September 12 / 17.25 Sandown

17.25

Good

Aspall Handicap

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Aspall Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 220703

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Not added to his debut success in 17 runs since but he has been beating down the door this year, running well on AW on his first three starts and back to form with a good third over C&D two weeks ago (soft); runs off the same mark today and new cheekpieces could give him a lift.
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2nd

4

(1)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Landed a good prize off today's mark at Lingfield (1m4f) on Good Friday but has mixed record since; ought to have been suited by the soft ground when midfield at Salisbury (1m4f) recently; others appeal more.

15/2

5th

1

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

17:25 Salisbury

Son Of Man

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

1m4f AW winner in April followed by two good efforts; not so good since and although he still took third at Windsor (good to soft) last time, new trip needs to spark something if he's to improve his modest strike-rate.

14/1

3rd

2

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

16:12 Windsor

Son Of Man

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

1m4f AW handicap winner in April and followed that with two good efforts, including here; however, he finds winning difficult and no real positives to take from his last three races.

33/1

Form: 474134 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner one year ago; off the mark for this campaign when easily seeing off four rivals at Epsom in July (1m2f, good to soft); two solid efforts have followed, most recently fourth behind a couple of reopposing rivals over C&D two weeks ago; each-way shout again.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Carnival Day

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Not seen on AW since his first three starts; arrives in good form, winning at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last month and second at the same track 17 days ago (cheekpieces first time); one to consider.

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

15:57 Epsom

Carnival Day

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

May be best on good ground or softer; has plenty of experience of this track (he's the only one in this field with any) and a solid record here, including his very narrow, rallying win over C&D (good to soft) 17 days ago; back up 3lb but unlikely to be far away if he takes to first-time headgear.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:07 Epsom

Carnival Day

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Course winner who sits on a good mark and has positives to take from his recent third at Sandown (1m2f, good); has been running in higher grades than this; player.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 300-50 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Third in last season's Lincoln (1m, soft) on his first run for James Horton but that remains the high point of his time in Britain; neither run this year suggests he is the answer now upped to 1m2f for the first time.
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12th

15

(19)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Navagio

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner, but no success since July 2023; below his best this season until a more encouraging run at Gowran last week.

20/1

6th

6

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Navagio

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner (including at this venue) but no success since July 2023; has been below his best in four outings this season; plenty to prove now.

16/1

Form: 917389 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

Form: 422911 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Chasing a C&D hat-trick after wins in July (good) and two weeks ago (soft); tried to throw it away last time, hanging left and then right in the closing stages, before just hanging on in a head-bobbing finish; 4lb rise in a deeper race could scupper him.
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3rd

6

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Beach Point

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Quickened up best off a modest gallop at Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) in August and just missed out at Epsom after a 4lb rise (1m2f, good to soft); nudged up another 2lb but seems better than ever right now, despite his high mileage.

13/2

2nd

4

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:07 Epsom

Beach Point

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Appreciated the drop in grade to quicken up best off a modest gallop at Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) and he can cope with this 4lb higher mark; considered.

11/4

1st

3

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Beach Point

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: William Knight

On a handy mark again now and his first three runs of this campaign confirmed he retained plenty of enthusiasm; off the boil more recently but he drops in class with Henry Callan booked; one to be interested in.

9/2

Form: -11233 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made most in handicaps at Ayr (1m5f, good to soft) and Chester (14.4f, good) in July; expensive to follow since (1m4f-1m6f) but doubt this mark is out of range; drops back in trip which asks a new question of him.
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12th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Whatsgoingonmarvin

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mickey Bowen

A useful 1m5f Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott last year; only fair form at best in four hurdle outings for this yard since, including when well-held sixth on Stratford handicap debut in that sphere four weeks ago; returns to the Flat with something to prove; first-time cheekpieces go on.

40/1

6th

9

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Whatsgoingonmarvin

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

A useful 1m5f Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott; changed hands for 115,000gns and shaped well when runner-up in 2m Catterick juvenile hurdle in January; faced a stiff task in Haydock's Victor Ludorum last time and remains with potential now handicapping.

9/2

Form: 34-077 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sent off the 11-8 favourite when winning this race 12 months ago (soft); came into that race in better form but he's 2lb lower today and his latest run (behind a few of these) wasn't as bad as the distance beaten might suggest; the more rain the better for him.
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1st

7

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Tipsy Tiger

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: William Stone

His losing sequence is up to 11 races but he ran pretty well when fourth of seven at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) recently following a 74-day break, and he could build on that effort; his wins have come on soft/heavy.

13/2

4th

1

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:32 Sandown

Tipsy Tiger

9st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: William Stone

Well held at 40-1 on Kempton reappearance (1m3f, AW) in June, but he's well handicapped on his best form last season including when runner-up in this race (soft); both wins have been on testing ground and he needs a close look after another break.

6/1

6th

11

(12)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Tipsy Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Stone

Placed a couple of times on turf last autumn but no win since September 2024 and still 2lb higher; has run with credit here, but likely he will need this after 252 days off.

12/1

Form: 1-0877

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner, the latest in December (1m3f, Polytrack) off this mark; her turf form is less convincing though and she needs to raise her game.
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9

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Silver Nightfall

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time AW winner, the latest in December (1m3f, Polytrack) off this mark; her turf form is less convincing though and she needs to raise her game.

33/1

1

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:22 Kempton (AW)

Silver Nightfall

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual winner here, the latest over this trip from 2lb lower last December; modest in three outings since returning in May, but the return of the visor looks a positive.

12/1

6

(6)

24th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:30 Sandown

Silver Nightfall

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time AW winner at up to 1m4f; seemed unsuited by the drop back to 8.5f at Epsom most recently but remains a maiden on turf and current mark looks difficult.

8/1

10/1

Form: 140114 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
He has added another three wins to his haul this summer and neither trip nor ground should be an issue; he could only manage fourth at Beverley off this mark two weeks ago, however, and likely vulnerable once more.
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6th

7

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Distinction

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Regressive 8yo who has not won since last summer and was particularly disappointing on turf a fortnight ago; needs to turn things around.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 6lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Dual course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 13 months ago and he's finished down the field in last five runs; on reduced mark but he needs to raise his game and it would be a negative if the ground dries out.

12/1

Form: 733435 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; yet to strike this season but he has run some fair races, notably his third of 12 at Windsor in May; returning to 1m2f is no problem and rain won't hurt (has won on soft); fully exposed but can't rule out off his reduced mark.
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3rd

8

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Fast Steps

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Made the frame on first three turf starts this season but has not been in the same form since and this 8yo is nothing like the force of old; first AW run since 2024; others preferred.

16/1

5th

1

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Ffos Las

Fast Steps

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Runner-up over this C&D in June; shaped better than the bare result at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) next time and didn't get home there last time over 11.5f after kicking clear; now 14lb below his last winning mark and he'll appreciate this drop back in trip.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Fast Steps

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Latest defeat when sent off favourite here (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago wasn't quite as bad as it looks, but his losing run is now up to 20 and his best form has come over shorter.

9/2

10/1

Form: 5-1656 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Left his 2yo efforts behind when making a successful reappearance/handicap debut at Beverley in April (1m2f, good); that hasn't been a springboard to better things but after just seven starts it's possible a bigger effort is around the corner.
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3rd

4

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Kokanee

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ed Dunlop

Won at Lingfield (1m2f, soft) in June; not at the same level on his three starts since but he's back on deeper ground today and only 1lb higher than for that last win; possible player.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:17 Yarmouth

Kokanee

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Dual 1m2f winner, latterly this June; backward steps on last two starts, particularly latest on first AW run since 2024; that's a concern but he has a good record when the ground is softer than good, which keeps him in picture.

9/1

9th

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Kokanee

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ed Dunlop

Two-time winner, the latest on the turf track here (1m2f, soft) in June; needs to show he is as effective on AW.

6/1

25/1

Form: 1560

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Southwell in March (1m) and she ran to a similar level under a penalty at Kempton in both April and May; well-beaten 20-1 shot on last month's handicap debut (1m) and improvement is a must now stepping up in trip.
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14

(11)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Bijoux

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Made a winning debut at Southwell in March (1m) and she ran to a similar level under a penalty at Kempton in both April and May; well-beaten 20-1 shot on last month's handicap debut (1m) and improvement is a must now stepping up in trip.

25/1

10

(7)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Bijoux

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Justified support when winning on Southwell debut (1m, Tapeta) in March but she was beaten around 4l at Kempton in next two runs; now goes handicapping back up in trip but she needs improvement after a short break.

20/1

Form: 5-5743 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-7 but he has shown enough to think races could go his way; well backed and made a bold bid in a Class 5 at Chelmsford (1m2f) three weeks ago, leading 2f out but headed deep inside the final furlong; could do with settling better, and this is a stronger race, but he's a contender.
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8

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

0-9, but having been ridden aggressively he put up his best effort yet when beaten just over a length into second of ten behind Pride Of Donegal over C&D 19 days ago (6l back to the third); up 5lb but 2lb better off with his old rival and should ago well again.

5/1

8

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

0-9, but having been ridden aggressively he put up his best effort yet when beaten just over a length into second of ten behind Pride Of Donegal over C&D 19 days ago (6l back to the third); up 5lb but 2lb better off with his old rival and should ago well again.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Eight-race maiden; struggled to cope with soft turf last month, but is better judged on his keeping-on second off today's mark at Chelmsford (1m2f) two starts ago and has a fighting change if the new trip suits.

7/1

Non-runners

Lunar Orbit, Raedwald

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.70
Straight Forecast £18.36
Tricast £155.22
Trifecta £197.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Caspian King

POSTDATA:

Beach Point

NEWMARKET:

Whatsgoingonmarvin

SPOTLIGHT:

Fast Steps

Telegraph:

Kokanee

The Sun:

Son Of Man

The Times:

Tipsy Tiger

The Guardian:

Distinction

Daily Mail:

Whatsgoingonmarvin

D Express:

Caspian King

The Star:

Caspian King

Daily Mirror:

Beach Point

Daily Record:

Beach Point

TOPSPEED:

Fast Steps