June 17 / 14.15 Sandown

14.15

Good To Firm

Aspall Cyder 1728 Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Aspall Cyder 1728 Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
11 (2)
Maysong

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.90
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 431360 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Held in three starts since successful at Redcar (1m, soft) in April including when behind a couple of these at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 15 days ago; handles fast ground, but is an infrequent winner (3-54) so not hard to oppose.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Maysong

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Last run at Kempton saw him finish a close second off a 15lb higher mark and that was as recent as March; likely to exploit his drop in the weights at some point but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

12/1

6th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Maysong

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has looked on the downgrade in recent times, coming 16lb down the weights this year; hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice, though, and a better showing wouldn't surprise back in the usual cheekpieces.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Newmarket (July)

Maysong

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Usually seen over 1m and a return to 1m2f ten days ago did not yield anything; 12lb lower than at start of the year but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -04542 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive since returning in April, only finding a stablemate just too strong at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) this month; back up 1lb and could have been drawn better, but this tough gelding is still hard to rule out with the ground likely to prove ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

5th

23

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has run well in this race previously and won two in a row on the other Newmarket course in July; however, he's finished no better than fifth across his last five outings and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1-9060 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won four times at around 1m last year, but not really got going in four starts since returning in March; now back off his last winning mark, though, so no great surprise to see a better effort from him with conditions likely to suit.
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16th

8

(5)

17th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:45 York

Eilean Dubh

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m.

12/1

16th

8

(5)

17th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:45 York

Eilean Dubh

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m.

12/1

6th

4

(7)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Eilean Dubh

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: K R Burke

Now 1lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer but didn't shape with any obvious promise when always towards the rear on his 7f Musselburgh reappearance 13 days ago, albeit this trip is more suitable; sixth to Northern Express in this last year; visored first time.

20/1

Form: 10-032 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who won three times over 1m-1m1f last year and has been running well lately, only finding one too strong over C&D (good) last month; just 1lb higher, but the outside stall not ideal and is unraced on ground faster than good.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Helm Rock

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

8yo who has been in fine form this spring, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) last month then going close at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m, good); there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

9/1

2nd

2

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ten-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was at Kempton (1m) last month and he backed that up with a close third under a penalty at Lingfield (Polytrack); did well to hang in there from a wide draw last time and he's respected off same mark back on turf.

13/2

3rd

1

(10)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Tended to do his winning in the past in batches, which bodes well under a 4lb penalty for last Monday's Kempton victory; well over two years snice he won off a mark this high and hasn't been at his best in two previous runs here but needs considering.

4/1

10/1

Form: 37-716 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Was back off his last winning mark when regaining winning form at Newmarket (1m, good) last month and may not have been suited by the track when sixth of 12 at Epsom last time (8.5f, good to firm), finishing over 2l behind Dutch Decoy; may be better suited to this venue and could go well.
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5th

6

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

13:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Ended long losing run with a last-gasp win at Lingfield (1m) three weeks ago and he was only narrowly denied on his return visit 11 days ago; on same mark here and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

5/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: -02820 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
9lb lower than when winning for the Gosdens at Doncaster (1m, good) last summer and twice runner-up abroad in five starts for this yard this year; has undergone wind surgery since last seen and first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces, but others are more convincing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 3

15:40 Redcar

Magical Morning

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Amy Murphy

held up in last, some headway 3f out, weakened quickly from 2f out, tailed off

10/1

3/1

Form: 031-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Easily off the mark at the third attempt in a Newmarket novice (7f, good to soft) last October and made a pleasing return when fifth of 11 on his handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; frame material at least if coming on from that.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

20:15 Haydock

Bodorgan

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up off a similar mark in this race for Charlie Hills last year; made a good start for new yard when third at Hamilton (1m1f) last month and he had another close call at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; usually races prominently and another bold bid is expected.

3/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

Form: 202-04

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a Newcastle novice (7f, AW) last summer and put up his best effort when a close second off 11 at Ascot (1m, good to soft) in September; built on his reappearance effort when fourth of 15 in an apprentice handicap over the same C&D (good) last month and this unexposed 4yo holds each-way claims; can miss the break.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Baltimore Boy

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

C&D win for Michael Bell 12 months ago came off a 3lb higher mark; his two best runs for his new yard came over C&D too and when fifth at Ascot last time he was away from the main action; good claims.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Baltimore Boy

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

in rear

16/1

14/1

Form: 710-00 D

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won at Leicester (1m, good to firm) and Kempton (1m, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last year, but didn't show much in two starts at Meydan (1m/1m2f) earlier in year and enough to prove back from four months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 1/254-

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won sole start as a 2yo at Leicester (7f, good to firm), but only made the track three times last year; didn't appear to stay when fourth of six on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm; first start since being gelded) on his final outing; still unexposed and interesting to see how he fares in the market on his return.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(7)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

New Dimension

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Won sole start as a 2yo at Leicester (7f, good to firm), but only made the track three times last year; didn't appear to stay when fourth of six on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm; first start since being gelded) on his final outing; still unexposed and interesting to see how he fares in the market on his return.

5/1

4th

8

(6)

28th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

14:15 Yarmouth

New Dimension

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sir Michael Stoute

held up in behind leaders, shaken up and headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

5/1

Form: 313-07 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m on the two Newmarket tracks last year, but well held in both starts on the Rowley Mile since returning in April; interesting to see how she copes with going around a bend again and has a bit to prove at the moment.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:35 Kempton (AW)

Ashky

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Close at Lingfield last June in her sole AW race; three wins over 1m on the two Newmarket tracks last year but she has not shone in her three starts this season, two of which were also at Newmarket; just 1lb above her last winning mark but the first-time headgear needs a seriously positive response.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Ashky

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Three wins over 1m on the two Newmarket tracks last year, but well held in both starts on the Rowley Mile since returning in April; interesting to see how she copes with going around a bend again and has a bit to prove at the moment.

20/1

7th

1

(5)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Ashky

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened

13/2

Form: 11-049 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who rattled off a five-timer over 7f in the second-half of last year, making all in four of them; bit of a mixed bag since returning in April, his good fourth in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, soft) flanked by two moderate efforts; has won over this far, but would do well to dominate this field even if back to his best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Autumn Festival

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Multiple winner over 7f-1m, including on soft; made the frame over C&D last month but losing run is mounting up and has performed poorly the last twice.

7/2

7th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Autumn Festival

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Multiple winner over 7f-1m, including on soft; made the frame over C&D last month but losing run is mounting up and has performed poorly the last twice.

7/2

Form: 512-9

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two best efforts have come on the AW, including winning a Chelmsford novice (7f) last summer; may have needed the run when ninth of 14 on his handicap debut/reappearance at York (7f, good) last month, but not certain to appreciate the extra furlong on breeding and has a wide draw to overcome.
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2nd

6

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Zu Run

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

First visit here proved a winning one when taking handicap over this trip (good to firm) last May; flopped on his second go one month later and only bits and pieces of form since; career-low mark and cheekpieces (0-3) make a return after two-year absence.

10/1

9th

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Zu Run

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

His last win was at Brighton (7f, goof to firm) last May but that was off 11lb higher and he's shown signs of a revival on Tapeta recently; should get a good tow into this race and could be dangerous back on turf.

7/1

6th

2

(6)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zu Run

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Brighton handicap off 9lb higher last May but he's finished down the field in ten runs since; he wasn't beaten far over C&D ten days ago but overall record is now 3-38 and others are preferred.

9/1

Non-runners

Zu Run

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £292.70
Straight Forecast £221.44
Tricast £2158.44
Trifecta £1973.60

Selections

The Times:

New Dimension

LAMBOURN:

Bodorgan

NEWMARKET:

Baltimore Boy

Telegraph:

Helm Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Eilean Dubh

TOPSPEED:

Magical Morning

POSTDATA:

Repertoire

Daily Record:

Dutch Decoy

The Guardian:

Bodorgan

The Star:

Baltimore Boy

D Express:

New Dimension

Daily Mirror:

New Dimension

The Sun:

Helm Rock

RP RATINGS:

Eilean Dubh

Daily Mail:

Magical Morning