Sandown Races & Results Tomform Saturday 17th June 2023

There were 56 Races on Saturday 17th June 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Hexham, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at York, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Leicester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 17th June 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:40 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Connemara Coast (2.75/1 -10%)
Connemara Coast

2.75
2.75/1(-10%)
(6) Connemara Coast 2.75/1, Arrives in good nick, badly hampered under 2f out when unlucky fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) 30 days ago. This strong-travelling sort remains open to improvement. Big shout.
Best turf effort on good to soft; didn't get the best of runs last time but more needed.
5
2nd (5) Intricacy (3.5/1 +46%)
Intricacy

3.5
3.5/1(+46%)
(5) Intricacy 3.5/1, Scored at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December and in the frame both runs since, visored for handicap debut when fourth of 6 at Newbury (10f, firm) 10 days ago. Needs considering.
Wolverhampton AW winner in December, but well held on his reappearance/turf debut.
7
3rd (7) The Parent (7/1 -40%)
The Parent

7
7/1(-40%)
(7) The Parent 7/1, Fair 1m winner at 2yrs who took his form up a level on his return when third of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago, left with lot to do. Can make his presence felt.
Ran well to finish third on his Goodwood return; extra furlong should suit and respected.
8
4th (8) Overactive (25/1 +0%)
Overactive

25
25/1(+0%)
(8) Overactive 25/1, Fair form when placed both starts as a juvenile but only seventh of 8 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Back down in trip with more needed.
Placed in both starts on the AW last year, but twice well beaten on turf since returning.
1
5th (1) Loyal Touch (5.5/1 -10%)
Loyal Touch

5.5
5.5/1(-10%)
(1) Loyal Touch 5.5/1, Won a Carlisle novice and Kempton handicap (both 1m) as a juvenile. Not discredited when ninth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 28 days ago. In the mix.
Won twice last year and not beaten far though only ninth on reappearance; not dismissed.
3
6th (3) Sudden Ambush (2.5/1 +44%)
Sudden Ambush

2.5
2.5/1(+44%)
(3) Sudden Ambush 2.5/1, 15/2, got back on the up when winning 11-runner handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago, always well positioned. Can give another good account despite 4 lb rise.
Two wins this year, including a narrow defeat of subsequent winner last time; shortlisted.
2
7th (2) Al Khazneh (16/1 +0%)
Al Khazneh

16
16/1(+0%)
(2) Al Khazneh 16/1, Fairly useful 6f winner but he came in last of 9 in minor event at Meydan (9.9f, good). Off 113 days and faces an uphill task at these weights.
1-10 and regressed in four starts at Meydan; bit to prove.
LTO Selection:

13:40 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

CONNEMARA COAST was forced into taking a more scenic route than was ideal when he was hampered just before the final furlong at Newmarket last month and, assuming he can avoid any such occurrences today, this unexposed three-year-old is presented with a solid chance off a 1lb lower mark. The class-dropping Loyal Touch heads the list of dangers, although Goodwood winner, Sudden Ambush, and the lightly-raced Intricacy are others with more to offer.

CONNEMARA COAST suffered a poor run when an unlucky fourth at Newmarket last time and can gain compensation off a good-looking mark here. The Parent is also weighted to have a say though and should ensure Richard Hughes' gelding doesn't have things all his own way. Sudden Ambush and Loyal Touch complete the shortlist.

The vote goes to THE PARENT who ran well to finish third on his recent Doncaster return and should be suited by this extra furlong.


14:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
11
1st (11) Maysong (20/1 +29%)
Maysong

20
20/1(+29%)
(11) Maysong 20/1, C&D winner who is a largely consistent sort and proved better than ever when resuming winning ways at Redcar (1m, heavy) in April. Probably best not judged too harshly on latest efforts at Chester/Epsom and whilst he's yet to defy a mark this high, he's not out of things for each-way purposes.
Behind a couple of these at Epsom last time and is an infrequent winner (3-54).
8
2nd (8) Dutch Decoy (11/1 -10%)
Dutch Decoy

11
11/1(-10%)
(8) Dutch Decoy 11/1, Five-time 7f/1m winner in 2022 who arrives having run a solid race when runner-up at Epsom (8.5f) 2 weeks ago, beaten only by one granted an uncontested lead. Up 1 lb as a result but foolish to dismiss in present groove.
Progressive since returning in April and just beaten last time; ground should be ideal.
5
3rd (5) Eilean Dubh (9/1 +25%)
Eilean Dubh

9
9/1(+25%)
(5) Eilean Dubh 9/1, Fast improver in 2022, winning 4 times at up to 1m. Only one real effort of note in handful of starts on AW/turf so far this year, eleventh of 16 in handicap at York (7.9f) 4 weeks ago. Handicapper is steadily relinquishing his grip at least.
Held so far this year, but back off last winning mark; no surprise to see a better effort.
3
4th (3) Helm Rock (5/1 +41%)
Helm Rock

5
5/1(+41%)
(3) Helm Rock 5/1, Registered 3 victories during second half of last year, latterly at Haydock (1m) in September. Quickly back on the up this term, no extra only late on when second in a C&D handicap 23 days ago. This sort of mark doesn't look beyond him.
Running well lately, but drawn widest and unraced on ground faster than good.
10
5th (10) Repertoire (9/1 +10%)
Repertoire

9
9/1(+10%)
(10) Repertoire 9/1, Eased back down to last winning mark and he duly capitalised when landing 9-runner Newmarket handicap (1m) in May. Ran well despite being set a lot to do when midfield in 12-runner Epsom handicap (8.5f) since and good gallop to aim at here will help.
Didn't seen to handle Epsom last time and may be better suited to this venue.
1
6th (1) Magical Morning (18/1 -13%)
Magical Morning

18
18/1(-13%)
(1) Magical Morning 18/1, C&D winner. Useful sort who was a respectable second in a Saint-Cloud conditions race on penultimate start in March. May have found ground softer than ideal at Newmarket (9f) 6 weeks ago and this rates more suitable. Had wind op and blinkers now the headgear of choice.
9lb below last winning mark; has had wind surgery but others more convincing; blinkers on.
13
7th (13) Bodorgan (3/1 +10%)
Bodorgan

3
3/1(+10%)
(13) Bodorgan 3/1, El Kabeir colt. Off the mark at third attempt in novice company in the autumn and matched previous best when fifth on return/handicap debut at Haydock (1m) 3 weeks ago. Good-looking sort who may well do better again with that under his belt. Possibilities.
Won easily at Newmarket last autumn and made a pleasing return; frame material at least.
6
8th (6) Baltimore Boy (7.5/1 +12%)
Baltimore Boy

7.5
7.5/1(+12%)
(6) Baltimore Boy 7.5/1, Off the mark at Newcastle (1m) 12 months ago prior to good runners-up efforts on 2 of 3 starts thereafter last summer. Undone by draw/run of race on return in Spring Mile and quickly back to best when fourth at Ascot (1m) in May, having been set a bit too much to do. One to be interested in.
Stepped up from his reappearance when fourth at Ascot last time; each-way claims.
2
9th (2) First View (12/1 +14%)
First View

12
12/1(+14%)
(2) First View 12/1, Lightly raced for age and proved better than ever when landing London Mile at Kempton in September prior to a creditable display in Cambridgeshire final start. Not figured either start in Meydan earlier this year but no surprise to see better showing back on these shores.
Two wins last season, but didn't show much in two starts at Meydan earlier in year.
7
10th (7) New Dimension (7/1 -40%)
New Dimension

7
7/1(-40%)
(7) New Dimension 7/1, Successful sole start as a 2-y-o and improved efforts in defeat during light 2022 campaign, possibly not relishing the step up to 10f when fourth in 8-runner handicap at Yarmouth in August. Remains low-mileage as a 4-y-o for leading stable.
Still unexposed and interesting to see how he fares in the market on his return.
9
11th (9) Ashky (25/1 -14%)
Ashky

25
25/1(-14%)
(9) Ashky 25/1, Progressive in 1m handicaps during second half of last year, all 3 victories coming at Newmarket. Hasn't been at very best in 2 starts at that venue so far this campaign though, and others arrive with more pressing claims.
Three wins at Newmarket last year, but twice well held since returning; has a bit to prove.
4
12th (4) Autumn Festival (28/1 -27%)
Autumn Festival

28
28/1(-27%)
(4) Autumn Festival 28/1, Won 7 times last season, including twice over C&D. Good fourth in Thirsk Hunt Cup on penultimate outing and perhaps found himself trapped a bit wide at Goodwood last time, so shouldn't be completely written off for all he may not have too much hidden from the handicapper at present.
Recorded five-timer last year, but in and out since returning; hard to dominate this field.
LTO Selection:

14:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

BODORGAN may have been comfortably beaten on his return at Haydock, but he didn't shape without promise and. going on his juvenile form, this looks like an ideal opportunity for the son of El Kabeir. The booking of William Buick is another plus and he can see off the likes of recent C&D second Helm Rock, as well as Baltimore Boy, who ran well at Ascot last month. The unexposed New Dimension is another to note, along with the ever-consistent Dutch Decoy.

One of only two 3-y-os in the line-up, BODORGAN was progressive as a juvenile and produced a perfectly adequate comeback run when fifth on handicap debut at Haydock 3 weeks ago. A good-looking sort with potential for better still, he's expected to go well. Baltimore Boy and low-mileage 4-y-o New Dimension are others fancied to be in the mix, whilst Maysong could provide a spot of each-way value at longer odds.

It may be worth taking a chance with EILEAN DUBH who is yet to hit top form year but is back on his last winning mark.


14:50 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) Lady Hamana (9/1 +55%)
Lady Hamana

9
9/1(+55%)
(8) Lady Hamana 9/1, Won 5f AW event at Wolverhampton last summer and better effort this season in fillies listed race at Chelmsford 51 days ago. Bit to find with the principals but headgear goes on now.
Fair fifth at Chelmsford latest, but she will need to improve to win this; cheekpieces on.
3
2nd (3) Tajalla (4/1 -33%)
Tajalla

4
4/1(-33%)
(3) Tajalla 4/1, Looked good when making a winning debut in a 5f Newmarket novice last spring. Off over a year after but defied a penalty in pleasing fashion at Hamilton 6 weeks ago and surely has more to offer.
2-2 and remains totally unexposed; merits respect for last year's winning stable.
1
3rd (1) Great State (0.8/1 +51%)
Great State

0.8
0.8/1(+51%)
(1) Great State 0.8/1, Upped his game considerably when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (5f) in March and hasn't looked back, defying 8 lb rise at Thirsk before completing hat-trick in listed event at York, well on top and showing smart form in the process. Penalised but still the one to beat.
Has improved leaps and bounds lately and won another Listed race last time; much respected.
6
4th (6) Havana Pusey (22/1 +0%)
Havana Pusey

22
22/1(+0%)
(6) Havana Pusey 22/1, Havana Grey filly who stepped up on debut to win Nottingham maiden 18 days ago, still green. Open to further improvement but this is a big ask.
Open to further improvement but surely biting off more than she can chew in this company.
5
5th (5) Can To Can (25/1 +11%)
Can To Can

25
25/1(+11%)
(5) Can To Can 25/1, Pontefract maiden winner (5f) as a juvenile who left reappearance/yard debut effort in her wake when making all in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (5f). Unsuited by the track at Epsom since and better expected now.
Suited by a stiff 5f so should appreciate the track, but has enough to find at this level.
2
6th (2) Lakota Blue (16/1 +60%)
Lakota Blue

16
16/1(+60%)
(2) Lakota Blue 16/1, Some improvement this season but likely to be outclassed at this level.
Has it all to do on these terms and this his first attempt at the minimum trip.
7
7th (7) Katey Kontent (6.5/1 +59%)
Katey Kontent

6.5
6.5/1(+59%)
(7) Katey Kontent 6.5/1, Won a couple of novice events over this trip but limitations exposed at a higher level since. Plenty to find after 10 months off.
Some good form last year but not seen in ten months; watch market.
LTO Selection:

14:50 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

GREAT STATE made quite the impression when easily coming clear of his rivals in a Listed contest at York last month and this looks to be another winnable contest on ground that should be ideal. A determined winner on his return from a long absence at Hamilton, Tajalla can give him the most to think about, while the consistent Perdika may be seen to best effect on slower ground. Runner-up to a subsequent Group 1-winner when last in action, Yahsat is another that could have a big say.

GREAT STATE is progressing rapidly, well on top at the finish when completing a hat-trick in a similar event at York last month, and he's taken to defy a penalty. Perdika also won at this level at Chantilly 2 weeks ago and is another to consider, along with the unbeaten/unexposed Tajalla.

This can go to GREAT STATE (nap) who is improving fast and proved himself on fast ground when winning at York last time.


15:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) He's A Monster (8.5/1 -13%)
He's A Monster

8.5
8.5/1(-13%)
(3) He's A Monster 8.5/1, Showed much improved form to make it 3 wins from 4 starts when landing 4-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) in April, scoring in the manner of one who should have more to come. However, he again failed to convince on turf last time, so percentage call is to look elsewhere.
3-3 on the AW and 0-2 on turf, but too early to suggest he can't act on grass.
8
2nd (8) Bussento (3/1 +45%)
Bussento

3
3/1(+45%)
(8) Bussento 3/1, Remains a maiden but he's shaped with definite promise in pair of handicaps in recent months, looking second-best for most of the way before fading in to fourth at Ascot (1m, soft) 5 weeks ago. Well worth another try at 7f and likely he has a bigger effort in his locker.
In the frame in five of his six starts but doesn't appear to be progressing.
2
3rd (2) Ancestral Land (10/1 +29%)
Ancestral Land

10
10/1(+29%)
(2) Ancestral Land 10/1, Failed to build on his reappearance fourth in the Craven when down the field in a 1m Goodwood conditions race. Not disgraced dropped back to 7f for handicap debut last time but need to show more with cheekpieces applied.
Twice in the frame at Group 3 level and latest effort can be excused; cheekpieces on.
5
4th (5) Classic (5/1 -43%)
Classic

5
5/1(-43%)
(5) Classic 5/1, Useful 7f winner at 2. Not up the Greenham on Newbury reappearance but got back on track switched to a handicap when mid-field at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago.
Ran better than it looked when sixth of 13 at Goodwood last time; better expected.
4
5th (4) Caragio (10/1 -54%)
Caragio

10
10/1(-54%)
(4) Caragio 10/1, Found improvement when opening account at Leicester (7f) in October but below that level in Horris Hill 11 days later. Probably not seen to best effect on return/handicap debut at York last month (missed the break), so may well get back on track.
Behind Ancestral Land last autumn and well held on his reappearance; needs to step up.
7
6th (7) Harry Magnus (3.5/1 +22%)
Harry Magnus

3.5
3.5/1(+22%)
(7) Harry Magnus 3.5/1, Landed the odds in minor event at Kempton (7f) in January and followed up in comfortable fashion in a first-time tongue strap after 3 months off at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in April. Hat-trick effort easily excused (missed the break), so fancied to be bang there.
Won twice over 7f before drop to 6f went against him last time; could easily bounce back.
6
7th (6) Owl Island (4/1 -45%)
Owl Island

4
4/1(-45%)
(6) Owl Island 4/1, Has made the perfect start to his career, having plenty in hand when making it 2-2 at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 25 days ago. Open to further improvement now sent handicapping so he's a must for the shortlist.
2-2 on the AW and makes his handicap/turf debut; still an unkown quantity.
1
8th (1) New Definition (33/1 -65%)
New Definition

33
33/1(-65%)
(1) New Definition 33/1, Doubled his tally on final outing of 2022 at Lingfield and stepped things up a notch when short-head second in listed race back there in March. Not in the same form on both subsequent outings, but step back up to 7f must be a positive for his handicap bow.
2-14 and looks up against it conceding weight to less exposed rivals back on turf.
LTO Selection:

15:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The booking of William Buick on the unexposed OWL ISLAND makes a lot of appeal and he boasts leading credentials on his handicap debut. The way in which he defied a penalty to score over this trip at Wolverhampton last month left plenty of encouragement that there would be more to come from the gelded son of Dark Angel. The grade-dropping He's A Monster can bounce back on his return to handicapping and he gets the danger vote from Harry Magnus, who remains 4lb above his last winning mark.

This can go the way of HARRY MAGNUS, who had his hat-trick bid scuppered by a tardy start at Doncaster 4 weeks ago but, with Ryan Moore on board for the first time, he's fancied to regain the winning thread. Owl Island has made the perfect start to his career, and with even more to offer now handicapping, he's put forward as the main danger. Bussento and New Definition can fight out third spot.

The choice is CLASSIC who did well to finish as close as he did when sixth at Goodwood last time having completely blown the home turn.


16:00 Sandown Maiden (Class 2) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Westerton (3.33/1 +17%)
Westerton

3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(7) Westerton 3.33/1, Chased home a potentially smart one on return/handicap debut at Doncaster (10.2f) and backed that up when filling same spot at Ascot (10f) last month, nearest finish. Leading form claims but encounters much firmer ground here.
Second in his last three starts and likely to run his race, but vulnerable to an improver.
4
2nd (4) Middle Earth (9/1 +10%)
Middle Earth

9
9/1(+10%)
(4) Middle Earth 9/1, Roaring Lion colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 8.3f Buckaroo and useful 1½m winner Thousand Oaks. Dam 11.7f/1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.
Not an easy task on debut against rivals who have already shown ability; market revealing.
1
3rd (1) A Dublin Lad (2/1 +43%)
A Dublin Lad

2
2/1(+43%)
(1) A Dublin Lad 2/1, Ulysses colt who ran a race full of promise when third in 6-runner maiden at Newmarket (1m) on debut in October. Up in trip and sure to improve.
Fair third on Newmarket debut last October; bred to do better this year; market useful.
2
4th (2) Cracksking (4.5/1 -13%)
Cracksking

4.5
4.5/1(-13%)
(2) Cracksking 4.5/1, Appealed on pedigree and duly posted promising third of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 73 days ago, nearest finish. Open to improvement.
Just beaten into third on his Kempton debut and likely to improve.
3
5th (3) Kathab (5.5/1 -120%)
Kathab

5.5
5.5/1(-120%)
(3) Kathab 5.5/1, Kingman gelding who ran to a similar level as on debut when third in 6-runner novice at York (7.9f, good to firm) 29 days ago, still green and keeping on. That form is proving strong and he remains capable of better with the longer trip likely to be within range.
Placed in both starts and surrounded by subsequent winners when third at York last month.
5
6th (5) The Goat (7.5/1 -15%)
The Goat

7.5
7.5/1(-15%)
(5) The Goat 7.5/1, Improved from debut when second of 7 in 1m maiden (11/1) at Newcastle, needing stiffer test. Off 8 months but likely to improve again now upped in trip.
Placed in both starts last year and should stay this far; chance if ready to go.
6
7th (6) Walk The Moon (100/1 -25%)
Walk The Moon

100
100/1(-25%)
(6) Walk The Moon 100/1, Has failed to beat a rival in 2 novice events at Salisbury 8 months apart. Hooded for 1st time.
Failed to beat a rival in both starts; handicaps an option after this; hood on.
LTO Selection:

16:00 Sandown Maiden (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Having chased home Passenger on his Newmarket debut, Kathab was unable to fire when finishing third to an impressive winner at York next time out. The step up in trip should suit this son of Kingman, though, and he features prominently in calculations, although the vote goes to CRACKSKING. James Fanshawe's charge caught the eye when finishing third over 1m at Kempton in April, where he finished on the coattails of two promising types, and the Frankel colt looks set to step forward upped in trip ahead of his turf debut. Others to note include The Goat and A Dublin Lad.

A valuable maiden with the vote going to KATHAB, whose York form is proving strong and he should be suited by the longer trip given how he shapes. A Dublin Lad shaped with plenty of promise on his Newmarket debut back in October and is open to a good deal of improvement now stepping up in trip, while Middle Earth is a noteworthy newcomer from the same stable.

The vote goes to KATHAB who has run well in both outings and was surrounded by subsequent winners when third at York last time.


16:35 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Rowayeh (3.33/1 -33%)
Rowayeh

3.33
3.33/1(-33%)
(2) Rowayeh 3.33/1, Boasts a progressive profile and, having just opened her account at Beverley a month ago, she's worth a chance to double her tally switched to handicaps.
Won at Beverley last month; needs to improve again on handicap debut but that's possible.
6
2nd (6) Mystic Pearl (3.5/1 +56%)
Mystic Pearl

3.5
3.5/1(+56%)
(6) Mystic Pearl 3.5/1, Not at best the last twice but she's still lightly raced and the return to this trip is in her favour, so not completely dismissed.
Won a Thirsk novice last year, but held the last twice and a 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
7
3rd (7) Sonemos (2.75/1 +17%)
Sonemos

2.75
2.75/1(+17%)
(7) Sonemos 2.75/1, Form has taken off since switched to handicaps and she opened her account with something to spare at Leicester late in May. More to come and looks a big player.
Improved since handicapping and did it well from the front last time; respected.
4
4th (4) Ludmilla (4/1 -60%)
Ludmilla

4
4/1(-60%)
(4) Ludmilla 4/1, Plenty of promise in Newmarket novice late last year and though she hasn't quite hit those heights yet this term, she was far from disgraced on handicap debut at Newbury 10 days ago. Respected.
Shaped as though the return to this trip would suit when a close third over 7f last time.
1
5th (1) Inanna (25/1 +0%)
Inanna

25
25/1(+0%)
(1) Inanna 25/1, Quickly back to form when fifth of 11 at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Well positioned there, though, and others look better treated. Tried in a hood for the first time.
Has only made a limited impact in handicaps since returning in April; hood on.
3
6th (3) Rising Bay (5.5/1 +31%)
Rising Bay

5.5
5.5/1(+31%)
(3) Rising Bay 5.5/1, Promise on first two starts and raced too keenly in a novice at Newcastle on latest. From a good family and in excellent hands, so not a forlorn hope switched to handicaps.
Best effort came on turf and open to progress now handicapping back on grass.
5
7th (5) Puntarelle (22/1 -38%)
Puntarelle

22
22/1(-38%)
(5) Puntarelle 22/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in April. Third of 4 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 15/8) 32 days ago. Respectable third at Chepstow last time but doesn't look as progressive as some.
Chelmsford novice win has been boosted, but held back on turf last time; stamina to prove.
LTO Selection:

16:35 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

LUDMILLA is related to a couple of winners over slightly further and, having shown some promise with a near-miss in third on her handicap debut over 7f at Newbury 10 days ago, she appeals strongly. Inanna is feared now she is tried in a hood, but Beverley maiden winner Rowayeh is fancied to pose more of a threat to the selection.

ROWAYEH is a good looker who has improved with each start to date, so she's worth backing to supplement her Beverley win a month ago. Sonemos has a similarly positive profile and is feared most, while Ludmilla can't be ignored.

The vote goes to SONEMOS despite being 6lb higher than when running her rivals into the ground at Leicester last time.


17:05 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Alnilam (8.5/1 -143%)
Alnilam

8.5
8.5/1(-143%)
(7) Alnilam 8.5/1, Fair form in 3 outings on AW for Charlie Appleby last autumn and ran to a similar level when sixth of 9 in 1½m Doncaster handicap on his recent return for a new stable. Remains unexposed.
Stable/handicap/turf debut at Doncaster 15 days ago looked promising for this longer trip.
4
2nd (4) Alpine Stroll (1.88/1 +32%)
Alpine Stroll

1.88
1.88/1(+32%)
(4) Alpine Stroll 1.88/1, Good second of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (1¾m, firm) 10 days ago. Big player under Oisin Murphy.
Back to form when beaten a neck ten days ago; back up 2lb but firmly in the picture.
2
3rd (2) Wholeofthemoon (3.5/1 +0%)
Wholeofthemoon

3.5
3.5/1(+0%)
(2) Wholeofthemoon 3.5/1, Consistent type who finally got his head in front when stepped up to 2m at Kempton 10 days ago. Fully effective on turf and should remain competitive up 4 lb.
Off the mark when upped to 2m at Kempton (AW) ten days ago; more to offer at 1m6f+.
8
4th (8) Arabescato (28/1 -40%)
Arabescato

28
28/1(-40%)
(8) Arabescato 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021 but is favourably handicapped if bouncing back to form after a 161-day break. One to monitor closely in the betting.
Down to a very good mark; big shout if he returns on song and the market may guide.
6
5th (6) Dark Mystery (4.5/1 +55%)
Dark Mystery

4.5
4.5/1(+55%)
(6) Dark Mystery 4.5/1, Winner over 1½m at Newbury last summer for Ian Williams. Faded into sixth on Kempton hurdle and stable debut over Christmas and well held back on the Flat at Musselburgh in April. Has a first-time hood added to the tongue strap he wore in Scotland. Not obvious but William Buick has been booked.
Last term's best 1m6f (C&D) and 1m4f form for I Williams gives fair chance if back on song.
3
6th (3) Sea Appeal (14/1 +50%)
Sea Appeal

14
14/1(+50%)
(3) Sea Appeal 14/1, Won off 3 lb higher on AW last spring but hasn't offered much in 2 comeback outings in recent weeks.
Inadequate trips in 2023 but something more positive from him would have been preferable.
1
7th (1) Udaberri (8.5/1 -113%)
Udaberri

8.5
8.5/1(-113%)
(1) Udaberri 8.5/1, Record of 1-18 isn't bet compelling but he is largely consistent, finishing placed for the fourth time in his last 5 starts when second of 6 at Newbury (1½m) 10 days ago. Has a first-time hood combined with refitted cheekpieces.
Good placings this term except when he raced freely attempting 1m6f; a hood is added.
5
8th (5) Grandmaster Flash (11/1 +21%)
Grandmaster Flash

11
11/1(+21%)
(5) Grandmaster Flash 11/1, Yet to win on turf and his latest run at Goodwood doesn't suggest a first win on the grass is imminent.
Goodwood fourth (1m6f) on penultimate start suggests he should not be totally dismissed.
LTO Selection:

17:05 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Udaberri is one to monitor closely in the betting given that connections opt to try a hood and cheekpieces combination for the first time, while Alpine Stroll is highly respected after bouncing back to form when runner-up at Nottingham. However, GRANDMASTER FLASH is competitively weighted with that rival based on their encounter at Goodwood late last month and, having been nudged down 2lb, he appears to be a more sporting option this time around.

ALPINE STROLL gets the nod to build on his back-to-form second at Nottingham last week. Recent Kempton scorer Wholeofthemoon can give him most to do ahead of Udaberri.

Unexposed ALNILAM gets the vote ahead of Wholeofthemoon, Arabescato and Alpine Stroll.


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