May 28 / 18.42 Sandown

18.42

Good

Star Sports Heron Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Star Sports Heron Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1-31 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Impressive at Kempton (1m, AW) last October on sole 2yo start and returned with close Listed third at Meydan (1m, good) before comfortable conditions race win at Newmarket (7f, good) where he settled better in a first-time hood (retained); that latest form hasn't worked out well but he is William Buick's mount of the four Godolphin runners and is a key player.
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1st

7

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Talk Of New York

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Impressive at Kempton (1m, AW) last October on sole 2yo start and returned with close Listed third at Meydan (1m, good) before comfortable conditions race win at Newmarket (7f, good) where he settled better in a first-time hood (retained); that latest form hasn't worked out well but he is William Buick's mount of the four Godolphin runners and is a key player.

11/8

1st

5

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newmarket

Talk Of New York

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Odds-on for a couple of 1m contests, showing a good turn of foot to win at Kempton (AW) then clear third at Meydan (Listed) where he did reasonably well having pulled hard in the early stages; may settle better dropped in trip with hood applied; holds a 2,000 Guineas entry (prominent in that market) and remains a promising colt.

8/13

11

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Talk Of New York

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Star Guest (Listed-placed 6f turf/1m AW; RPR 103) and Great Deed (UAE 1m dirt); dam 7f-9.5f winner (including AW/Group 2; 119); of obvious appeal on paper.

13/8

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 21181-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from his six 2yo starts when landing the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury (7f, soft) last October; has also won on good ground; carries a 5lb penalty on his reappearance and Talk Of New York may be his top yard's chief hope, but he won with something to spare at Newbury and could have a part to play.
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2nd

1

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Time To Turn

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Made it three wins from his six 2yo starts when landing the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury (7f, soft) last October; has also won on good ground; carries a 5lb penalty on his reappearance and Talk Of New York may be his top yard's chief hope, but he won with something to spare at Newbury and could have a part to play.

8/1

1st

6

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Time To Turn

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Possibly unsuited by slow ground in French Group 1 last time; solid and progressive record (2211) otherwise, culminating in Listed success at Ascot (7f, good); leading player on that form, as ratings reflect.

11/4

6

(2)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Time To Turn

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Thrice-raced colt who ties in closely with A Bit Of Spirit on Newbury running; off the mark with wide-margin win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) most recently; stable has landed this prize four times in the last six years; strong claims.

3/1

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9/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 21-232

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at Dundalk (7f, AW) last October and running well in defeat this year, particularly at the Curragh (1m, good; Listed) this month when 2l runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (retained); with a clear run he'd have finished closer last time and holds each-way claims under a 3lb penalty.
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3rd

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Andab

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Listed winner at Dundalk (7f, AW) last October and running well in defeat this year, particularly at the Curragh (1m, good; Listed) this month when 2l runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (retained); with a clear run he'd have finished closer last time and holds each-way claims under a 3lb penalty.

9/1

2nd

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Andab

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent in stakes company on turf last season and signed off with a Listed win at Dundalk (7f) in October; beaten a head on seasonal return in Al Rayyan Mile at Doha (gd-fm); respectable third in Listed race at Newcastle latest; cheekpieces go on; in the mix.

9/2

3rd

1

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Andab

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made the frame in three Group races on turf before Listed win at Dundalk (7f, Polytrack) last October; went close in Local Group 2 in Qatar (1m) in February and this Irish challenger holds leading claims under a 3lb penalty.

9/4

Form: 1-38

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Promising win at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) last October on sole 2yo start and showed up very well before fading into third in the Group 3 Classic Trial here (1m2f, good) on his reappearance; pulled hard and weakened when finishing last in the Group 2 Dante at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip looks the right move and he retains potential.
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4th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Wise Prince

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Promising win at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) last October on sole 2yo start and showed up very well before fading into third in the Group 3 Classic Trial here (1m2f, good) on his reappearance; pulled hard and weakened when finishing last in the Group 2 Dante at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip looks the right move and he retains potential.

11/1

8th

8

(2)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

16:05 York

Wise Prince

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Scored comfortably in six-runner novice at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) in October on his only start as 2yo; 6-1 for Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on return three weeks ago and kept on to split Al Zanati and Action in third of seven, having raced freely early on; major work to do and something to learn, but he could still be a good prospect.

11/1

3rd

7

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Wise Prince

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ghaiyyath colt whose two major entries include the Derby; scored comfortably at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) in sole 2yo start, looking the type who'll be suited by middle distances and could develop into a Group performer this year; interesting contender.

5/2

Form: 41- D

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth on debut at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last September and built on that to make all by nearly 2l at Newmarket (1m, good) in October; unexposed and could have more to offer but has plenty to find today.
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6th

3

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Golden Knight

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Promising fourth on debut at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last September and built on that to make all by nearly 2l at Newmarket (1m, good) in October; unexposed and could have more to offer but has plenty to find today.

20/1

2

(7)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:43 Newmarket

Golden Knight

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Beaten just over 2l when fourth of nine at 11-1 on last month's debut in a warm novice at Haydock (1m, good to soft); this well-bred 220,000euros breeze-up purchase is open to improvement and could have a big say.

4/1

4th

4

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Golden Knight

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

220,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; sixth foal; Camelot half-brother to four winners notably Delphi (1m-1m6f including Australian Group 2) and Credenza (Group-placed 8.4f 2yo; dam 5f and 6f (Group 3) 2yo winner; trainer has a healthy 20% strike-rate here with his 2yos; possible player on debut.

8/1

Form: 5-3235

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won last May/June on first two starts and some creditable runs since, but he's finished held at Newmarket on both outings this spring (7f, good/good to firm), including behind stablemate Talk Of New York; others preferred.
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7th

4

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Maximized

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Won last May/June on first two starts and some creditable runs since, but he's finished held at Newmarket on both outings this spring (7f, good/good to firm), including behind stablemate Talk Of New York; others preferred.

40/1

5th

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Maximized

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Won his first two starts last May/June then fifth in a pair of Group 2 races; twice placed at Meydan early this year but beaten about 6l when third of five in conditions race over this C&D (good) recently and Cerro Blanco may well be the yard's chief hope under Billy Loughnane.

33/1

3rd

2

(4)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newmarket

Maximized

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Brings useful 6f form that includes a success in the Woodcote as a 2yo and two placed efforts, since a gelding operation, at Meydan this year; a reasonably solid contender over this new trip, albeit William Buick prefers stablemate Talk Of New York.

11/2

5/2

Form: 311-1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Two novice wins last autumn (7f, good to soft/good) and he comfortably completed the hat-trick when making all in a warm, three-runner conditions race at Southwell (1m, AW) on last month's reappearance; in top hands (one of two for the yard) and he could take this rise in grade in his stride.
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8th

9

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Yazin

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Two novice wins last autumn (7f, good to soft/good) and he comfortably completed the hat-trick when making all in a warm, three-runner conditions race at Southwell (1m, AW) on last month's reappearance; in top hands (one of two for the yard) and he could take this rise in grade in his stride.

5/2

1st

3

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

16:57 Southwell (AW)

Yazin

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Built on his debut effort when ending up a comfortable winner at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in September; took another step forward when winning a novice under a penalty at Newmarket (7f, good) in October when last seen, form that has been franked with six of those behind winning since; had wind surgery since; stepping up in trip should prove no issue and he looks the one to beat on his return.

4/6

2

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:10 Newmarket

Yazin

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Third at Kempton (7f, AW; 16-1) and always prominent when ending up the comfortable winner of a six-runner novice at Redcar (7f, good to soft) 19 days later; promising.

5/1

Form: 11- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 128

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £8.40
Straight Forecast £9.58
Trifecta £41.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Talk Of New York

SPOTLIGHT:

Yazin

LAMBOURN:

Golden Knight

POSTDATA:

Talk Of New York

NEWMARKET:

Talk Of New York

The Times:

Talk Of New York

Telegraph:

Talk Of New York

The Guardian:

Talk Of New York

Daily Mirror:

Talk Of New York

The Sun:

Talk Of New York

The Star:

Talk Of New York

Daily Record:

Talk Of New York

RP RATINGS:

Yazin

Daily Mail:

Yazin

D Express:

Yazin