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SANDOWN PARK 14:25

Name: BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE (2)
Start: 2024-03-09T13:15:00
End: 2024-03-09T16:40:00
Location: Sandown Park

13:15 13:50 14:25 15:00 15:35 16:10 16:40

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14:25 Saturday 09 March 2024
BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE (2)	Distance : 1m 7f 216y
Prize : £51,440 Age : 4yo+ Race Type : Hurdle	Going : Soft
Race Type : Hurdle

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Pos	Pos	Btn	Horse Name	Horse Name		TFR		Tfig	Jockey	Age	Wgt	ISP	ISP	BSP	Hi/Lo
Pos		Btn	Pedigree	Jockey & Trainer		TFR		Tfig	Trainer	(Equip)	(OR)	(Place)	ISP	BSP	Hi/Lo

1	1		8. GO DANTE	8. GO DANTE	-3 <	131	-3 >	128	Sean Bowen	8	11-4	5/16jf	5/16jf
1			bg KAYF TARA - WHOOPS A DAISY DEFINITE ARTICLE	J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy Age: 8 Wgt: 11-4 Eq: (s+t) OR: 129	-3 <	131	-3 >	128	Olly Murphy	(s+t)	(129)		5/16jf
proved better than ever to justify support, digging deep to edge it on the line and provide a boost to the Betfair Hurdle form; mid-division, smooth headway out wide before 2 out, 2 lengths down soon after last, stayed on to lead on line; he'll reportedly skip Cheltenham and has chasing on the agenda for next season, having the scope to do at least as well in that sphere even if he'll be older than the average novice.
mid-division, smooth headway wide before 2 out, stayed on to lead line
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2	2	ns	3. FAIVOIR (FR)	3. FAIVOIR (FR)	-3 <	138+	-3 >	135	Harry Skelton	9	11-11	11/112	11/112
2		ns	bg COASTAL PATH - QAPE NOIR (FR) SUBOTICA (FR)	J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton Age: 9 Wgt: 11-11 OR: 136	-3 <	138+	-3 >	135	Dan Skelton		(136)		11/112
proved at least as good as ever back under a fully-fledged rider, looking to have struck for home decisively only to succumb on the punishing run to the line; in touch, close up third, led 2 out, edged right flat, caught on line; if he can repeat this form in the County Hurdle then it'll take something really well treated to stop him defending his crown.
in touch, close up 3rd, led 2 out, edged right flat, caught line
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3	3	4¾	13. JIPCOT (FR)	13. JIPCOT (FR)	-1 <	119+	-19 >	117	Kielan Woods	5	10-13	15/28.5	15/28.5
3		4¾	bg CHOEUR DU NORD (FR) - BLINNGAROE (FR) UNGARO (GER)	J: Kielan Woods T: Ben Pauling Age: 5 Wgt: 10-13 Eq: (h+t) OR: 124	-1 <	119+	-19 >	117	Ben Pauling	(h+t)	(124)		15/28.5
shaped well in a much better race than at Huntingdon, really taking the eye with how he carved through the field early in the home straight; held up, travelled fluently, rapid headway before 2 out, chased leaders soon after, one paced flat; there's still a bigger effort in him and he can win a good-quality handicap before long.
held up, rapid headway before 2 out, chased leaders soon after, one paced flat
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4	4	3¾	7. MAKING HEADWAY (IRE)	7. MAKING HEADWAY (IRE)	-11 <	119	-70 >	117	Henry Brooke	6	11-4	8/19	8/19
4		3¾	bg MALINAS (GER) - TIMES LIKE THESE (IRE) OLD VIC	J: Henry Brooke T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Age: 6 Wgt: 11-4 OR: 129	-11 <	119	-70 >	117	Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero		(129)		8/19
ran well switched to a handicap while leaving the impression he's definitely ready for at least 2½m; in touch, outpaced on inner home turn, rallied well flat; he's had a good first season and looks the type to make an even better chaser in 2024/25.
in touch, outpaced on inner home turn, rallied well flat
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5	5	4¾	4. KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE)	4. KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE)	+14 <	118+	>	117	Tristan Durrell (3)	8	11-10	15/28.5	15/28.5
5		4¾	bg FAME AND GLORY - THE BRASS LADY (IRE) SUPREME LEADER	J: Tristan Durrell (3) T: Dan Skelton Age: 8 Wgt: 11-10 OR: 135	+14 <	118+	>	117	Dan Skelton		(135)		15/28.5
ran a typical race, full of enthusiasm in front even if unable to repeat last season's second; led until approaching 2 out, no extra before last.
led until approaching 2 out, no extra before last
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6	6	1½	15. GOONHILLY (IRE)	15. GOONHILLY (IRE)	+10 <	96	+5 >	95	Charlie Todd	6	10-4	33/134	33/134
6		1½	chg MOUNT NELSON - HOLLY BALOO (IRE) MILAN	J: Charlie Todd T: Dan Skelton Age: 6 Wgt: 10-4 OR: 115	+10 <	96	+5 >	95	Dan Skelton		(115)		33/134
ran respectably faced with a demanding environment for his first handicap, showing plenty to think he can go close at a lower level another time; mid-division, ridden before 2 out, not quicken (said to have lost a shoe).
mid-division, ridden before 2 out, not quicken
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7	7	nk	16. LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE)	16. LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE)	+16 <	94+	+20 >	92	Harry Atkins (7)	9	10-2	33/134	33/134
7		nk	bg FRAMMASSONE (IRE) - ACINOREV (IRE) CAPE CROSS (IRE)	J: Harry Atkins (7) T: D. J. Jeffreys Age: 9 Wgt: 10-2 OR: 113	+16 <	94+	+20 >	92	D. J. Jeffreys		(113)		33/134
shaped as if still in good form, in contention for a long way; pressed leader, upsides before 2 out, weakened flat; he's eligible for far weaker handicaps.
pressed leader, upsides before 2 out, weakened flat
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8	8	6	9. BASHERS REFLECTION	9. BASHERS REFLECTION	+20 <	98	+19 >	98	Jack Quinlan	7	11-1	25/126	25/126
8		6	chg MOUNT NELSON - DUNGARVAN LASS (IRE) PRESENTING	J: Jack Quinlan T: Ben Case Age: 7 Wgt: 11-1 Eq: (t) OR: 126	+20 <	98	+19 >	98	Ben Case	(t)	(126)		25/126
was below form back down in trip, never really threatening any headway; held up, pushed along before 2 out, made little impression; type to bounce back quickly.
held up, pushed along before 2 out, little impression
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9	9	1¼	12. SHARED	12. SHARED	+13 <	96	>	95	Paul O'Brien	5	11-0	28/129	28/129
9		1¼	bg ALMANZOR (FR) - BETWEEN US GALILEO (IRE)	J: Paul O'Brien T: Harry Derham Age: 5 Wgt: 11-0 Eq: (s) OR: 125	+13 <	96	>	95	Harry Derham	(s)	(125)		28/129
was below form, perhaps just finding this too competitive; off pace, struggling after 3 out.
off pace, struggling after 3 out
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10	10	1¾	2. METIER (IRE)	2. METIER (IRE)	F (94) <	107+	F (101) >	107	Jonathan Burke	8	12-0	28/129	28/129
10		1¾	bg MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE) - WE'LL GO WALKING (IRE) AUTHORIZED (IRE)	J: Jonathan Burke T: Harry Fry Age: 8 Wgt: 12-0 Eq: (t) OR: 139	F (94) <	107+	F (101) >	107	Harry Fry	(t)	(139)		28/129
successful in the Chester Cup since last seen over jumps in this race in 2023, probably needed the run after 4 months off, early keenness taking its toll late; prominent, took strong hold, ridden before 2 out, weakened; he should be closer to form next time.
prominent, ridden before 2 out, weakened
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11	11	1¾	10. BAD (FR)	10. BAD (FR)	+28 <	92	-9 >	91	Ben Jones	5	11-1	5/16jf	5/16jf
11		1¾	grg MORANDI (FR) - LOVE OVER GOLD (FR) PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA)	J: Ben Jones T: Ben Pauling Age: 5 Wgt: 11-1 Eq: (s) OR: 126	+28 <	92	-9 >	91	Ben Pauling	(s)	(126)		5/16jf
ran poorly, quickly engaging reverse when pressure was applied; in touch, ridden before 2 out, weakened.
in touch, ridden before 2 out, weakened
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12	12	3¼	6. SANS BRUIT (FR)	6. SANS BRUIT (FR)	+19 <	93	C (130) >	93	Harry Cobden	6	11-7	8/19	8/19
12		3¼	bg TRIPLE THREAT (FR) - SWEDISH DANCER (IRE) TEOFILO (IRE)	J: Harry Cobden T: Paul Nicholls Age: 6 Wgt: 11-7 Eq: (h+t) OR: 132	+19 <	93	C (130) >	93	Paul Nicholls	(h+t)	(132)		8/19
was well held under a different ride with a hood back on, clearly still finding his feet for this stable; dropped out, made no impression (lost shoe); it'll be a surprise if he doesn't click at some point, maybe back over fences next season.
dropped out, no impression
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13	13	6	1. SPIRIT D'AUNOU (FR)	1. SPIRIT D'AUNOU (FR)	+15 <	92	+30 >	92	Freddie Mitchell (5)	5	12-0	14/115	14/115
13		6	bg TRIPLE THREAT (FR) - MISS WIND (FR) SRI PEKAN (USA)	J: Freddie Mitchell (5) T: Gary Moore Age: 5 Wgt: 12-0 OR: 139	+15 <	92	+30 >	92	Gary Moore		(139)		14/115
ran poorly; mid-division, struggling before 2 out (lost shoe).
mid-division, struggling before 2 out
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14	14	22	5. MINX TIARA (IRE)	5. MINX TIARA (IRE)	+67 <	56+	+72 >	59	Sean Flanagan	9	11-9	50/151	50/151
14		22	bm DOYEN (IRE) - FOREST MINX (IRE) BISHOP OF CASHEL	J: Sean Flanagan T: David M. O'Brien, Ireland Age: 9 Wgt: 11-9 OR: 134	+67 <	56+	+72 >	59	David M. O'Brien, Ireland		(134)		50/151
was well held; raced wide, mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakened.
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakened
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15	15	6	11. GEORGI GIRL (IRE)	11. GEORGI GIRL (IRE)	<		>	42	Elizabeth Gale (7)	5	11-0	11/112	11/112
15		6	chm GETAWAY (GER) - GALES HILL (IRE) BEAU SHER	J: Elizabeth Gale (7) T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Age: 5 Wgt: 11-0 OR: 125	<		>	42	Philip Hobbs & Johnson White		(125)		11/112
found this too competitive; raced wide, mid-division, weakened before 2 out.
mid-division, weakened before 2 out
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pu	pu		14. JUNKANOO	14. JUNKANOO	<		>		Niall Houlihan	7	10-12	20/121	20/121
pu			bg EPAULETTE (AUS) - BAHAMIAN MUSIC (IRE) BAHAMIAN BOUNTY	J: Niall Houlihan T: Gary Moore Age: 7 Wgt: 10-12 OR: 123	<		>		Gary Moore		(123)		20/121
looked on a fair opening mark but ruined his chance with a terrible early error; dropped to rear when all but came down second, beaten after 3 out.
lost place when bad mistake 2nd, off pace after, beaten after 3 out
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All 16 ran. Hurdles: 8.	Winning Owner: Mrs Barbara Hester
Time: 4m 5s Closing Sectional: (6.05f): 93.2s (99.5%)
Overrounds: Industry SP 126%, Betfair SP 101.9%
Too many were running off marks in the 120s or even lower to regard this as a vintage Imperial Cup but that's no knock on the 2 who pulled clear, the favourite finding plenty to nail on the line a runner-up who was showing his best form since landing last season's County Hurdle; the pace was even and it seemed a fair race. GO DANTE proved better than ever to justify support, digging deep to edge it on the line and provide a boost to the Betfair Hurdle form; mid-division, smooth headway out wide before 2 out, 2 lengths down soon after last, stayed on to lead on line; he'll reportedly skip Cheltenham and has chasing on the agenda for next season, having the scope to do at least as well in that sphere even if he'll be older than the average novice. FAIVOIR (FR) proved at least as good as ever back under a fully-fledged rider, looking to have struck for home decisively only to succumb on the punishing run to the line; in touch, close up third, led 2 out, edged right flat, caught on line; if he can repeat this form in the County Hurdle then it'll take something really well treated to stop him defending his crown. JIPCOT (FR) shaped well in a much better race than at Huntingdon, really taking the eye with how he carved through the field early in the home straight; held up, travelled fluently, rapid headway before 2 out, chased leaders soon after, one paced flat; there's still a bigger effort in him and he can win a good-quality handicap before long. MAKING HEADWAY (IRE) ran well switched to a handicap while leaving the impression he's definitely ready for at least 2½m; in touch, outpaced on inner home turn, rallied well flat; he's had a good first season and looks the type to make an even better chaser in 2024/25. KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) ran a typical race, full of enthusiasm in front even if unable to repeat last season's second; led until approaching 2 out, no extra before last. GOONHILLY (IRE) ran respectably faced with a demanding environment for his first handicap, showing plenty to think he can go close at a lower level another time; mid-division, ridden before 2 out, not quicken (said to have lost a shoe). LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) shaped as if still in good form, in contention for a long way; pressed leader, upsides before 2 out, weakened flat; he's eligible for far weaker handicaps. BASHERS REFLECTION was below form back down in trip, never really threatening any headway; held up, pushed along before 2 out, made little impression; type to bounce back quickly. SHARED was below form, perhaps just finding this too competitive; off pace, struggling after 3 out. METIER (IRE) successful in the Chester Cup since last seen over jumps in this race in 2023, probably needed the run after 4 months off, early keenness taking its toll late; prominent, took strong hold, ridden before 2 out, weakened; he should be closer to form next time. BAD (FR) ran poorly, quickly engaging reverse when pressure was applied; in touch, ridden before 2 out, weakened. SANS BRUIT (FR) was well held under a different ride with a hood back on, clearly still finding his feet for this stable; dropped out, made no impression (lost shoe); it'll be a surprise if he doesn't click at some point, maybe back over fences next season. SPIRIT D'AUNOU (FR) ran poorly; mid-division, struggling before 2 out (lost shoe). MINX TIARA (IRE) was well held; raced wide, mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakened. GEORGI GIRL (IRE) found this too competitive; raced wide, mid-division, weakened before 2 out. JUNKANOO looked on a fair opening mark but ruined his chance with a terrible early error; dropped to rear when all but came down second, beaten after 3 out.

14:25 Sandown Park Result on Saturday 09 March 2024

The 1M 7F 216Y 14:25 BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE (2) at Sandown Park was run on Soft. It was open to 4yo+ and had a prize fund of £51,440. There were 16 runners. The winning horse was GO DANTE who won by ns. GO DANTE was ridden by Sean Bowen. GO DANTE had an industry starting price (ISP) of 5/1jf.

How the rest of the runners fared:

FAIVOIR (FR) finished 2nd and was beaten by 0.02 - they had an ISP of 11/1
JIPCOT (FR) finished 3rd and was beaten by 4.77 - they had an ISP of 15/2
MAKING HEADWAY (IRE) finished 4th and was beaten by 8.5 - they had an ISP of 8/1
KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) finished 5th and was beaten by 13.5 - they had an ISP of 15/2
GOONHILLY (IRE) finished 6th and was beaten by 15 - they had an ISP of 33/1
LIVELY CITIZEN (IRE) finished 7th and was beaten by 15 - they had an ISP of 33/1
BASHERS REFLECTION finished 8th and was beaten by 21 - they had an ISP of 25/1
SHARED finished 9th and was beaten by 22 - they had an ISP of 28/1
METIER (IRE) finished 10th and was beaten by 24 - they had an ISP of 28/1
BAD (FR) finished 11th and was beaten by 25.5 - they had an ISP of 5/1jf
SANS BRUIT (FR) finished 12th and was beaten by 29 - they had an ISP of 8/1
SPIRIT D'AUNOU (FR) finished 13th and was beaten by 35 - they had an ISP of 14/1
MINX TIARA (IRE) finished 14th and was beaten by 57 - they had an ISP of 50/1
GEORGI GIRL (IRE) finished 15th and was beaten by 63 - they had an ISP of 11/1

SANDOWN PARK 14:25

14:25 Saturday 09 March 2024

BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE (2)

14:25 Sandown Park Result on Saturday 09 March 2024