Sandown Races & Results Tomform Saturday 6th July 2024

There were 55 Races on Saturday 6th July 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 6 races at Beverley, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Naas, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Leicester, 7 races at Nottingham, 8 races at Bellewstown, 7 races at Carlisle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 6th July 2024

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

13:15 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
6
(6) Validated (10/1 -11%)
Validated

10
10/1(-11%)
(6) Validated 10/1, Revitalised by new stable when running out a comfortable winner of a Brighton maiden (7f) in May and he ran well despite not looking at home on the track when sixth of 13 in handicap at Goodwood (7f) 6 weeks ago. Not out of things eased in class.
Improved form for new yard, winning at Brighton then close sixth at Goodwood.
7
(7) Get The Music On (14/1 -17%)
Get The Music On

14
14/1(-17%)
(7) Get The Music On 14/1, Kempton novice winner who dispelled a couple of lesser efforts upon returning when second of 9 in handicap back at that venue (1m) last month. However, she again proved disappointing back on turf when last of 7 in handicap at Goodwood 15 days ago.
Best effort this season when second on Polytrack; weak claims on 2024 turf form.
8
(8) Al Shabab (20/1 +0%)
Al Shabab

20
20/1(+0%)
(8) Al Shabab 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who returned to pick of his form when second in a Chelmsford novice (7f) in October on final start for Andrew Balding. Changed hands for 38,000 gns and gelded thereafter and feasible to think he can do better now handicapping as a 3-y-o.
0-5 last term for Andrew Balding; gelded since; market helpful on reappearance.
2
1st (2) Swindon (10/1 -43%)
Swindon

10
10/1(-43%)
(2) Swindon 10/1, Breeze-Up acquisition who made a winning start at Wolverhampton last November. Similar form both starts switched to turf this season, fourth of 7 on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m) 15 days ago. Remains early days and he could yet do better.
Possibly unsuited by the switch to hold-up tactics (after tardy start) last time.
1
2nd (1) Spanish Blaze (7/4 +7%)
Spanish Blaze

1.75
7/4(+7%)
(1) Spanish Blaze 7/4, Dual winner at 2 yrs (including here) and proved more settled with a run under his belt when resuming winning ways over C&D 21 days ago, keeping on well final 1f. Possibilities again from 4 lb higher mark in bid to maintain his 100% course record.
Successful in similar event over C&D three weeks ago, taking Sandown record to 2-2.
4
3rd (4) Storm Star (11/1 -144%)
Storm Star

11
11/1(-144%)
(4) Storm Star 11/1, Night of Thunder colt who was really getting the hang of things late on when making a winning debut at Newcastle (6f) in May. Respectable fourth under a penalty at Kempton (7f) subsequently and likely he can do better still now handicapping on turf debut.
Twice-raced colt; won on debut; bred to do better still and remains of interest.
3
4th (3) Lessay (100/1 -900%)
Lessay

100
100/1(-900%)
(3) Lessay 100/1, Winner on debut at Kempton (1m) in December and has run respectably in handful of starts since, fourth of 5 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, soft) 63 days ago. This sort of mark demands further progress, however.
AW winner; no improvement switched to turf two months ago; gelded since.
5
5th (5) Pitney (80/1 -2186%)
Pitney

80
80/1(-2186%)
(5) Pitney 80/1, Mehmas colt who made it third time lucky in a Wolverhampton novice (7f) in November and much-improved from his Newmarket reappearance when runner-up at Chester (7.6f) in June, forced widest of all 2f out and just failing. One to be interested in on that evidence.
Has shown largely progressive form; ran well at Chester most recently; in the mix.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

STORM STAR lost little in defeat when finishing fourth behind some potentially useful rivals in a hot novice event at Kempton last month and, making his handicap debut off what looks a workable mark, the son of Night Of Thunder gets the tentative vote in a competitive affair. Swindon didn't look entirely at home on the track when fourth over a mile at Goodwood on his handicap bow most recently, and better can be expected off an unchanged mark, while recent C&D winner Spanish Blaze must also enter calculations in a fascinating renewal.

SPANISH BLAZE showed the benefit of his reappearance run when adding a second C&D handicap to his tally 3 weeks ago, well positioned as the race unfolded but keeping on well nevertheless to prevail. He looks a sound player again from a 4 lb higher mark and shades the vote ahead of Pitney, who ran a cracker without being seen to best effect at Chester latest. Storm Star and Swindon are others worth a look.

Being 2-2 over C&D and possibly capable of better still, SPANISH BLAZE (nap) is the pick. Pitney is second choice.


13:50 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 5f - 10 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) Makarova (9/1 -29%)
Makarova

9
9/1(-29%)
(7) Makarova 9/1, Landed a listed contest at Ayr last summer and held her own when fourth in the Nunthorpe at York and sixth in the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp. Respectable efforts in defeat this term, 3¾ lengths seventh of 17 in King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago. In the mix.
Runner-up 12 months ago but will need a career best to win her first Group race.
9
2nd (9) Purosangue (9/1 +44%)
Purosangue

9
9/1(+44%)
(9) Purosangue 9/1, Ended solid juvenile campaign with a ¾-length success in a 6f listed event at York. Creditable third in 6f Ascot Group 3 on reappearance but limitations exposed in Sandy Lane at Haydock/King Charles III Stakes (80/1) at Royal Ascot both starts since.
Would be helped by rain (best efforts on softer than good) but needs marked improvement.
3
3rd (3) Desperate Hero (5/1 +0%)
Desperate Hero

5
5/1(+0%)
(3) Desperate Hero 5/1, Better than ever this year, winning his last 2 starts, taking his form to another level when making all in an excellent time in class 2 handicap at Hamilton. Faces strong competition for the lead here but well worth a shot at this level.
Surged clear of 14 rivals in Hamilton handicap; well worth his place in this higher grade.
5
4th (5) Live In The Dream (100/1 -3536%)
Live In The Dream

100
100/1(-3536%)
(5) Live In The Dream 100/1, Very speedy front runner who showed improved form when winning the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York last summer. Reappearance second in the Temple Stakes at Haydock was good and probably best excuse run there since. The one to beat.
2023 Nunthorpe winner; best forgiven last run; tops the ratings; commands major respect.
6
5th (6) Twilight Calls (20/1 -400%)
Twilight Calls

20
20/1(-400%)
(6) Twilight Calls 20/1, Smart gelding who ran well when ¾-length fourth in Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) on reappearance. Backed that up when 3¼ lengths sixth of 17 in King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot and can go well again back down in class. Headgear applied.
Regularly contests Group events but yet to win one; first-time cheekpieces may help.
1
6th (1) Apollo One (100/1 -614%)
Apollo One

100
100/1(-614%)
(1) Apollo One 100/1, Most likeable and reliable sprinter who was runner-up in the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup last season. As good as ever when placed in handicaps at Newmarket/Epsom both starts this term and should give another good account back up in class.
Tough and reliable, but up in grade and will need a career best to win.
10
7th (10) Unbreak My Heart (66/1 -100%)
Unbreak My Heart

66
66/1(-100%)
(10) Unbreak My Heart 66/1, Useful at 2yrs and back to that level when 1¼ lengths fourth of 7 in listed race at this C&D (good to soft, 28/1) 3 weeks ago. Firmly up against it here, however.
Her fourth over C&D three weeks ago leaves her with good deal to find in this higher grade.
4
8th (4) Equality (100/1 -733%)
Equality

100
100/1(-733%)
(4) Equality 100/1, Translated smart handicap form to Group 3 company when winning this last year. Another good handicap performance when seeing off 14 rivals at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April but well below par in Temple Stakes at Haydock/King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot since.
Last year's winner; excuses last two starts and could bounce back under Billy Loughnane.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:50 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Live In The Dream is undoubtedly a high-class performer over the minimum trip and he merits respect, but on the back of a below-par effort in a Haydock Listed race last month, it may pay to side with DESPERATE HERO. Jack Channon's charge accounted for multiple subsequent winners when bolting up over 5f in a Hamilton handicap last time, and this upwardly mobile sprinter looks worth his place at this level. Classy on his day, Twilight Calls is well capable of playing a hand in a race of this nature and, sporting cheekpieces for the first time, a bold showing is anticipated.

LIVE IN THE DREAM skipped Royal Ascot for a crack at this and last year's Nunthorpe winner sets a clear standard. Twilight Calls will be suited by the likely strong pace so is next best ahead of the fast-improving Desperate Hero, who looks worth a shot at this level after his wide-margin win in a handicap at Hamilton.

The booking of Billy Loughnane could be the catalyst for a return to form for EQUALITY. Live In The Dream is feared most.


14:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 10 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
1
1st (1) Cicero's Gift (20/1 -67%)
Cicero's Gift

20
20/1(-67%)
(1) Cicero's Gift 20/1, Made great strides in his career, completing the hat-trick in very much the manner of a future pattern winner in class 2 novice event at Goodwood in May 2023, bursting clear. Didn't have much luck in-running pitched into Group 1 company a month later. Off since but he's a fascinating contender.
Absent since looking better than the bare result in the 2023 St James's Palace Stakes.
2
2nd (2) Holloway Boy (10/1 -54%)
Holloway Boy

10
10/1(-54%)
(2) Holloway Boy 10/1, Debut winner in the Chesham back in 2022 and easily best effort since returned to the Royal meeting when fifth in the Hunt Cup 17 days ago, conceding first run. Arguably unlucky not to finish closer, too so he has to be of serious interest.
Good fifth in the Royal Hunt Cup, doing well considering he had to wait for a run.
4
3rd (4) Perotto (5/1 +0%)
Perotto

5
5/1(+0%)
(4) Perotto 5/1, 2021 Britannia winner who tasted success in a pretty light first campaign for Roger Varian in 2023. Confirmed he's still a smart handicapper when third in the Royal Hunt Cup on reappearance and a 1 lb nudge in the ratings won't prevent a very bold bid.
Creditable third in the Royal Hunt Cup on reappearance; won this race last year.
10
4th (10) Magic Memories (5/1 +58%)
Magic Memories

5
5/1(+58%)
(10) Magic Memories 5/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Yarmouth (1m) 24 days ago, cosily. Likeable type but up 3 lb in a deeper race so he needs to progress again.
In career-best form on soft ground the last twice; cosy win at Yarmouth latest.
5
5th (5) Silent Film (40/1 -100%)
Silent Film

40
40/1(-100%)
(5) Silent Film 40/1, Useful form when winning a minor race at Kincsem on final 2023 start. Placed twice since, laterly at Epsom despite not looking totally at home on the undulations.
Ran respectably on last appearance but faces a stiffer task in this stronger field.
6
6th (6) Dual Identity (9/1 -6%)
Dual Identity

9
9/1(-6%)
(6) Dual Identity 9/1, Very useful handicapper who added to his good Sandown record when seeing off 8 rivals here in May. Shaped as though still in good form when third to Two Tempting over C&D 3 weeks ago, keeping on well but not as unlucky as re-opposing Classic.
Close third in the C&D event won by Two Tempting, taking Sandown record to 512113.
7
7th (7) Metal Merchant (8/1 +0%)
Metal Merchant

8
8/1(+0%)
(7) Metal Merchant 8/1, Represents in-form yard and has returned an improved performance, making a winning reappearance ar Newbury and second home in his group when seventh in the Hunt Cup latest. Same mark here so has to command respect.
Spring Cup winner; creditable seventh in the Royal Hunt Cup most recently.
8
8th (8) Two Tempting (16/1 -113%)
Two Tempting

16
16/1(-113%)
(8) Two Tempting 16/1, Has made a cracking start to 2024, making it 4 wins from 5 starts when just holding on in a big-field C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Second and third that day but arguably unlucky so has work to do t uphold that form.
Held on by a neck in C&D contest last month, taking record this season to 4-5.
9
9th (9) Classic (100/1 -1438%)
Classic

100
100/1(-1438%)
(9) Classic 100/1, Soft ground an excuse for his below-par reappearance over C&D and was probably unlucky not to win back here 3 weeks ago, left poorly placed and storming home to grab second. Up 1 lb and he makes plenty of appeal.
Looking unlucky in the C&D event won by Two Tempting; scored on this card last year.
3
10th (3) Point Lynas (100/1 -1011%)
Point Lynas

100
100/1(-1011%)
(3) Point Lynas 100/1, Smart gelding who posted a career best when winning 17-runner handicap at York (7.9f, good) on reappearance in May. Fared about as well as could be expected when fourth in Group 3 company a month ago but new mark doesn't leave much room for error.
Better than ever this term, making all at York then fourth in Haydock Group 3.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Perotto (third) got the better of HOLLOWAY BOY (fifth) when the pair met in the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot last month, but the latter wasn't seen to best effect after being short of room at a crucial stage before running on well close home. With that in mind, Karl Burke's charge gets the vote to reverse that form off 1lb better terms en route to victory here. Two Tempting (first) and Classic (second) battled it out over C&D last month and the duo look to have solid claims of at least hitting the frame once more.

Last month's C&D handicap coupled with the Royal Hunt Cup look the key pieces of form. CLASSIC split Two Tempting and Dual Identity in the former race but really should have won and is selected to gain compensation. Metal Merchant was second in his group in the latter race so needs treating as though still in top form, with Perotto also of serious interest.

The percentage call goes to CLASSIC, ahead of Holloway Boy in an open-looking Coral Challenge.


15:00 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 8f - 9 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
(8) Tiaraqueen (50/1 -25%)
Tiaraqueen

50
50/1(-25%)
(8) Tiaraqueen 50/1, Off the mark in straightforward fashion making turf debut after 6 months off in 7f Wetherby novice. Second won next time and she's open to improvement for all this is a huge step up. Yard have won 3 of the last 5 runnings, including last year with one that had plenty to find on the figures.
Won at Wetherby on reappearance; still unexposed but this looks a very stiff task.
7
1st (7) Spiritual (25/1 -79%)
Spiritual

25
25/1(-79%)
(7) Spiritual 25/1, Made an ideal start when scoring at Leicester in September and some improved efforts in defeat up in class since, although once again was unable to keep straight under pressure at York last time. Looks vulnerable here.
May need a drop back to 7f and Kieran Shoemark prefers stablemate Regal Jubilee.
4
2nd (4) Indelible (7/2 +56%)
Indelible

3.5
7/2(+56%)
(4) Indelible 7/2, Very well-bred filly out of Midday and proving most progressive, landing a useful race at Doncaster (1m) on her return and shaping well in the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot, first home in her group (Soprano the winner). More to come.
Seems held by Soprano on Sandringham bare form but remains open to further progress.
6
3rd (6) Soprano (4/1 -100%)
Soprano

4
4/1(-100%)
(6) Soprano 4/1, Pretty highly tried throughout her career and was much improved upped to this trip when landing the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot under this rider, being held up in the stand side group seemingly the best place to be. Worth crediting full value for that win and leading claims.
Relished the step up to 1m in the Sandringham; new rating puts her top of this pack.
5
4th (5) Regal Jubilee (5/2 +58%)
Regal Jubilee

2.5
5/2(+58%)
(5) Regal Jubilee 5/2, Dual winner over this trip in the autumn and back on track having contested the 1000 Guineas when going close in 10f Goodwood listed event 6 weeks ago (might have won had her effort come sooner). One to consider back over 1m.
Listed winner as a 2yo; clear second at Goodwood returned to this grade last time; solid.
2
5th (2) Clove Hitch (9/2 -50%)
Clove Hitch

4.5
9/2(-50%)
(2) Clove Hitch 9/2, Much improved and very impressive as she routed her rivals in 1m fillies' novice at Newbury 3 weeks ago, making all in good style. Well-bred 725,000 gns yearling who can progress further.
Made all for 8l success at Newbury last time, looking a Listed/Group filly in the making.
9
6th (9) Unreasonable (16/1 -45%)
Unreasonable

16
16/1(-45%)
(9) Unreasonable 16/1, Debut winner over this trip who took a step forward down in class when third in 9f Leopardstown listed race last month, just clinging on for a place. This is tougher.
Irish filly who has posted two good efforts at Leopardstown this term; possibilities.
3
7th (3) Gray's Inn (80/1 -21%)
Gray's Inn

80
80/1(-21%)
(3) Gray's Inn 80/1, Fairly useful filly who won twice at up to 7f last summer. Well beaten (bled) on return at Newmarket 9 weeks ago and plenty to prove here.
Beaten long way in sole run this term (bled from nose); plenty to find on best form.
1
8th (1) Bolsena (16/1 -33%)
Bolsena

16
16/1(-33%)
(1) Bolsena 16/1, Won 1m Newmarket maiden in April and has continued in form in similar listed fillies' contests, collared late at Goodwood (10f) last time. Bit more needed back in trip.
Solid efforts in Listed grade the last twice; from a good family and may rate higher still.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:00 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Soprano got up to take the Sandringham at Royal Ascot by half a length last month and that performance has earned her a rating of 107, which makes her the top-rated in this contest. However, she looks worth taking on with the John & Thady Gosden-trained REGAL JUBILEE. The daughter of Frankel suffered interference at a vital stage when taking home the silver medal at this level at Goodwood in May and, with a clearer passage this time around, she could be the one to beat. Clove Hitch has plenty of scope for improvement and is another to keep an eye on.

INDELIBLE emerged with her reputation enhanced despite meeting with defeat to Soprano in the Sandringham, 'winning' the race on her side, and she could be up to reversing that form with George Boughey's filly with the prospect of more improvement to come. Clove Hitch and Regal Jubilee complete the shortlist.

Sandringham winner SOPRANO has particularly strong claims, being top rated and still unexposed at 1m. Clove Hitch is feared most.


15:35 Sandown Group 1 (Class 1) 10f - 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
4
(4) City Of Troy (1/4 +31%)
City Of Troy

0.25
1/4(+31%)
(4) City Of Troy 1/4, Looked top notch in an unbeaten 2-y-o campaign and reaffirmed those impressions when bouncing back from his flop in the 2000 Guineas to run out a convincing winner of the Derby at Epsom. Likely capable of even better and can't be opposed.
Champion 2yo last term; won the Derby most recently; brilliant colt who is clear top rated.
1
(1) Al Riffa (12/1 +25%)
Al Riffa

12
12/1(+25%)
(1) Al Riffa 12/1, Group 1 winner on heavy ground as a 2-y-o. Lightly raced since but his close fourth in the Ganay at Longchamp (10.5f, soft) on his reappearance in April shows he can still mix it at the highest level. Well held on a much firmer surface in the US since. Any easing of the ground in his favour.
Lightly raced 4yo who is interesting on best form and this step back up to 1m2f is a plus.
7
(7) Jayarebe (14/1 +0%)
Jayarebe

14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Jayarebe 14/1, Bounced back from a below-par run in the Dee at Chester when fending off the exciting King's Gambit in 12-runner Hampton Court at Royal Ascot (1¼m, firm) 16 days ago. This scopey individual may have even more to offer. Gets the vote for the forecast spot.
Improving 3yo but looked fortunate to win Group 3 at Royal Ascot; this is tougher.
6
(6) Ghostwriter (16/1 -78%)
Ghostwriter

16
16/1(-78%)
(6) Ghostwriter 16/1, Won all 3 starts at 2, notably the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (good to firm) in the autumn. Has shown he's trained on well with fourth-placed finishes in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and French Derby at Chantilly (1¼m, soft) in recent months. Should be involved in battle for minor honours.
Good fourth in a strong 2,000 Guineas; filled same position in French Derby; solid chance.
3
(3) Stay Alert (40/1 +20%)
Stay Alert

40
40/1(+20%)
(3) Stay Alert 40/1, Really smart performance to win the 6-runner Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket (9f, good, 5/1) on reappearance in May and possibly unsuited by softer ground when well held in the Pretty Polly at the Curragh last weekend.
Group 2 winner; Group 1 record is 026905; not a solid option kept to this grade.
5
(5) Dancing Gemini (50/1 -525%)
Dancing Gemini

50
50/1(-525%)
(5) Dancing Gemini 50/1, Listed winner at 2 and confirmed himself a smart performer when ½-length second of 13 to Metropolitan in the French 2000 Guineas on his reappearance. Respectable 8¼ lengths sixth of 16 to City of Troy in Derby at Epsom (1½m, good to soft) 35 days ago. Should be as effective at 1¼m. Place claims.
Strong-finishing second in the Poulains then non-staying sixth in the Derby; place claims.
8
(8) See The Fire (66/1 -65%)
See The Fire

66
66/1(-65%)
(8) See The Fire 66/1, Progressive and useful juvenile. Bounced back from a heavy defeat in the 1000 Guineas on reappearance when good 3¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Porta Fortuna in Coronation at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago. Will stay 1¼m but will need to improve significantly for it to push City of Troy.
Ran well in Coronation Stakes; bred to be suited by this new trip; big run is plausible.
2
(2) Hans Andersen (100/1 +33%)
Hans Andersen

100
100/1(+33%)
(2) Hans Andersen 100/1, Very useful in his own right but presumably in here to ensure a good pace for City of Troy.
Bottom of this pack on ratings and not in the same league as stablemate City Of Troy.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:35 Sandown Group 1 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Derby hero CITY OF TROY is likely to prove a very warm order for this contest, as that form has already been franked with his stablemate, Los Angeles (third), taking the Irish Derby last week. Aidan O'Brien's colt has his first attempt at this trip, but he showed plenty of pace as a juvenile, so that is unlikely to catch him out. Ghostwriter looks the main danger after he finished in front of the selection in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and he backed that up with a respectable fourth in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly. Dancing Gemini may improve for this drop back in trip and he completes the shortlist.

An Eclipse which revolves around CITY OF TROY, who will surely have too much for these rivals if in anything like the same form as when leaving Ambiente Friendly and Los Angeles (third and first in last weekend's Irish Derby) trailing in his wake at Epsom. Bar a forgivable blip at Chester, recent Royal Ascot winner Jayarebe has a progressive profile and might be the one to chase Aidan O'Brien's colt home.

It should be onwards and upwards for CITY OF TROY, who bounced right back in the Derby. Dancing Gemini is second choice.


16:12 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 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
3
(3) Blake (16/5 +60%)
Blake

3.2
16/5(+60%)
(3) Blake 16/5, Showed improved form to get off the mark on just his second start in a handicap in 9-runner event at this course (8f, soft) in May. Hit with a 6 lb rise but showed himself effective over the 2f longer trip at Epsom (10.1f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago and remains low mileage.
Best effort when winning here, and ran respectably off revised mark next time; in the mix.
1
(1) Sun God (15/2 -7%)
Sun God

7.5
15/2(-7%)
(1) Sun God 15/2, Signs of temperament over the winter but put it all together to land a Lingfield nursery just before Christmas. 3 next-time-out winners emerged from that race, and he showed appreciably better form in defeat 4 months on when runner-up at Newmarket (10f) in May. Gelded since and worth considering.
Gelded since good second at Newmarket on 1,000 Guineas day; big chance despite top weight.
9
(9) Devoirs Choice (9/1 -80%)
Devoirs Choice

9
9/1(-80%)
(9) Devoirs Choice 9/1, Looks to be heading the right way, beaten only by an unexposed one at this C&D (good) just over 3 weeks ago. That was his second runner-up effort in a row and he remains of interest despite a small rise in the weights.
0-6 but knocking at the door; C&D second last time; should be in the thick of things again.
2
(2) Break The Bank (11/1 -10%)
Break The Bank

11
11/1(-10%)
(2) Break The Bank 11/1, Stepped up on his 2-y-o form when justifying strong market support on return (also gelded) on handicap debut at Kempton in March. A couple of lesser efforts followed, but ran well in a first-time visor when fourth of 7 at this course (9f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Will need to settle better.
Not disgraced over 1m1f here last time; stamina to prove over this longer trip.
7
(7) Midnight Rumble (12/1 -85%)
Midnight Rumble

12
12/1(-85%)
(7) Midnight Rumble 12/1, Continued his theme of run-to-run improvement when getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) just over 2 weeks ago, leading over 1f out. Up 6 lb for that success but has to be feared returning to turf.
Deserved first success at Lingfield; 6lb rise looks fair; commands major respect.
6
(6) Dramatic Effect (22/1 -83%)
Dramatic Effect

22
22/1(-83%)
(6) Dramatic Effect 22/1, Left reappearance effort behind with a much improved effort when winning 12-runner minor event at Goodwood (8f, good) just over 4 weeks ago, edging ahead late on. She's still low mileage and there could be more to come now heading up in trip.
Improved to win narrowly at Goodwood and may still be unexposed; shortlisted.
8
(8) Highland Spring (66/1 -450%)
Highland Spring

66
66/1(-450%)
(8) Highland Spring 66/1, Found a bit of progress away from turf for the first time despite not being seen to best effect when fifth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 10 days ago, never nearer having been left poorly placed. This mark requires more, but he remains with potential.
Better than bare result at Kempton; this longer trip should suit; has untapped potential.
12
(12) Golden Arc (80/1 -300%)
Golden Arc

80
80/1(-300%)
(12) Golden Arc 80/1, Showed a bit more than previously when 6½ lengths eighth of 12 to Dramatic Effect in minor event at Goodwood (8f, good) just over 4 weeks ago. Steps up in trip and looks a big outsider on handicap debut.
Progress needed on handicap debut but has bottom weight and this longer trip ought to suit.
5
(5) Prepschool (80/1 -142%)
Prepschool

80
80/1(-142%)
(5) Prepschool 80/1, Winner at 2 yrs but arrives with a fair bit to prove following a couple of dismal efforts at Newbury and Epsom. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
Poor last two starts; hopes hinge on return to same C&D as career-best third in April.
10
(10) The Hun (100/1 -900%)
The Hun

100
100/1(-900%)
(10) The Hun 100/1, Found immediate improvement for the fitting of blinkers when runner-up at Chester in May and just about matched the form when filling the same spot at Redcar (10f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago, a more patient ride not getting to the bottom of him. Each-way claims.
Hard to knock on turf in terms of consistency but extra needed for elusive first success.
4
(4) Von Baer (100/1 -733%)
Von Baer

100
100/1(-733%)
(4) Von Baer 100/1, Improved with each of his 3 starts at 2 yrs and returned to action with a creditable third on handicap debut at Kempton (7f) in April. Below-par display at Haydock later that month but he's been given a 10-week break since. Gelded since and now heads up in trip.
Poor run when last seen in April; now moves up further in trip, having been gelded.
11
(11) Ashariba (100/1 -3233%)
Ashariba

100
100/1(-3233%)
(11) Ashariba 100/1, Off the mark on his second and final start as a 2-y-o at Yarmouth and has improved for the switch to handicaps this season, justifying support at Leicester (10f, soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Likely to progress further so he's high up on the shortlist.
Found plenty when scoring from clear runner-up at Leicester; leading contender.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:12 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Midnight Rumble impressed when scoring over this trip at Lingfield and should go well if transferring that form back to turf off a 6lb higher mark. Fellow last-time-out winner Dramatic Effect also appeals, with the step up in trip potentially a source for improvement. However, the latter was no match for BLAKE when they clashed here in May and, having subsequently finished a respectable fourth over 1m2f in a deeper race at Epsom, Peter Chapple-Hyam's colt shades preference back at this happy hunting ground.

A host in with chances but the verdict goes to ASHARIBA, who doubled her tally at Leicester just under 6 weeks ago (front pair pulled 22 lengths clear), and with further progress on the cards, a 4 lb rise certainly doesn’t look insurmountable. She can get the better of Midnight Rumble, who is improving with experience and opened his account at Lingfield recently, with Sun God taken to edge out Highland Spring for minor honours.

An open 3yo handicap can go to HIGHLAND SPRING, who finished with running left when fifth at Kempton ten days ago.


16:47 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 15 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
10
(10) Persica (11/4 +39%)
Persica

2.75
11/4(+39%)
(10) Persica 11/4, Dual winner at 2 who ran well on his first two starts this season and shaped as if still in form when mid-field in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot on latest. Not one to rule out.
Mainly solid form this year and scored comfortably at Epsom on most recent 1m2f attempt.
6
(6) Truthful (7/1 -56%)
Truthful

7
7/1(-56%)
(6) Truthful 7/1, Looked a useful prospect when winning novices here (1¼m) and Haydock (11.5f) on first 2 starts. Form levelled out subsequently but should have more to offer as a 4yo. Has 10-month absence to overcome.
Useful sort in her first season last year; may have more to offer this term; interesting.
8
(8) Chasing Aphrodite (10/1 +17%)
Chasing Aphrodite

10
10/1(+17%)
(8) Chasing Aphrodite 10/1, Built on the encouragement of his previous effort when making all over C&D last time. This is tougher and he should face competition for the lead, but he's still one to consider.
Made all in Class 3 event over C&D last month (first win beyond 1m); 0-6 in Class 2.
14
(14) Balmacara (10/1 -43%)
Balmacara

10
10/1(-43%)
(14) Balmacara 10/1, Raced only at 7f, bagging a pair of novices at Doncaster this spring in good style. Well-held third when stepped up to listed company at Epsom last time. Steps up significantly in trip for handicap debut but there is stamina in his pedigree. Also hooded first time.
Progressive over 7f until latest start; doesn't shape as if he's crying out for 1m2f.
11
(11) Stay Well (11/1 -29%)
Stay Well

11
11/1(-29%)
(11) Stay Well 11/1, In top form since his reappearance this term, again shaping nicely when runner-up at Chelmsford recently. Mark is reasonable and this race should be run to suit.
No win since 2021 but he's on a workable mark and arrives in decent form; each-way hopes.
5
(5) Aerion Power (12/1 -20%)
Aerion Power

12
12/1(-20%)
(5) Aerion Power 12/1, Looked as good as ever when edging out Great Blasket (won next time) despite racing freely in June and, while he didn't fire at Royal Ascot next time, it's too soon to write him off. Goes up in trip.
Faced a tough assignment in Royal Hunt Cup; this looks a touch easier; has 1m2f form.
13
(13) Parlando (18/1 +0%)
Parlando

18
18/1(+0%)
(13) Parlando 18/1, Winner in Bahrain in February but has struggled back in Britain. Bit more encouragement at York last time and at least the mark is sliding.
Not in the same form since winning in Bahrain and can be opposed.
2
(2) Silver Sword (66/1 -560%)
Silver Sword

66
66/1(-560%)
(2) Silver Sword 66/1, Three-time winner (at up to 8.1f) last season and, while yet to fire this season, he wasn't disgraced in form terms (hung right) in Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. Others look better treated.
Has form figures of 2171 in handicaps, winning at York Ebor festival on last attempt.
7
(7) Secret Solace (66/1 -267%)
Secret Solace

66
66/1(-267%)
(7) Secret Solace 66/1, Gleneagles filly who hasn't had much racing for her age. Useful effort on her only outing last year and shaped as if needing the run in listed race at Goodwood two months ago. Tries handicaps upped in trip now.
Lightly raced; form dipped sharply at Goodwood two months ago; handicap debut.
3
(3) Max Mayhem (100/1 -614%)
Max Mayhem

100
100/1(-614%)
(3) Max Mayhem 100/1, Dual winner of 11f Kempton handicaps for Kevin Philippart de Foy last year. Probably better for run when respectable sixth at Haydock on debut for this yard but mark demands improvement.
Record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to AW; second run for new yard.
12
(12) Sweet Reward (100/1 -525%)
Sweet Reward

100
100/1(-525%)
(12) Sweet Reward 100/1, C&D winner. 18/1, creditable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to Chasing Aphrodite in handicap at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. Can get involved if able to get over from a wide draw.
Close second in this race two years ago; only fifth in lower grade here last month.
1
(1) Stephensons Rocket (100/1 -257%)
Stephensons Rocket

100
100/1(-257%)
(1) Stephensons Rocket 100/1, Very smart performer in his pomp in Hong Kong but wasn't at his best in a Sha Tin Group 2 when last seen over there and returned from 6 months off with a sub-par run at Newbury. May strip fitter for it.
Smart in Hong Kong; needs to improve a good deal on Newbury reappearance effort.
9
(9) Storm Catcher (100/1 -257%)
Storm Catcher

100
100/1(-257%)
(9) Storm Catcher 100/1, Likeable sort who enhanced fine AW strike rate when narrowly landing the odds in a Wolverhampton handicap in February. Turf efforts since have been less inspiring.
Well treated on AW form but has posted two duck eggs since returned to turf.
4
(4) Track Of Time (100/1 -203%)
Track Of Time

100
100/1(-203%)
(4) Track Of Time 100/1, Three-time winner on turf/AW in France last summer (useful form) and not disgraced when midfield in pair of Meydan handicaps around the turn of the year for Francis-Henri Graffard. Underwhelming debut for this yard at York 52 days ago, though.
Three wins in France; trailed home last of 13 at York on British debut.
15
(15) Dambuster (100/1 -1900%)
Dambuster

100
100/1(-1900%)
(15) Dambuster 100/1, Created a good impression when winning here on debut last year and firmly back on the up when running out a comfortable winner at Beverley 72 days ago. Goes handicapping from a fair mark against his elders, and boasts leading claims.
Record is 2-3, the wins at this course and Beverley; open to further progress; respected.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:47 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

The weight-for-age allowance hands the three-year-olds, Dambuster and BALMACARA a potentially big advantage. While the former is open to any amount of improvement on his handicap debut, the latter has latent potential in his pedigree and can make the greater strides now he faces a sterner test of stamina, with a first-time hood added. Chasing Aphrodite is feared off just 4lb higher than his C&D win last month, while Persica and Truthful are other solid contenders to monitor in the betting.

DAMBUSTER is easily the least exposed in this field and there should be a good deal more to come, so he makes most appeal. Chasing Aphrodite is a player if he can get across to lead from stall 15 but, if the race is strongly run, Stay Well is likely to come into it along with a few others.

Preference is for bottom-weight DAMBUSTER, who looks the type to improve further. Persica is second choice.


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