Sandown Park Race 1 - Visit Oddschecker.com Conditional Jockeys' Hcp Hurdle
BOWMORE (2) rounded off the last campaign with a fair 11L third at Uttoxeter (4000m) in May. Reappears with his yard among the winners and usual rider Daire McConville engaged. Gone well fresh previously. Worth serious thought. TUNE IN A BOX (5) hasn't tasted victory for a while. Returned with a distant fifth place finish at Chepstow (4700m) latest. Rates as a danger. LETTERSTON LILY (4) scored twice this summer. Didn't have an impact in the G3 Silver Trophy Hurdle (3900m) at the last-named venue a month ago. Leading hope. MOAB (6) finally recorded a maiden success in September (3800m). Modest third last time. Minor honours beckon.

Jockey: Fern O'Brien
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after seven months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Haydock Park April 15 over 5100m. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Newcastle February 21 over 4000m. Prefer later on.
Last Starts 206 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 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good Soft | James Best | 69.5kg | 6:43.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 0/14 | 11/03/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 5934m | Good Soft | James Best | 66kg | 7:53.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 0/7 | 21/02/2026 | 294 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 77kg | 5:14.41 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 03/05/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Y | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 6:23.09 | - | 0 |
| 90.5L | $23.00 |
| 0/16 | 12/03/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 5884m | Good Soft | Jordan Gainford | 69.5kg | 8:25.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/02/2025 | 35 | CHSE 5U | $37,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4928m | SH | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | 6:34.50 | - | 0 |
| 46.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2025 | 77 | G3 OPEN 5U | $65,040.00 | Tramore | 4626m | Heavy | Jordan Gainford | 70kg | 6:17.07 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/7 | 16/10/2024 | 165 | G3 OPEN 5U | $51,820.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 5:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2024 | 21 | LR STPLE HCP 5U | $88,910.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 6:43.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 99/32 | 13/04/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 7U | $1,725,090.00 | Aintree | 6940m | Soft | K C Sexton | 68kg | 9:27.68 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 0/21 | 12/03/2024 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $236,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Heavy | J C Gainford | 73kg | 6:55.79 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Daire James Mcconville
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six months. Finished off last preparation 3 of 11 runners at Uttoxeter May 24 over 4000m, 11 len behind Sir Galahad with 73kg at $19. First up last campaign 21 of 23 runners at Cheltenham County Handicap Hurdle March 13 over 3400m, slow track; 39 len behind Wilful with 63kg at $101. Has claims with the right run.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 24/05/2026 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Daire Mcconville | 73kg | 4:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 12/22 | 10/04/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 69.5kg | 4:51.68 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $126.00 |
| 21/23 | 13/03/2026 | 90 | HDLE HCP 5U | $199,640.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Daire Mcconville | 63kg | 4:06.14 | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2025 | 37 | HDLE HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 73kg | 4:00.78 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/13 | 06/11/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 3U | $32,290.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 75kg | 4:07.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/10/2025 | 172 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good | David Bass | 74.5kg | 4:14.00 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/3 | 25/04/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,270.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 77kg | 3:56.94 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/03/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,580.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:07.35 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $46,130.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 5:12.63 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 100.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/12/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | GY | M P O'connor | 73.5kg | 4:14.03 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/11/2024 | 58 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | W J Lee | 63kg | 2:38.73 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Nathan Andrews
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished third in a small field at Ffos Las on September 27 over 3200m, on slow going 11 len behind Carthusian with 55.5kg at $3. Last start came from midfield; finished 15th of 17 starters at Chepstow on October 9 over 3200m, 52 len behind Pioneer Pete with 67kg at $34. May do better with those efforts behind her.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/17 | 09/10/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 5U | $93,690.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 67kg | 3:59.11 | 10-16-15 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/09/2026 | 162 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Millie Wonnacott | 55.5kg | 3:45.86 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,500.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 66kg | 4:02.53 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/15 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $181,490.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 70kg | 3:59.22 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 73kg | 4:04.21 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,790.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:48.82 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | 39 | HDLE M 4U | $28,880.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Freddie Keighley | 70.5kg | 4:15.97 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.13 |
| 1/12 | 26/12/2025 | 204 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Freddie Keighley | 71kg | 3:39.78 | 8-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/06/2025 | 54 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | P M O'brien | 74kg | 3:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2025 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 70kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 13/18 | 03/04/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Naas | 3822m | GY | Kevin Sexton | 72kg | 4:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: James Murray
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 29 days. Last run ran on from midfield; finished 13th of 17 starters at Chepstow on October 10 over 3900m, 41 len behind Daylatedollarshort with 63kg at $23. Race before finished second of 12 runners at Perth on September 23 over 4000m, 3.5 len behind Frontier Prince with 77kg at $2.50. Disappointing on that occasion but is a great chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/17 | 10/10/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $140,530.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 63kg | 4:56.61 | 8-13-13 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/09/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 77kg | 4:59.37 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,790.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 77kg | 4:52.07 | 7-5-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 8/13 | 18/07/2026 | 86 | HDLE HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 3:58.96 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/04/2026 | 524 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 75kg | 5:01.88 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 11/15 | 15/11/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $33,580.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 3:58.08 | 5-7-11 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 25/10/2024 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $34,480.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 65.5kg | 4:46.99 | 13-8-4 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 99/11 | 12/10/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4 | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Shane Fenelon | 65.5kg | 4:02.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/09/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 67kg | 5:04.70 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2024 | 39 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 68kg | 4:57.70 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2024 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 68kg | 5:09.58 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Cameron Iles
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after eight months finished fifth of 10 runners at Chepstow on October 11 over 4700m, 22 len behind Matty's Getaway with 71kg at $7.50. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when finished fifth of 8 runners at Chepstow on December 6 over 3900m, 35 len behind Just Over Land carrying 76kg at $5.50. Fitter and will be tough to beat this time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/10/2026 | 218 | HDLE HCP 4U | $46,840.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 6:12.38 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $46,130.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4866m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 68kg | 6:40.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 38 | STPLE HCP 5U | $47,190.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Heavy | Stan Sheppard | 66kg | 6:12.05 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 76.5kg | 5:25.53 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,250.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 76kg | 5:02.86 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 28/10/2025 | 178 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,490.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 4:51.04 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 70.5kg | 4:52.20 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 11/20 | 04/04/2025 | 76 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 68kg | 4:53.33 | 9-6-11 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 72kg | 6:21.98 | 6-1-5 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2024 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $54,450.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74kg | 6:00.38 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/16 | 15/11/2024 | 34 | HCP HDLE 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Cameron Iles | 72kg | 5:08.51 | 10-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Hugh Horgan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run made ground from midfield; finished third in a small field at Fontwell Park on October 15 over 3800m, 7 len behind Crooked Path carrying 71.5kg at $2.40. Before that finished fifth of 13 starters at Bath on September 29 over 2600m, 2.75 len behind Hebridean Nomad with 61kg at $6.50. Certainly worth another chance in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/10/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | H J Horgan | 71.5kg | 4:55.80 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.38 |
| 5/13 | 29/09/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 2615m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 2:49.99 | 8-10-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/09/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 4:43.06 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2026 | 115 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good | Jason Watson | 64.5kg | 3:16.18 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/24 | 28/04/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $179,620.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Brendan Powell | 65.5kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/03/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 5:21.55 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 4:15.65 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Donagh Murphy | 60.5kg | 3:10.50 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/15 | 22/01/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 5:20.72 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/15 | 19/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 70.5kg | 3:50.10 | 4-11-10 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 5:17.90 | 2-1-5 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |