GB - Sandown Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

28.7f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Good (Good to Firm in places)

240.5K

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Verdict

A case can be made for a few in a cracking renewal of the bet365 Gold Cup but Tom Lacey's likeable MONTREGARD could prove the answer freshened up after a break with this longer distance also looking a real plus. The hat-trick seeking Havaila rates a big threat though, while Kim Muir 1-2 Ask Brewster and Road To Home seem sure to be on the premises too. In D'Or completes the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Likeable sort who got back on the up when gaining a third success of the season in 11-runner handicap chase at Ascot (3m) in February. Freshened up since and he's a player with this longer trip expected to suit. 1st Pick 11 Montregard (Fr) Jockey: Stan Sheppard Trainer: Tom Lacey J: Stan Sheppard T: Tom Lacey	100	-	-	-	13%	Scratched
Analysis Likeable sort who got back on the up when gaining a third success of the season in 11-runner handicap chase at Ascot (3m) in February. Freshened up since and he's a player with this longer trip expected to suit.
9	Exuberant type who arrives very much on the upgrade, following an impressive Newbury success with an easy victory in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3½m) 19 days ago. Hiked up another 10 lb but he's not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid. 2nd Pick 9 Havaila (Ire) Jockey: Caoilin Quinn Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore J: Caoilin Quinn T: Gary & Josh Moore	98	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Exuberant type who arrives very much on the upgrade, following an impressive Newbury success with an easy victory in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3½m) 19 days ago. Hiked up another 10 lb but he's not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.
10	Front-runner who made it 4 wins in his last 5 starts when digging deep to edge out Road To Home in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3¼m) last month. Further progress can't be ruled out in his current mood. 3rd Pick 10 Ask Brewster (Ire) Jockey: Mr Shane Cotter Trainer: Mrs C. Williams J: Mr Shane Cotter T: Mrs C. Williams	96	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Front-runner who made it 4 wins in his last 5 starts when digging deep to edge out Road To Home in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3¼m) last month. Further progress can't be ruled out in his current mood.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Claiming Race

A race in which horses are entered for a certain price, or claiming tag, which is also their sales price. An owner can claim any horse entered for the tag before the race begins, and owns them as soon as the gates open.

Turf Course

A racetrack made of grass.