Leopardstown may be in the limelight but Sandown and Musselburgh lay on plenty of alternative attractions

Scott Burton on two intriguing cards for ITV viewers to enjoy

Handstands (green) and Jango Baie will reoppose in the Grade 1 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Chase at SandownCredit: Alan Crowhurst

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The first weekend of rugby union's Six Nations Championship coincides with a Saturday when racing fans must keep an eye on every corner of these isles.

While the Dublin Racing Festival may hog the headlines, Sandown and Musselburgh provide the bulk of the ITV action and, for the viewer who prefers a competitive handicap over the elite of the sport going off at cramped odds, the fare in Edinburgh and Esher may be more to their taste.

Not that Sandown is lacking a quality Grade 1 of its own, with the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (2.35) looking a tight affair between at least three of the four runners.

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Scott BurtonFrance correspondent

Published on 31 January 2025inPreviews

Last updated 18:00, 31 January 2025

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14:35 Sandown

Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)4 ran

1st
1Handstands
100/30
2nd
2Jango Baie
fav10/11
3rd
3Mark Of Gold
22/1