GB - Sandown Park - Race 7

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

24.2f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft (Heavy in places)

68.5K

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Verdict

MR VANGO proved better than ever last season, winning all 3 starts, and picked up where he left off when just denied in the Becher at Aintree in December. He is taken to add to his tally, though Fortunate Man got back on the up when making a successful return and is respected, with Pic Roc also in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Thrived last season, landing the London National at this course, Peter Marsh at Haydock and Midlands Grand National. Ran at least as well when beaten only a short head in the Becher at Aintree (25.8f, soft) on return and can make another bold bid with conditions to suit. 1st Pick 1 Mr Vango (Ire) Jockey: Jack Tudor Trainer: Sara Bradstock J: Jack Tudor T: Sara Bradstock	97	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Thrived last season, landing the London National at this course, Peter Marsh at Haydock and Midlands Grand National. Ran at least as well when beaten only a short head in the Becher at Aintree (25.8f, soft) on return and can make another bold bid with conditions to suit.
5	Took his form up a level sent chasing in 2024/25, including success in an Aintree handicap (25f, soft) on Boxing Day. After 10 months off (cheekpieces reapplied), won the same Aintree race (good) for the second year running last time and he's not taken lightly. 2nd Pick 5 Fortunate Man (Ire) Jockey: Harry Cobden Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Harry Cobden T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Took his form up a level sent chasing in 2024/25, including success in an Aintree handicap (25f, soft) on Boxing Day. After 10 months off (cheekpieces reapplied), won the same Aintree race (good) for the second year running last time and he's not taken lightly.
3	Finally opened chase account at Huntingdon in November and better than the result in premier handicaps both starts since, making a bad mistake 4 out when down the field in Silver Cup at Ascot (23.8f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago. Can make his presence felt. 3rd Pick 3 Pic Roc (Ire) Jockey: Ben Jones Trainer: Ben Pauling J: Ben Jones T: Ben Pauling	99	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Finally opened chase account at Huntingdon in November and better than the result in premier handicaps both starts since, making a bad mistake 4 out when down the field in Silver Cup at Ascot (23.8f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago. Can make his presence felt.

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Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Objection

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