12:50 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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12:50 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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The Good Doctor sets a decent standard with an official rating of 125 and he must be respected following Boxing Day's Fontwell triumph, but a chance can be taken on PEKING OPERA. Last seen finishing third in behind the classy Vauban in the Group 3 Ballyroan on the Flat, having been far from disgraced in a couple of Group 1 events earlier in the year, he'll likely prove tough to beat if taking to this new discipline. Jaitroplaclasse is also noted.

PEKING OPERA was useful on the Flat and hails from a yard that does particularly well at this course. He is taken to make a successful switch to hurdling. The Good Doctor and Dartmoor Pirate rate the principal dangers.

Useful Flat performer PEKING OPERA can take advantage of his hefty 4yo allowance. No More Bolero is another interesting recruit.

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13:25 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:25 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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An opening mark of 124 looks more than fair based on what JINGKO BLUE achieved in a couple of novice hurdles, and Nicky Henderson's charge is fancied to prove how lenient it is now sent handicapping. Diplomatic Ash bumped into the 126-rated Idy Wood at Plumpton 12 days ago so he merits a similar amount of respect with that in mind, while Onethreefivenotout appeals most of the remainder.

A case can be made for all of these but the most persuasive one is for the improving ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT who looks to have got in lightly for his handicap bow and can edge out Nicky Henderson's likeable Newbury scorer Jingko Blue. Alfie's Princess, Titan Discovery and Diplomatic Ash all have better days ahead of them too and need factoring into this intriguing contest.

Jingko Blue needs a great deal of respect but ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT should be well suited by this step back up in trip.

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14:00 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:00 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f Race Class Flow

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SAINT SEGAL found only a resurgent First Flow too strong at Lingfield last time out and the six-year-old would appear to hold every chance of going one better from an unchanged mark. That said, In Excelsis Deo has proven himself to be a consistent performer over the larger obstacles and he's likely to give him plenty to think about. Harper's Brook can chase the pair home.

IN EXCELSIS DEO is starting to fulfil his potential now and this represents a good opportunity with doubts surrounding his 2 main rivals Saint Segal (jumping) and Harper's Brook (pulls himself up in front).

Preference is for IN EXCELSIS DEO, who looks poissed to regain the winning thread. Saint Segal is feared most.

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14:35 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:35 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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HERMES ALLEN made the perfect start to life over fences with a comfortable defeat of Nickle Back in the John Francome at Newbury following an interrupted preparation, before facing a potential star at Kempton. Although tasting defeat to Il Est Francais, the experience gained shouldn't be lost on him and without a rival of that calibre in opposition, this represents an ideal opportunity to gain another success at the highest level. Le Patron has improved plenty for the switch to the larger obstacles and caused a surprise in the Henry VIII here. He got the better of Colonel Harry, who has since franked the form by winning the Towton at Wetherby, and the pair are likely to be closely matched again. Djelo was unlucky at Lingfield as he was essentially knocked over at the first fence, while Nickle Back is likely to ensure there will be no hiding places on the front end.

LE PATRON has improved with each start over fences and is 2 from 2 at this course. He gets the nod in what looks a cracking contest. Hermes Allen did little wrong behind an exceptional novice at Kempton last time and is feared most.

A tight-looking Scilly Isles on bare figures. The Sandown factor sways the vote in favour of LE PATRON, ahead of Colonel Harry.

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15:10 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:10 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 23f Race Class Flow

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ED KEEPER burst onto the scene as a progressive type when impressing at Newbury, before running with plenty of credit to finish third at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. A mistake at the last cost him valuable momentum, but the six-year-old appears capable of further improvement, despite the handicapper raising him another 5lb. West Balboa commands the utmost respect back in handicap company having disappointed when sent off favourite for the Long Walk at Ascot. She showed her very best in similar contests last season, especially when dominating proceedings at Aintree in the spring, and Tristan Durrell's 3lb claim aids her cause further. Recent Ludlow winner Saint Davy and Transmission, who once again teams up with Joe Anderson after their unbelievable recovery/victory at Plumpton, are others with viable credentials.

A last-flight mistake cost ED KEEPER momentum at a crucial stage at Cheltenham last time and this progressive 6-y-o can show he's still ahead of the handicapper. Fellow low-mileage improver Saint Davy rates an obvious danger on the back of last month's Ludlow reappearance success. Scamallach Liath and Transmission are others heading in the right direction and complete the shortlist.

In a race that's jam-packed with appealing candidates, TRANSMISSION is taken to win with further improved form for his new yard.

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15:45 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:45 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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A taking winner of the Badger Beer last November and a respectable fourth in a valuable contest at Ascot since, BLACKJACK MAGIC sets the standard as he looks to notch up a fourth victory over fences. The progressive nine-year-old gets the vote ahead of easy Sussex National winner Dom Of Mary, as well as the in-form Kestrel Valley, who has scored on four of her last five starts. Fortescue has hinted at a return to his best form on both starts this season, while Bangers And Cash is another dour stayer to note.

KESTREL VALLEY is still on the up and, with some fluent jumping, she might be able to build up an unassailable lead under positive tactics, so she's marginally preferred to Blackjack Magic, who arrives in good order. Dom of Mary is also considered on the back of a career best.

In-form novice chaser GROZNI (nap) may well show further improvement with Harry Cobden booked. Blackjack Magic is feared most.

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16:20 Sandown NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:20 Sandown NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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A comfortable winner of a decent contest at Ffos Las on debut last November, JUBY BALL looks a five-year-old with potential, and the fact his half-brother Fifty Ball won here is a plus. The booking of James Bowen is significant and he is narrowly preferred to Touquet, who scored over C&D on debut in November, and easy Haydock scorer San Frandisco. Wellington Arch is another open to improvement on the back of a promising third at Ascot.

There should be more to come from November's C&D debut scorer TOUQUET, who is narrowly preferred to Jamie Snowden's San Frandisco. Ben Pauling had a well-backed bumper debut winner at Doncaster last week so a market move for his point recruit Sixmilebridge would bring him into the reckoning.

Preference for WELLINGTON ARCH is only slight, but he was a good third to two promising types at Ascot and remains unexposed.

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Racecard Key

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	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
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	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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