Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Sandown Tips
SATURDAY RACING TIPS
Sandown 1.50 – EBF Final
I think Belliano (10/3 fav) has got a massive chance for my dad and Harry Cobden.
His only defeat came to The New Lion and that’s clearly very solid form. I know my dad was very happy with a mark of 125 and his work has been good at home.
In general the yard seem to be going better now and they have done well in this race too.
With a big field lining up, I’ll throw a few quid each-way at Neil Mulholland’s Elysian Knight (12/1).
He was beaten at Fakenham last time but switches to a handicap now and I don't think a mark of 121 looks too bad.
He’s won at Ffos Las so Sandown should suit and I’m not surprised there’s been money for him.
Megan’s Tip: Belliano WIN; Elysian Knight EW
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Sandown 2.25 – Imperial Cup
Last year’s winner Go Dante (6/1) has to be of interest but his form hasn’t been great this year.
He’s down to a very workable mark but he’s quite a risky proposition so I’m going to look elsewhere.
The one I like is Ooh Betty (9/1) who looks very solid.
Bar a bad run at Newbury she’s been very consistent this season, including a good third in the BetMGM Mares’ Hurdle at Ascot last time.
It’s a very competitive race — as it always is — but we know she likes Sandown and course form here is never a bad thing so she’ll do for me.
Megan’s Tip: Ooh Betty EW
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Sandown 3.00 – Listed Mares’ Bumper
It’s hard to get a measure on plenty of these as they’ve got loads of scope for improvement.
Charisma Cat (2/1 fav) was just touched off in Listed company last time but is clearly a speed type and the drying ground will help her.
She didn’t get a clear passage either so I could easily see her going one better here.
Supreme Malinas (4/1) would probably be my pick although she might want softer ground as she looks to go well with a bit of dig.
I do think this track will suit her better than Windsor did, though, and I know the team think plenty of her.
I’ll go with Charisma Cat but there are plenty in here who you can give chances to.
Megan’s Tip: Charisma Cat WIN
Sandown 3.35 – Handicap Chase
Dreaming Blue (9/4 fav) was caught late last time but that was on heavy ground and the drying ground here will suit better.
Rex Dingle will surely have that in the back of his mind and will hold onto him for longer this time around.
He should be able to dictate from the front here given he won’t have a contested lead.
He’s the most consistent in this line-up and I expect him to win this as a favourite should.
Megan’s Tip: Dreaming Blue WIN
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