August 29 / 17.10 Sandown

17.10

Good

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  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
2 (8)
Rosario

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -68547 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 5f; has a hold up style which dictates that he needs things to fall right but he's now 8lb lower than when second to Roach Power at Ascot (5f, soft) last autumn and he didn't run too badly in a series final at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; considered with Roger Teal among the winners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Rosario

9st 4lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Not the easiest to win with but he rewarded strong support when landing a Class 4 handicap at Sandown (5f, good to soft) in August; never dangerous in the Portland three weeks ago but this is more manageable and he finished second in this race last year off a 5lb higher mark.

14/1

16th

21

(13)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Rosario

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Not the easiest to win with but he rewarded strong support when landing a Class 4 handicap at Sandown (5f, good to soft) two weeks ago; back up 3lb but that's less of a concern than the stiffer opposition.

10/1

1st

2

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Rosario

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Both wins over 5f; has a hold up style which dictates that he needs things to fall right but he's now 8lb lower than when second to Roach Power at Ascot (5f, soft) last autumn and he didn't run too badly in a series final at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; considered with Roger Teal among the winners.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 114-20 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
A four-time 5f/6f scorer in 2025, including C&D on soft; resumed from seven months off with an encouraging second of nine to Twilight Calls (won twice since) over C&D (good) in June; first run since when failing to fire at Hamilton last week but could revive back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Lipsink

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Two fine runs at Sandown this season and when disappointing at Haydock last time there was a valid excuse (blindfold off late and stumbled at the start before racing furthest from the stands' rail); now 2lb higher but not discounted.

10/1

11th

6

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Lipsink

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time turf winner, including on soft, who just failed to reel in a very well-backed favourite at Sandown (5f, good to soft) on Saturday; does tend to go well at that track but he runs off the same mark (2lb well in) and is firmly considered.

13/2

2nd

7

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Lipsink

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

A four-time 5f/6f scorer in 2025, including C&D on soft; resumed from seven months off with an encouraging second of nine to Twilight Calls (won twice since) over C&D (good) in June; first run since when failing to fire at Hamilton last week but could revive back here.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 4-7165 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in C&D handicap (good) in May but has failed to back it up twice since, including here; bounce back needed with Toby Moore taking 7lb off.
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3rd

6

(8)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Havana Smile

9st 6lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

He's raced over 5f on his last five starts, winning at Sandown in May and finishing third there last month; jinked/unseated mid-race at Sandown last time; back up in trip today and it may well be a positive as he seemed at home over 7f when fourth in a C&D nursery last September; interesting.

8/1

4

(10)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:36 Sandown

Havana Smile

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1-9, the win coming against his own age-group over C&D (good) in May; best effort since when third of eight back here (good to soft) 13 days ago; has the outside stall, but still respected with cheekpieces given a go.

6/1

3rd

10

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Havana Smile

9st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Off the mark in C&D handicap (good) in May but has failed to back it up twice since, including here; bounce back needed with Toby Moore taking 7lb off.

12/1

Form: -40431 CD

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All eight wins have been on good ground or slower, the most recent coming when making all over C&D (good) in June; now 6lb higher having been off since but he ran well off this mark at Bath last October.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Marching Mac

8st 12lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple sprint wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; back to best when making all at Sandown in June and he might have needed the run there last week following a break; now goes in cheekpieces which raises a question as blinkers weren't a successful addition in the past.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Marching Mac

9st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

All eight wins have been on good ground or slower, the most recent coming when making all over C&D (good) in June; now 6lb higher having been off since but he ran well off this mark at Bath last October.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 470918 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; off since but he has run well after short break before.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Dual turf winner (both over 5f), latest at Chepstow in May (good to soft); good 2l third over C&D last week (good to soft) and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

5

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; slow start compromised his chance at Sandown but he couldn't be discounted off this mark.

12/1

5th

1

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Betsen

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; off since but he has run well after short break before.

7/1

33/1

Form: 67-004 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo maiden at Ayr last spring but well held in all three handicaps for new yard this year (remote last of four latest); can only be watched.
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7th

6

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:37 Bath

Nuevo Slovo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Maiden winner for another yard; well beaten in all his races for current one and hopes rest on the new visor triggering something.

25/1

11th

8

(11)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

13:56 Yarmouth

Nuevo Slovo

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Pearce

Won a 2yo maiden at Ayr last April for his previous yard; well held on his first three starts for this stable and, although he did run a bit better at Sandown 18 days ago, others look stronger.

20/1

6th

8

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Nuevo Slovo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Won 2yo maiden at Ayr last spring but well held in all three handicaps for new yard this year (remote last of four latest); can only be watched.

33/1

14/1

Form: -09740 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.
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5th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Roach Power

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

Scored five times last year, including last two attempts in Class 5; far from solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may prompt a resurgence off a reduced mark; market support would heighten interest.

9/2

7th

12

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Roach Power

8st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year but hasn't come close to the same level in 2026; well handicapped (despite being 2lb out of weights) but leap of faith needed.

33/1

19th

15

(22)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Roach Power

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year and although he hasn't been at his best in 2026, his handicap mark is tumbling; will be of major interest back on testing ground but the drying forecast isn't optimal today.

33/1

10/1

Form: 1-3099

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All four wins at 6f but was a good third over 5f at Ascot last spring and the way he travelled in the lead for a long way in a competitive 6f handicap at Newmarket last weekend suggests he should be fine back at the minimum trip; well drawn to attack against the rail but any easing of the ground may not help his cause (best form on good/good to firm).
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Verdict Starting price

18th

2

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Zoulu Chief

11st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

His 2026 form is unconvincing; the step back up in trip may suit (last two starts at 5f) but not a solid option.

16/1

9th

9

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Zoulu Chief

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Heather Main

His 2026 form is unconvincing and the drop back to 5f didn't help at Goodwood last week; dropping down the weights but not a solid option.

25/1

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Straight Forecast £13.97
Tricast £107.88
Trifecta £132.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hypnotised

TOPSPEED:

Rosario

RP RATINGS:

Marching Mac

Telegraph:

Roach Power

NEWMARKET:

Nuevo Slovo

Daily Mail:

Lipsink

POSTDATA:

Hypnotised

The Star:

Hypnotised

Daily Record:

Hypnotised

Daily Mirror:

Marching Mac

The Times:

Rosario

The Guardian:

Rosario

The Sun:

Rosario

D Express:

Roach Power