Sandown preview: Sequester poised to land hat-trick

Sequester is on a serious upward curve and looks a worthy favourite to land the hat-trick in the 1m 1f handicap on this evening’s card at Sandown (20.35).

The filly, who is trained by the in-form David Lanigan, scored on his seasonal reappearance at Wolverhampton before following up in emphatic fashion with a runaway success at Bath.

After being held-up well off the pace in the latter by jockey George Baker, Sequester made smooth headway two from home to take up the running on the bridle a furlong out and stretch effortlessly clear to win easing down by five lengths.

It was a performance which suggested the daughter of Selkirk was miles ahead of the handicapper, and it’s no surprise to see connections turn her out quickly under a 6lb penalty.

Sequester is due to go up 11lb in future races, so is officially 5lb “well-in” at the weights.

That is going to make the four-year-old very difficult to beat, despite having to shoulder a welter burden of 10st 6lb, and she looks the type who has plenty more to offer and needs keeping firmly on side.

Richard of Yorke looked a smart prospect when winning on his debut and can follow-up on his handicap bow in the 1m 2f contest earlier on the card (19.35).

The Luca Cumani trained colt was sent off an unfancied 14/1 shot for a 1m 2f maiden at Windsor, and after being held-up and running green was denied a clear run two from home when trying to make a move.

Jockey Lemos De Sousa then switched Richard Of Yorke to the inside, and the son of Oasis Dream responded well for pressure and showed a good turn of foot to burst through horses inside the final furlong and beat Wonder Laish by a neck.