Sandown Park Race 7 - Bet365 Josh Gifford Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
GO WEST (1) impressed winning under Freddie Gingell up at Musselburgh in February. Disappointed in the G2 Pendil Novices Chase next time out so could prove more competitive now back down in grade. CALIMYSTIC (3) remains unbeaten over fences having won at Newbury and here last month. Down in trip however there is plenty in his favour. KAHAVARI (5) finished runner up on his last two fences outings. Might find this jumping test perfect. Brings significant potential and warrants another chance. PALAMON (4) is more exposed than most. Disappointing at Aintree two weeks ago and back up in trip needs more.

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 76kgs
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Resuming after two months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Kempton Park in the G2 Pendil Novices' Chase February 21 over 4100m, 61 len behind Jax Junior carrying 71kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Warwick November 4 over 4000m defeating Josh The Boss carrying 72kg at $1.60. Well placed down in grade and should be tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | G2 OPEN 5U | $130,560.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 5:06.77 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 61.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 73.5kg | 5:11.23 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 5:01.12 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 51.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2025 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | 4:46.66 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/11/2025 | 195 | CHSE 4U | $25,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 5:05.81 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.62 |
| 0/14 | 23/04/2025 | 22 | LR HDLE HUNT 5U | $72,600.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 6:02.57 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/3 | 01/04/2025 | 56 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $13,590.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 5:09.41 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2025 | 44 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 74kg | 4:57.15 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/6 | 22/12/2024 | 20 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,840.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 5:17.09 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/12/2024 | 618 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 5:18.93 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 10/14 | 25/03/2023 | 16 | FLAT 47 | $53,670.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Soft | L Williams | 74kg | 5:37.35 | - | 0 |
| 34.9L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after six months pulled up at Haydock Park on April 15 over 5100m. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Killarney on August 21 over 4727m, 38 len behind What's Up Darling with 75.5kg at $11. Fitter for run. Nicely-placed to make amends.
Last Starts 9 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 | 15/04/2026 | 171 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 69kg | 6:43.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,890.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | Eoin Staples | 67kg | 5:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/10/2025 | 51 | CHSE 4U | $26,020.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:23.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/5 | 21/08/2025 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $18,870.00 | Killarney | 4727m | Good | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 5:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $11.00 |
| 14/16 | 01/08/2025 | 93 | STPL 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:43.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/15 | 30/04/2025 | 101 | HDLE SELL 4U | $130,070.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2025 | 29 | NHDLE 5U | $23,160.00 | Thurles | 4526m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | 5:29.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 21/12/2024 | 56 | NHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 4626m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 76kg | 5:41.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/10/2024 | 13 | HDLE 4U | $34,250.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 5:51.38 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 13/10/2024 | 46 | NHDLE 4U | $26,600.00 | Cork | 4828m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 72kg | 6:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2024 | 101 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 76kg | 5:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 49 days. Last outing favourite; won by 1.75 len this track on March 7 over 4840m slow going defeating Tune In A Box carrying 70.5kg at $3.20 in a steeplechase. At only start last preparation favourite; won by a nose Newbury on December 29 over 4500m defeating Captain Bellamy with 67.5kg at $7.50 in a steeplechase. Can improve on first up performance. Returns to a shorter distance and rates highly.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 68 | HCP CHSE 5U | $46,130.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4866m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70.5kg | 6:40.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 261 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 67.5kg | 5:34.52 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 0/5 | 12/04/2025 | 52 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 6:08.61 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2025 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | James Bowen | 72kg | 4:48.30 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/01/2025 | 57 | HDLE HUNT MDN 47 | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:53.20 | 11-5-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,220.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:15.20 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 68kgs
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Last start finished sixth of 15 runners at Aintree on April 9 over 3200m, 19 len behind Ryan's Rocket carrying 61kg at $17. Run before won by 3.5 len Bangor-On-Dee on March 31 over 4100m defeating Bleu D'enfer with 72kg at $2 in a steeplechase. Sure to improve again. Shortlist on best form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $189,170.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 61kg | 3:54.56 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 5:09.95 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,700.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 75.5kg | 5:17.00 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,810.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:14.51 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,040.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 75.5kg | 5:16.70 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/01/2026 | 83 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,130.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 74.5kg | 4:04.41 | 8-9-9 | 0 |
| 62.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2025 | 62 | CHSE 4U | $26,010.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GY | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/9 | 25/08/2025 | 33 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 4727m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 5:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2025 | 46 | STPL 4U | $19,080.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 11/21 | 07/06/2025 | 52 | HCP 4U | $22,550.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 60kg | 3:07.12 | - | 11 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 16/04/2025 | 40 | HCP 4U | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Soft | Wayne Hassett | 60.5kg | 3:15.31 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 65.5kgs
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Last outing finished second of 8 starters at Kelso on April 2 over 4700m, 1.75 len behind My Lady Elektra carrying 77kg at $9.50. Race before finished second in a small field at Carlisle on March 8 over 4200m, a head behind Benmore with 73kg at $7.50. May improve further upped in class.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good | Robert Dunne | 77kg | 6:02.03 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 08/03/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,990.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 73kg | 5:35.76 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 72kg | 4:27.04 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,060.00 | Huntingdon | 3319m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 4:20.27 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/12/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 69kg | 5:05.77 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 29/11/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,750.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 4:38.89 | 5-4-6 | 0 |
| 41.3L | $6.00 |
| 0/9 | 12/11/2025 | 202 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 69.5kg | 5:21.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2025 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $16,260.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 75.5kg | 4:58.63 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |
| 0/15 | 15/03/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 72kg | 5:03.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2025 | 86 | HDLE 4U | $13,750.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 73kg | 4:25.10 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/11/2024 | 33 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $49,590.00 | Lyon Parilly | 3800m | SH | Felix De Giles | 69kg | 5:00.49 | 8-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |