Sandown Park Race 2 - Try Unibet's Smartview Racecards Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
VANDERPOEL (2) progressed sharply last time scoring by 7L tackling 3400m at Ascot after a solid second at Lingfield. Further improvement makes him the one to beat. Leading contender. KEEP RUNNING (1) comes off a strong win twenty nine days ago tackling track and trip after a second attempting 3800m at Fontwell Park. Must be included holding claims. SIAM PARK (5) has returned well placing first up then prevailing by 4.5L on latest outing over 3400m at Plumpton. Hard to knock and warrants serious consideration. GABRIEL'S GETAWAY (3) steps back from a tougher G2 assignment at Kempton Park and reunites with Rex Dingle. Capable of featuring. Makes appeal.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out finished second of 7 starters at Fontwell Park on November 7 over 3800m, 3.5 len behind Grenadier Jed with 76kg at $8.50. Last start favourite; won by 18 len this track on December 5 over 3100m defeating Mon Champion carrying 76kg at $2.40 in a steeplechase. Sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $31,280.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 76kg | 4:01.59 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | 190 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 76kg | 4:49.51 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 99/23 | 01/05/2025 | 68 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Sean Bowen | 66.5kg | 4:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 69kg | 5:18.68 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2025 | 47 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:15.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2024 | 39 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 72.5kg | 4:02.39 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $3.00 |
| 0/7 | 17/10/2024 | 210 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 21/03/2024 | 25 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $17,590.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Soft | James Bowen | 76kg | 5:26.60 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 25/02/2024 | 30 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Hereford | 3811m | Soft | James Bowen | 76.5kg | 4:47.90 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/6 | 26/01/2024 | 18 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $30,310.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 4:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/01/2024 | 33 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $21,900.00 | Taunton | 3218m | Soft | James Bowen | 76kg | 4:10.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last to post a big 7 len win. Ascot on December 19 over 3400m slow going defeating Stencil with 73kg at $6 in a steeplechase. Before that finished second in a small field at Lingfield on November 27 over 4000m, 24 len behind Noble Park with 74.5kg at $4.30. In form and expected to run well again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,320.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 4:13.79 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,230.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Good | Ben Jones | 74.5kg | 5:05.65 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 31/10/2025 | 244 | CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 72kg | 4:03.85 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $7.00 |
| 0/9 | 01/03/2025 | 24 | G2 OPEN 4U | $149,350.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 72kg | 4:21.86 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2025 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73kg | 3:56.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.13 |
| 1/14 | 02/01/2025 | 40 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 3:49.15 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2024 | 223 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 14/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Derek O'Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Last start didn't finish the race at Kempton Park in the G2 Desert Orchid Chase on December 27 over 3200m. The start before that; finished fourth of 10 runners at Ascot on November 22 over 3400m, 5.5 len behind Calico carrying 65.5kg at $13. Go close. Took on a stakes at Kempton Park last time out but In the mix back in this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Rex Dingle | 66kg | 3:45.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Rex Dingle | 65.5kg | 4:19.20 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 64.5kg | 4:02.23 | 9-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/10/2025 | 171 | HCP CHSE 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69kg | 4:25.10 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/23 | 01/05/2025 | 61 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Sam Twiston-Davies | 65.5kg | 4:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2025 | 399 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 64.5kg | 3:53.60 | 6-2-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2024 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | B Godfrey | 63kg | 3:56.15 | 10-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/12/2023 | 214 | STPLE HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 4:10.94 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/05/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,170.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Rex Dingle | 76kg | 5:01.08 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 21/04/2023 | 60 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good | Rex Dingle | 71kg | 4:50.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2023 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,270.00 | Lingfield | 3219m | Good | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fifth in a small field at Newbury on December 17 over 3300m, 10 len behind Mighty Bandit with 74kg at $15. Race before finished fifth of 10 runners at Ascot on November 22 over 3400m, 6 len behind Calico with 64.5kg at $11. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 74kg | 4:09.83 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 64.5kg | 4:19.20 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | 210 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 72.5kg | 5:00.03 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 30/03/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 74.5kg | 4:06.84 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 11/14 | 01/03/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 67kg | 4:59.60 | 8-9-11 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4231m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 66kg | 5:15.83 | 6-5-6 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 69.5kg | 4:56.48 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 71.5kg | 4:11.55 | 7-3-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/11/2024 | 189 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 63.5kg | 4:01.76 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/04/2024 | 26 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Niall Houlihan | 68kg | 5:04.00 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good | Niall Francis Houlihan | 75.5kg | 5:09.14 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third in a small field at Newton Abbot on October 18 over 3300m, 10 len behind Haas Boy carrying 75.5kg at $3.30. Second-up favourite; won by 4.5 len Plumpton on November 17 over 3400m defeating No Risk With Lou with 71kg at $2.60 in a steeplechase. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 17/11/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 4:05.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.63 |
| 3/4 | 18/10/2025 | 181 | HCP CHSE 4U | $19,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 75.5kg | 4:02.10 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 5:05.13 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/03/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:49.13 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good | Jack Tudor | 72kg | 3:56.19 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/12 | 04/02/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,690.00 | Taunton | 3621m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 4:45.90 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/17 | 16/01/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 75kg | 3:44.07 | 1-3-7 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 0/13 | 12/12/2024 | 14 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 75kg | 4:07.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/11/2024 | 30 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 4:06.10 | 10-9-9 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/15 | 29/10/2024 | 193 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 75.5kg | 5:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/04/2024 | 39 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | B J Powell | 72kg | 4:39.40 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 60.0L | $9.50 |