Nicholls mare proves superiority at Sandown.

Sandown feature is run in memory of stablemate Houblon Des Obeaux.

Grade One feature has been ‘target for a while’.

Seven jockeys were given 10-day suspensions.

La Bague Au Roi is set to compete in the Flogas Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday but could head to Sandown instead.