May 28 / 19.45 Sandown

19.45

Good

Starsports.Bet Whitsun Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Starsports.Bet Whitsun Cup Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1456-8

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Consistent across his five starts last year and won off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good) last June; reappeared with close eighth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) and could build on that effort today; chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Boyfriend

9st 0lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent across his five starts last year and won off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good) last June; reappeared with close eighth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) and could build on that effort today; chance.

11/2

8th

24

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Boyfriend

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Reliable last season, going close under a positive Sam Hitchcott ride over C&D (good) in May; met some trouble at Newmarket on final start; not discounted, although he'll need a career best from his current mark.

16/1

3

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Boyfriend

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in June and has continued in good form, finishing fifth of 16 at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last time in a race which favoured those ridden more prominently; not ruled out.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 8000-0 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Group 3 runner-up in June 2024; nothing like the same force subsequently but some encouragement can be taken from his stable/seasonal debut in the Victoria Cup at Ascot, where he was soundly beaten overall but was first of seven in the group that raced initially on the far side; he's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Nostrum

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 runner-up in June 2024; nothing like the same force subsequently but some encouragement can be taken from his stable/seasonal debut in the Victoria Cup at Ascot, where he was soundly beaten overall but was first of seven in the group that raced initially on the far side; he's not ruled out.

12/1

14th

21

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Nostrum

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Very promising early in career for his first stable but broadly hasn't lived up to expectations and his form went markedly awry last term for a second yard; big turnaround is required on debut for his third trainer; dismissed unless the betting speaks positively.

40/1

14th

7

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Nostrum

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Runner-up in Group 3 at Newmarket last June and very well treated on that form; watch the betting, but he was tailed off last September on his final run for Sir Michael Stoute and has struggled for his new stable this season.

33/1

11/1

Form: 42-207 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
He needs to produce more than he's managed back on turf on his last two starts but prior to those he was a good second at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he won on grass at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last May; capable of having a say if getting back to his best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Cogitate

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

He needs to produce more than he's managed back on turf on his last two starts but prior to those he was a good second at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he won on grass at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last May; capable of having a say if getting back to his best.

11/1

7th

6

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Cogitate

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Consistent of late on the AW, runner-up at Kempton in October and March, but his turf efforts have been more up and down; never better than midfield in Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago and only 1lb lower today.

16/1

12th

23

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Cogitate

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Equally effective at 7f and 1m and arrives in good form from the AW; could be thereabouts again, although he finished behind several of these when only seventh in this race 12 months ago.

20/1

4/5

Form: 11- D

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last August and easily justified 1-9 odds in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September; his opening mark is a lofty one but he has the potential to be better than it; respected on return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Raammee

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last August and easily justified 1-9 odds in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September; his opening mark is a lofty one but he has the potential to be better than it; respected on return.

4/5

1st

1

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raammee

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Son of Persian King; overcame inexperience to land the odds on his debut in 1m Kempton novice 33 days ago, making up considerable ground to lead close home; he looks to have a lot more to offer and is very much the one to beat.

1/5

1st

6

(3)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Raammee

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

130,000gns foal, 150,000gns yearling; closely related useful stablemate Qazaq (RPR 103) who commenced his career with AW hat-trick (7f/1m); dam 7f winner (including debut/Group 3; 110) for his yard; interesting newcomer.

5/4

6/1

Form: 6-1113 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
He won earlier this year on his first three starts for James Horton (7f/1m, AW); made it 0-9 on turf when 2l third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago but that was still a positive run and he could be in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Saytarr

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

He won earlier this year on his first three starts for James Horton (7f/1m, AW); made it 0-9 on turf when 2l third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago but that was still a positive run and he could be in the mix.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Saytarr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: James Horton

Five AW wins include this year's hat-trick on the Tapeta; raised a further 4lb for what was a narrow latest success (1m) but he's on a roll and no doubt a better horse now than when last seen on turf.

7/2

1st

3

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Saytarr

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Has taken his AW record to 4-7 when winning twice at Southwell (7f/1m) since joining James Horton; raised 6lb since last time but the way he moved into contention suggests there's likely even more to come for his new stable.

2/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 5212-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Hickory

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.

10/1

18th

13

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended last season with a win and second-place finish, enhancing his good record at Ascot; two attempts at this race comprise a creditable fourth in 2024 and narrow success last year; impossible to dismiss, despite being an 8yo who is on another new career-high mark.

11/1

2nd

16

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hickory

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jamie Osborne

Came from well off the pace to win nicely over C&D a month ago, taking his form figures at Ascot to 23047131 and those were in fierce handicaps; only 3lb higher than last time and course form here is a big selling point.

7/1

20/1

Form: 1158-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
There was no return to his peak form on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (7f, good) but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for that run; might not be far away; watch the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Dark Tornado

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

There was no return to his peak form on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (7f, good) but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for that run; might not be far away; watch the betting.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Dark Tornado

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Absent since below-par run last August on final start for Denis Quinn (same ownership); however, this lightly raced 5yo returns after wind surgery and he won this last year (good to firm); no surprise if he has a big say.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.70
Straight Forecast £25.82
Trifecta £122.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Raammee

POSTDATA:

Boyfriend

TOPSPEED:

Nostrum

LAMBOURN:

Hickory

RP RATINGS:

Raammee

NEWMARKET:

Raammee

The Times:

Raammee

Telegraph:

Raammee

The Guardian:

Raammee

Daily Mail:

Raammee

D Express:

Raammee

The Sun:

Raammee

The Star:

Raammee

Daily Record:

Raammee

Daily Mirror:

Boyfriend