Can anyone stop Altior in Celebration Chase?

But Blaklion has had a difficult, inconsistent season to date and is arguably one to swerve at this stage considering the weight he’ll give away. Amongst a big field, one name stands out and that’s Minella Daddy.

His trainer Peter Bowen won this race last year, and his son James gets the ride for this renewal. The latter has been in terrific form in recent months and a win here would cap off a tremendous campaign for the young star.

His eight-year-old mount will go off a healthy 10-2 and the ground will suit plenty too. He’s worth a go in a competitive race.

Top Notch day for Henderson

It’s potentially a hugely successful day at Sandown tomorrow (for) champion trainer, Nicky Henderson.

Alongside Altior, his charge Top Notch is the hot favourite for the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase. And it’s difficult to argue with the odds.

The gutsy seven-year-old hasn’t been seen since a slightly off performance at Ascot back in February. Previous to that, though, he’d won both previous starts at Taunton and Ascot.

In the latter, he’d hosed up to beat Double Shuffle by 8L. And the pair will face off again here over 2m 7f. Double Shuffle seems to prefer the longer trip and has endured a long season.

Top Notch has been well-rested and connections are confident he can hit back with a big win.

ITV Racing Tips:

1:50 Sandown – Highway One O One

2:05 Haydock – Calder Prince

2:25 Sandown – Top Notch

2:45 Leicester – Kimberella

3:00 Sandown – Special Tiara e/w

3:35 Sandown – Minella Daddy