Sandown Races & Results 1 Saturday 31st January 2026 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Sandown Races & Results Tomform Saturday 31st January 2026

There were 28 Races on Saturday 31st January 2026 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 31st January 2026

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:20 Sandown (Class 3) 15f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/8 +51%) Crackerjacque	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(1) Crackerjacque 13/8, Too keen up in class but ran to form when last of five in Winter Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) here last time; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on GS and HY; back in calmer waters and did win a bumper here on heavy. One of the main players back down in trip/class with tongue-tie fitted.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 -33%) Ionian	6 6/1(-33%)	(5) Ionian 6/1, Far too keen, stopped quickly late when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Kempton last time; surely better than that and trainer in form but first-time hood needs to help him settle. Open to improvement with hood fitted in this second rules attempt.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 +30%) The Cistercian	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) The Cistercian 7/2, Travelled, weakening when unseated late in a novice hurdle at Fontwell latest; effective 2m, acts on any; needs more to get back on track. May have more to offer back down in distance; enters calculations.
4	2 4th (2) (16/5 -71%) Sinchi Roca	3.2 16/5(-71%)	(2) Sinchi Roca 16/5, Improved, scored with bit in hand on hurdles debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Wincanton by 2 1/2l last time; effective around 2m with cut; leading claims despite penalty. Largely solid record; won at Wincanton on the switch to hurdles; respected.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -54%) Grand Teton	10 10/1(-54%)	(4) Grand Teton 10/1, 100,000 euros Walk In The Park gelding; half-brother to Latitude, a fair sort up to 24f; trainer in form but riding arrangements suggests Ionian is the number one. 100,000euros 3yo; sole newcomer in the field; heed the market signals.
6th	6 6th (6) (22/1 -38%) Wispit Twob	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Wispit Twob 22/1, Improved when second, beaten 8l, in a juvenile hurdle at Cork latest. Off a short break, is effective at 2m1f on yielding to soft, and may have more to come on stable debut. Ex-Irish juvenile hurdler who is interesting at the weights on stable debut.

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12:20 Sandown (Class 3) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Ionian may fare better than he did at Kempton on Boxing Day now fitted with a first-time hood, but is possibly best watched for now and CRACKERJACQUE makes more sense. No match for No Drama This End in a Grade 2 here last time, Anthony Honeyball's charge should find this easier and he has Sam Twiston-Davies back in the saddle. The Cistercian and Sinchi Roca are also considered.

The percentage call goes to solid SINCHI ROCA, ahead of Crackerjacque.

12:20 Sandown (Class 3) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Sandown (Class 3) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/4 +20%) Bollin Thou	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(6) Bollin Thou 6/4 Has progressed well in Class 5; gives the impression he'll cope with this rise in grade.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +45%) Hot Goddess	6 6/1(+45%)	(5) Hot Goddess 6/1 The only contestant who is still seeking a first win of any type.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 +63%) Precious Metal	1.875 15/8(+63%)	(1) Precious Metal 15/8 Open to further progress on handicap debut, assuming he stays this new trip.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 -211%) Calme Olympien	14 14/1(-211%)	(3) Calme Olympien 14/1 Ex-French 7yo who is 1-1 in Britain; may build on that success and improve further.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (5/1 +33%) Zainy Champ	5 5/1(+33%)	(4) Zainy Champ 5/1 Record of PP1P since handicapping demonstrates that he's far from solid.

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12:55 Sandown (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

BOLLIN THOU won as odds suggested at Lingfield last time out and, although this is tougher, the progressive hurdler is taken to go in again on ground which clearly suits. Calme Olympien got off the mark at Ffos Las and has been freshened up, but the main danger is Precious Metal, who is a Listed bumper winner and makes his handicap bow off a possible workable rating.

Handicap debutants PRECIOUS METAL and Calme Olympien look solid, while Bollin Thou warrants respect despite going up in grade.

12:55 Sandown (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Sandown (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +39%) Norn Iron	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(4) Norn Iron 11/4, Ran to form when 12l third in a handicap chase at Windsor most recent run; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on soft and good; consistent but needs more. May improve for this step back up in distance, combined with fitting of tongue-tie.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/4 +63%) Risk De Pluie	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(5) Risk De Pluie 9/4, Outpaced, returned to form but looked in need of stiffer test beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Exeter last time; effective 2m2f-2m6f, acts on S and G; consistent and step back up in trip a plus. Last two efforts suggest this return to 2m4f will prove ideal; possibilities.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -33%) Lylian	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Lylian 16/1, Below form when fourth, beaten 34l, in a handicap chase at Lingfield latest. Off a short break; effective over 2m1f-2m6f and suited by cut, a chase winner in France, though this mark may be stiff enough. May show the benefit of the return to forecast slower conditions.
4	7 4th (7) (18/5 +28%) Rip Wheeler	3.6 18/5(+28%)	(7) Rip Wheeler 18/5, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Lingfield on his penultimate start but was never travelling when pulled up in a handicap chase latest. Effective over 2m-2m4f on soft and good; could bounce back in blinkers. May resume progress with blinkers fitted (looks worth a go in headgear).
5th	1 5th (1) (3/1 +0%) El Granjero	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) El Granjero 3/1, Ran to form when beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Exeter last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m1f on soft and good to soft, unexposed over fences, consistent, and a drop in trip should be fine. Good effort at Exeter last time took his chase record to 242; solid claims.

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13:25 Sandown (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Soldierofthestorm and Rip Wheeler must be considered closely here, the latter especially as he's won two of his last three starts and now tries first-time blinkers. Just a tentative vote is for NORN IRON, who stretches out in distance for this assignment and could improve significantly on what he's achieved in two starts over fences so far at Warwick and Windsor.

The combination of a return to 2m4f and Sam Twiston-Davies in the saddle may enable RISK DE PLUIE to open his chase account.

13:25 Sandown (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:02 Sandown (Class 2) 15f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 -13%) Jax Junior	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Jax Junior 9/2, Reported to have bled when fourth, beaten 19l, in the Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Ascot latest. Effective at 2m-2m4f and acts on GS and G. Drops in trip on deep ground. Best to forgive latest effort; may still have further progress in him; handicap debut.
2	6 2nd (6) (22/1 -38%) Classic Maestro	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Classic Maestro 22/1, Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Haydock last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m, suited by plenty of cut; stiff mark. Won in first-time cheekpieces last February; below that form since.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 +7%) Dr T J Eckleburg	7 7/1(+7%)	(9) Dr T J Eckleburg 7/1, Returned to form in first time cheekpieces benefitting from pace collapse 5l third in a handicap chase at Windsor most recent run; usually held up; suited by 2m with cut; can go well. Resurgent with cheekpieces fitted last time; close second in this contest 12 months ago.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 +50%) Denemethy	10 10/1(+50%)	(8) Denemethy 10/1, Returned to form when beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Exeter last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f with cut. Looks to have found his level and can go well. Consistent but gets virtually no help from the assessor.
5th	1 5th (1) (16/1 +20%) Haddex Des Obeaux	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Haddex Des Obeaux 16/1, Made too much use of when fourth, beaten 8 1/2l, in a handicap chase at Wetherby latest. Enjoys making it and is effective at 2m. Not the horse he was, but his mark looks competitive now. Two runs since returning from long layoff suggest he's not the force of old.
6th	11 6th (11) (20/1 +20%) Hypotenus	20 20/1(+20%)	(11) Hypotenus 20/1, Made too much use of when a bit below form at Taunton latest. Effective at 2m, but the ground is a concern here. Still in form but goes into deeper waters upped two grades.
7th	2 7th (2) (6/1 +0%) Gunsight Ridge	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Gunsight Ridge 6/1, Won this last year; never jumped or travelled but plugged on when fourth beaten 19l in a handicap chase at Cheltenham latest; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, likes plenty of cut; can race lazily but on same mark as 12 months ago. Form figures of 1321 at Sandown, most recently winning this race last year; possibilities.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (11/2 +21%) Kotmask	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(7) Kotmask 11/2, Back below last winning mark, returned to form in first-time blinkers at favoured venue when second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase here latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S and G; can go well. Resurgent in first-time blinkers over C&D most recently; still 1lb below last winning mark.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (22/1 -83%) Martator	22 22/1(-83%)	(3) Martator 22/1, Made mistakes and was never threatened when finishing down the field in the December Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Cheltenham most recently. Effective at 2m-2m4f and suited by good ground. Back on a workable mark but has been inconsistent of late. On last winning mark, so holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (7/2 +22%) Escapeandevade	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Escapeandevade 7/2, Ran to form when doing plenty early and setting it up for the closer when second, beaten 1 1/4l, off 130 last time. Raised 3lb here. Effective at 2m and acts with cut. Revised mark will demand more. Record of 2212 this term for new yard; solid contender in current form.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (9/1 +18%) Rath Gaul Hill	9 9/1(+18%)	(10) Rath Gaul Hill 9/1, Travelled, flattened out, bit below form 9 1/2l third in a handicap chase at Newbury most recent run; effective 2m, acts on S and GS; running into form this term, good Newbury record. Capable of being involved but has a question mark over the course.

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14:02 Sandown (Class 2) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Jax Junior has to be respected on his handicap debut following a wind operation since his last appearance. That said, a chance can be taken on GUNSIGHT RIDGE, who has not been at his best of late but that means that he arrives here on the same mark as when successful in this contest 12 months ago. The consistent Escapeandevade edges out Dr T J Eckleburg and Kotmask to be best of the rest.

With the blinkers retained, KOTMASK (nap) may well build on his resurgent C&D effort and take advantage of a workable mark.

14:02 Sandown (Class 2) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Sandown (Class 1) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/1 -33%) Sixmilebridge	6 6/1(-33%)	(3) Sixmilebridge 6/1, Did it readily, improving under a positive ride when winning a novice chase at Cheltenham by 13l last time, with better jumping proving decisive. Enjoys making it, is best around 2m4f, acts on soft and good ground, and is well worth this step up in grade. Better than ever at Cheltenham last time, taking chase record to 2-2; possibilities.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 +11%) Kala Conti	2 2/1(+11%)	(4) Kala Conti 2/1, Did it cosily, improved from debut, fitness told when winning Order Of St George Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2) at Cork by 16l last time; effective 2m-2m4fm, acts on any ground; classy mare progressing over fences who has been aimed at this. Very useful mare who is 2-2 over fences and holds a leading chance at the weights.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 +30%) Miami Magic	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Miami Magic 14/1, Improved up in trip under a positive ride, jumping much better when winning a novice chase at Cheltenham by 4l last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f and best on a sound surface, but ground is a major worry here. Needs to build on his Cheltenham win; has the worst chance on bare ratings.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (10/11 +0%) Kitzbuhel	0.909091 10/11(+0%)	(1) Kitzbuhel 10/11, Travelled, jumped boldly, improved up in trip at sharp track, stamina just held out under aggressive ride when winning Kauto Star Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Kempton by 3l last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-3m, acts on any; high-class novice and no issue with drop in trip. 2-2 over fences, making all for ready success in Grade 1 at Kempton latest; respected.

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14:40 Sandown (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

KITZBUHEL created a very big impression when winning well in the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day and Willie Mullins' gelding is hard to oppose on the back of that performance. The main danger looks to be Kala Conti, who has won both of her starts over fences easily and receives a useful 7lb allowance. However, neither of Miami Magic or Sixmilebridge should be discounted but the latter is arguably the pick of that pair.

In a very interesting clash, KALA CONTI is first choice ahead of Sixmilebridge then Kitzbuhel.

14:40 Sandown (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Sandown (Class 1) 23f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +25%) Henri The Second	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(4) Henri The Second 9/4, Returned to form when beaten a short-head off a 1lb lower mark here last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m on any ground, loves Sandown, and a step back up in trip should suit. Two big C&D runs on heavy last winter; short-headed latest start despite just 2m4f on good.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 -17%) Santos Blue	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Santos Blue 14/1, Had too much to do when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m on soft and good ground; progressive last term but needs to get back on track. Well beaten this term on both runs for new yard; needs a career best to win this.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/1 -157%) Hartington	9 9/1(-157%)	(6) Hartington 9/1, Made too much use of, looked awkward and did not handle the track when 11th beaten 50l off 128 last time. Same mark here and has a chance on his penultimate form. Stuck on well when close in major 3m h'cap at Haydock in November; something amiss latest.
4	10 4th (10) (14/1 +36%) Spike Jones	14 14/1(+36%)	(10) Spike Jones 14/1, Outpaced and unsuited by the way the race developed when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time. Effective over 3m+ on any ground and generally consistent. Two good places before he fell early on penultimate start and was below form on latest.
5th	11 5th (11) (7/1 +65%) Sole Solution	7 7/1(+65%)	(11) Sole Solution 7/1, Never travelling when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon last time. Cheekpieces are tried for the first time; effective around 2m4f on heavy and soft ground but needs to bounce back. Muted performances last two starts and a big revival is needed in the first-time headgear.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 -38%) Roaring Conquest	9 9/1(-38%)	(5) Roaring Conquest 9/1, Made too much use of and ran a big race when third at Carlisle last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m on soft and good to soft ground and remains on a fair mark. Running creditably; needs marked improvement but these are relatively early days.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (9/1 +36%) Party Vibes	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Party Vibes 9/1, Outpaced before rallying gamely when back to form landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb higher mark at Cheltenham last time. Enjoys making it but stamina to prove back hurdling. Back in top form for a chase win last time but unraced beyond an extended 2m4f under rules.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (9/1 -20%) Titan Discovery	9 9/1(-20%)	(3) Titan Discovery 9/1, Improved down in grade when landing a handicap hurdle by 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Cheltenham last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m on soft and good ground but possibly now on a stiff mark. Up 5lb but respected after he battled on well to win at Cheltenham (3m) in December.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (11/1 +31%) Minella Missile	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Minella Missile 11/1, Ran to form up in trip when beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time. Effective around 2m4f-3m on soft and good ground but needs more at this level. Not disgraced in fifth when cheekpieces were enlisted at Windsor on last two starts.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (15/2 +17%) Red Dirt Road	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(2) Red Dirt Road 15/2, Won this race last year but pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter on latest start. Returning from a long layoff; enjoys making it and is effective over 2m4f-2m7f with cut. Made all to win this race by 8l on heavy last year; pulled up last March when last seen.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (18/1 -29%) Gabbys Cross	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Gabbys Cross 18/1, Outpaced but flew home and had too much to do when beaten 2l off a 4lb higher mark here last time. Effective over 2m4f-3m on any ground and of interest back hurdling. Close over fences here (3m) latest start was best form for a long time; no win since 2022.

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15:10 Sandown (Class 1) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

After being outpaced before the last, Henri The Second did well to stay on strongly to just be touched off over 2m4f here last time and he will appreciate this step back up in trip. However, PARTY VIBES hit the line powerfully when victorious over an extended 2m4f at Cheltenham and could improve for this step up in distance. Provided Henry Daly's mare is as effective against the boys, she could prove hard to beat. Roaring Conquest completes the shortlist.

The forecast heavy ground helps to put the focus on HENRI THE SECOND who excelled under such conditions at this track last winter.

15:10 Sandown (Class 1) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:42 Sandown (Class 2) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 +22%) Pic Roc	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(3) Pic Roc 7/2, Never jumped or travelled, race may have come a bit soon down the field in Silver Cup Handicap Chase at Ascot most recent; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on S and G; inconsistent and has jumping issues but is capable. Shaped very well in major handicap at Newbury on penultimate start; still of interest.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 +17%) Hunter Legend	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Hunter Legend 10/1, Didn't get home on deep ground 12l third in a handicap chase at Ffos Las most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by cut; needs more. Yet to win beyond 2m6f; probably vulnerable to stronger stayers over this test.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/10 +63%) Fortunate Man	1.1 11/10(+63%)	(5) Fortunate Man 11/10, Improved back up in trip and down in class landing a handicap by 3l off a 4lb lower mark at Aintree last time; effective 3m-3m5f, acts on S and GS; may have more to offer as a stayer this term. Justified favouritism at Aintree on reappearance; open to further improvement; big player.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 +33%) Blackjack Magic	12 12/1(+33%)	(4) Blackjack Magic 12/1, Outpaced, returned to form back from lay off beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap chase here last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; below last winning mark, could build on reappearance revival. Needs to build on reappearance effort and prove he's still capable of peak form.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (4/1 -146%) Mr Vango	4 4/1(-146%)	(1) Mr Vango 4/1, Beaten a short-head off a 3lb lower mark at Aintree last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 3m2f+, needs plenty of cut; hugely progressive thorough stayer will need to make this a test down in trip. Grand stayer; went close in the Becher Chase, showing further progress; respected.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (18/1 -80%) Nassalam	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Nassalam 18/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Cheltenham on his latest start. Returns from a short break and has since undergone a wind operation. Suited by marathon trips with plenty of give, but has little form to speak of in the past two years. Wind surgery may prompt a revival; won the 2023 Welsh National off current mark.

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15:42 Sandown (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Despite failing to complete the four-timer, Mr Vango was far from disgraced when only beaten a short-head into second in the Becher at Aintree and his chance is there for all to see. However, FORTUNATE MAN was a convincing winner at the same venue on Boxing Day and could have a lot more in the locker. A 5lb rise might underestimate the manner of that success and he looks the one to beat. Pic Roc may also have a say.

The admirable Mr Vango commands respect but, in receipt of almost two stone, FORTUNATE MAN may prove the answer.

15:42 Sandown (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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