Racecards
15:30 Sandown Park
45th Whitbread Gold Cup Chase (Showcase Handicap) (Class A)
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 3m 5f 110y
- Going: Flat: Hvy; Hdle: Sft, G/S plcs; Chse; G/S, Sft plcs
Beau (IRE)
21- Form 1-3P42U
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer N A Twiston-Davies
- Jockey C Llewellyn
prominent, chased leader 5th, led after 13th, every chance 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 131-022
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
mid-division, weakened, behind and pulled up before 19th
- Form 116031
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
behind, reminders 12th, soon weakened
- Form U-421P2
- Age 10
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey B J Crowley
prominent, ridden and weakened 14th, blundered and fell 17th
- Form P2P-4P2
- Age 11
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey J Tizzard
chased leaders 9th, weakened 5 out
- Form 116/21-P
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey N Williamson
held up, well behind when refused 2 out
- Form 035-26U
- Age 13
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey A Maguire
mid-division, weakened and pulled up before 18th
- Form 5P-3P1P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer M Pitman
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
well in rear, hampered 13th, soon weakened
- Form 12F111
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
behind, headway to go mid-division, pressed leaders 4 out, led next, ridden and headed after 2 out, no chance with winner
- Form F-03P3R
- Age 10
- Weight 10-6
mid-division, ridden and weakened 5 out
- Form 453-2U4
- Age 10
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer J Mullins
- Jockey A Thornton
mid-division, weakened and behind when pulled up before 19th
- Form 1-FFP52
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up mid-division, headway going well 19th, led on bit after 2 out, stayed on strongly flat, easily
- Form P0440U
- Age 10
- Weight 10-4
held up in touch, ridden along 18th, blundered 20th, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 122211
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey D Gallagher
held up, blundered 6th, headway 15th, weakened approaching 4 out
- Form 46U0U0
- Age 11
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey S Durack
prominent, weakened 14th, blundered and unseated rider 17th
- Form 342215
- Age 9
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey R Thornton
held up, in rear when hampered 17th, soon beaten
- Form 15F2-54
- Age 12
- Weight 10-0
blundered 4th, with leaders until weakened after 4 out
- Form 4/1151-4
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey Mr F Hutsby
always behind, well in rear when pulled up before 4 out
- Form 2/1-5PPP
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer S A Brookshaw
- Jockey J M Maguire
held up behind, wsl in rear when pulled up approaching 3 out
Mister One
21- Form 35012U
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey T Scudamore
behind, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
- Form PP202P
- Age 11
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer D Williams
- Jockey Mr B Hitchcott
held up mid-division, weakening when blundered bdly 3 out, nt recover
- Form FP5225
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey A Dobbin
always prominent, outpaced and ridden along after 4 out, stayed on to go moderate 3rd flat
- Form 42-06PF
- Age 13
- Weight 10-0
prominent early, gradually lost touch and behind when 13th
- Form 3-0P202
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey J Culloty
led, headed 13th, weakened quickly pulled up halfway
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Formwatch
Beau (IRE) Unlucky to lose reigns in Grand National when travelling well; bold front runner who should take all the beating.
Inn At The Top Looks to have been laid out for this race and although not guaranteed to stay must be in with an excellent chance.
Kingsmark (IRE) has been well supported this week; won well at Aintree earlier this month but not guaranteed to stay this far.
Jocks Cross (IRE) Welsh National winner who is as tough as they come; will appreciate this trip and ground but could lack the class to take this event.
Double Thriller Has not won for over two years but showed signs last time that he is better for the wind operation he has had done; strong place claims.
Arctic Camper Lightly-raced gelding who should be a lot fitter than when pulling up at Aintree last time; could be the dark horse in the race to upset a few of the more fancied runners.
Addington Boy (IRE) Tough stayer but has not been at his best in recent outings and others preferred.
Browjoshy (IRE) Can put up some decent efforts when in the mood but has a tendency to run some stinkers; not one to rely upon.
What's Up Boys (IRE) Won a valuable race at Aintree earlier this month and has done little wrong all season; progressive type who may be ahead of the handicapper; excellent chance.
Dark Stranger (FR) Mainly consistent type but his jumping can be a bit suspect; unlucky at Aintree last time and has an outsider's chance here.
The Land Agent Has been trained with this race in mind and should be spot on; an outsider worth considering.
Ad Hoc (IRE) Excellent effort last time in Scottish National but this race comes very close to that race and he may lack the freshness of some of these.
Djeddah (FR) French raider who has not won for over two years; has consequently dropped to a respectable mark and could spring a surprise for formidable trainer.
Heidi III (FR) Winner of the Great Yorkshire Chase; this would be a dream result for retiring trainer Mickey Hammond but whether this horse will stay is another matter.
The Last Fling (IRE) Showed up for long way in Scottish National but would prefer the ground a lot softer.
Storm Damage (IRE) On the evidence of his remote fifth to Gower Slave over the National fences earlier this month this gelding looks badly handicapped and looks one to avoid in this competitive affair.
Pennybridge (IRE) Will appreciate the ground getting faster and is an exciting jumper to watch; may take on Beau for the lead but should not be there at the finish.
Mighty Moss (IRE) Excellent jumper and stayer who should put in a good round for his owner/jockey; good place possibilities.
No Retreat (NZ) Rarely finishes these days and not to be trusted.
Samuel Wilderspin Decent chaser on his day but may lack a turn of pace in the finish; others preferred.
Mister One Will enjoy this ground and should stay the trip but faces tough task at weights.
Folly Road (IRE) Bare form suggests this horse will not be good enough.
Scotton Green No real chance at weights.
Kings Cherry (IRE) Has not shown enough form this season to give him a real chance.
Shagreen (IRE) Unlikely winner or runner-up.