December 03 / 14.55 Sandown

14.55

Good

Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £99662.5
  • 1m 7f 119y
  • Class 1
  • 6 runners
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Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 11112- CD BF

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 161

Form & Verdict
Pulled out of two races last month due to the ground being deemed too fast; leading 2m novice chaser last season, completing a notable five-timer that culminated in his Arkle win (good to soft); turned over by Gentleman De Mee at Aintree but wasn't disgraced on form; ran away with the Henry VIII on this card 12 months ago; faces a tougher ball game switched to open company but he's a solid performer who could well improve further this term.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 99y

Class 1

14:55 Sandown

Edwardstone

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Admirable veteran, albeit isn't quite the force of old and gained this season's win in substandard Grade 2 at Kempton (2m4f); also perhaps ideally suited by further than about 2m nowadays; beaten twice in this race.

33/1

3rd

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 2

14:35 Plumpton

Edwardstone

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

12yo whose career highlight came when winning the Tingle Creek in 2022; showed he retains considerable spark when winning Grade 2 at Kempton (2m4f, good) this January; he may prefer a longer trip than this nowadays but he's a leading player nevertheless now back in a handicap.

5/2

4th

3

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 13y

Class 1

15:35 Ascot

Edwardstone

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Acts on any ground; formerly a high-class chaser at about 2m, best form when winning the 2022 Tingle Creek; seems better suited by further nowadays and, despite his advancing years, managed to land a Grade 2 prize over 2m4f at Kempton most recently; recapturing Grade 1 honours at the age of 12 is not completely implausible, as he's technically still unexposed at this sort of trip and his two main rivals are also veterans.

10/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1251-1 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 171

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race two years ago then went one better last year; came back here in April for another Celebration Chase win, taking his form figures over fences at Sandown to 2111; has since completed another notable double by landing the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter for a second time, producing a career-best RPR in comfortably defying top weight; 4-4 on good ground, has won on softer; rock solid and commands major respect.
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3rd

4

29th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 99y

Class 1

13:40 Sandown

Greaneteen

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Three-time Grade 1 winner over this C&D, including last two editions of this race; hasn't really sparkled since emphatic win at Exeter (2m1f, good; Grade 2 handicap) on seasonal debut in November but a bad jumping error probably cooked his goose in last month's Champion Chase and he can't be opposed with any confidence on his return to this track; handles slow ground but probably best on good/good to soft.

5/2

3rd

6

15th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Greaneteen

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, bad mistake and lost ground 4 out, well held but kept on from 2 out, pecked on landing last, pushed out and went modest third final 110yds

20/1

3rd

2

11th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 92y

Class 1

15:00 Newbury

Greaneteen

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Bagged a second Haldon Gold Cup success (good ground) on reappearance, then ran respectably behind Edwardstone when bidding for a second Tingle Creek win; only third in this race two years ago having had an identical preparation, but he's clear on ratings in this easier renewal.

4/9

Form: 1/11P- D BF

Last run: 262 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 176

Form & Verdict
Rare bone condition contributed to his flop in the Champion Chase but, according to trainer's Stable Tour comments in October, his latest scans were good; unbeaten and top class otherwise as a chaser, including wins in the Desert Orchid (beat Greaneteen by 10l) and Clarence House (that epic clash with Energumene) last winter; has never raced at Sandown, whereas Greaneteen is already proven here; however, holds the best chance on his peak figures.
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4th

6

11th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:55 Aintree

Shishkin

11st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won this last year (good to soft); refused to race on reappearance (his sole outing in cheekpieces); may well have won the Grade 1 King George at Kempton (3m, good) in December but for stumbling/unseating just after two out; ready Grade 2 win at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) in February; didn't run in last month's Gold Cup due to an unsatisfactory scope and there remains a question mark regarding the form of the stable, but he's a key player if at his best.

5/2

4th

6

11th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:55 Aintree

Shishkin

11st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won this last year (good to soft); refused to race on reappearance (his sole outing in cheekpieces); may well have won the Grade 1 King George at Kempton (3m, good) in December but for stumbling/unseating just after two out; ready Grade 2 win at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) in February; didn't run in last month's Gold Cup due to an unsatisfactory scope and there remains a question mark regarding the form of the stable, but he's a key player if at his best.

5/2

1st

2

10th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 1

14:05 Newbury

Shishkin

11st 8lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

jumped left on occasions, raced in second, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 13th, pressed leader after 4 out, led 3 out, soon faced challenge, not fluent last, ridden and kept on well run-in

4/6

Form: 2111-U D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 163

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; made great progress as a novice chaser last season, culminating in Grade 1 success at Aintree (2m, good to soft) where he beat Edwardstone and completed a hat-trick; disappointing at Naas on reappearance, as he looked beaten when hampered by faller and unseating rider after the last fence; however, may resume his improvement with that outing under his belt; still of interest.
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6th

2

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Gentleman De Mee

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Tends to come good when faced with drier ground and was an excellent fourth in the Topham at Aintree, a race he won the previous year; joint top-rated here and clearly a strong candidate.

7/4

4th

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Gentleman De Mee

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

10yo who hasn't been at his best this season but it was the same story last term prior to him winning this race (good to soft); he's just 3lb higher than 12 months ago and is capable of playing another leading role.

15/2

3rd

3

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:20 Thurles

Gentleman De Mee

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

A dual Grade 1 winner over 2m earlier in his career; put up a fine weight-carrying performance to win the Topham Trophy (2m5f) at Aintree last April, and not far off Appreciate It when fourth in the Oaksey Chase; beaten a long way at Clonmel on return and fared no better at Tramore; may show a revival.

7/2

66/1

Form: 39112- D

Last run: 300 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 160

Form & Verdict
Probably needed his Flat run (back from layoff; well held) last month; better than ever over fences last season, winning two handicaps at Fairyhouse (soft/good) then second to Chacun Pour Soi in the Dublin Chase; however, he'll soon be a 10yo and may have reached his ceiling already; either way has work to do on ratings in this field.
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16th

7

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:10 Galway

Dunvegan

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: P A Fahy

towards rear

50/1

15th

12

(17)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Dunvegan

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P A Fahy

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 9112P- D

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 163

Form & Verdict
Form dipped over 2m4f on last appearance; had a second wind surgery since; generally progressive at about 2m and won the Game Spirit before finishing second to Energumene in the Champion Chase; good effort behind Shishkin at Aintree two seasons back; however, judged on ratings he's probably looking at third-place prize-money at best.
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3rd

6

13th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Funambule Sivola

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Outsider in this contest for the last two years, flattered when second in 2022 (race fell apart) and early faller in 2023; following Boothill's late fall, he inherited a remote second behind Edwardstone at Newbury last month when bidding for a third Game Spirit success; has the worst chance judged on this season's form.

100/1

2nd

3

10th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 1

14:40 Newbury

Funambule Sivola

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Has failed to threaten in handicaps on his four runs this season but was also below his best last term prior to a major revival when winning this race for the second consecutive year; four visits to Newbury have yielded three C&D wins (including on soft) and no surprise if he's bang there.

10/1

6th

1

27th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

11:50 Doncaster

Funambule Sivola

12st 0lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Landed this prize in 2022 and also has two subsequent Grade 2 chase wins on his CV; on the downgrade now but last month's Cheltenham third (2m, soft) was very respectable and today's faster ground will suit.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £14.30
Straight Forecast £15.61
Trifecta £28.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shishkin

WEST COUNTRY:

Greaneteen

The Guardian:

Funambule Sivola

RP Ratings:

Shishkin

TOPSPEED:

Shishkin

POSTDATA:

Shishkin

LAMBOURN:

Shishkin

Telegraph:

Shishkin

Daily Mail:

Shishkin

Daily Mirror:

Shishkin

The Sun:

Shishkin

The Star:

Shishkin

The Times:

Greaneteen

D Express:

Greaneteen

Daily Record:

Greaneteen