Sandown 15:15 - Halla San E/W
2m, Class 1 Handicap Hurdle - Good
Richard Johnson gets the leg up on Halla San and the progressive gelding who has everything in his favour to run a big race today. Seeking the Hatrick, Halla San has won impressively at Musselburgh in his last two outings.
UP 8/1
Ridden patiently, Halla San never really quickened when asked to by Richard Johnson. This was a day to be up in the van with very little coming from off the pace. The eventual winner Ashkazar was never headed by another horse in the race and ran on to win by 3 & 1/2 lengths under a fantastic Murphy ride.
Sandown 15:50 - Shali San E/W
2m, Class 1 Mares' NH Flat Race - Good
The David Pipe trained Shali San, was an impressive winner at Chepstow on her debut in ground that was probably far from ideal. Well thought of at the yard, owner and trainer have had this race in mind for some time and the mare is taken to get the better of the Nicky Henderson trained Ravello Bay, on a day when it normally pays to be on the side of the Pipes.
UP 10/1
Another hold up performance that failed as a tactic in todays conditions. Shali San took a keen hold and never really settled in a race that wasnt helped by a muddling pace.
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