March 11 / 16.45 Sandown

16.45

Heavy

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  • Prize money: £7804.5
  • 2m 4f 10y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Daily Tips On Betting.Betfair.com Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 19-P35 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Twice an impressive scorer on soft/heavy ground at Lingfield (2m7f/2m4f) last season; hasn't repeated the form this term (reportedly bled on reappearance) but he wasn't disgraced when fifth over 3m here (over 4l behind Keep Wondering) last month; another 3lb lower and needs to be considered.
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7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Zhiguli

11st 12lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Mrs C A Coward

One-timer useful hurdler/chaser for Gary Moore; not quite the force of old, but won two small-field points on good ground last year; creditable third in a point last time; each-way chance.

11/4

4th

2

17th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:37 Haydock

Zhiguli

11st 8lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary Moore

Soundly beaten in a match at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) last time but he bumped into a rejuvenated rival, who has followed up, and he's now dropped below his last winning mark; the testing conditions are right up his street and he's one to consider in first-time cheekpieces.

11/4

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9/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: -3881P D

Last run: 69 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
In and out these days, clearly best effort this season when winning at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft; unbeaten there) in November; ran poorly at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and needs to bounce back.
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5th

9

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 37y

Class 2

15:42 Sandown

Eden Du Houx

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

midfield

11/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: F40-6P CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Hard to fancy on this season's efforts, beaten a long way out at Kempton on latest; hopes rest on a two-month break, a further fall in the weights and a return to Sandown (successful on two of three completed outings here).
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3rd

4

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Belargus

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Runner-up off a reduced mark at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; first-time blinkers) last April and didn't run badly at Stratford (2m5f, heavy; no blinkers) on next start in October; now back from another absence and he's not as good as he was.

7/1

3rd

4

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Belargus

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Runner-up off a reduced mark at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; first-time blinkers) last April and didn't run badly at Stratford (2m5f, heavy; no blinkers) on next start in October; now back from another absence and he's not as good as he was.

7/1

Form: 2U-269 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer, narrowly beaten by Foxboro in this race 12 months ago; ran up to his best at Hereford on reappearance and two subsequent below-par efforts came in warm races at Cheltenham and Ascot; not discounted.
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7th

4

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Nocte Volatus

10st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Justified favouritism in the 2025 Stayers' Veterans' Chase Final at Sandown (good) most recently, taking record over 3m to 2-3; in top form aged 11 and still unexposed at this distance.

13/2

Form: /U15-2 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Seen infrequently in recent years, off for 14 months before an excellent second of 11 at Kempton (2m4f, good; 22-1) two weeks ago; not sure to build on that with a relatively quick reappearance, but if he does he's a leading contender and he should not be inconvenienced by today's softer ground.
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2nd

6

19th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:00 Exeter

Iconic Muddle

10st 13lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

Back from absence in good heart this winter, staying on well to be second in his first 3m handicap, a competitive one at Kempton (soft), and he might well have won at Doncaster since but for a late blunder; up 2lb but has solid claims.

3/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

15:15 Doncaster

Iconic Muddle

11st 9lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

prominent, disputed lead 3 out, bad mistake last, not recover

3/1

2nd

9

9th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Kempton

Iconic Muddle

10st 13lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary Moore

Close second at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) last month on seasonal debut, showing he retains a good chunk of ability aged 11; new trip (belated first crack at 3m) is the question mark.

9/1

Form: -01585 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won this race 12 months ago but approached that race in good form whereas his two runs in February were subdued, finishing behind Iconic Muddle at Kempton in latter.
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6

23rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:40 Hereford

Foxboro

11st 9lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Four-time chase winner for Robert Walford (2m4f-3m6f, good-soft) but out of form for new stable this season (three runs); very well handicapped now but needs to be perked up by a change of headgear here.

20/1

11

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Foxboro

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

20l win off 4lb higher for Robert Walford at Exeter (3m6f, soft; below form on heavy) in December 2023; not nearly so good since, last twice for new yard.

25/1

11

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Foxboro

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

20l win off 4lb higher for Robert Walford at Exeter (3m6f, soft; below form on heavy) in December 2023; not nearly so good since, last twice for new yard.

25/1

Form: 2-3P43 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Below par on his first three starts this season but he shaped better when 10l third of seven to a progressive type over 3m here three weeks ago; today's drop in distance should not inconvenience him and he comes from an in-form yard; goes well on soft ground and high on the list.
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9th

1

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:00 Kelso

Keep Wondering

12st 0lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Christopher Kellett

Long time since he won a race and this season's two thirds came at about 3m; ran poorly last time at Hexham.

25/1

9th

1

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

15:00 Kelso

Keep Wondering

12st 0lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Christopher Kellett

Long time since he won a race and this season's two thirds came at about 3m; ran poorly last time at Hexham.

25/1

1

22nd Mar 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

15:20 Hexham

Keep Wondering

12st 0lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Christopher Kellett

Without a win since 2021 but comes here after two very respectable thirds on slow ground at Carlisle (3m) this year and will appreciate this ease in grade; probably won't be far away.

8/1

Form: 2418-P

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground point winner who won a 2m maiden hurdle at Leopardstown last March for Gordon Elliott; beaten soon after halfway on chase/stable debut at Wetherby (11-2) six weeks ago, returning with an irregular heartbeat; has questions to answer after that, but it's too soon to be writing him off.
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4th

3

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:15 Ludlow

Prevaricate

11st 12lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Maiden hurdle winner (2m, yielding) in Ireland for Gordon Elliott last season but was pulled up on his chase/stable debut in January and has finished in rear in both subsequent runs (2m4f); still early days over fences but he needs to raise his game on this step up to 3m.

10/1

5th

5

1st Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Uttoxeter

Prevaricate

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Maiden hurdle winner (2m, yielding) in Ireland for Gordon Elliott last season; pulled up on stable/chase/handicap debut in January but ran well for a long way at Sandown (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago and there's a decent chance he can take another step forward here.

10/1

8th

7

11th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 10y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Prevaricate

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Soft-ground point winner who won a 2m maiden hurdle at Leopardstown last March for Gordon Elliott; beaten soon after halfway on chase/stable debut at Wetherby (11-2) six weeks ago, returning with an irregular heartbeat; has questions to answer after that, but it's too soon to be writing him off.

10/1

Form: 143-62 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Bumped into a highly progressive rival when second in this race in 2021; filled same position behind the thriving Fugitif at Chepstow (2m3f, soft; wore cheekpieces) just after Christmas; revels in the mud; big shout.
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5

23rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Golden Whisky

11st 11lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Useful in his prime but has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from long layoff in the autumn (four runs); continues to slide down the weights but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting.

9/1

5th

3

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 4

15:08 Exeter

Golden Whisky

11st 9lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Has dropped a long way in the weights and hasn't been running too badly following an absence without suggesting he's a winner waiting to happen.

10/1

5th

3

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 4

15:08 Exeter

Golden Whisky

11st 9lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Has dropped a long way in the weights and hasn't been running too badly following an absence without suggesting he's a winner waiting to happen.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £119.20
Straight Forecast £97.59
Tricast £504.80
Trifecta £729.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Eden Du Houx

POSTDATA:

Iconic Muddle

The Guardian:

Golden Whisky

SPOTLIGHT:

Keep Wondering

The Star:

Nocte Volatus

WEST COUNTRY:

Foxboro

Telegraph:

Iconic Muddle

The Sun:

Iconic Muddle

The Times:

Keep Wondering

TOPSPEED:

Eden Du Houx

Daily Mail:

Eden Du Houx

D Express:

Eden Du Houx

Daily Mirror:

Golden Whisky

Daily Record:

Golden Whisky