One for the Imperial Cup....

Last Updated: 06.03.2026

Friday, 6th March 2026

One for the Imperial Cup….

In ATC today….

…. I bring you my best picks in Saturday afternoon’s biggest betting heats….

I’m on OOH BETTY in the 2.27 at Sandown – up at 20s….

That’s the summary….

…. you’ll find all my reasoning below – as per usual….

Oh…. and if you’re looking for the standout place terms on offer – you’ll find them in the Bet Box below….

Read on….

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OOH BETTY at 20s is the pick in tomorrow’s Imperial Cup at Sandown (2.27)….

…. I think she’s a good bit of value at the price….

She wasn’t unfancied when sent off at 8s for this race twelve months ago….

It didn’t work out that day – for whatever reason – but she’s enjoyed a similar build-up to last year….

…. winning the G2 mares’ hurdle last time at Ascot in January – a race she’d been third in last term….

That signalled a welcome return to something like form….

There was obviously no fundamental problem in last season’s renewal of tomorrow’s race because next time at Ayr Ooh Betty ran a cracker in the Scottish Champion Hurdle….

…. but she hadn’t run well in between times and needed to show something before she could be considered in a race like this….

They’ve got her in off the same mark as last year – 132. They liked it at the time, and I think they’ll feel the same way about it now….

I think a return crack at this race has been on the cards for a while – and I think she’s a big price….

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Now, just to recap….

The pick of the prices….

To recap on my bets….

In the 2.27 @ Sandown….

  • Pick of the prices – OOH BETTY (20s generally)

e/w terms = It’s 5 places generally….

Advised prices are correct at the point of publication – but subject to fluctuation. Shop around – you may find better quotes and terms than advised….

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That’s all for today….

I’ll be back over the weekend….

Meantime – contact me at – nick.pullen@spapublishinggroup.co.uk

And remember – win, lose or draw – enjoy the racing….

Stay tuned….

Nick Pullen

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