March 09 / 14.25 Sandown

14.25

Heavy

Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £51440
  • 1m 7f 216y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 18-613 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
8yo who has very healthy 4-11 strike-rate; won at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) in December and another good run when third of 21 in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (2m, heavy) four weeks ago, albeit no match for the front two; every chance he'll be in the mix.
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5th

2

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

15:47 Perth

Go Dante

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Added to his excellent Sandown record when winning over 2m on soft in December; below par since, including a never-dangerous seventh when bidding for a third successive Imperial Cup back at Sandown, but this is the first time he's dropped to a Class 3 since winning at Cheltenham in December 2023; yard has won the last two runnings of this.

7/1

7th

4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:27 Sandown

Go Dante

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

10yo who was well beaten at Windsor in January and pulled up at Newbury last month; however, he's had wind surgery since and there can be optimism he'll be a different proposition now back here, having won the last two runnings of this race (soft/good to soft) and also scored over C&D in December.

12/1

2

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:20 Newbury

Go Dante

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Beaten twice off lower marks in this race (third in 2024, seventh in 2025) and seems unlikely to make it third time lucky; unbeaten at Sandown and likely to be more persuasive back there next month for a crack at an Imperial Cup hat-trick.

33/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -6P285 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
He has an in-and-out profile but is now just 2lb higher than when winning the County Hurdle at last season's Cheltenham Festival (2m1f, soft), and he was an encouraging fifth of 21 in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (2m, heavy) last month; Harry Skelton rides; in the shake-up if he's on a going day.
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15th

14

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Faivoir

11st 4lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Has lots of form in major handicaps, generally at about 2m, but losing spell goes back three years and he looks unlikely to land this hot contest at the age of 11; remote third at Newbury most recently.

40/1

3rd

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

15:20 Newbury

Faivoir

11st 8lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Missed last term; useful on his day (County winner) but is into the veteran stage and not particularly solid on this season's form, for all that he was placed in the Greatwood; beaten twice in this contest (pulled up in 2023, fifth in 2024).

33/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0-7F31 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Two-time French hurdle winner (including Listed); things finally clicked in Britain at Huntingdon (2m, soft) last Sunday when he went back over hurdles and won easily with hood/tongue-tie combined (same today); had only four rivals to beat and this is much hotter, but he's respected under a penalty.
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4th

6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:30 Ayr

Jipcot

10st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Well beaten in the Plate last month but Cheltenham may not be his track; comfortably made all in small field at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) in January and led into the straight at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in February, only to weaken; also effective on soft; could be involved.

9/1

13th

16

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Jipcot

10st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Four hurdle wins; made just a so-so stab at chasing in late 2023 but he was footsure when making all at Leicester (about 2m6f, good to soft) in January and perhaps the 3m trip counted against him when trying to justify an 8lb rise at Ascot since; should have more to come over fences at some stage but this looks a tough call; yard also runs Peaky Boy.

14/1

Form: 1241 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who scored on hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in October and, after making the frame in Graded races the next twice, won Newbury novice (2m, heavy) last month when back down in grade; improvement needed on handicap debut but that's possible from this unexposed 6yo, who could prove well suited by this big-field scenario and expected strong pace.
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15th

22

12th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Making Headway

10st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Two novice hurdle wins this term (2m1f/2m, heavy) along with a Grade 2 second, and he rallied for a near-9l fourth of 16 on handicap debut in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) last month; this 3m point winner is open to improvement now up in trip and is one to consider; cheekpieces go on.

6/1

15th

22

12th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Making Headway

10st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Two novice hurdle wins this term (2m1f/2m, heavy) along with a Grade 2 second, and he rallied for a near-9l fourth of 16 on handicap debut in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) last month; this 3m point winner is open to improvement now up in trip and is one to consider; cheekpieces go on.

6/1

4th

7

9th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Making Headway

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

3m point winner who scored on hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in October and, after making the frame in Graded races the next twice, won Newbury novice (2m, heavy) last month when back down in grade; improvement needed on handicap debut but that's possible from this unexposed 6yo, who could prove well suited by this big-field scenario and expected strong pace.

5/1

Form: 29-176 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Second in this last year (heavy) and won on reappearance at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in November; unplaced in two hot handicaps since but helped set things up for those ridden more patiently when sixth in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (2m, heavy) last month, and he's capable of a bold bid if things go his way in front; Tristan Durrell has ridden him on his last four starts.
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2nd

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Knickerbockerglory

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Ran no race at Windsor in January; however, prior to that he went close in a Class 2 handicap at Sandown (2m, soft; effective on good to soft); on a handy mark if factoring in Harry Atkins' claim; front runner, and not the only one.

7/1

13th

3

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Knickerbockerglory

11st 12lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Consistent 10yo who was third in this last year (soft) and reappeared with close second to Go Dante at Sandown (2m, soft) last month; up 2lb to a career-high mark but can give another good account and 7lb claimer Harry Atkins, who is enjoying a fine winter, rides him for the first time.

9/1

Form: -3F252 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
0-7 and thrown into a hot race on handicap debut; however, he's been runner-up three times, most recently in a Wincanton maiden (1m7f, soft) ten days ago, and his trainer is a dab hand in top 2m handicap hurdles, including with runners who aren't the apparent stable first string; no forlorn hope.
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17

27th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Goonhilly

10st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

0-2 in bumpers and now 0-7 over hurdles, having been turned over at odds-on in two of his last three races; travels well but seems very one paced when it matters.

28/1

17

27th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Goonhilly

10st 4lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

0-2 in bumpers and now 0-7 over hurdles, having been turned over at odds-on in two of his last three races; travels well but seems very one paced when it matters.

28/1

2nd

3

27th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Goonhilly

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Runner-up three times, latterly in a soft-ground maiden here last month; returns to this level after finishing midfield in the Imperial Cup (lost a shoe); major form claims in the new cheekpieces.

Evs

Form: -164F2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
9yo who doesn't appear to be the force of old and goes back up in grade today after finishing second at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) last month; however, the winner has followed up and he's off a mark 8lb lower than when second in this race two years ago (soft); not ruled out each-way.
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5th

2

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Lively Citizen

11st 12lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: D J Jeffreys

Long in the tooth and no longer the force of old but bounced back from two poor chase runs with respectable effort over hurdles at Haydock (1m7f, good) last month and is now 5lb lower than when going close in this race a year ago; could have a say.

12/1

5th

7

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Lively Citizen

11st 6lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: D J Jeffreys

Very capable over fences but pulled up in that discipline on his last two starts following a break of 217 days; he did go close over hurdles at Aintree three runs ago so there's a big effort in him if he can get his act together.

25/1

Form: 1-3172

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Has appeared to idle when in front this season, which didn't stop him winning comfortably at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in November but was costly there (2m3f, soft) last month; also effective elsewhere; up 6lb for last time but this progressive 7yo could have lots more left in the tank, and he's a smooth-travelling sort who may be suited by the drop back in trip.
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6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:18 Perth

Bashers Reflection

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form.

11/2

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:18 Perth

Bashers Reflection

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form.

11/2

3rd

10

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Kempton

Bashers Reflection

10st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Record of 0-5 since switched to fences but turn looks near, having finished second at Wetherby and Newbury the last twice; however, needs some improvement to go one better in this stronger grade.

8/1

Form: 103-13 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
This is more competitive than he's used to and he was only third of six at Newbury last Saturday; however, that was still a fair run from this 5yo following a 140-day break, and the form of his small-field handicap win at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in October reads well; each-way possibilities.
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6th

8

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Shared

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Rewarded a determined Sean Bowen ride when winning off reduced mark at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in the spring; still well handicapped on older form and unexposed at around 3m but others have more persuasive profiles.

10/1

1st

3

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

Shared

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Harry Derham

raced lazily, raced in last, headway before 3 out, went second approaching last, soon pressed leader, ridden to lead towards finish, all out

11/4

1st

3

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

Shared

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Harry Derham

raced lazily, raced in last, some headway before 3 out, went second approaching last, soon pressed leader, ridden to lead towards finish, all out

11/4

20/1

Form: 17/PP- CD

Last run: 364 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Ran twice over hurdles last season and pulled up each time (including in this race); however, he races off his last winning mark (2m, heavy; January 2022) and won the Chester Cup on the Flat last May; can go well fresh and is not ruled out on this first outing since last October.
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3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:53 Ascot

Metier

11st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Has been a money-spinner for connections over the years but recent efforts (Flat and jumps) have been subdued and he faded into a well-held fourth at Sandown (28-1) in December; well handicapped on old form but needs first-time cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

22/1

8th

1

(4)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Metier

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Harry Fry

Easily best known for his exploits on soft/heavy ground, on the Flat winning 2022 November Handicap and 2023 Chester Cup; the latter was off same mark as today but he did not fire on all cylinders last March-July and he's run only once on AW, when finishing last over C&D in 2023; enough doubts.

12/1

8th

1

(9)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

19:10 Galway

Metier

12st 2lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Harry Fry

Merit's respect on last year's Chester Cup win; unplaced in a staying handicap at Newbury in April; takes a big drop in class now after contesting Group 3 Henry II Stakes at Sandown.

14/1

11th
10
Bad

11/2

Form: 6-3232 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
French winner (2m2f, heavy) who is 0-6 in Britain but has run some really good races, most recently following wind surgery when narrow second of 16 at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces (retained); today's shorter trip may be ideal and this 5yo is in calculations up 4lb.
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8th

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Bad

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Useful handicap chaser at up to 2m5f, albeit quirky and having saved his winning in this sphere for Kempton; admittedly right up to best in Ascot contest on penultimate start; last two efforts suggest this new trip is worth exploring but he comes with some risk, especially in such a competitive field.

20/1

3rd

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:05 Kempton

Bad

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Has his quirks but talented and his win in this last year was the first of three victories at this track (2m2f-2m4f); he's close to a career-high mark, off which he went close last month at Ascot (2m5f, soft) despite looking disinterested early doors; a danger to all.

9/4

2nd

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 13y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Bad

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Wasn't going from some way out when favourite behind Etalon here last time but he'd previously won comfortably at Kempton (2m2f, good) and run creditably in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) where the hill proved too much; still relatively young; 5lb better off with Etalon and could turn the tables.

5/1

Form: 11-787 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Good ground, the absent hood and the lack of a recent run are all possible excuses for his stable debut run at Doncaster in January; he's back on slow ground today, in a hood, and he has potential off his current mark based on his French form; top trainer has won two of the last four runnings.
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5th

4

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 1

13:10 Ayr

Sans Bruit

10st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Front-runner who was 11l third of 15 at Aintree (2m, good to soft) nine days ago when bidding to win that race for the third consecutive year (wins on soft/good); his last five wins have come in the month of April and there can be optimism that he will make another bold bid; third in this in 2024.

3/1

3rd

7

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Sans Bruit

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

His exploits earlier in the season aren't of much concern given his last five wins have come in the month of April, including the last two runnings of this race (soft/good to soft; has also won on good); this prominent racer did it comfortably 12 months ago and is just 3lb higher today; could once more take all the beating.

11/4

4th

3

18th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:50 Windsor

Sans Bruit

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Hasn't found his form this term and that may well continue until winter is out, as he's essentially a spring horse; gained last five wins in the month of April.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11-410 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
He's 10lb higher than when winning over C&D (heavy) in December and was always behind in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury four weeks ago; however, he won in fine style on that penultimate outing to make it 2-2 at Sandown (and 5-7 overall), and this 5yo could have a part to play now back here.
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10

20th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Spirit DAunou

10st 5lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, disputed lead at fast pace, chased clear leader before 6th

10/1

10

20th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Spirit DAunou

10st 5lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, disputed lead at fast pace, chased clear leader before 6th

10/1

5th

15

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Spirit DAunou

10st 3lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

6yo who is well treated on last season's best form; he showed some spark at Newbury in December but hasn't been at the top of his game this term and was soundly beaten last time; others make greater appeal.

66/1

Form: 633042

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
It's possible chasing is her optimum discipline nowadays and, with the British handicapper having taken no chances, she needs to build on last month's second of 19 at Leopardstown (2m2f, soft); however, that was certainly a good run and her past exploits suggest she may be capable of better still.
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11th

1

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:00 Galway

Minx Tiara

11st 12lb

J: Mr R James

T: David M O’Brien

soon led

16/1

3rd

8

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Tipperary

Minx Tiara

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

In-foal mare; won Killarney mares' Listed contest in May, relegating Shecouldbeanything to third; backed that up by beating Senecia at Listowel; can be fancied to uphold form with those two rivals on these terms and could go close.

4/1

1st

6

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Minx Tiara

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: David M O’Brien

made all, 4 lengths ahead after 3 out, reduced lead 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in

13/2

Form: -34211 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Easy win over C&D (soft) in January on fourth handicap start and followed up by half a length under Elizabeth Gale in small-field mares' handicap at Kempton (2m, soft) last time; improvement needed to defy 5lb rise in this much hotter race, but this lightly raced 5yo is clearly progressive.
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3rd

3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 3

14:40 Exeter

Georgi Girl

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Four wins (2m/2m5f) over hurdles, the last one off 2lb higher; 0-8 since switched to fences but ran well at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) most recently, pulling clear of the third; fighting chance.

9/4

2nd

4

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Georgi Girl

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Didn't run badly when fourth of nine at Windsor (2m4f, soft) last month and she continues to edge down the weights; however, she needs something extra today's if she's to break her chasing duck at the eighth attempt.

11/1

4th

5

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 42y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Georgi Girl

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Has slipped to 2lb below last winning hurdles mark but seems far from certain to take advantage, being a fairly exposed mare who has failed to show her form in two starts this season, taking chase record to 0-6; faces some progressive opponents.

16/1

Form: 2221 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner (including on soft) who was second on first three hurdle starts (good/good to soft) before winning Plumpton novice (2m, good to soft) at 2-9; opening mark is no gift but he's unexposed in this code and trainer is 6-29 (21%) here this season; one of two for yard; not discounted.
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9

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Junkanoo

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

About 7l behind Diamond Bay at Goodwood (1m6f, good) on final Flat run but has since won well with the blinkers back on over hurdles, albeit an ordinary handicap; Ashley Lewis also takes off a handy 7lb; could have some role to play.

8/1

2

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

19:20 Fontwell

Junkanoo

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally disappointing over hurdles since Plumpton novice win (2m, good to soft) in early 2024 and not seen in this sphere since down-the-field finish in Ascot handicap in December; in fairly good form on the Flat this year, though, and his current hurdle mark ought to be workable; market may guide.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.60
Straight Forecast £56.72
Tricast £424.56
Trifecta £752.40

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Jipcot

The Sun:

Making Headway

D Express:

Go Dante

POSTDATA:

Knickerbockerglory

Telegraph:

Bad

Daily Mail:

Spirit D'Aunou

SPOTLIGHT:

Bashers Reflection

LAMBOURN:

Shared

The Times:

Junkanoo

RP RATINGS:

Lively Citizen

TOPSPEED:

Faivoir

The Star:

Jipcot

Daily Record:

Making Headway

Daily Mirror:

Go Dante

The Guardian:

Knickerbockerglory