April 24 / 13.20 Sandown

13.20

Good

bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 618-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won with something to spare at Newbury (6f, good to soft) last September on second start then pulled hard when mid-division in Listed race at York (6f, good); gelded since, which may settle him down, and this well-bred sort has potential off his opening mark.
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12th

7

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Black Star Boy

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won on reappearance at Sandown (5f, good) in April and denied a clear run when Listed sixth over this C&D (good) next time; soundly beaten in Royal Ascot handicap latest but, with the Sandown form having been strongly franked by the placed horses, he's not written off; a tongue-tie goes on.

20/1

15th

19

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Black Star Boy

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Proved well suited to a stiff 5f when strong at the finish at Sandown on his return in April; that form has taken some knocks though and he was behind some of today's rivals at York last month.

20/1

6th

2

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Black Star Boy

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Newbury maiden (good to soft) winner who was gelded after finishing down the field in Listed event here (also 6f) in October; coped well with the drop to 5f when taking good step forward to land Sandown handicap (good) on his reappearance three weeks ago; unexposed and likely capable of better again.

12/1

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11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 311-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won at Chester (6f, good) last June on second start and comfortably followed up in novice there (6f, good) the following month; absent since and this handicap debut is a much tougher test of his credentials, but he's a bright prospect and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
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2nd

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Progressive sprinter; chased home Jazl in a Newmarket handicap last month (2lb worse off today) before improving his flawless C&D record to 3-3 with an easy win eight days ago; worth his place in this stronger company and he looks sure to go well once again.

11/4

1st

2

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:48 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Dual C&D novice winner last season and his handicap form this year is strong, finishing fourth in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) before returning to 6f to finish a neck second of 13 to Jazl in a traditionally hot race at the Newmarket July meeting (good to firm again); a 2lb nudge doesn't look enough to stop him from a good draw.

4/5

2nd

5

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Juvenile wins came in 6f novices; has held his own in 5f handicaps this year, doing well on the far side when fourth of 27 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) just behind Ten Carat Harry; return to 6f can suit; better claims than most.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 34-347

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Ripon (6f, good) last August and won Kempton novice (6f, AW) in November on fourth start; some good AW handicap efforts since but not last time and he's probably vulnerable against unexposed types.
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16th

12

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

One And Gone

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Front-runner who won two in a row in the first half of summer (5f, good) but he finished down the field at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) and it was the same story at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) on Sunday.

50/1

7th

7

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

One And Gone

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

3yo who made all in eight-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, good) in June and rallied to follow up at Sandown (5f, good), beating four rivals; down the field at Glorious Goodwood last time but he's back into a smaller field today and could give it a good go from the front.

12/1

12

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

One And Gone

9st 4lb

T: Ian Williams

16/1

Form: 060-12 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-5 last year, all on turf, but he showed promise and won a handicap at Southwell (5f, AW) in January on his first run since being gelded; close second at Southwell (5f, AW) a fortnight ago and could be thereabouts if the return to grass isn't an issue.
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4th

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Ambishio

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 1-11 but his won was off 1lb higher at Southwell (5f, AW) in January and he ran well for a long way in a Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (fifth of eighth) 11 days ago; headgear is now added and he could make a bold bid on this drop back in grade.

5/2

5th

8

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Ambishio

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

In good form on AW prior to respectable fourth at Sandown (5f, good) in April off 4lb higher; however, two lesser runs have followed; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at York on last intended start (22-1 at the time).

20/1

2

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Ambishio

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Began the year with two good runs at Southwell but backwards steps in three runs back on turf; others look stronger.

20/1

7/1

Form: 921- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Built upon last September's debut (5f, AW) to go close at Nottingham (5f, good to soft), then went one better at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in October when last seen; he could do with breaking more professionally but he impressed last time and could have plenty more to offer; yard in good form.
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3rd

3

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Atticum

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Low-mileage 3yo who began this season with two perfectly respectable runs (one over C&D) and did well to take modest third after losing ground at the start at Redcar (5f, good) last month; edging down the weights; big player if he breaks on terms.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Redcar

Atticum

9st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Robert Cowell

Improved with each 2yo start, winning a Yarmouth novice (5f, good to soft) in October; respectable fifth in handicaps at Sandown (5f, good) and Windsor (6f, good to firm) this year; this represents a slight ease in grade; likely to go well.

3/1

5th

4

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Atticum

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

All runs at 5f; improved with each 2yo start, winning a Yarmouth novice (good to soft) in October; tapped for speed on his seasonal/handicap debut at Sandown in April, but he was keeping on well close home and the step up to 6f could prompt further progress; ground faster than good will be a first.

6/1

Form: 31830- D

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Midfield in big-field nursery at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) last August when last seen; gelded since; however, close third in a nursery at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft) previously, showing good pace, and he's in the picture on that form; also effective on good/good to firm.
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5th

13

(12)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Old Is Gold

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Andrew Balding

Slowly away and unplaced on his two outings this season; however, he was strong in the betting for both and it's possible he'll be sharper today in the first-time visor; interesting to see if his backers return.

10/1

10th

10

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Old Is Gold

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Sole win in 5f 2yo conditions race at Beverley (good) and later a good third in 6f handicap at this meeting (good to soft); never best placed after a slow start on Sandown comeback when better than the bare result in sixth but he was withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls in May and his chance is likely to depend on what happens before the race starts in earnest.

9/1

4

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Old Is Gold

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Displayed plenty of ability in his five-race 2yo campaign and well backed ahead of last month's reappearance at Sandown (5f, good), where he was a 3l sixth of nine having been slowly away and denied a clear passage; could have a part to play if things pan out more favourably today.

7/1

Form: 441- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his first two starts (6f, good/AW) when readily winning a Southwell maiden (5f, AW) at odds-on last September; his attractive pedigree provides optimism that he can take higher order still.
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2nd

11

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Hypnotised

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Speedy type who will probably prove best at 5f; having first run after gelding operation and three months off when second to Wheels Of Fire at Sandown; may well improve for that outing and he still has untapped potential.

7/1

Form: 10189-

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won maiden/novice races at Ayr (6f, good to firm/good) last season on two of his first three starts; came up short in Group/sales races otherwise but reappears having been gelded and he could prove well suited by this first crack at 5f; interesting on handicap debut, especially if backed.
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14th

15

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Underwriter

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Keady

He had started to become disappointing but returned to form with a close fourth at 100-1 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month on his second stable start; he'd have been closer with a clear run and could be in the shake-up if he gets the breaks.

10/1

4th

14

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Underwriter

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Michael Keady

Won twice at Ayr (6f) in novice/maiden company last term either side of a heavy defeat in the Coventry Stakes; has struggled so far this year, including when 100-1 for his stable debut 15 days ago.

50/1

11th

10

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Underwriter

9st 4lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Won twice at Ayr (6f) in novice/maiden company last term either side of a heavy defeat in the Coventry Stakes; well beaten in two handicaps this year and sold out of Archie Watson's stable for 4,600gns last week; plenty to prove and stable has more obvious claims with Emperor Spirit.

66/1

50/1

Form: 3100-8 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons but down the field in Listed races last autumn on both starts for Charles Byrnes and soundly beaten in a handicap at Newmarket last Thursday on his stable/seasonal debut; others preferred.
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6th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Won twice in Ireland last season before closing out with two lesser efforts in Listed company; struggled for his current yard, coming a stone down the weights, and again didn't achieve much last time when fourth of five on turf here.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Lingfield

Sir Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two sprint wins in Ireland as 2yo, including when making all at the Curragh (6f, good) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's struggled since and has form figures of 89089 for his current yard; lost to prove.

25/1

9th

7

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Sir Alfie

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two sprint wins in Ireland as 2yo, including when making all at the Curragh (6f, good) last August, but in poor form on turf and the AW in Britain this year and it's hard to believe he's worth his current mark.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.10
Straight Forecast £44.81
Tricast £505.54
Trifecta £467.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Old Is Gold

NEWMARKET:

Calico Blue

RP RATINGS:

Atticum

POSTDATA:

Ambishio

The Sun:

Hypnotised

SPOTLIGHT:

Black Star Boy

Telegraph:

Atticum

The Times:

Old Is Gold

Daily Mail:

Old Is Gold

Daily Mirror:

Old Is Gold

The Star:

Old Is Gold

The Guardian:

Calico Blue

Daily Record:

Calico Blue

D Express:

Ambishio