Sandown 07 March 2026

Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
 
 
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Forecast: Cloudy
Temperature: 6.7° - 11.1°
Rainfall: 0.04mm
Wind: 3.1 mph E

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13:15 Sandown (Class 3) (4YO only)

Betfair Racing Podcasts Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

1m 7f 216y

Winner £10,406 - 6 ran

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GALACTIQUE struggled to make an impact in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham when last seen in November, but his two previous victories at Fontwell suggest that a mark of 117 should be workable on his handicap debut. His stablemate The Bellhop could prove to be the main danger following his own impressive success at Fontwell. Any market support for Bibe Mus on his debut for these connections should be noted, while Superkap is another to consider.

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13:50 Sandown (Class 1) (4YO to 7YO)

European Breeders' Fund Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

2m 3f 178y

Winner £45,016 - 17 ran

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In another wide-open renewal of this valuable contest, marginal preference is for KAKA'S COUSIN. The six-year-old took a big step forward when readily winning at Kelso a month ago and, given that the second has subsequently filled the same position at Grade 2 level, a mark of 126 may underestimate his ability. Scorpio Rising won a similar event at Windsor in January and is likely to be in the mix once again. Laguna Beach is a handicap debutant to note, while Draco Malfoy completes the shortlist.

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14:27 Sandown (Class 2) (4YO plus)

Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

1m 7f 216y

Winner £51,440 - 18 ran

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Having won the last two renewals, Go Dante has to be respected and a wind operation since his last run may help his chances. That said, preference is for MONDO MAN, who was fourth off this mark in a very competitive handicap at Ascot before Christmas and has subsequently bolted up in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton. Wreckless Eric and Afadil made the frame 12 months ago and shouldn't be far away, with Rubber Ball and General Briar also firmly in contention.

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15:00 Sandown (Class 1) (4YO to 6YO)

British Stallion Studs EBF Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race)

1m 7f 216y

Winner £17,085 - 10 ran

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The Flaggy Shore was well supported ahead of her Market Rasen assignment in similar company, but she was a bit disappointing in the end to only finish second to Malina Road and that form took a knock at Newbury recently. Carlisle winner Lune Brillante is surely better than her Huntingdon showing and is noted, but point-to-point scorer BURDS OF A FEATHER could be anything judged on her sparkling Rules debut at Warwick and she gets the nod.

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15:35 Sandown (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

3m 42y

Winner £13,008 - 8 ran

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Connections wasted little time in switching CALIMYSTIC to chasing and he came good at the first attempt when winning at Newbury. That was his first run of the season and, given he's open to stacks more improvement, he can be expected to play a prominent role. Bucksy Des Epeires is more experienced over the larger obstacles and comes in here on the back of win too, at Ludlow, so is also taken seriously. Welcom To Cartries makes some each-way appeal at the forecast prices.

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16:10 Sandown (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Betfair Exchange Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 4f 15y

Winner £10,562 - 5 ran

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Soldierofthestorm made a pleasing start to life over fences when second at Hereford in January and there should be more to come, but it's hard to get away from MR HOPE STREET. Dan Skelton's gelding finished behind The Jukebox Man at Haydock most recently and that form makes a mark of 131 look workable, so he looks the way to go. Just Over Land is another to consider.

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16:45 Sandown (Class 3) (5YO plus)

betting.betfair.com Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 4f 15y

Winner £10,406 - 3 ran

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After a disappointing defeat at Windsor, NORN IRON made amends when sporting a first-time tongue-tie over track and trip in January. Harry Derham's eight-year-old has an 8lb higher mark to contend with but, considering the manner of that success, he looks the one to beat. Toothless rarely runs a bad race and a repeat of his second at Ludlow gives him a chance, while First Angel is far from out of it either.

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