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15:00 Sandown

Saturday 29 April 2017

All13:5014:2515:0015:3516:1016:4517:20

bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1)

Off time: 15:00 | Winning time: 3m 47.8s

1^st

Altior

711-7

30/100f

T: N J HendersonJ: N de Boinville

Tracked leader, switched left after 3 out, soon challenged, led after next, 2 lengths clear when not fluent last, ridden clear flat, comfortably op 4/11 tchd 30/100

2^nd

Special Tiara

1011-7

4/1

T: H De BromheadJ: N D Fehily

Led, hard pressed after 3 out, headed after next, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression with winner after last

3^rd

4 ½

San Benedeto

611-7

20/1

T: P F NichollsJ: Sam Twiston-Davies

Tracked front pair, close up 3 out, outpaced by front trio before next, soon ridden, stayed on to regain 3rd after last, no impression op 16/1 tchd 20/1

4^th

1 ¾

Vaniteux

811-7

12/1

T: N J HendersonJ: Aidan Coleman

Held up in rear, close up on outside 3 out, soon chased front pair, outpaced next, ridden between last 2, no impression after, lost 3rd after last op 14/1 tchd 12/1

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£1.20EX:£2.00Trifecta:£4.40SF:£2.11

Forecasts

Altior (30/100), Special Tiara (4/1), Vaniteux (12/1), San Benedeto (20/1)

It's been a thrill to watch ALTIOR this season as he's progressed, and at times his jumping, for a novice, has been breathtaking. He wasn't at his best when winning the Arkle but win it he did, and in the battle for the trainer's championship, can strike a blow for Nicky Henderson. Special Tiara caused a minor surprise when taking the Champion Chase but he's danced all the big dances and deserved a big one. He can prove the main challenge. Neither of the other pair are taken lightly either, and may not be as far away the odds suggest.