July 03 / 16.42 Sandown

16.42

Good

JRA Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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JRA Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-7263

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-10, the success in AW maiden; however, shaped well in C&D handicap (good) most recently, staying on for third place in his first attempt beyond 1m4f; possibilities off current mark kept to this scenario.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(10)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:22 Epsom

Marnier

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won at Sandown (1m6f, good) in July on final outing for the Gosdens; not at the same level when sixth on his two starts for this yard (2m, good to firm/soft) but the drop back in trip and return to better ground could help, and he's one of two for a stable with an excellent record in the race; chance.

10/1

6th

7

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Marnier

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2-11 for the Gosdens, whom he left after winning at Sandown (1m6f, good; in regular cheekpieces); later bought for 77,000gns and did well at the Shergar Cup (2m, good to firm) given he pulled hard early; effective on good to soft (unraced on slower).

10/1

6th

7

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Marnier

9st 3lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2-11 for the Gosdens, scoring for the first time on turf when leading late on at Sandown a month ago (1m6f, good; in regular cheekpieces); later bought for 77,000gns; tackles a new trip here and might well have more to offer; good to firm seems fine.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 423-37

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who was hindered by traffic issues over C&D (behind Marnier) most recently; has encouraging form otherwise and is bred to do better still, being a half-sister to three winners (including Group 1) for her connections; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

17:25 Salisbury

Pyleates

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Bang there in three of her four handicaps, rallying to get off the mark in a three-runner race at Doncaster (2m, good to firm; unraced on softer than good) in July when last seen; front-runner on last two outings and set a slow pace for that win; up just 1lb and both her Doncaster rivals won next time.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 109y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Pyleates

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-6 but she ran her best race so far when close second in a Sandown handicap (1m6f, good) two weeks ago; has shaped as though this step up to 2m should be fine and she's strongly respected off only 1lb higher than last time.

3/1

2nd

8

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Pyleates

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Five-race maiden who was hindered by traffic issues over C&D (behind Marnier) most recently; has encouraging form otherwise and is bred to do better still, being a half-sister to three winners (including Group 1) for her connections; shortlisted.

8/1

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3rd
1 (4)
Arqoob

7/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 164-56 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Gained most recent win last August; below par in the latest of his two starts this term but is interesting on historical data, having defied a 2lb higher mark at Sandown on Eclipse day four years ago; drops in class.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Arqoob

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lucy Wadham

Looked back in prime form at Newmarket on his last two outings when coming from the rear to win over 1m4f and 1m6f; the latter was by a short head but against a respected opponent and perhaps good to soft ground was not ideal when he took sixth at 40-1 in this race last year.

11/1

1st

3

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:29 Newmarket (July)

Arqoob

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Lucy Wadham

Won this race comfortably in first-time blinkers a year ago and looked back in prime form when keeping on well to beat Sixpack here (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher today; has another big role to play.

100/30

1st

4

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Arqoob

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lucy Wadham

Gained his most recent win here (1m6f) last August off 2lb lower in first-time blinkers; with creditable shows in two of his three starts this season, he is firmly in calculations.

8/1

Form: 420-15

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Record is 2-10; gelded prior to success at Thirsk and respectable effort at York this term, both over 1m4f; still on career-high mark but ran well in sole 1m6f attempt and may be capable of another good run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:33 Newmarket (July)

Minhad

10st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Dual 1m4f winner; ran creditably (clear fourth) back over 1m6f last time, while leaving the impression 2m is worth a go; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces (has form in blinkers/visor).

7/2

4th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Minhad

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Record is 2-10; gelded prior to success at Thirsk and respectable effort at York this term, both over 1m4f; still on career-high mark but ran well in sole 1m6f attempt and may be capable of another good run.

5/1

5th

3

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Minhad

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Ismail Mohammed

Ran poorly on final start last term but gelded soon afterwards and, with visor/blinkers dispensed with, he returned with a narrow win in 12-runner race at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month, gradually working his way to the front in final strides under 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh; 4lb higher today but could have more to offer in what's only his second campaign.

8/1

Form: 119-22

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who has a largely solid record, including two AW wins under Billy Loughnane, since handicapping; good second in a couple of turf events this season, latest upped to 1m6f at Carlisle (good); his turn in this sphere looks near.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Alex

10st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland

Both wins came at this track (1m4f) at the end of last year; runner-up in a couple of turf handicaps since, but was below his best when fifth of eight at Sandown (1m6f, good) last month; the return to this track may see him in a better light.

8/1

5th

7

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

So Alex

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Low-mileage 4yo who has a largely solid record, including two AW wins under Billy Loughnane, since handicapping; good second in a couple of turf events this season, latest upped to 1m6f at Carlisle (good); his turn in this sphere looks near.

5/2

2nd

3

(13)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

So Alex

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won twice on AW towards end of last year (1m4f) and returned from break with quite pleasing second of five at Ripon (1m4f, good) last month; tries a new trip here and is not yet fully exposed after only eight runs.

9/2

Form: 534-53 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably in sole Sandown attempt (four years ago) but is still seeking a first British Flat success away from Goodwood; modest third there last time in a race he'd won in 2022.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

19:33 Fontwell

Aggagio

11st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Last month's down-the-field finish in a valuable Flat marathon is easily overlooked and he reverts to hurdling on an attractive mark but he's on the downgrade and has become inconsistent; soundly beaten twice in cheekpieces last season and now tries blinkers; hard to predict.

7/1

11th

16

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Aggagio

8st 2lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All British Flat wins (five of them) have been at Goodwood but the last four were on soft ground, latest in June 2025; sixth in this race in 2023 and fifth last year, both on soft; last August saw his only run on good to firm in the last three years and he wasn't discredited, but he needs to step up on this year's efforts, particularly as he's 4lb out of the handicap.

20/1

Form: 00/00/

Last run: 784 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well treated on 2023 form but hasn't raced on the Flat for over two years and recent hurdles efforts suggest he's not the same horse now; needs to prove he retains peak ability.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Galactic Jack

9st 13lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well treated on 2023 form but hasn't raced on the Flat for over two years and recent hurdles efforts suggest he's not the same horse now; needs to prove he retains peak ability.

25/1

5th

6

10th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Galactic Jack

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful on the Flat in his prime; yet to win over hurdles, but has made the frame on his last three starts, since returning from a lengthy absence; down to a career-low mark and holds claims.

9/2

3rd

4

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Galactic Jack

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful on the Flat in his prime; 0-8 over hurdles but posted best of three runs for new stable (since a long absence) when third at Taunton (2m, good; behind Mi Sueno) last month and is another 1lb lower here; respected.

4/1

8th
5 (1)
Macari

14/1

Form: 7-4628 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Creditable second in small field on penultimate start; successful over C&D (off 2lb lower) last July but wasn't in the same form returned to this scenario (behind two of today's rivals) in latest outing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

17:25 Salisbury

Macari

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Six-time winner who has his lowest mark since May 2025 (when C&D winner) but no joy this year and his last three results don't look encouraging; behind Son Of Man at Windsor latest, albeit after ten weeks off.

25/1

6th

3

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

16:12 Windsor

Macari

9st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Exposed six-time winner; only four ran when second at Lingfield in May (1m6f) and unconvincing otherwise this year.

25/1

8th

5

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Macari

9st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Creditable second in small field on penultimate start; successful over C&D (off 2lb lower) last July but wasn't in the same form returned to this scenario (behind two of today's rivals) in latest outing.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.50
Straight Forecast £27.32
Tricast £248.13
Trifecta £202.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Marnier

SPOTLIGHT:

So Alex

RP RATINGS:

Aggagio

LAMBOURN:

Pyleates

POSTDATA:

Macari

Daily Record:

Minhad

D Express:

Pyleates

The Guardian:

Marnier

Daily Mail:

Marnier

Daily Mirror:

Marnier

TOPSPEED:

So Alex

The Times:

So Alex

The Star:

Macari

Telegraph:

Aggagio

The Sun:

Aggagio