Sandown

1.50pm

Patroclus

He only had the one start in points and he is progressing really well as he gains experience. He scored nicely at Doncaster last month, and I think a mark of 129 gives us chances in a competitive handicap, and it looks like being decent ground, which suits him I feel.

3.00pm

Tweed Skirt

She is related to some decent winners, including Petticoat Tails, who finished second in this race I believe, and I was pretty impressed by her at Wetherby. Getting the 4yo allowance and unpenalised for that win, she must have a decent chance.

3.35pm

Lust For Glory

She has been in really good form of late, with a fourth in a jumpers’ bumper sandwiching two chase wins at Wetherby and Ludlow. The expected better ground here should be no problem at all and her mark gives her solid claims.

4.10pm

Versatility

He went up 6lb for his Ludlow win and ran another solid race in defeat at Newbury last time. He has gone up another 3lb but he comes here in good nick clearly and trip and ground look ideal. He has also had a wind op since we last saw him.