UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

Zarakerjack was well beaten into second behind a promising type at Kempton and could step forward to have a say, but there are a few interesting French recruits in this and the one who appeals most is THEWOODCORNER. The three-year-old won a bumper at Saumur in March and has since joined the in-form Nicky Henderson yard, so it would be no surprise to see him make an instant impression over timber. Kaldoun Des Rocs and Pourquoi Pas Papa are also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Thewoodcorner 2nd Zarakerjack 3rd Kaldoun Des Rocs

Keep Running showed his well-being when second over the smaller obstacles at Fontwell on his return and has to be respected back over fences. Krak is worth a second look on his chasing bow, along with Mon Champion, but NORTHERN AIR gets the nod. A lot more was expected from Dan Skelton's mare when only fourth at Carlisle last month, but this is just her second start for the yard and she could bounce back.
Prediction : 1st Northern Air 2nd Keep Running 3rd Krak

After making a winning hurdling debut at Chepstow, The Blue Room looks well worth his place at this level for the Olly Murphy team, but it's hard to oppose NO DRAMA THIS END. An impressive winner in this class at Cheltenham last month, the five-year-old could have lots more to offer on just his second outing over the smaller obstacles, and he looks a novice hurdler to watch this season. Tormund Giantsbane could be anything and is far from out of it either.
Prediction : 1st No Drama This End 2nd The Blue Room 3rd Tormund Giantsbane

Doyen Quest readily accounted for Quebecois at Exeter a month ago, but he had race fitness on his side that day and the latter may be able to reverse that form here. That said, preference is for LAURENS BAY, who progressed well over hurdles last season and won the EBF Final here in March. Jamie Snowden's six-year-old only had one rival to beat on his chasing bow in October, but did so readily and he looks the type to continue to improve. Salver struggled against Lulamba at Exeter but cannot be written off.
Prediction : 1st Laurens Bay 2nd Quebecois 3rd Doyen Quest

HIDDEN HISTORY made a winning chase debut over 3m1f at Aintree last month and Dan Skelton's gelding makes plenty of appeal off just a 2lb higher mark here. Champagne Twist was only two lengths back in third that day and is an obvious threat once again. Kelce struggled on deep ground at Cheltenham last time but is a player based on his previous fourth at the same venue.
Prediction : 1st Hidden History 2nd Champagne Twist 3rd Kelce

It is hard to rule many of these out, but the vote goes to OCEAN CONQUEST. The son of Time Test has won his last two starts and he had plenty in hand on the most recent of those occasions at Ludlow. First-time cheekpieces may spark further progression and a mark of 117 could still underestimate him. The recent Kempton third Across Earth is 1lb well-in and should not be discounted, while Knight Templar and Torrent complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ocean Conquest 2nd Across Earth 3rd Knight Templar