Sandown Park Race 3 - Bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
This G2 field might not be of the standard reached in recent years. BLOW YOUR WAD (2) ran with credit when fourth at the Cheltenham Festival and won well at Chepstow three weeks ago. Still improving and rates highly. Spring and Summer specialist MATTERHORN (6) returned from an absence producing a solid effort at Plumpton during the Easter weekend. Should relish this jumping test. DOYEN QUEST (3) has taken to fences well. Disappointed in the G1 Mildmay Novices Chase at Aintree a fortnight ago and needs to jump better. ETALON (4) responded favourably to cheekpieces and is much better going right handed. Not without a chance.

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start pulled up at Aintree on April 10 over 4200m. Run before won by a neck Kempton Park on March 14 over 4100m defeating Blueking D'oroux with 71kg at $9 in a steeplechase. Likely to need more in this grade.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/27 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 65kg | 5:20.25 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $108,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 4:59.42 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 67kg | 5:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 66kg | 4:57.33 | 7-7-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 66kg | 4:19.20 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2025 | 194 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 64.5kg | 4:02.23 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $203,240.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Paul O'brien | 65.5kg | 4:17.16 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 5U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good | Paul O'brien | 76.5kg | 4:04.50 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 4:26.50 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,060.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 76.5kg | 4:17.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 02/02/2025 | 77 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3183m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 76kg | 3:58.45 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run won by 1.75 len Chepstow on April 2 over 3900m defeating Ben Solo carrying 75kg at $4.30 in a steeplechase. The run before finished fourth of 22 starters at Cheltenham on March 10 over 5000m, 1.5 len behind Johnnywho with 69kg at $15. Has been racing well. Stable have a good strike rate at this course and makes appeal.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $42,750.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 75kg | 4:50.15 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/22 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 69kg | 6:21.48 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 73kg | 5:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN 5U | $336,890.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74.5kg | 5:17.35 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 6:08.27 | 4-4-7 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 199 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74kg | 5:58.42 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 16/04/2025 | 53 | G2 HCP CHSE 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 69kg | 5:12.52 | 7-8-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2025 | 317 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 76kg | 5:18.68 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 11/04/2024 | 47 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $212,630.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73kg | 5:13.47 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2024 | 28 | G2 WFA NOVCHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 5:07.65 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2024 | 32 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $72,050.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73.5kg | 5:20.34 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months finished fourth of 8 runners at Aintree in the G1 Mildmay Novices Chase on April 10 over 5000m, 21 len behind Gold Dancer with 73kg at $15. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Chepstow in the LR on October 12 over 3900m, 2.25 len behind Speculatrix carrying 72kg at $1.60. Leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 82 | G1 OPEN 5U | $217,790.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 6:14.66 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 44 | G2 OPEN 5U | $90,750.00 | Windsor | 4928m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 6:23.55 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $113,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 6:29.16 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/11/2025 | 26 | CHSE 4U | $72,600.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 6:11.30 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/10/2025 | 27 | LR CHSE 4U | $77,020.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Firm | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:54.07 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.62 |
| 4/4 | 15/09/2025 | 128 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,580.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:14.06 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 10/05/2025 | 16 | OPEN CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:12.33 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.02 |
| 1/6 | 24/04/2025 | 8 | HCP HDLE 4U | $32,670.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good | Heidi Palin | 70.5kg | 5:58.74 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 12/14 | 16/04/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 4U | $46,130.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:55.36 | 8-9-12 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $8.00 |
| 19/24 | 14/03/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 70kg | 4:59.42 | 10-15-19 | 0 |
| 50.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | 10-7-7 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 4 of 9 starters at Kempton Park February 21 over 4100m, 17 len behind Califet En Vol with 76kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 2 of 7 starters at Fontwell Park October 26 over 3900m, 1.75 len behind Twinjets carrying 75.5kg at $13. Needs a market check for the Skelton yard.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:06.95 | 2-5-4 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4236m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:22.88 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 4:45.61 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 76.5kg | 4:06.90 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2025 | 162 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 5:00.03 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/05/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $44,690.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:10.16 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 63.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2025 | 11 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 75.5kg | 4:01.34 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 12/04/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 69kg | 4:02.73 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 0/9 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:18.68 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 4:07.23 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 0/8 | 19/01/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 3248m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 67kg | 4:03.18 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 27 runners at Aintree on April 10 over 4200m, 13 len behind Will The Wise carrying 66.5kg at $17. Race before won by 12 len Huntingdon on March 1 over 4000m defeating Tax For Max with 75.5kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. Wait until he shows something. Would need to improve sharply and others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/27 | 10/04/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 66.5kg | 5:20.25 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | 44 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,480.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 75.5kg | 5:22.01 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 10U | $89,070.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 71kg | 5:42.23 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/13 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 6U | $272,240.00 | Aintree | 5230m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 68kg | 6:53.90 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/17 | 08/11/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 6U | $154,270.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 71kg | 5:18.94 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/2 | 15/10/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,760.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Lee Edwards | 76kg | 4:39.40 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | 154 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Lee Edwards | 76kg | 5:30.67 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Lee Edwards | 73kg | 5:05.18 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/03/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,700.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good | Lee Edwards | 76kg | 5:43.02 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2025 | 71 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 74.5kg | 5:58.91 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2024 | 108 | HCP HDLE 3U | $44,280.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 72.5kg | 5:12.10 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start finished second in a small field at Plumpton on April 6 over 3400m, 2 len behind Secret Des Dieux with 71.5kg at $6. At only start last preparation pulled up at Ascot on December 20 over 3800m. Worth including.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | 107 | STPLE HCP 5U | $122,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Jay Tidball | 71.5kg | 4:18.89 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 0/9 | 20/12/2025 | 209 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:45.61 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:57.92 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $203,240.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70.5kg | 4:17.16 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/03/2025 | 140 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Newbury | 3993m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:58.40 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 68.5L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2024 | 72 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | 4:01.76 | 2-4-9 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/4 | 22/08/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,980.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 76kg | 3:52.15 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.36 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,280.00 | Stratford Avon | 3413m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:03.74 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/5 | 02/07/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good Firm | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 4:06.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/4 | 13/06/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,580.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:09.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 12/05/2024 | 16 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Ludlow | 3211m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:51.24 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Caoilin Quinn
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 7 of 11 starters at Fontainebleau December 9 over 3800m, slow track; 16 len behind J'ai La Cote carrying 72kg at $4.80. Previously first up; 13 of 15 runners at Compiegne October 25 over 3600m, 30 len behind Kapaca De Thaix with 66.5kg at $16. Previous Auteuil chase winner who needs improvement.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 09/12/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $49,650.00 | Fontainebleau | 3800m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 72kg | 4:24.31 | 1-3-7 | 0 |
| 16.2L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | G3 STPLE H 5 | $229,680.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | SH | Angelo Zuliani | 68kg | 5:46.27 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 62.5L | $29.00 |
| 13/15 | 25/10/2025 | 147 | HCP HDLE H 5 | $173,450.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SH | Angelo Zuliani | 66.5kg | 4:20.81 | 12-10-13 | 0 |
| 30.2L | $16.00 |
| 0/10 | 31/05/2025 | 28 | G2 STPLE H 5U | $438,721.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 64.5kg | 5:29.10 | 9-9-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2025 | 68 | STPLE CL1 H 5U | $127,890.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 70kg | 5:45.99 | 7-6-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 0/17 | 24/02/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE H 5 | $183,640.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Heavy | Kevin Nabet | 69kg | 4:27.28 | 9-16-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/16 | 21/01/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE H 5U | $184,250.00 | Pau | 3800m | SH | Angelo Zuliani | 69kg | 4:33.70 | 1-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 2/15 | 17/12/2024 | 30 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $177,990.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | 4:19.40 | 10-6-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $9.40 |
| 0/11 | 17/11/2024 | 29 | G1 STPLE CF 4 | $586,780.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 68kg | 5:36.33 | 1-10-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $45.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/10/2024 | 25 | G3 STPLE CF 4 | $242,330.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | Heavy | Angelo Zuliani | 66kg | 5:50.42 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2024 | 91 | G3 STPLE CF 4 | $244,300.00 | Auteuil | 4400m | SH | Kevin Nabet | 66kg | 5:42.63 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |