GB - Sandown Park - Race 3

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

22.8f

Group 2 Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

110.0K

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Verdict

Not the strongest renewal of the Oaksey Chase, and BLOW YOUR WAD, who has been in the form of his life for the Moores of late, probably won't need to better his recent efforts to come out on top. Doyen Quest has quickly developed into a smart chaser this season and is entitled to strip fitter for his recent run at Aintree which came after a break. Matterhorn should have no problem with the extra 2f and warrants respect, too.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Won Grade 2 novice chase at Kempton in 2023/24. Lightly raced since but has proven better than ever for new yard, finishing an excellent fourth in the Ultima before gaining a deserved success in 6-runner handicap at Chepstow (19f, good). Has a leading chance at the weights. 1st Pick 2 Blow Your Wad (Ire) Jockey: Freddie Mitchell Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore J: Freddie Mitchell T: Gary & Josh Moore	100	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Won Grade 2 novice chase at Kempton in 2023/24. Lightly raced since but has proven better than ever for new yard, finishing an excellent fourth in the Ultima before gaining a deserved success in 6-runner handicap at Chepstow (19f, good). Has a leading chance at the weights.
3	Useful hurdler who quickly developed into a smart chaser this season, putting his proving fitness and chasing experience to good use to score at Exeter (3m) in November. Has acquitted himself well in graded company since, possibly needing the run after 11 weeks off at Aintree on most recent outing. 2nd Pick 3 Doyen Quest (Ire) Jockey: Harry Skelton Trainer: Dan Skelton J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton	96	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Useful hurdler who quickly developed into a smart chaser this season, putting his proving fitness and chasing experience to good use to score at Exeter (3m) in November. Has acquitted himself well in graded company since, possibly needing the run after 11 weeks off at Aintree on most recent outing.
6	Won first 4 starts in handicap chases in 2024 and back on the up with a bang last spring, easily winning 2½m Uttoxeter handicap. Showed nothing at Ascot in December but got back on track when beaten only by a younger rival at Plumpton (17f) 4 months later. Must be respected on this first try at 2¾m. 3rd Pick 6 Matterhorn (Fr) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls	96	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Won first 4 starts in handicap chases in 2024 and back on the up with a bang last spring, easily winning 2½m Uttoxeter handicap. Showed nothing at Ascot in December but got back on track when beaten only by a younger rival at Plumpton (17f) 4 months later. Must be respected on this first try at 2¾m.

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