UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

Nicky Henderson has made no secret of the high regard in which he holds the unbeaten WILLMOUNT, who recorded a bloodless victory at Newbury on his hurdling debut last month. The five-year-old is likely to relish these testing conditions and should have too much for this field. Booster Bob has won both of his hurdles starts at Uttoxeter and edges out Helnwein to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Willmount 2nd Booster Bob 3rd Helnwein

None of these stand out but marginal preference is for the handicap-debutant ELLE EST BEAU, who appeared to be crying out for this longer trip when an eye-catching third in a Warwick novice race on soft ground last month. Pretending fell at Fakenham on her seasonal return but is a player based on previous form, while Whisky Express also merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st Elle Est Beau 2nd Pretending 3rd Whisky Express

Operation Manna is likely to be popular following two facile wins last month but he still has a bit to prove over this trip and, following a 9lb hike, the seven-year-old could be worth taking on in this better race with CHANTRY HOUSE. The former Grade 1-winning chaser returned from an 11-month absence to finish a cracking third off this mark on his return to hurdling at Cheltenham recently, shaping very much as though the outing would bring him on. Hititi looks the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Chantry House 2nd Operation Manna 3rd Hititi

It was at this track that CONSTITUTION HILL announced himself as a potential superstar two years ago. Unbeaten in seven starts under Rules, he is well clear of his rivals on ratings and can take this en route to defending his Champion Hurdle crown in March. A taking winner of all three starts here and a highly creditable runner-up in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, Love Envoi can provide the stiffest opposition, while the enigmatic but talented Shishkin is another to note on his return to hurdles.
Prediction : 1st Constitution Hill 2nd Love Envoi 3rd Shishkin

This could be the day that trainer Joe Tizzard breaks his duck at the top level with the highly-promising JPR ONE. The six-year-old looked on course to land a Grade 2 in imperious fashion at Cheltenham last month before unseating his rider at the last, and he can gain compensation on this occasion. Iceo (third) was well behind the selection at Newton Abbot last time out but goes well at this venue, while Colonel Harry put up a strong performance on his chasing bow at Chepstow and must be considered. Unexpected Party is the most experienced of these and that could count if this turns into a stamina test.
Prediction : 1st JPR One 2nd Colonel Harry 3rd Unexpected Party

IMPOSE TOI can take this rise in grade in his stride as he looks to overcome a hefty 10llb rise for a comfortable success at Cheltenham last month. The five-year-old has handled soft ground in the past and he may have too much for Spirit D'aunou, who had won four straight before a disappointing effort on his return at Cheltenham. A promising second at Wetherby, Punta Del Este is another player to note, along with the recent C&D winner Arqoob and Jilaijone.
Prediction : 1st Impose Toi 2nd Spirit Daunou 3rd Arqoob

Jonbon looked imperious when hacking up in the Shloer at Cheltenham last month, finishing in front of a few rivals his rivals here, and Nicky Henderson's charge is obviously the one to beat. Having said that, last year's winner EDWARDSTONE can be fancied to reverse that form. Alan King's 2022 Arkle hero boasts an unbeaten record at this venue and he was entitled to have needed his reappearance run last time. The in-form Boothill makes most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Edwardstone 2nd Jonbon 3rd Boothill

FONTAINE COLLONGES makes most appeal of these and, having won first time out last season, she can exploit a mark of 133. Venetia Williams saddled Quick Wave to victory in this contest last year and the eight-year-old can claim the prize for the trainer once more. Beauport was heavily backed in a valuable premier handicap over 3m at Ascot last month, where he shaped as if this extra yardage could suit, and appears to be the main danger, while Certainly Red heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fontaine Collonges 2nd Beauport 3rd Certainly Red