UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

AUTHORISED SPEED had been impressive in two hurdle starts before clearly not being right when scoping dirty after his effort in the Tolworth over C&D in January. Although this is the fastest ground he will have encountered over timber, the six-year-old can be expected to outclass his rivals. Mamoon Star scored over hurdles at Taunton in November and is the most likely to chase home the selection, while a wind operation might aid the cause of Rath Gaul Hill.
Prediction : 1st Authorised Speed 2nd Mamoon Star 3rd Rath Gaul Hill

MAYHEM MYA took a step back in the right direction when runner-up to a well-handicapped rival over C&D last month and the mare, who remains on the same mark, gets the vote to go one better. The drop back in distance may suit Astromachia following his recent fourth at Carlisle, while Far Sight is open to improvement on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Mayhem Mya 2nd Astromachia 3rd Far Sight

GAMARET appeared to be fairly treated on his handicap/chasing debut at Newbury in December and a 7lb rise may not be enough to stop him from progressing. Douglas Talking returned from a break in winning form at Ayr last month and warrants the utmost respect having already scored over C&D last season. Both Atholl Street and Heartbreak Kid appear to have their work cut out with marginal preference for the former in the battle for third.
Prediction : 1st Gamaret 2nd Douglas Talking 3rd Atholl Street

BROKEN HALO emerged as a convincing winner of the Royal Artillery Gold Cup over course and distance last month and he is hard to oppose in his bid to follow up. Last year's winner Rolling Dylan (second) set a good tempo that day and, with a better round of jumping, he could push the selection even closer this time. D'jango could well emerge as the pick of David Pipe's intended runners, although his Abaya Du Mathan cannot be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Broken Halo 2nd Rolling Dylan 3rd Django

The Nicky Henderson-trained Blue Stello may have needed the run when he was a respectable fourth on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter in December. That was his first outing after a 421-day absence and he is entitled to have come forward. However, FINEST VIEW has a more battle-hardended profile and she could be the answer if Henderson's gelding finds this comes too soon or falters for any reason. Sir Psycho and last year's winner West To The Bridge also make some appeal.
Prediction : 1st Finest View 2nd Blue Stello 3rd Sir Psycho

The progressive HERMINO AA won with plenty to spare when comfortably landing a maiden hurdle over slightly further at Plumpton in January, and he offers strong appeal stepping into handicap company off a very workable mark. There are dangers aplenty in what promises to be an informative race, and the likes of The Plimsoll Line and Get Up Mush both merit serious consideration. Howlingmadmurdock is another handicap debutant with a good chance.
Prediction : 1st Hermino Aa 2nd The Plimsoll Line 3rd Get Up Mush