Sandown
Tomorrow, February 1, 2025ChaseClass 23m
Verdict
Verdict
Venetia Williams' IN D'OR is the youngest in this field and comes here on an upward curve so is fancied to defy a career-high mark and complete his hat-trick. Gustavian is weighted to have a big say on the back of his resurgent Aintree second and next on the list, although the thriving O'Connell is another to consider in his attempt to complete his own hat-trick.
In Dor
Gustavian
OConnell
3m Hcap Chs
3m Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. In DorJ: Mr David MaxwellT: Venetia WilliamsF: 3/5312-011
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 133
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictFrench import who has improved for the switch to fences, scoring cosily in handicaps (around 3m) at Taunton and Ascot this winter. Has more to come and a big player in his hat-trick bid. - 6. GustavianJ: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony HoneyballF: 6U343-3P2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictIt's now 12 runs since his last win in 2023 but he posted a very good second of 7 in handicap chase at Aintree (25f, soft) 37 days ago. Weighted to go well despite a 4 lb rise. - 8. OConnellJ: Gavin SheehanT: Joel Parkinson & Sue SmithF: 14224-811
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 124
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictHas returned an improved model and bids for a hat-trick following handicap wins at Carlisle and Market Rasen (27.6f). Scored easily on latter occasion so not taken lightly despite a 9 lb weights hike. 
7. Dreaming BlueJ: Rex DingleT: Anthony HoneyballF: 33311-314- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictResumed winning ways at Ludlow in December and backed it up with a creditable fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good to soft) 36 days ago. In the mix with blinkers back on.
2. Shan BlueJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: P/PP33-47- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 137
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictVery smart chaser at best and, though winless since landing Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton in 2020, he shaped well when fourth at Bangor (24.1f, soft) on return. Below-par effort at Cheltenham last time so needs to bounce back.
1. Gelino BelloJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 11FP/6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 141
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictSmart form when winning 2 novice chases at the end of 2022 but very lightly raced since. Had wind op/off 23 months before a fair sixth of 10 in 3m Wincanton handicap hurdle 37 days ago. Can take a step forward back over fences.
9. Eden Du HouxJ: Jack TudorT: David PipeF: 81P2P/4-P4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictDoubled his tally in this sphere at Ffos Las back in November 2022 but lightly raced since and well below par both runs this term at Haydock and Chepstow. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark improvement.
3. Escaria TenJ: James BestT: Martin KeighleyF: 27P/6P0-P4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 135
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictVery useful chaser in his pomp and returned to form for his current yard when fourth of 15 in handicap chase (80/1) at Cheltenham (29.2f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Not ruled out with blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
5. Pats FancyJ: Ben JonesT: Rebecca CurtisF: 0/6-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 133
- Days Since Last Run:
- 420
VerdictDeveloped into a useful chaser in 2021/22. Seen out only twice since (well held both times), however, and has another lengthy absence to overcome here.- Unnamed Favourite
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