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The Close Brothers Handicap Stakes

Friday 25 July 2025

Through our partnership with The Jockey Club, the Close Brothers Handicap Stakes takes place this Friday at Sandown Park Racecourse, along with four other Close Brothers named races. Live coverage on Racing TV. 

Among our races, we are delighted to highlight our two corporate charity partners, Cancer Research UK and Make-A-Wish UK in races five and six.

The event schedule:

5.45 pm - The Close Brothers Asset Finance Apprentice Handicap                          Stakes

6.18 pm - The Chasemore Farm EBF Maiden Filles’ Stakes

6.53 pm - The Close Brothers Handicap Stakes

7.28 pm - The Close Brothers Property Finance Handicap Stakes

8.03 pm - The Close Brothers and Cancer Research UK Handicap                          Stakes

8.38 pm - The Close Brothers and Make-A-Wish UK Handicap Stakes

Since 2016, we have been proud to partner with The Jockey Club, supporting British horse racing at 15 of the country’s most iconic racecourses. 

From Cheltenham Festival, the Grand National Festival, and the Derby, The Jockey Club is part of the fabric of British racing.  

Find out more about our partnership here.