14:35 Sandown
Saturday 1 February 2025
All12:5013:2514:0014:3515:0715:4216:12
Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- 5YO plus  |  Class 1  |  2m 4f 10y  |  Heavy (Soft in places)  |  4 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:35Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 23.01s
T:Â B PaulingJ:Â Ben Jones
Led, ridden and headed narrowly after 2 out, battled on, rallied to regain lead over 110 yards out on run-in, kept on well, just prevailed
T:Â N J HendersonJ:Â N de Boinville
Raced in 2nd, shaken up approaching 3 out, led narrowly after 2 out, ridden and headed over 110 yards on run-in, stayed on well, just denied op 8/11
T:Â G & J MooreJ:Â Caoilin Quinn
Close up in rear, not fluent 6th, untidy 8th, pushed along before 3 out, took 3rd 2 out, left well behind by front pair before last op 28/1
T:Â P F NichollsJ:Â H Cobden
Tracked leaders, pushed along 3 out, weakened 2 out op 10/3
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£4.34EX:£6.50Trifecta:£24.20SF:£6.94
Forecasts
Jango Baie (10/11), Kalif Du Berlais (11/4), Handstands (10/3), Mark Of Gold (22/1)
What this race lacks in quantity it more than makes up for in quality, with JANGO BAIE, Kalif du Berlais, Handstands and Mark of Gold all having shown themselves to be very promising novices. The last-named arguably lacks the scope of the other three and, though Hanstands is unlikely to go down without a fight, it's the Henderson and Nicholls runners that arguably possess the greatest potential. The form of Jango Baie's Cheltenham chase debut success looks strong and he gets the nod.
- JANGO BAIE (FR)
- KALIF DU BERLAIS (FR)
- HANDSTANDS (IRE)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £56,950.002nd: £21,370.003rd: £10,700.004th: £5,330.005th: £2,680.006th: £1,340.00
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