pokercasinosports
pokercasinosports
pokercasinosports

Sandown

Tomorrow, February 1, 2025HurdleClass 12m7f

HENRI THE SECOND could hardly have been more dominant when scoring under similar conditions over C&D last time and with the form of that win having been franked since, he has good claims to follow up. Shoot First has already raided these shores to claim a valuable pot this season, and he's a big danger now back in a handicap. 7 y-os and Deep Cave and What A Johnny both remain relatively unexposed over staying trips and should run well.

  • Henri The Second
  • Shoot First
  • Deep Cave
2m7f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 4. Henri The Second
    J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 2142P/4-41
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    56
    Verdict
    Grade 2 winner here as a novice and built on good comeback run after 12 months off with dominant victory (second and third have won since) over C&D 56 days ago, travelled well and found plenty in testing conditions. This race would have been his target since and he has lots in his favour here.
  • 1. Shoot First
    J: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, Ireland
    F: 41281/519
    Price History:
    4.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    A very useful hurdler who has already landed a valuable 15-runner handicap at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) this season, showing his liking for this sort of ground. Tough ask in the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle last time but would have finished closer for a mistake 2 out. Very interesting back in a handicap.
  • 10. What A Johnny
    J: Gavin SheehanT: Olly Murphy
    F: 1331-2633
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    120
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Novice/handicap winner last season and has advanced his form again this term Ran with credit in tongue-tie when third at Cheltenham (24f, soft) 31 days ago having been unsuited by moderate gallop. First-time cheekpieces should suit and this greater stamina test should be to his liking. Claims.
  • 6. Deep Cave
    J: Jack TudorT: Christian Williams
    F: FF-510554
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    130
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Steadily progressive in four runs for current yard, latest effort a promising one when fourth of 12 in a decent handicap at Windsor (24f, good to soft) 13 days ago. No surprise to see him give another good account here.
  • 3. Red Dirt Road
    J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: 1214/2-51
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    133
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Building up an impressive record over hurdles, having won 3 times from only 7 starts. Latest was a career best, responded well to positive tactics, making all to land a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, soft) but front runners were favoured that day. Open to more improvement now up in trip.
  • 11. Idefix De Ciergues
    J: Ben JonesT: Rebecca Curtis
    F: 222-44112
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    119
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Winner over hurdles and fences already this season and denied a 3-timer by another hat-trick seeking rival when second of 9 in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft), although was ideally placed off a slow gallop. Not fully exposed a stayer and has each-way claims off a low racing weight,
  • 8. Dartmoor Pirate
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: Anthony Honeyball
    F: 712242-62
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    124
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced hurdles winner who has finished second on 4 of his last 5 starts over the smaller obstacles. Didn't take to chasing this season but back on track when good second of 10 in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 37 days ago but needs to improve again in a stronger race.
  • 7. Major Fortune
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 11112-166
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    125
    Days Since Last Run:
    36
    Verdict
    Big improver when stepped up to 2½m+ last season, winning 5 on the spin. Picked up where he left off when scoring with plenty in hand at Newton Abbot (17f) in October but struggled off 9 lb higher mark in two runs since and handicapper has only eased his grip slightly here,
  • 9. Hauraki Gulf
    J: Cameron IlesT: Deborah Cole
    F: 14U-22272
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    122
    Days Since Last Run:
    32
    Verdict
    Good chase runner-up at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in May and posted decent efforts over hurdles this autumn. Disappointed returned to fences this season but bounced back with a decent second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, soft, 10/1) 32 days ago. More needed facing better opposition here.
  • 2. Goshen
    J: Niall HoulihanT: Gary & Josh Moore
    F: 52/44931-P
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    138
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Very smart hurdler in his pomp but generally struggled to find form over the smaller obstacles last season. Opened his chase account at third attempt on final run last term but that wasn't a strong race and has questions to answer now having been pulled up on comeback run over hurdles two weeks ago.
  • 5. Flight Deck
    J: Ellis CollierT: Deborah Cole
    F: 3370-0524
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    132
    Days Since Last Run:
    64
    Verdict
    Useful but inconsistent handicapper who was a good second at Newton Abbot (21.5f) earlier in the season benefitting from a positive ride and change of headgear. Out of his depth in a Grade 2 last time and while he should fare better in calmer waters with visor refitted, he comes with risks attached.
  • 12. Gaye Legacy
    J: Ben PosteT: Tom Symonds
    F: 3/3122152-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    119
    Days Since Last Run:
    311
    Verdict
    Winner of a pair of handicap hurdles last season, including on testing ground at Newbury, Signed off with a creditable second at Wincanton in March but hasn't been seen since and this looks a tough ask making her reappearance in a warm race from 3 lb out of the handicap.
  • 13. Lucky One
    J: Miss Roisin LeechT: Jennie Candlish
    F: 221/6886-9
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    119
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Pulled up on final start for Dan Skelton in May 2022. Successful twice at Auteuil for Sophie Leech since but shaped as if needed run for new connections when ninth of 11 in a handicap hurdle (66/1) at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Should be fitter but has a lot on his plate here.
  • Unnamed Favourite
  • Unnamed 2nd Favourite

Bet Slip

Your bet slip is empty