Sandown Races & Results Tomform Saturday 9th December 2023
There were 48 Races on Saturday 9th December 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Sandown, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Aintree, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 9th December 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Booster Bob 5/6, Fairly useful bumper winner who made it 2 from 2 over hurdles with ease in 8-runner novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Open to further improvement. Two wins at Uttoxeter this season, latest by 18l on heavy ground; useful prospect.
3
2nd (3) (2/1 +76%) Helnwein
2
2/1(+76%)
(3) Helnwein 2/1, Useful bumper winner who made a successful switch to hurdling at Warwick (2m, heavy) last month. Open to plenty of improvement. Not particularly impressive on reappearance but most of his form has substance.
2
3rd (2) (7/2 +68%) Choose A Copper
3.5
7/2(+68%)
(2) Choose A Copper 7/2, Placed only completed start in points and created a good impression when readily making all in 10-runner novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) in October. Seems sure to go on to much better things. Made all for comfortable win at Hexham on rules debut; open to further progress.
LTO Selection:
11:35 Sandown Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
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Nicky Henderson has made no secret of the high regard in which he holds the unbeaten WILLMOUNT, who recorded a bloodless victory at Newbury on his hurdling debut last month. The five-year-old is likely to relish these testing conditions and should have too much for this field. Booster Bob has won both of his hurdles starts at Uttoxeter and edges out Helnwein to be best of the rest.
WILLMOUNT maintained his unbeaten record in the style of an exciting prospect on his hurdling debut at Newbury last month and is open to oodles of improvement, so he's very much the one to beat now stepping up in grade. Choose A Copper created a good impression when making all at Hexham in October and is fancied to fill the forecast spot.
Highly promising WILLMOUNT is taken to extend his winning sequence. Booster Bob looks the biggest danger on bare figures.
(4) Pretending 3/1, Consistent in the main over hurdles last season, culminating with good second in Cheltenham juvenile handicap (16.8f) in April. Looked set to go close before departing 2 out on return at Fakenham 18 days ago, so she's not dismissed lightly as she goes up in trip. 0-6 over hurdles but has encouraging form; this new trip is worth exploring; possibilities.
5
2nd (5) (4/1 +71%) Another Day Out
4
4/1(+71%)
(5) Another Day Out 4/1, Winning Irish pointer and encouraging start under Rules when runner-up in Southwell novice hurdle (15.8f) in March. However, backward steps since, offering little on her chase debut at Stratford on her reappearance. Needs to get back on track returned to hurdling. Not a solid option but could go well off this low weight provided she bounces back.
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3rd (6) (5/2 -25%) Elle Est Beau
2.5
5/2(-25%)
(6) Elle Est Beau 5/2, On her third start over hurdles, showed improved form when third of 14 in novice at Warwick (2m) 17 days ago. going third at the last. Should benefit from the step back up in trip, so she's an interesting contender as she makes her handicap debut. Shaped promisingly on latest novice start; looks the type to do well now handicapping.
3
4th (3) (5/2 +17%) Whisky Express
2.5
5/2(+17%)
(3) Whisky Express 5/2, Bumper winner who scored in good style on her third start over hurdles at Newton Abbot in March last year. Didn't go on as hoped last season, in first-time cheekpieces when unseating early on her final outing, but she could yet do better on her return. Quirky sort who is interesting in the cheekpieces on second attempt in this race.
2
5th (2) (14/1 -17%) Fortunefavorsdbold
14
14/1(-17%)
(2) Fortunefavorsdbold 14/1, Maiden hurdle winner at Limerick (3m) for Paul Nolan last season. After 7 months off, made mistakes before falling on her seasonal/chase debut at Ludlow in October, but again let down by her jumping back over hurdles at Cheltenham last time. Has a bit to prove at present. Ex-Irish mare; faller (over fences) and well beaten (over hurdles) for new stable.
LTO Selection:
12:05 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
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None of these stand out but marginal preference is for the handicap-debutant ELLE EST BEAU, who appeared to be crying out for this longer trip when an eye-catching third in a Warwick novice race on soft ground last month. Pretending fell at Fakenham on her seasonal return but is a player based on previous form, while Whisky Express also merits consideration.
ELLE EST BEAU fared better than previously when third at Warwick 17 days ago and, with the return to this longer trip in her favour, she can find further progress to make a winning handicap debut. Whisky Express could still have more to offer on her return and is feared most, with Pretending also considered.
In a substandard edition of this mares' handicap, ELLE EST BEAU is first choice ahead of Pretending.
(8) Operation Manna 5/2, Improved to make a winning reappearance in 2½m course handicap last month and followed up off the same mark at Lingfield 9 days later (both under Cameron Iles). 9 lb higher now bidding for the hat-trick but he could have more to come over this trip. On a hat-trick; 9lb higher this time but worth today's second crack at 2m7f.
4
2nd (4) (11/2 +0%) Hititi
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(4) Hititi 11/2, Ended last season on a high, completing a hat-trick at up to 3m. His winning run was ended on his Newbury reappearance but he shaped encouragingly in fourth. Should be spot on now. Flourished in February-April; has not encountered soft or heavy over this sort of trip.
2
3rd (2) (25/1 -56%) On The Blind Side
25
25/1(-56%)
(2) On The Blind Side 25/1, One-time smart hurdler who cashed in from a career-low mark at Newbury (3m) in March. Ended his campaign with a poor run at Cheltenham in April and Nico de Boinville deserts him in favour of Chantry House. More miss than hit nowadays but registered a battling win at Newbury (3m, soft) in March.
3
4th (3) (14/1 -40%) Dolphin Square
14
14/1(-40%)
(3) Dolphin Square 14/1, Perfect start to last season when arriving late on the scene to win this race on soft. Hasn't reproduced that since, including beaten a long way on Newbury reappearance, but he has dipped to 8 lb below last year's winning mark if first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) spark a revival. Won this race last term; 8lb lower now, having gone downhill; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
7
5th (7) (3/1 +40%) Equinus
3
3/1(+40%)
(7) Equinus 3/1, Doubled his tally when the 5-length winner of a 24.5f Aintree handicap on his reappearance in October. Presumably found the run coming too soon when beaten favourite at Newbury 11 days ago. Freshened up since and capable of bouncing back. Won well at Aintree (3m, good to soft; acts on soft) in October; evens flop 11 days later.
6
6th (6) (22/1 -83%) Sholokjack
22
22/1(-83%)
(6) Sholokjack 22/1, Dual hurdler winner in 2021/22 and posted a useful effort to win a 2½m Lingfield handicap chase last winter. Dropped out and never involved in a 3m Haydock handicap hurdle on his reappearance but it was a very hot race and no surprise were he to fare a lot better in these calmer waters. Thrown in if judged just on his 2m4f Lingfield chase win; jumping issues since.
1
7th (1) (11/2 -120%) Chantry House
5.5
11/2(-120%)
(1) Chantry House 11/2, High-class chaser at his best. Lost his way over fences in more recent times but took a step back in the right direction when third of 15 in 3m Cheltenham handicap hurdle on his reappearance. Much respected. Thrown in on best chase efforts; made a promising return to hurdles at Cheltenham latest.
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8th (5) (6/1 +8%) Brinkley
6
6/1(+8%)
(5) Brinkley 6/1, Disappointing on his final 3 runs last term but he took a step back in the right direction when second of 5 on his 23f Uttoxeter reappearance a fortnight ago, albeit it was a weak race. Stays this trip and his two wins in handicap hurdles came on heavy; close 2nd on return.
LTO Selection:
12:40 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 23f Race Class Flow
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Operation Manna is likely to be popular following two facile wins last month but he still has a bit to prove over this trip and, following a 9lb hike, the seven-year-old could be worth taking on in this better race with CHANTRY HOUSE. The former Grade 1-winning chaser returned from an 11-month absence to finish a cracking third off this mark on his return to hurdling at Cheltenham recently, shaping very much as though the outing would bring him on. Hititi looks the pick of the remainder.
CHANTRY HOUSE is given a chance to build on last month's promising effort back over hurdles at Cheltenham. The hat-trick seeking Operation Manna, who has struck up a really good partnership with Cameron Iles, is second choice ahead of Equinus.
Chantry House was eyecatching at Cheltenham three weeks ago but OPERATION MANNA (nap) can complete his hat-trick.
(3) Not So Sleepy 9/1, Having his fourth go in this (dead-heated with Epatante in 2021). Took strong hold when held in third behind Constitution Hill last year but arrives off a good spell on the Flat having won at Newbury and finished seventh in the Cesarewitch. Dead-heated in this race in 2021 but was a humble third to Constitution Hill last year.
5
2nd (5) (6/4 +79%) Love Envoi
1.5
6/4(+79%)
(5) Love Envoi 6/4, Very smart hurdler with a good record fresh, winning her first 2 starts at Sandown last season before running a mighty race in second behind Honeysuckle in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Best excused subsequent effort and she's the clear pick for the forecast on these terms. Progressive in the main and is 3-3 at Sandown, including a win on this card 12 months ago.
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3rd (6) (5/4 +91%) You Wear It Well
1.25
5/4(+91%)
(6) You Wear It Well 5/4, Really likeable mare who won 4 of her first 5 starts over hurdles, the highlight being the Grade 2 Dawn Run at Cheltenham, and made all in good style on return at Wetherby 5 weeks ago. Needs to find another significant chunk of improvement but it's not beyond the realms of possibility. Front-running mare who has shown steady improvement; Grade 2 winner here; should go well.
2
4th (2) (7/1 +83%) Goshen
7
7/1(+83%)
(2) Goshen 7/1, Quirky sort but he's very smart at his best and took the Coral Hurdle at Ascot last November. Below form in his bid to defend his crown in that corresponding event last month and is highly unlikely to be troubling the principles in this. Cheekpieces back on. Smart but mercurial; has failed to show his form in two starts (Flat/hurdle) this autumn.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Sandown Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
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It was at this track that CONSTITUTION HILL announced himself as a potential superstar two years ago. Unbeaten in seven starts under Rules, he is well clear of his rivals on ratings and can take this en route to defending his Champion Hurdle crown in March. A taking winner of all three starts here and a highly creditable runner-up in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, Love Envoi can provide the stiffest opposition, while the enigmatic but talented Shishkin is another to note on his return to hurdles.
The magnificent CONSTITUTION HILL should have no problem landing this race for the second year running to take his record over hurdles to 8-8. Mares' Hurdle runner-up Love Envoi goes well fresh and is the obvious pick for the forecast, though the selection's stablemate Shishkin adds a layer of intrigue should he consent to jump off, with the headgear experiment quickly shelved.
Brilliant CONSTITUTION HILL is again well clear on hurdle ratings and should win a second Fighting Fifth. Love Envoi can take 2nd.
(4) Le Patron 16/1, Fairly useful ex-French hurdles winner who looked a good prospect when making a successful chasing debut at Fontwell. Followed up in equally impressive style at this course last month. Needs a lot more in this company but his jumping is a big asset. Well ahead of the assessor in two handicaps this term, latest here; this is a harder task.
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2nd (1) (2/1 +43%) Colonel Harry
2
2/1(+43%)
(1) Colonel Harry 2/1, Ex-pointer who quickly developed into a likeable and useful hurdler last season. Efficient start to chasing when scoring readily in a handicap at Chepstow a month ago and should give another good account. Has good hurdles form at Sandown; took well to chasing at Chepstow last month; progressive.
3
3rd (3) (5/2 -43%) JPR One
2.5
5/2(-43%)
(3) JPR One 5/2, Useful hurdler who took an immediate step forward sent chasing when landing 3-runner handicap at Newton Abbot and had the race at his mercy when unseating (in unfortunate fashion) at the last in Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time. Looks the one to beat. Won nicely at Newton Abbot; would have followed up at Cheltenham but for unseating rider.
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4th (5) (12/1 -33%) Petit Tonnerre
12
12/1(-33%)
(5) Petit Tonnerre 12/1, Useful hurdler who appeals as the type to do better in this sphere and shaped well under a considerate ride when second to Homme Public in Grade 2 at novice at Cheltenham on first go at chasing. Has a bit to find. Appears held by JPR One on Cheltenham running but may improve for that experience.
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5th (6) (7/1 -27%) Unexpected Party
7
7/1(-27%)
(6) Unexpected Party 7/1, Emerged with credit against some of the top-flight British novice chasers of 2022/23 and made a fine return as he saw off Knappers Hill in listed Chepstow novice. Shaped as if still in form in handicap at Cheltenham last time and drop back in trip will suit. Didn't quite get home in major 2m4f handicap last time; one of the main players on ratings.
2
|PU| (2) (7/2 +13%) Iceo
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(2) Iceo 7/2, Lightly raced over hurdles but useful form, winning the Imperial Cup here in March. Impressive winning chasing debut at Newton Abbot in October and wasn't himself when last (behind JPR One) there last time. Likely to be back on his game after a break. Beaten by JPR One last time but now meets that rival on better terms; possibilities.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 15f Race Class Flow
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This could be the day that trainer Joe Tizzard breaks his duck at the top level with the highly-promising JPR ONE. The six-year-old looked on course to land a Grade 2 in imperious fashion at Cheltenham last month before unseating his rider at the last, and he can gain compensation on this occasion. Iceo (third) was well behind the selection at Newton Abbot last time out but goes well at this venue, while Colonel Harry put up a strong performance on his chasing bow at Chepstow and must be considered. Unexpected Party is the most experienced of these and that could count if this turns into a stamina test.
JPR ONE jumped superbly and was set to land a Grade 2 before stumbling and unseating after the last at Cheltenham in November. A repeat of that sort of performance should be enough for him to quickly gain compensation, although Iceo and Unexpected Party both look feasible threats.
Improving COLONEL HARRY may well give his connections another big Saturday prize. JPR One is feared most.
(5) Spirit D'aunou 4/1, C&D winner who raced too keenly after 7 months off when fourth of 7 in Cheltenham conditions event (16.4f, soft) 42 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track here though. May resume his progress with Cheltenham reappearance under his belt; 2-2 in handicaps.
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2nd (12) (9/1 -20%) Bucksy Des Epeires
9
9/1(-20%)
(12) Bucksy Des Epeires 9/1, Showed fair form when twice second in juvenile events in France and made light of a 13-month absence when scoring on his yard debut in 2m3f Lingfield noivce hurdle 18 days ago. Merits serious consideration on his handicap debut despite being 3 lb 'wrong' in the weights. Ex-French 4yo who won at Lingfield last month on British debut; open to further progress.
10
3rd (10) (11/2 +27%) Punta Del Este
5.5
11/2(+27%)
(10) Punta Del Este 11/2, Winner in France and promising start for this yard when third in the Victor Ludorum at Haydock in February. Shaped up quite well in Fred Winter next time and creditable second of 4 on 2m Wetherby reappearance 3 weeks ago. In the mix. 0-4 in Britain but may build on Wetherby reappearance effort (clear second); interesting.
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4th (8) (14/1 +58%) Thereisnodoubt
14
14/1(+58%)
(8) Thereisnodoubt 14/1, Rising 11 but he was better than ever when returning from 5 months off to win at Perth (2m, heavy) in September. Below-par seventh at Ascot last time but he's likely to give it his all again. Veteran who came up well short in similar event at Ascot five weeks ago.
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5th (11) (3/1 +57%) Arqoob
3
3/1(+57%)
(11) Arqoob 3/1, Useful handicapper on the level for William Jarvis. Has made a positive start over hurdle too, landing 10-runner handicap over C&D (soft) 27 days ago. Up 7 lb but expected to be bang there. Clearcut win over C&D last month; still favourably treated on Flat form; solid claims.
9
6th (9) (14/1 +36%) Jupiter Du Gite
14
14/1(+36%)
(9) Jupiter Du Gite 14/1, Caused a major upset when making all on British/hurdles debut at Newbury in December but has proved far too headstrong since, pulled up on his handicap bow over C&D last month. Lots more is needed. Impressive at Newbury on British debut nearly a year ago; disappointing since.
3
7th (3) (7/1 +56%) Red Rookie
7
7/1(+56%)
(3) Red Rookie 7/1, Returned to pick of his chase form when landing 6-runner Warwick handicap (2m) in March. Not disgraced when third at Kempton (18f) in May but some way below that level when well held on return at Ascot (16.7f) 35 days ago. May be sharper now. Returns to hurdles looking well treated on best chase form; has won over C&D.
7
|U| (7) (14/1 +30%) Mr Freedom
14
14/1(+30%)
(7) Mr Freedom 14/1, Likeable type who followed 4 wins over hurdles last season with a hat-trick on the Flat during the summer. Posted another good effort when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 7 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up. Consistent efforts this season but faces a tougher assignment in this field.
6
|PU| (6) (13/2 +41%) Jilaijone
6.5
13/2(+41%)
(6) Jilaijone 13/2, Arrves in good nick, third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good) 15 days ago. He can go well again off the same mark. Proving consistent; finished third at Ascot most recently; place possibilities.
1
|PU| (1) (40/1 -21%) Langer Dan
40
40/1(-21%)
(1) Langer Dan 40/1, Landed the third big handicap win of his career when seeing off 25 rivals in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham in March. Shaped as if needing his reappearance run at Kempton (21f) 26 days ago though, and he's tended to save his best for the big Spring Festivals. Landed the 2021 Imperial Cup over C&D but his two subsequent wins came at 2m4f/2m5f.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
IMPOSE TOI can take this rise in grade in his stride as he looks to overcome a hefty 10llb rise for a comfortable success at Cheltenham last month. The five-year-old has handled soft ground in the past and he may have too much for Spirit D'aunou, who had won four straight before a disappointing effort on his return at Cheltenham. A promising second at Wetherby, Punta Del Este is another player to note, along with the recent C&D winner Arqoob and Jilaijone.
IMPOSE TOI is thriving under the expert tutelage of Nicky Henderson and fancied to bag a fourth success for the yard on the back of his impressive big-field Cheltenham victory. Venetia Williams' new-recruit Bucksy des Epeires also has better days ahead of him and heads the list of dangers, with C&D scorer Arqoob and Punta del Este also well in the mix in this competitive handicap.
The suggestion is PUNTA DEL ESTE who may well be ready to strike in Britain. Spirit D'Aunou is second choice.
(4) Jonbon 3/10, Grade 1 winning hurdler who has quickly developed into a top-class chaser, his only defeat in 6-race novice campaign coming at the hands of El Fabiolo in last season's Arkle. Teed himself up for this with an authoritative success in Shloer Chase 3 weeks ago and he's hard to oppose here. Beat two of these rivals in the Shloer, taking career record to 12-14; 2-2 at Sandown.
2
2nd (2) (9/2 +36%) Edwardstone
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(2) Edwardstone 9/2, Likeable sort who won the Arkle at the 2022 Festival and showed top-class form when a commanding winner of this race on last season's reappearance. Below best in Champion Chase on final start and seemed beaten fair and square by Jonbon on return in Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month. Impressive in the Henry VIII on this card in 2021 and this race last year; respected.
3
3rd (3) (10/1 +50%) Haddex Des Obeaux
10
10/1(+50%)
(3) Haddex Des Obeaux 10/1, Very progressive over fences, typically tanking along when landing valuable pot at Warwick (16.2f, heavy) in January. In process of running very well when falling last at Cheltenham (15.9f) in October and likely we've not seen very best of him. However, this demands even more. Held a fighting chance when final-fence faller in Cheltenham handicap on reappearance.
5
4th (5) (33/1 -32%) Nube Negra
33
33/1(-32%)
(5) Nube Negra 33/1, Added the Shloer Chase to his tally for second successive season 13 months ago but below his best confined to just 2 starts thereafter last term and he was some way behind Jonbon when third in aforementioned race 3 weeks ago. Likely to come up short again. Some way behind two of these opponents when bidding for a third Shloer win.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Sandown Conditions Chase (Class 1) 15f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Jonbon looked imperious when hacking up in the Shloer at Cheltenham last month, finishing in front of a few rivals his rivals here, and Nicky Henderson's charge is obviously the one to beat. Having said that, last year's winner EDWARDSTONE can be fancied to reverse that form. Alan King's 2022 Arkle hero boasts an unbeaten record at this venue and he was entitled to have needed his reappearance run last time. The in-form Boothill makes most appeal of the remainder.
A grade 1 winning hurdler, JONBON quickly cemented his status as a top-class chaser last term, runner-up in the Arkle prior to registering back-to-back Grade 1 victories at Aintree/over C&D. Teed up perfectly for this when running out an authoritative winner of the Shloer Chase 3 weeks ago (Edwardstone second), he's hard to oppose. The latter-named may be the one to chase him home again, with the likeable and hat-trick seeking Boothill next best.
Talented JONBON is currently one of the leading players in this division and should be hard to beat. Edwardstone is next best.
(5) Truckers Lodge 11/2, A regular in big-field staying handicaps and ended a losing run dating back to the Midlands National in 2020 when bagging a Ffos Las handicap over this trip in April. Brought down early on when returning to action at Cheltenham last month and each-way chance granted a clear round here. Veteran; effectiveness with the trip/ground in big races means he can't be ruled out.
2
2nd (2) (3/1 +0%) Beauport
3
3/1(+0%)
(2) Beauport 3/1, Progressive hurdler who made a winning chase debut at Cheltenham last October. Largely underwhelming since, including on return at Ascot, but he's down to an attractive mark and will be a threat if on-song back here (form figures over hurdles at Sandown read 221), and assuming he stays this trip. Still has time to click as chaser but there were jumping blemishes again on reappearance.
4
3rd (4) (4/1 +43%) Certainly Red
4
4/1(+43%)
(4) Certainly Red 4/1, Likeable sort completed a hat-trick last season, scoring twice over 25f at Wincanton either side of a victory here (2½m) in January. Didn't shape badly returned to Wincanton on his reappearance last month and possibilities back up in trip here off a 2 lb lower mark. Seventh in the big end-of-season handicap over C&D in April did not prove his stamina.
6
4th (6) (33/1 -83%) Boldmere
33
33/1(-83%)
(6) Boldmere 33/1, Just touched off by Cyclop at Newbury in March and he was a winner of 3m handicaps at Doncaster and Fakenham either side of that. Best to put a line through his reappearance display at Aintree, but likely to find one or two too good in any case. Not having proved himself beyond 3m (no attempts beyond 3m1f) poses the big question.
8
|F| (8) (17/2 -21%) Broken Halo
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(8) Broken Halo 17/2, Useful chaser who landed back-to-back military races over 3m here last season. Struggled in a major C&D handicap when last seen during the spring (treated for heat stress in the aftermath) and, talented though he is, his overall profile is not convincing. Won two 3m military races here last winter; well beaten in big end-of-season C&D handicap.
9
|U| (9) (5/2 +25%) Fontaine Collonges
2.5
5/2(+25%)
(9) Fontaine Collonges 5/2, Benefited from step up to 25.6f when landing a valuable Haydock handicap on his reappearance last season. Ended that campaign on a downer, but since undergone another wind op and very much one to consider with his yard in teriffic form. Had wind surgery in Juy; stable form this autumn suggests she could be back with a bang.
10
|PU| (10) (12/1 +64%) Coeur Serein
12
12/1(+64%)
(10) Coeur Serein 12/1, Now 14 lb below the mark off which he landed a 3-runner Newbury handicap chase in February, but largely struggled since and he needs to bounce back in a major way. 1-13 over fences, the win gained in a three-runner race; out of form but trip interesting.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f Race Class Flow
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FONTAINE COLLONGES makes most appeal of these and, having won first time out last season, she can exploit a mark of 133. Venetia Williams saddled Quick Wave to victory in this contest last year and the eight-year-old can claim the prize for the trainer once more. Beauport was heavily backed in a valuable premier handicap over 3m at Ascot last month, where he shaped as if this extra yardage could suit, and appears to be the main danger, while Certainly Red heads the remainder.
The vote goes to CERTAINLY RED, a likeable type who should strip fitter following his reappearance spin at Wincanton and shapes as though well worth another try over a marathon trip such as this. The fact that he has winning form here is another plus point. Beauport hasn't gone on as hoped since his successful chase debut last term, but he's edged down to a dangerous mark and is feared most ahead of Fontaine Collonges and Truckers Lodge.
Venetia Williams-trained FONTAINE COLLONGES looks a suitable candidate judged on her win over 3m1f at Haydock first time out last term.
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There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.
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