Imperial Cup
14:25 Sandown, Saturday
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1. Miranda (Paul Nicholls/ Ben Bromley (7))
Likeable mare who confirmed a superb perspective when scoring at Ludlow. Beneath-par second within the Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle at Doncaster however she’s the type to bounce again.
2. Samarrive (Paul Nicholls/ Harry Cobden)
Gained his third win in a listed handicap over course and distance however has been off the monitor since being pulled up in an Ascot handicap later in December. Value one other likelihood after his break.
3. Onemorefortheroad (Neil King/ Jack Quinlan)
Bagged his third win of the season when making all at Newbury. Completed a superb second at Ascot since, so this likeable sort is nicely within the combine after being nudged up simply 1 lb.
4. Shock Package deal (Peter Fahey/ James Bowen)
With no win since final April however he arrives in good nick, ending ninth of 27 in a aggressive handicap hurdle at Leopardstown final month. This Irish raider is shortlisted.
5. Mick Maestro (Nick Kent/ Charlie Hammond)
Arrives seeking a hat-trick after registering back-to-back wins at Catterick, scoring readily over 2m final time. Up one other 7 lb however not taken evenly in his present temper.
6. Balco Coastal (Nicky Henderson/ Nico de Boinville)
Enhancing hurdler who landed 2m novice hurdles at Huntingdon and Ludlow earlier than ending a superb second within the Grade 2 Traditional Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham final time. Goes into handicaps on a superb mark and is a participant.
7. Hacker des Locations (Paul Nicholls/ Angus Cheleda (5))
French import who bought again to successful methods in a five-runner handicap at Chepstow two weeks in the past. Up 4 lb now however he is no forlorn hope.
8. Up For Parol (Jamie Snowden/ Gavin Sheehan)
Progressive type who scored at Haydock and posted one other wonderful effort when a transparent third in a two-and-a-half-mile handicap at Wetherby three weeks in the past. Stays one to be involved in.
9. Calico (Dan Skelton/ Mr Tristan Durrell (7))
Helpful novice who received twice final time period and formed nicely when third at Hereford on his chasing bow in January. Revered again on this sphere after a break.
10. Transatlantic (Gary Moore/ Josh Moore)
Pretty helpful ex-French Flat/hurdle performer. In wonderful arms, so he is price a re-evaluation on his handicap/yard debut.
11. Hystery Bere (Tom Symonds/ Aidan Coleman)
Has taken his type up a notch this time period, scoring at Fontwell earlier than a strong-finishing third in a 2m handicap at Cheltenham in January. Ought to progress additional and holds claims.
12. Zambezi Repair (Bernard Llewellyn/ Sean Bowen)
With no win since March 2020, however he arrives in wonderful nick and was a superb third at Taunton final month. Within the image as soon as extra.
13. Present Temper (Evan Williams/ Isabel Williams (3))
Resumed successful methods in a 2m novice hurdle at Chepstow final month. Nonetheless low mileage, so she wants contemplating now going into handicaps.
14. Howdyalikemenow (Evan Williams/ Adam Wedge)
Has been a lot improved for this yard, successful thrice, however completed solely tenth within the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury final month. Must get again on monitor.
15. Mr Gray Sky (Kim Bailey/ David Bass)
Evenly-raced eight-year-old who arrives right here seeking a hat-trick after all-the-way wins at Leciester and Ludlow. That is more durable, however he has extra to supply and should not be underestimated.
16. Fortunate One (Dan Skelton/ Harry Skelton)
Ended his time with Paul Nicholls on a low be aware, however he strongly hinted at a revival for his present yard when third in an Ascot handicap three weeks in the past. Fascinating off a much-reduced mark now.
17. Kihavah (Adrian Keatley/ Kevin Brogan (3))
Has been a lot improved of late, scoring over 2m at Newcastle and Musselburgh. Robust traveller, who is way revered again in handicap firm.
18. Lebowski (Michael Scudamore/ Richard Patrick)
Seemed promising when simply successful 2m novice hurdles at Ffos Las and Ayr in November however was pulled up within the Grade 2 Rossington Primary at Haydock in January. Value one other likelihood on his handicap bow.
19. Hydroplane (Ian Williams/ Charlie Todd (3))
Regained successful methods over course and distance in January however was reportedly struck into when ninth in a handicap at Cheltenham final time. Type to bounce again.
20. Vigorous Citizen (David Jeffreys/ Archie Bellamy (7))
Likeable and constant type who comes right here on the again of gutsy win in a 2m handicap at Leicester final month. Not dominated out regardless of taking a 4 lb rise.
21. Monviel (Philip Hobbs/ Tom O’Brien)
Has progressed with every of his three runs over hurdles and was profitable in a maiden at Wincanton and a novice over course and distance. Open to additional progress now handicapping and is one to think about.
22. Grisbi de Berce (Alan King/ Jonathan Burke)
Low-mileage six-year-old who was set loads to do when a superb fourth in a 2m handicap at Kempton in January. No forlorn hope off an easing mark after his break.
