader and big loser Thunder Wonder fell into a metaphorical hole the race looks different when you have one for a lump led by the 5/2 favourite where it mattered at the post did sweep past the bogie though he did hang on for fourth not much consolation for the £500 each-way punter but worth £2286 to connections it’s just the way the cards fell but very handy none the less 2:25 bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (4yo+) 1m2f (1m1f209y) Star’s head of political betting William Kedjanyi turned up and why not it’s surely better than Parliament or a polling station the plunge horse this time was initially See The Fire with a rapid rat-tat-tat of bets totally £600 at 11/4 then bets of £150 at 9/1 on Al Aasy and £200 at 9/1 Ancient Wisdom right in the hole they laid £2000 – £600 Arabian Crown which made that a late loser for £460 behind bogie for £1814 See The Fire and they were off Kaan’s getting them in pluck paid off when 15/2 chance Al Aasy laid early at 9/1 come racing Despite the £150 bet copping the book still held on to £692 of the £2502 the hod held 3:00 bet365 Mile (Group 2) (Class 1) (4yo+) 1m and it transpired that WK had blagged his way in that is a disgrace but fair play to the Head of Political betting but as we know these politics types do love a freebie Amazing what time surrounded by capitalists will do to a man The betting on the next was steady but without anything of note At the off off there was £1660 in the hod apart from £900 – £300 Dancing Gemini but not with Star had been Haatem with reportedly some decent bets laid which would have pleased those that laid the lumps the winner and 5/2 favourite Dancing Gemini wouldn’t have had many in the ring cheering Star lost £190 largely due to the aforementioned carpet bet 3:35 bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) (Class 1) (3yo 1m2f (1m1f209y) The next saw two horses backed with Star though there appeared to be lively business all along the rail Notable bets included £3333 – £1000 and £1000 – £300 I Am I Said and £1800 and £400 Windlord at 11/8 At the off the book held £5569 with the two losers for over £2000 riding for Aidan O’Brien on Swagman didn’t capture the betting public’s imagination but did win the race it took the combination a while to get past the jolly Windlord but won decisively in the end 4:10 bet365 ‘Wild Card’ Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 2) (3yo) 1m2f (1m1f209y) and I got a message from professional punter Alan Potts he’s kind enough to mark my card occasionally when he fancies one Tattycoram which he said should have beaten Winter’s Song last time but got trapped on the rail until too late Winter’s Song opened 10/11 but was virtually unlayable quickening when challenged to win going away cheering home a loser in the book used to be a sacking offence on some firms the winner was owned and bred by Betfair founder and previous #BettingPeople interviewee Andrew Black and now has a wildcard entry into The Oaks #BettingPeople: ANDREW BLACK 4:45 Nordoff & Robbins Jeff Beck Memorial Handicap (Class 4) (3yo 0-85) 1m2f (1m1f209y) the firm were in the enviable position of being £6834 in front on the day Sophie and Kieran rest on their laurels though then another score because the punter forgot on Sing Us A Song at 9/2 £200 and £90 in rapid succession Gunship at 10/3 among an unusually large number of £50 bets ‘Lots of ‘bullseyes’ remarked Kaan before quipping ‘Let’s hope they aren’t on target’ Late on there was another £300 Gunship at 10/3 adding to his liability the only loser in the race nudging over the £3600 in a book that held £2798 It looked from a long way out as if Gunship was being set a hard task from the position it was in and so it proved which was copping over £2000 in the book went odds-on in running but was overhauled close home by Sing Us A Song which had been backed into 4/1 but still won £329 in the book Gunship came from way back to finish third that is until a punter had an even £2000 on the favourite in the last as Perth…. Views of authors do not necessarily represent views of Star Sports Bookmakers Home » Archive » Top News Europe » Kingman's Cosmic Year Powers to TDN Rising Stardom at Sandown Juddmonte's hitherto untested Cosmic Year (GB) (Kingman {GB}–Passage Of Time {GB} by Dansili {GB}) was scratched from a fast-ground maiden at Newbury last month and rewarded connections' patience with a stunning debut display to attain 'TDN Rising Star' status in Wednesday's Sir Michael Stoute Farewell And Thank You Novice Stakes The Harry Charlton trainee was usurped in the betting market by Amo Racing's Rock D'Oro (Bolt D'Oro) who had chased home subsequent G2 Champagne Stakes victor Bay City Roller (Ire) (New Bay {GB}) on debut and stalked that rival in second for most of this seven-furlong contest Looming large on the bridle with a quarter-mile remaining the 5-2 second favourite seized control entering the final furlong and powered clear in emphatic style to register a hugely impressive 6 1/2-length success Cosmic Year becomes the 35th Rising Star for his sire whose roll of honour include this year's graduates Chancellor (GB) and Field Of Gold (Ire) “The ground was too quick for him at Newbury and I didn't want him to have a hard race today,” explained Charlton He stood out the back of the stalls nicely he stood in the stalls nicely and did everything well He doesn't have to run again this year and we'll get him home and see what [Juddmonte's] Barry [Mahon] wants to do.” Cosmic Year (September 18, 2024 Cosmic Year is the 12th of 13 live foals and eighth scorer out of G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud heroine Passage Of Time (GB) (Dansili {GB}) herself a full-sister to G2 King Edward VII Stakes-winning sire Father Time (GB) and a half to G1 Falmouth Stakes victrix Timepiece (GB) (Zamindar) The February-foaled homebred is kin to dual Group 2-winning sire Time Test (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) who placed three times at the highest level dual Group 3 winner Tempus (GB) (Kingman {GB}) and to the dam of G3 Princess Royal Stakes victrix Time Lock (GB) (Frankel {GB}) Passage Of Time has a yearling filly by Dubawi (Ire) to come Copy Article Link Home » Archive » Shared News Europe » €2.3m Arqana Breeze-Up Sensation Set For Sandown Debut highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers Thursday's Observations features a seven-figure sales graduate Copy Article Link Andrew Balding’s colt has impressive change of gear and won his only start to date and the latest renewal at Sandown on Saturday includes several runners with obvious potential to follow their lead a significant improver when successful at Newmarket last month is a logical favourite butMatauri Bay and Royal Playwright (3.35) were winners of their only starts to date and Andrew Balding’s colt could have the most scope for progress He showed an impressive change of gear for a debutant to accelerate three lengths clear of his field in a useful time at Salisbury in July and Balding’s juveniles tend to find plenty of improvement for a run Beverley 1.30 Another excellent opportunity for the ultrareliable and progressive Quietness who should grab an excellent opportunity to take her record for the season to five wins from six ShowBrighton 1.50 Facoulty 2.20 White Chapel Road 2.50 Poetic Force 3.20 Irezumi 3.50 Oh So Audacious 4.20 Bear To Dream 4.52 Skallywag Bay Chepstow 2.05 Cobh Harbour 2.35 Inshad 3.05 Brightwalton 3.35 Michaela’s Boy 4.05 Questionable (nap) 4.40 First Encounter 5.10 Ballsbridge Windsor 3.58 Debi From Accounts 4.30 Martin Spirit 5.00 Mrembo 5.30 Calyxoh 6.00 Last Outlaw (nb) 6.30 Daisy Roots 7.00 Bobacious 7.30 Betweenthesticks Thank you for your feedback.Sandown 1.50 Impossible to rule out any of the 10 runners here with confidence but the fact that Michael Dods has booked Oisin Murphy for only the second time this year to ride Glenfinnan suggests that he could outrun odds of around 12-1 Murphy was aboard when he won over seven furlong for Balding last season and this is Glenfinnan’s first step back up to that trip for his current yard Sandown 2.25 A significant drop in class for Tamfana a close fourth in the 1,000 Guineas in May and she will hard to beat if close to that form ShowWorcester: 2.10 Dindin 2.40 Police Academy 3.10 Happy Du Mesnil (nap) 3.40 Blackwater Lilly 4.10 Brilliant Light 4.40 Chemical Warfare 5.10 Santa Clarita Brighton: 2.22 V Power 2.52 Acrisius 3.22 Cassandraalexandra (nb) 3.52 OJ Lifestyle 4.22 Otago 4.52 Nogo’s Dream 5.22 Bernard Spierpoint Thank you for your feedback.Beverley 2.35 The bare form of Staincliff’s wide-margin win at Windsor last time has little substance as the 1-6 favourite was entitled to win as she pleased but Jack Channon’s filly posted a very useful time as she did so and this step up to Listed company may just be a springboard on the way to even better things Chester 2.40 Several leading candidates have drawn wide which could leave the way open for the consistent Carrytheone from stall five Free weekly newsletterThe best of our sports journalism from the past seven days and a heads-up on the weekend’s action Sandown 3.00 An early price of around 12-1 could underestimate the lightly raced Wonder Legend who kept strong company in a five-start three-year-old season and is still very feasibly weighted off a mark of 92 Chester 3.15 Another drop in grade for Caius Chorister whose form when second in a Group Three at Sandown in May would probably be good on this return to Listed company The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed a provisional all-Chase six-race card has been created for Sandown Park’s meeting on Saturday 1 February which will come into effect if the scheduled Hurdle races are abandoned An inspection will be held by 8am on Thursday 30 January to determine whether the Hurdles course at Sandown is raceable the fixture will revert to a six-race card will which feature three additional Chase races as follows: which will be available to view on Racing Admin this afternoon will close at noon tomorrow (Tuesday 28 January) and declarations will take place at 10am on Thursday 30 January along with the existing three Chases If the meeting is able to proceed as originally scheduled with both Chase and Hurdle races the three additional Chases will be abandoned This decision has been made both to give the original card the best opportunity to go ahead and to provide a contingency to support a Grade 1 Saturday fixture on ITV Like any new website you might come across things that need fixing, please let us know and we will get these resolved as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we would love to hear your feedback. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you think Call the BHA: 0207 152 0260 Sam Morgan Deputy Betting and Gaming EditorPublished: Invalid Date WILLIE MULLINS has declared an army of superstars for his epic Sandown showdown - including an 'extraordinary' runner not seen for a year The all-conquering Irish trainer is throwing the kitchen sink at the final day of the jumps season in a bid to overhaul Dan Skelton and claim a second jumps trainer title Mullins trails his big rival by just under £25,000 at the time of writing with a tally of £3,283,054 But the Closutton boss is 1-12 to get the better of him at Sandown - after forcing ITV bosses into a broadcasting change in anticipation of his crowning. It's testament to his simply unmatchable strength in depth that Mullins didn't include all his A-listers for Sandown. To the relief of commentator Simon Holt, Lossiemouth won't take on Lossiemouth in the Grade 2 Select Hurdle - neither were declared. Here's how the title will be decided in the Sandown showdown 1.20pm bet365 Novices’ Championship Final Handicap Hurdle (£100,000)Willie Mullins: NoneDan Skelton: None 1.50pm bet365 Josh Gifford Novices’ Handicap Chase (£40,000)Mullins: NoneSkelton: Riskintheground 2.25pm bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2, £80,000)Mullins: Appreciate It, Classic Getaway, Gaelic Warrior, Gentleman De MeeSkelton: Boombawn 3.00pm bet365 Select Hurdle (Grade 2, £80,000)Mullins: KitzbuhelSkelton: Gwennie May Boy, Take No Chances 3.35pm bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1, £175,000)Mullins: Energumene, Il Etait TempsSkelton: Harper’s Brook, Unexpected Party 4.10pm bet365 Gold Cup (£175,000)Mullins: Grangeclare West, Minella Cocooner, Dancing City, High Class Hero, Lombron, Olympic Man, O'Moore Park, Spanish Harlem, Chosen Witness, Klarc KentSkelton: Hoe Joly Smoke 4.45pm bet365 Handicap Hurdle (£35,000)Mullins: Bunting, Dr Eggman, Jump Allen, King AlexanderSkelton: Got Grey, Mostly Sunny But Mullins has flooded the bet365 Gold Cup - the feature and richest race of the day - with TEN of the 20 runners. His domination of the field means Skelton's sole runner Hoe Joly Smoke will be running massively out of the handicap. Among the other Galacticos to line up will be recent Grade 1 scorer Gaelic Warrior in the Grade 1 Oaksey Chase. While Minella Cocooner will be back to defend his Gold Cup crown alongside Grand National third Grangeclare West, Grade 1 monster Dancing City, High Class Hero, Lombron, Olympic Man, O'Moore Park, Spanish Harlem, Chosen Witness and Klarc Kent. we see one big name make a long-awaited return Four-time Grade 1 winner Il Etait Temps makes his track comeback for the first time since winning the Barberstown Castle Novice Chase at Punchestown on May 2 last year Labelled an 'extraordinary' horse by his trainer Il Etait Temps is one of two in the race for Mullins alongside former Champion Chase king Energumene Both will be tasked with taking on defending champion Jonbon, who will be ridden by Mark Walsh owing to Nico de Boinville's injuries Mullins won't have a runner in the first two races While Skelton will field just Riskintheground in the 1.50 contest The Warwickshire-based handler has declared Boombawn for the Oaksey Chase where he will be up against the might of Appreciate It Gaelic Warrior and Gentleman De Mee for Mullins Skelton has the numerical advantage in the Grade 2 Select Hurdle at 3pm his Take No Chances and Gwennie May Boy taking on Mullins' sole runner Kitzbuhel While both have two in the Celebration Chase with Skelton running Unexpected Party and Harper's Brook against Mullins' Il Etait Temps and Energumene It all swings massively back in favour of Mullins in the Gold Cup at 4.10pm with his ten runners to Skelton's one Dr Eggman and Jump Allen - to Skelton's two - Mostly Sunny and Got Grey - in the final race at 4.45pm Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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