July 03 / 17.15 Sandown

17.15

Good

Debenhams Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Debenhams Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7832U7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has broadly respectable form since returned to turf, notably a good effort behind Dovey Moon; however, still may be more interesting when back on Chelmsford AW; 2-2 there compared to 0-18 elsewhere.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Sandown

Cristo

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

First turf win when a neck victor over C&D earlier this month (good) and might have followed up off this 3lb higher mark had he not been carried left late on at Windsor; 2lb higher in future; player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Cristo

10st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Prevailed by a neck at Sandown (1m, good) last time, registering a first success on turf; back up 3lb but remains well treated on the pick of his AW form; gained his other wins back-to-back.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Cristo

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has broadly respectable form since returned to turf, notably a good effort behind Dovey Moon; however, still may be more interesting when back on Chelmsford AW; 2-2 there compared to 0-18 elsewhere.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5-22 BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly whose promise over 7f features second-place finishes at Newmarket (behind a useful sort) and Lingfield (AW) this term; may progress now handicapping, provided she stays the extra furlong; respected off bottom weight.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:23 Sandown

Thursday Girl

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Runner-up on first three starts this year, including 1m course handicap debut (Ascending Star third), before taking advantage of a good opportunity in a novice at Nottingham (extended 1m, good to firm; made all) 19 days ago; ought to be fine back at 7f; likely to go well again.

3/1

1st

5

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

20:08 Nottingham

Thursday Girl

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Has finished second on all of her three starts this year, going down by a neck at Sandown (1m, good) 15 days ago on her handicap debut; this looks a good opportunity for her to get off the mark.

6/4

2nd

11

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Thursday Girl

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Thrice-raced filly whose promise over 7f features second-place finishes at Newmarket (behind a useful sort) and Lingfield (AW) this term; may progress now handicapping, provided she stays the extra furlong; respected off bottom weight.

4/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 33-1

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to making all and turning over a 1-5 shot in novice event at Lingfield (7.5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; may build on that win and improve further, having raced only three times; interesting handicap debutant.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:23 Sandown

Ascending Star

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Gelded prior to making all and turning over a 1-5 shot in novice event at Lingfield (7.5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; shaped as if possibly just stretched by 1m when third (Thursday Girl second) on course handicap debut (good) five weeks ago; the drop to 7f looks ideal and he's taken to get the better of Ed Walker's charge this time.

11/4

3rd

8

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Ascending Star

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Gelded prior to making all and turning over a 1-5 shot in novice event at Lingfield (7.5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; may build on that win and improve further, having raced only three times; interesting handicap debutant.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 4

19:24 Lingfield

Ascending Star

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Owen Burrows

Third in two starts over 6f at Chester (good to soft) and Hamilton (good) for James Owen last summer; makes his stable debut (same owners) after 31 days off having been gelded in the meantime; market helpful, but is a contender on his debut form in any case.

9/2

Form: 4-4041 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW scorer at Kempton; opened his turf account in apprentice event under Oliver Carmichael at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) most recently; may remain competitive, back up just 2lb.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Silca Bay

10st 3lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Showed career-best form when leading close home at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month and has now won under Oliver Carmichael on two of his last three outings; ought to cope with the undulations here and can make his presence felt again.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Silca Bay

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Most of his handicaps on AW, winning three at 7f and 1m, but the return to turf is working quite well of late, gaining a first win on the surface at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in June then checked in quite a promising run at Sandown (1m, good to firm) since; can be competitive off the same mark.

5/2

4th

4

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Silca Bay

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Three-time AW scorer at Kempton; opened his turf account in apprentice event under Oliver Carmichael at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) most recently; may remain competitive, back up just 2lb.

11/2

10/1

Form: 422330 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly last time; generally consistent otherwise this year, over a variety of trips, and may rebound; however, hasn't won for nearly three years and concedes weight all round in this field.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Epictetus

11st 1lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Jamie Osborne

Yet to add to his Group 3 win at Glorious Goodwood three years ago but placed several times this year, including third at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) on Saturday; prior to that he was beaten only a neck over 1m4f at Epsom (good to firm) under Megan Jordan; tongue-tied first time.

6/1

3rd

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Lingfield

Epictetus

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Yet to add to his Group 3 win at Glorious Goodwood three years ago but placed several times this year, losing out only by a neck at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) on latest outing 16 days ago; remains on a workable mark and will be fine over today's shorter trip; probably on the premises again.

7/2

2nd

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Epictetus

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Jamie Osborne

1m2f Listed winner here in 2023 but well beaten on his only visit since; no win since a Group 3 in August 2023 but placed in AW/turf handicaps (1m-1m4f) this spring and continues down the weights; needs much better than he produced on last two outings.

5/1

Form: 968-97

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced gelding who hasn't progressed from his 5f 2yo success, latterly in two races at about 7f this season for new yard; enough to prove upped further in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Chilly Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Sole success came in a Nottingham maiden in 2024 when trained by David Evans; switched yards this year and best run since when runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; Billy Loughnane rides for the first time and he should be thereabouts.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Chilly Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced gelding who hasn't progressed from his 5f 2yo success, including in three outings between 7f and 1m for Ian Williams this year; this is a drop in grade but would need to see market support to consider.

14/1

6th

10

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Chilly Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced gelding who hasn't progressed from his 5f 2yo success, latterly in two races at about 7f this season for new yard; enough to prove upped further in trip.

33/1

Form: 5-2331 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Consistent this year and recorded a clearcut win at Lingfield (7f, good) returned to turf last time but everything went his way (made all against favoured near rail); no certainty to defy a 6lb rise.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:58 Sandown

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Returned from a break with an all-the-way win under James Glennon at Lingfield (7f, good) in June and he's fine at 1m; however, he's finished merely seventh on his last two starts and has to raise his game.

20/1

7th

7

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

H Key Lails

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Eight-time winner (7f/1m) at a lower level, including when he comfortably made all at Lingfield (7f, good) at the start of last month; 50-1 when he made no impact in this grade at Sandown three weeks ago, however.

20/1

7th

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

H Key Lails

9st 12lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Consistent this year and recorded a clearcut win at Lingfield (7f, good) returned to turf last time but everything went his way (made all against favoured near rail); no certainty to defy a 6lb rise.

10/1

Form: -17757 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Scored off current mark on reappearance (1m2f, AW; in February) but hasn't been in the same form since, latterly back on turf, disappointing favourite returned to 1m most recently.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Triple Double A

8st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Unplaced last five starts, not really finishing his races; carries obvious risks but his three turf wins came over 1m on good to firm ground and he now returns after a wind operation; he's well handicapped if the surgery has had a positive effect.

16/1

8th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Triple Double A

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Scored off current mark on reappearance (1m2f, AW; in February) but hasn't been in the same form since, latterly back on turf, disappointing favourite returned to 1m most recently.

13/2

7th

5

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Triple Double A

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

Reeled off a fast-ground 1m hat-trick last spring; better than ever when landing a 1m2f handicap at Newcastle on his seasonal return in February; no further progress and he drops back to 1m on a recovery mission; today's drop in grade will suit.

6/1

Form: 10-368 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Successful for two previous yards but holds weak claims on his two efforts for current stable; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Won off 9lb higher at Haydock (1m, good) last September but he's struggled for new yard this season and was a well-held fourth of five at Leicester last time; has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround.

16/1

4th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:40 Leicester

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 12lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Signed off for Charlie Johnston/kicked off for James Tate in winning form; last or second last in four starts for current connections (ridden forward each time) and can only be watched; goes without headgear.

25/1

7th

7

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Successful for two previous yards but holds weak claims on his efforts for current stable; campaigned mostly at about 1m and has enough to prove back up in trip; blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn last time.

25/1

10th
9 (4)
Amused

25/1

Form: 55-020

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 4yo who is 0-8 in Britain and not solid on 2026 form, with his second behind H Key Lails at Lingfield flanked by duck eggs; still has something to prove beyond 7f to boot.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:58 Sandown

Amused

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jim Boyle

Inconsistent and he blew the start here two runs ago, but with the visor left off (same today) he returned to form with a good second over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; can be in the mix if backing up that latest run.

6/1

2nd

6

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Amused

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jim Boyle

Back on song when runner-up at Lingfield (7f, good) last month, but he's struggled on both runs since; very awkward at the start and soon tailed off when 40-1 over C&D (good) three weeks ago; risky.

33/1

10th

9

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Amused

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Ex-French 4yo who is 0-8 in Britain and not solid on 2026 form, with his second behind H Key Lails at Lingfield flanked by duck eggs; still has something to prove beyond 7f to boot.

25/1

Non-runners

Dovey Moon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.80
Straight Forecast £25.70
Tricast £54.71
Trifecta £101.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thursday Girl

TOPSPEED:

Ascending Star

The Guardian:

Silca Bay

POSTDATA:

Cristo

Daily Mirror:

Triple Double A

RP RATINGS:

Thursday Girl

The Times:

Thursday Girl

Telegraph:

Thursday Girl

Daily Mail:

Thursday Girl

LAMBOURN:

Ascending Star

D Express:

Ascending Star

Daily Record:

Ascending Star

The Star:

Silca Bay

The Sun:

Cristo