Sandown Park Racecourse

Sandown is an amazing racecourse and presents a really unique jumping test on the chase course. This is mainly due to the seven fences in a row down the back straight, which are far from equidistant, and the last three (the railway fences) come in particularly quick succession. After this comes the Pond Fence, before turning into the home straight for the last two, and a real stiff pull up to the line. The complexion of the races can change enormously as horses get tired. It’s a real test on winter ground, and whilst getting into a nice rhythm is crucial, the ability to shorten up quickly and be agile are really important.