November 12 / 14.15 Sandown

14.15

Good To Soft

Amazing Sri Lanka Elmbridge Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £18210.5
  • 1m 7f 99y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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Amazing Sri Lanka Elmbridge Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 725P-5 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Took his form to a new level last winter, most notably when winning by 9l over C&D (soft) in January; just 1lb higher today, admittedly needing to put his last two runs behind him but the latest was after 203 days off and he could be all the better since that run, which is what happened second time out last term; considered.
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4th

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

16:10 Newbury

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11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Pam Sly

Grand servant for the yard with eight wins (six over fences) and he showed he was no back number when second of four at Leicester (2m, soft; handles good) in February; took the wrong course last time; has form here and should be thereabouts.

7/1

1

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

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12st 1lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Grand servant for the yard with eight wins (six over fences); showed he was no back number when second of four in returning cheekpieces (left off here) at Leicester (2m, soft) 13 days ago; should run his race.

9/4

2nd

2

24th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 201y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

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12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Veteran who achieved nothing at Uttoxeter on reappearance but may be back in better form with that outing under his belt; gained last three wins at Sandown but he's 1-1 at Leicester.

4/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 15P1-3 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner who also scored three times last season in a rather mixed campaign as novice hurdler; made a solid reappearance over hurdles last month and has a shout if adapting to fences.
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8th

19

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Western Zephyr

10st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Useful 2m form for Charlie Longsdon in autumn 2024, including on this course, but his season ended badly; off to a good start for new yard when runner-up at Haydock (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained) last month but there's not much common ground between that run and what will be needed today.

40/1

2nd

3

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Western Zephyr

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Made a winning return at Carlisle (2m) in October 2024 but his form nosedived later in the season, pulled up in the Topham at Aintree last spring on his final run for Charlie Longsdon; since changed hands for £20,000 and he needs to hit the ground running for his new yard after ten months off.

25/1

Form: 1P7-45 D

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Good-ground specialist who did very well in spring/summer 2022, winning three handicap chases and two novice hurdles; ran creditably in the second of his three runs this year and has dropped 4lb since but he needs to be at his peak and seemingly needs the ground to dry out.
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6th

4

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:08 Huntingdon

Give Me A Moment

11st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not the force of old but seemed to have benefited from a wind op when close second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and didn't run as badly as 28l defeat might suggest at Perth (2m4f, good) last time, having made a mid-race jumping error; drops back in trip with cheekpieces added here.

8/1

6th

4

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:08 Huntingdon

Give Me A Moment

11st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

led, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

8/1

7th

1

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

14:27 Perth

Give Me A Moment

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not the force of old and the step back up in trip isn't sure to suit; however, after a wind op he returned to form with a close second off his reduced mark at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July, and is entitled to respect.

4/1

Form: 361-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
4yo who won narrowly on chasing debut in France (2m1f, very soft) in March; no match for the winner in a four-runner race at Cheltenham (2m, good) 16 days ago but that was a solid British debut, which he should be able to build on; probably a major player.
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4th

2

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:20 Southwell

Jetronic

11st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Inconsistent for new stable last season but ran well before fading into third in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (2m, good) in March and has good claims in this easier race if the headgear continues to aid.

4/1

4th

2

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:20 Southwell

Jetronic

11st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Inconsistent for new stable last season but ran well before fading into third in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (2m, good) in March and has good claims in this easier race if the headgear continues to aid.

4/1

3rd

5

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Jetronic

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

In and out since coming to Britain from France, but he shaped quite well when fifth of nine over C&D in November (good to soft; Beau Balko second) and he's now 7lb lower; shaped better than the bare result (made a bad mistake) when fourth of seven at Stratford 12 days ago; needs to put everything together but first-time cheekpieces and a returning tongue-strap could help.

16/1

Form: 122P-5 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
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Form: F62-12 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Has won on heavy, soft and good in his 3-8 score over hurdles, including a win in May on latest attempt; unseated on his way to post for chase debut at Huntingdon 13 days ago but completed the race okay in second of six, showing improved form; should be included in serious calculations.
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4th

1

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

In The Air

11st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won five over hurdles for previous yards and three over fences last term for current trainer; may have needed the run when seventh of eight finishers at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month after six-month layoff but probably needs to come down the weights.

6/1

7th

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

14:15 Chepstow

In The Air

11st 10lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

Five-time hurdle winner who did well over fences in the second half of last year, with three wins and two seconds; returns after six months off but he's only 2lb higher than for his last success and he has won when fresh in the past; needs close look back over hurdles.

8/1

6

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

14:10 Chepstow

In The Air

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Record of 2-8 over fences, with both wins gained this summer in small-field handicaps on good ground; put in his place by an improver in a novice last time; dangerous if allowed to dominate (front runs).

7/4

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Payout
Exacta £18.40
Straight Forecast £16.50
Trifecta £100.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jetronic

Telegraph:

Western Zephyr

SPOTLIGHT:

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D Express:

In The Air

WEST COUNTRY:

Jetronic

The Times:

Jetronic

Daily Mirror:

Jetronic

The Sun:

Jetronic

Daily Record:

Jetronic

The Guardian:

Western Zephyr

The Star:

Western Zephyr

RP RATINGS:

Xcitations

TOPSPEED:

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