Joe Tizzard Saturday runners blog: 'I’ll be disappointed if he’s not right in the mix'

Joe Tizzard has two runners at Sandown and Musselburgh on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Coral ambassador previews them all in his latest blog.

• JPR One - Musselburgh - 2.20 race odds

• Hartington - Sandown - 3.10 race odds

Musselburgh 2.20 – JPR One

Musselburgh put on some really good prize money here this weekend, so we’re making the long journey north with JPR One for the Scottish Champion Chase.  Unlike the Queen Mother Champion Chase, this version is over 2 ½ miles, and I’ve been thinking about stepping JPR One up in trip all season, so on this easy track, and on decent ground, this looks a good opportunity.

He is in that world of either having to give lumps of weight away, or take on better horses, and we’re giving weight away here, as he is on ratings the best horse in the race. He’s in terrific form, and has done very little wrong this season. He won over almost 2 ½ miles over hurdles a few years back, and I think this trip will help him travel better into the race.  I really think he will run a big race and make the journey worthwhile.