Sandown afternoon racing tips: Best bets for Friday, January 26

We begin with some details on our four selected horses at Sandown, with a full set of tips from the meeting at the bottom of the page.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

 

13:15 (Sandown) Southoftheborder

Southoftheborder was a disappointing favourite on his last trip to Esher, but can make amends in the Cardinal Wolsey “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle.

Very deep ground took its toll in a Grade Two affair, as he unshipped his rider when looking pretty tired at the penultimate flight.

 

14:25 (Sandown) Mount Tempest

Mount Tempest bids for a hat-trick with a course and distance handicap chase success preceding a higher graded victory at Wetherby two weeks ago. Will go well here.

Sir Psycho won attempting this level on seasonal return at Ascot by four lengths over 2m3f before a smart second at Exeter and should be included on your shortlist.

Keep Running found success at Taunton contesting a lower standard 2m novices handicap chase. Holds claims.

Kotmask shouldn't be dismissed after an impressive Plumpton win three starts back. Posted a decent fourth at Kempton a month ago too.

 

15:00 (Sandown) Rose Of Arcadia

The highlight of the card is the Grand Military Gold Cup, in which Rose Of Arcadia is favoured at the weights.

A six-times winner under rules, Rose Of Arcadia got the current campaign off to a cracking start with victory over hurdles at Newton Abbot in October and she has not run terribly in defeat since.

A premier handicap at Cheltenham proved beyond her but she produced a career best when third in a Listed mares’ chase at Newbury, beaten just two lengths by Pink Legend.

An extended three and a half miles at Plumpton subsequently stretched her stamina, so dropping back to three miles again here looks ideal, particularly given her handy 7lb mares allowance.

 

16:10 (Sandown) Bold Reaction

Bold Reaction ran well at Doncaster last month when second in this grade over 2m3f and is a serious player.

Gyllen bids for a hat-trick following a pair of Taunton victories. Could go close once more up in level.

Toonagh Warrior arrives in strong form with a Wetherby 2m novices hurdle success preceding a close Ascot second. Makes for appeal.

Elle Est Beau placed third contesting a course and distance mares handicap hurdle. Consider.

 

Sandown selections in full:

SANDOWN: 1.15 Southoftheborder, 1.50 Him Malaya, 2.25 Mount Tempest, 3.00 Rose Of Arcadia, 3.35 Clondaw Royale, 4.10 Bold Reaction