A big day could be in store for the jockey Daryl Jacob aboard fancied pair Bristol De Mai and Messire Des Obeaux
“Bristol De Mai will be rubbing his hands,” was the view from Nicky Henderson this week as he contemplated the rearranged Cotswold Chase, to be run at Sandown on Saturday. The trainer of Santini clearly believes he would have had a better chance of beating the grey if this race had taken place last weekend at Cheltenham, where Bristol De Mai (2.20) has never won.
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Tips by Chris Cook
We have PASSED the 3pm Inspection @sandownpark, and will hold a Precautionary Inspection at 8am on Saturday morning given the potential for overnight rain. The Going remains Heavy, Soft in places.
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