UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

Lud'or sets the standard with an official rating of 120 but although he shouldn't be far away, the vote goes to KHRISMA. A dual Grade 3 AQPS winner before making the frame in a Grade 1 when trained in France, the JP McManus-owned mare should appreciate a switch to hurdles and may well make an immediate impact for the Nicky Henderson outfit. Ffos Las bumper winner Juby Ball is also noted on his return.
Prediction : 1st Khrisma 2nd Ludor 3rd Juby Ball

Beat Box cruised to victory at Kelso last Sunday and merits respect under the penalty, as does Ostrava Du Berlais, who arrives following comprehensive victories at Ludlow and Taunton. She might be capable of better, despite the latest 9lb hike, but this could go to XCITATIONS. The 10-year-old looked in need of the run at Haydock in November, but showed plenty more over the same C&D a fortnight ago. Pam Sly's charge is now 8lb lower than when landing this in 2023 and looks set to go very close once more.
Prediction : 1st Xcitations 2nd Beat Box 3rd Ostrava Du Berlais

HOURVARI made a promising return from over a year off the track when second at Wetherby. The lightly-raced eight-year-old has been dropped 1lb and, should he step forward as expected, holds every chance of going one place better. Doddiethegreat didn't make it to the second hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day and it is interesting that he appears again quickly. Fine Casting and the class-dropping Stream Of Stars and are two others to note.
Prediction : 1st Hourvari 2nd Doddiethegreat 3rd Stream Of Stars

A winner at Worcester on his chasing bow, ROCCOVANGO showed further progress over fences when successful at Uttoxeter in November. He would likely have won by further if not for a mistake at the last and Olly Murphy's charge is taken to defy a 2lb rise. Hunter Legend has more on his plate after going in at Leicester last week, but he scored with plenty in hand and is likely to prove competitive once again. Jupiter Du Gite has more to offer over fences and will appreciate this return to 2m4f.
Prediction : 1st Roccovango 2nd Hunter Legend 3rd Jupiter Du Gite

DELLA CASA LUNGA landed a competitive handicap at Kempton last week and returns to this level with solid claims. A runner-up to the classy Kateira at the same track in November, the seven-year-old is taken to make the most of today's favourable terms and continue winning ways. The progressive Dameofthecotswolds looks worth a try in this grade having landed the odds with the minimum of fuss in a novice race at Doncaster. She's preferred to Aston Martini, who disappointed in a Grade 3 at Newbury, while Good Look Charm won nicely over C&D and has the scope to rate higher than her current mark.
Prediction : 1st Della Casa Lunga 2nd Dameofthecotswolds 3rd Good Look Charm

SAM BROWN struggled in the Coral Gold Cup when last seen, but that followed a very encouraging third on his seasonal return in the Charlie Hall. The 13-year-old won this race last year, when staged at Warwick, off a 6lb lower mark but he should be competitive off this rating given his subsequent performances. Copperhead has been in outstanding form this season and is likely to pose the biggest threat to the selection, although Eldorado Allen and Remastered are others who arrive here with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Sam Brown 2nd Copperhead 3rd Eldorado Allen

OH MY JOHNNY rewarded his supporters with an impressive success at Uttoxeter, after falling at the last when looking likely to win at Bangor the time before. Both of those performances suggest that the five-year-old is progressive and an opening mark of 116 may underestimate him. Honky Tonk Highway is another unexposed novice who has to be noted given her Listed success over C&D a month ago. Others to consider are Hardy Du Seuil, Jour D'Evasion and Navajo Indy.
Prediction : 1st Oh My Johnny 2nd Honky Tonk Highway 3rd Hardy Du Seuil