2022 bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown: the runners, the odds, the verdict

Last year's bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown served up a thriller involving Potterman, Kitty's Light and Enrilo and all three are back again this year – but who will come out on top this time around? Our Spotlight experts have their say.

3.32 Sandown Saturday: bet365 Gold Cup racecard and betting

1 Win My Wings

Progressive mare who bolted up in the Scottish National three weeks ago; respected

Trainer: Christian Williams
Jockey: Rob James (7)
Odds: 7-1

2 Potterman

Awarded this contest 12 months ago when Enrilo was demoted; now only 2lb higher

Trainer: Alan King
Jockey: Tom Cannon
Odds: 14-1

3 Hewick

Should be suited by the trip and ground but has to overcome a tough mark

Trainer: Shark Hanlon
Jockey: Jordan Gainford (3)
Odds: 14-1

4 Kitty's Light

Promoted to second in this race last year; runner-up in the Scottish National; big player

Trainer: Christian Williams
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Odds: 4-1

5 Enrilo

First past the post in this contest in 2021 (demoted to third); only 1lb higher now

Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Jockey: Harry Cobden
Odds: 9-2

6 Domaine De L'Isle

The booking of Brian Hughes is a plus; 2-3 under this rider

Trainer: Sean Curran
Jockey: Brian Hughes
Odds: 22-1

7 Fidux

On last winning mark but looks held by two of these rivals on Scottish National form

Trainer: Alan King
Jockey: Daryl Jacob
Odds: 25-1

8 Streets Of Doyen

This return to handicap level is more suitable but the trip is an unknown

Trainer: John McConnell
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Odds: 7-1

9 Flegmatik

Emphatic wins over 3m then 2m4f at Kempton the last twice; at the top of his game

Trainer: Dan Skelton
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Odds: 10-1

10 Cap Du Nord

Has a fighting chance off 5lb lower than when a five-length fifth in this race last year

Trainer: Christian Williams
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Odds: 16-1

11 Via Dolorosa

Last two efforts suggest he's likely to struggle

Trainer: David Pipe
Jockey: Tom Scudamore
Odds: 66-1

12 Prime Venture

Landed the big prize for veterans here in January; this is a tougher task

Trainer: Evan Williams
Jockey: Adam Wedge
Odds: 50-1

13 Step Back

Defied a 5lb higher mark in this race in 2018; 2-4 here overall; new headgear fitted

Trainer: Mark Bradstock
Jockey: Lily Bradstock (7)
Odds: 33-1

14 Musical Slave

Won here last month then followed up at Haydock seven days ago; future mark 7lb higher

Trainer: Philip Hobbs
Jockey: Tom O'Brien
Odds: 11-2

15 El Paso Wood

Pulled up in the Scottish National; sole British win came in Class 3

Trainer: David Pipe
Jockey: Philip Armson (5)
Odds: 50-1

The verdict

Armed with a 12lb pull, Kitty's Light could well reverse Scottish National placings with stablemate Win My Wings.

If you want more on the bet365 Gold Cup:

Confirmed runners and riders for Saturday's bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown

'If I had a fiver on one it'd be Kitty's Light' – Williams on his Sandown team

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