The bet365 mile is the feature race at the bet365 Flat Season Opener at Sandown, check out our tips for each race on the day here.
The bet365 Flat Season Opener at Sandown Park Racecourse gets the new turf campaign underway in style, with a competitive card headlined by the bet365 Mile.
Market attention is firmly on Field Of Gold, who tops the betting at 5/4 as he looks to make a winning return and stamp his authority on the miling division. It’s a meeting that often throws up informative results, with fitness, ground conditions, and race sharpness all coming into play this early in the season.
We’ve got every race covered with expert tips, backed by Oddschecker’s trusted tipsters, alongside our betting insights and market movers to highlight where the smart money is going. From standout favourites to potential value plays, we’ll guide you through the best bets on the card.
Sandown 13:20 - bet365 Handicap
Oddschecker Verdict: Old is Gold - 7/2 (1pt Win)
The 7/2 favourite, Old Is Gold, has taken 29% of all bets on the opener at Sandown, compared to 17% for the second most backed, Underwriter.
Old is Gold was successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Cape Orator at 5-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Deauville over 6f (soft) in August last year.
bet365 Esher Cup Handicap
Sandown 13:50 - bet365 Esher Cup Handicap
Oddschecker+ Tipster Racing Lee has a 1.5pt win bet on this race. Check out all his Friday tips HERE.
Oddschecker Verdict: Organise - 11/10 (1pt Win)
Organise has picked up 47% of all bets placed on Friday through Oddschecker on the race.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 8-15fav at Yarmouth over 1m (good) earlier this month, beating Weheedd by 1 1/4l.
bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes
Sandown 14:25 - bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes
Oddschecker+ Tipster Racing Lee has a 1pt win bet on this race. Check out all his Friday tips HERE.
Oddschecker Verdict: Almeric - 6/4 (1pt Win)
Almeric has attracted the biggest win bet of the day on Oddschecker at Sandown.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Calandagan at 18-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good) in October last year.
Midnite
bet365 Mile
Sandown 15:00 - bet365 Mile
Oddschecker Verdict: Never So Brave - 8/1 (1pt Win)
The biggest bet of the day on this race through Oddschecker has backed Never So Brave.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l behind Cicero's Gift at 6-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good) in October last year.
bet365 Classic Trial
Sandown 15:35 - bet365 Classic Trial
Oddschecker Verdict: Wise Prince - 6/1 (1pt Win)
Despite being fourth favourite in the betting, Wise Price has picked up the second-most bets on Oddschecker for the race (23%).
Half-brother to Dreams Of Thunder, won at 6f. A winner at 9-2 at Nottingham over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Glory Road by 3 1/2l.
bet365 'Wild Card' Fillies' Novice Stakes
Sandown 16:10 - bet365 'Wild Card' Fillies' Novice Stakes
Oddschecker Verdict: Ribbon Of Sea - 7/2 (1pt Win)
William Buick's mount, Ribbon Of Sea, has taken two of the three biggest bets on Oddschecker for this race.
Won on her latest outing when 4-5fav at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month, beating Oscar Nominee by 2l.
Nordoff & Robbins Ozzy Osbourne Memorial Handicap
Sandown 16:45 - Nordoff & Robbins Ozzy Osbourne Memorial Handicap
Oddschecker+ Tipster Andy Holding has a 1pt win bet on this race. Check out all his Friday tips HERE.
Oddschecker Verdict: Colourband - 4/1 (1pt Win)
Colourband is the market mover in the race today, shortening from 7/1 to 4/1.
