Unibet Veterans' Handicap Chase Final Preview..


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Hi Reader

A very happy new year and welcome to 2026.

2025 was an "annus horribilis" for the Big Saturday Race Preview for sure. I have never had such a run of poor results in the big Saturday handicaps. The only way is back up and I will be aiming for a return to winning ways throughout 2026 🀞

To kick off 2026 we target the Veterans' Chase Final at Sandown which has passed an early morning inspection.

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Honeyball Runs Three In Veterans Chase Final

The ground is unseasonably good at Sandown even with the frost covers down the past few nights.

Anthony Honeyball runs three out of the nine declared runners. The Veterans’ Chase Series and final offers up a fantastic opportunity for these β€œold timers” to remain in training. I am looking at Credo who has had two runs so far this season without winning. The handicapper has dropped her a couple of pounds which is a help.

Harry Cobden is back on top and has a good record with this mare. The application of the visor and tongue tie signify that she will be all out to win first prize worth Β£51,440 to winning connections. Amazingly for Sandown in January the ground is good which is a positive for Credo.

Sandown 3:05

1 point each way Credo 6/1 Betvictor & Betway else 11/2 generally, 3 places.

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Happy New Year,

Nicky

Past Resutls

2025 showed a loss of -53.28 points. There was 1 winner & 20 placed from a total of 72 tips.

2024 showed a profit of +19.55 points won. There was 10 winners & 18 placed from a total of 80 tips.


Big Saturday Races Past Results

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Usually, there are two selections in the big field handicaps.

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Latest Big Saturday Race Winner was Saddadd at 4/1

2025 running total -50.28 points or -Β£1006 to to Β£10 ew stakes.​

2024 total +19.55 points profit or +Β£391 to Β£10 ew stakes.​

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Since the Big Saturday Race Preview column began in 2014 the service is showing profits of +115 points

or Β£2,300 to Β£10 each way stakes.

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Nicky has loved horse racing since going point to point racing at the tender age of eight! His Aunt Anna took him to Wexford racecourse which ignited Nicky's love of jump racing. Over time Nicky has developed his love of racing into a serious hobby and business. His analytical abilities shine true with the big priced winners he is able to identify such as 66/1 winner Faivoir at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival. Get your weekly Big Saturday Race Preview along with recommended tips to find out how a professional assesses a race to find value tips.

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