UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

This could prove a formality for classy hurdler SALVER if taking to the larger obstacles. Narrowly defeated in the Grade 2 Select Hurdle here in April, Gary & Josh Moore's charge is related to a couple of winning chasers and will likely have the measure of Admiral Stewart on such favourable terms. The latter is a maiden hurdle winner at Ffos Las, but has it all to do on his first start over fences.
Prediction : 1st Salver 2nd Admiral Stewart 3rd null

Invincible Nao landed a double over fences at Plumpton at the start of the year. However, this shorter distance and faster ground could prove his undoing, and a chance is taken on KADO DE JOIE. Nicky Henderson's charge has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f at Worcester when last in action, and looks well worth a crack at the larger obstacles. The Good Doctor has proved best over shorter trips so far.
Prediction : 1st Kado De Joie 2nd Invincible Nao 3rd The Good Doctor

INTO THE PARK ticks plenty of boxes and holds strong claims. It was good ground when he went close at Uttoxeter on last month's reappearance and a bold bid is anticipated in this lower grade raised only 2lb. Paso Doble made a winning comeback at Fontwell and is preferred to his new stablemate Mon Champion, a winner over hurdles in France. Akimos may prove a threat on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Into The Park 2nd Paso Doble 3rd Akimos

With two NH Flat victories to his name, HURRICANE PAT looks just the type to excel in this discipline. The five-year-old ended last season with a comfortable triumph at Chepstow and this looks a suitable opportunity for him to make a winning hurdles bow. Laguna Beach offered plenty of encouragement on his debut in the Goffs Defender Bumper at the Punchestown Festival and is feared most, with Tread Carefully the pick of those with experience over timber.
Prediction : 1st Hurricane Pat 2nd Laguna Beach 3rd Tread Carefully

Having made a winning seasonal debut at Newbury last November, Aurigny Mill merits respect on his return to action. However, Robert Walford's charge has yet to shine in two outings at this course and NARDARAN rates as the one to beat. The four-year-old was reported to have 'improved a lot for the summer' after landing the spoils at Plumpton, with an 8lb higher mark looking workable. Royal Way could also feature on the back of a wind procedure.
Prediction : 1st Nardaran 2nd Aurigny Mill 3rd Royal Way

ONLY THE BOLD won the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter when last seen and remains on a workable rating on his return to the fray. The Jamie Snowden yard is in brilliant form and this looks a good opportunity for the 10-year-old. The Big Breakaway finished third over 3m5f at Warwick in March and warrants a market check on his first appearance for the Syd Hosie stable. Of the rest, Courtland makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Only The Bold 2nd The Big Breakaway 3rd Courtland

Point-to-point scorer Connies Hill is a half-sister to a winning staying hurdler/chaser so she may prove better as she steps up in distance. With that in mind, SAINT INVICTUS gets the nod. The four-year-old finished second between the flags before changing hands for 95,000 pounds in February and the booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye. Any market support behind Maria Mes would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Saint Invictus 2nd Connies Hill 3rd Maria Mes