UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

CASTELFORT displayed plenty of promise when second on his racecourse debut at Chepstow in October and Jane Williams' gelding merits the utmost respect with the benefit of that experience under his belt. Gary Moore has a good record in this race and his French Flat recruit Royal Way could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Ithaca's Arrow and Goblet Of Fire.
Prediction : 1st Castelfort 2nd Royal Way 3rd Ithacas Arrow

KOTMASK had plenty in hand when winning over 2m1f at Plumpton 18 days ago and even an 8lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him from going in again. Dreams Of Home was not disgraced on his seasonal return at Musselburgh a month ago and Donald McCain's gelding could play a significant role here, while Fast Buck and Greenrock Abbey also make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kotmask 2nd Dreams Of Home 3rd Fast Buck

INSURRECTION impressively accounted for a useful field when making a winning debut over hurdles at Exeter last month and the son of Getaway has to be of interest on the back of that performance. That said, Southoftheborder is an obvious threat having won over 2m at this venue a month ago and Nicky Henderson's unbeaten gelding should not be underestimated. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Personal Ambition is arguably the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Insurrection 2nd Southoftheborder 3rd Personal Ambition

GIOVINCO put his Carlisle mishap in October behind him with a polished display at Aintree last month. Lucinda Russell's gelding should have more to offer in this sphere and is taken to get the better of the classy Stay Away Fay. Nothing separates the pair on ratings, but the son of Shantou must concede 3lb to the selection, which could prove pivotal. The Changing Man can chase the progressive duo home.
Prediction : 1st Giovinco 2nd Stay Away Fay 3rd The Changing Man

Huelgoat is sure to prove popular after disposing of a subsequent winner in last month's Wincanton victory, but the six-year-old is effectively 14lb higher in the ratings without Freddie Gingell's 6lb claim. With that in mind, it may pay to take a chance on fellow last-time-out winner ROBYNDZONE, who has received just a 6lb rise for his comfortable Ludlow triumph. My Silver Lining and Midnight Mary are others to consider in an event where few can be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Robyndzone 2nd Huelgoat 3rd My Silver Lining

MAGICAL KING took a step forward when runner-up to Josh The Boss at Aintree last month. An opening mark of 118 is potentially lenient for Stuart Edmunds' charge and a breakthrough success could be on the horizon. Immortal made the frame in a race that has since worked out well at Ascot in November and the five-year-old is a viable alternative, while Asta La Pasta may improve for the switch to handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Magical King 2nd Immortal 3rd Asta La Pasta