July 08 / 13.50 Sandown

13.50

Good To Soft

Coral Charge (Group 3) (Registered As The Sprint Stakes)

  • Prize money: £45368
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Coral Charge (Group 3) (Registered As The Sprint Stakes)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
4 (4)

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 13-001 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Readily defied top weight in Class 2 handicap at Windsor (5f, good; in second-time hood) last month, producing a smart RPR; worth his place back at Group level and may have more to offer in the retained headgear.
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No Results Found
2nd
10 (7)
Makarova

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 2-5641 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Broke her Listed duck at Ayr (5f, good) two weeks ago, showing career-best form; however, needs further progress as she faces a stiffer assignment upped to Group level for first time.
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3rd

14

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Makarova

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

raced far side, midfield, good headway over 1f out, ran on well and went third towards finish

20/1

7th

12

(9)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Makarova

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Creditable fourth of 16 in this race last year but she's finished behind a few of these rivals since, including at Royal Ascot and when third to Believing at the Curragh last month; will do well to be involved.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 65-421

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in similar event over 6f at Newcastle last Saturday, taking AW record to 4-5; only 1-6 on turf, incurs 3lb penalty back in this sphere and has a question mark over the drop in trip.
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2nd

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:55 Haydock

Tiber Flow

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won Group 3 John of Gaunt over C&D last June and returned to form to land Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm; Kikkuli fourth) two months later; probably unsuited by very testing ground when well held in French Group 1 final start; escapes a penalty for those Group wins but he's taken a couple of runs to find his best form in the last two seasons.

9/4

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:55 Haydock

Tiber Flow

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won Group 3 John of Gaunt over C&D last June and returned to form to land Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm; Kikkuli fourth) two months later; probably unsuited by very testing ground when well held in French Group 1 final start; escapes a penalty for those Group wins but he's taken a couple of runs to find his best form in the last two seasons.

9/4

1st

4

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Tiber Flow

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Showed himself none the worse for a nasty fall at York when coming from behind to land a second Group 3 win at Haydock (7f, good) in June but behind English Oak in the Lennox at Goodwood since; 6f course Listed winner.

9/2

4th
2 (11)
Annaf

5/1

Form: 113483 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW scorer; 0-8 on turf but has some very encouraging form in this sphere, most recently third in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot (5f, good; Group 1); has a fighting chance back down in class.
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13th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 winner at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he's versatile ground-wise; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his four runs this year, in handicaps on the last two occasions, and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces.

14/1

13th

1

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Successful in major handicap in 2023 and a few Group races since but balance of 2026 form suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight in this field.

14/1

6th

1

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended last season with a game win in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, soft) in October; repeatedly met trouble when only seventh in Saudi Arabia (a race he'd won two years earlier) in February and things didn't really go his way again in a Listed race at Doncaster last month; has possibilities on this drop back in class and his last handicap win was off 1lb higher.

16/1

9/1

Form: 504030 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Highly productive spell culminated in a success in this race (on fast ground) last year, albeit had better luck than some rivals; 0-10 since but looks interesting back in this scenario, being 1-1 at Sandown.
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5th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Raasel

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Tough sprinter who looks better than ever this season; cracking effort to win a Haydock handicap (5f, good) a fortnight ago and he bumped into a rapid improver at Doncaster on Saturday; effective on very soft ground and should make another bold bid.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Raasel

9st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Solid form in Group races this year, notably his Goodwood third, and better than ever with his mighty weight-carrying effort in a good Haydock handicap last week; stayed on strongly off a good pace on that occasion to win with something to spare (good Topspeed figure); fully effective on soft and he's the one to beat on ratings; solid contender.

11/8

1st

1

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Haydock

Raasel

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to win in 2023 but not for a lack of effort, regularly acquitting himself with credit in top sprints; near his best when third in a Group 2 at Goodwood five weeks ago and that form looks rock solid; going back up 6lb does leave him with something to find on this year's handicap runs though.

7/1

6th
9 (9)
Get Ahead

5/1

Form: 9-3612 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Better than ever since returned to sounder surface, winning Listed event at Haydock (6f, good to firm) then going close in Group 2 at Chantilly (5f, good); has to be feared in current form, granted similar ground.
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2nd

8

(3)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Get Ahead

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

ducked right start, in touch with leaders towards far side, went second under 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well but headed towards finish

33/1

8th

9

(15)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Get Ahead

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

An improver this year, posting a convincing Listed win at Haydock (6f, good to firm) then going very close in Chantilly Group 2 (5f, good); she's better than she showed at Sandown latest but is likely to come up short here.

40/1

6th

9

(9)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Get Ahead

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Clive Cox

Better than ever since returned to sounder surface, winning Listed event at Haydock (6f, good to firm) then going close in Group 2 at Chantilly (5f, good); has to be feared in current form, granted similar ground.

5/1

Form: 219164 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Annaf, being a five-time AW winner who is 0-8 on grass; campaigned mostly over 6f and ran poorly when last seen at 5f; something to prove in this grade back down in distance.
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4th

7

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Diligent Harry

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Good strike-rate on AW includes a Listed sprint double at Lingfield this year; has lots of good form on turf, including very close third in this race two years ago and respectable fourth in Newmarket Group 3 last time; still a maiden (0-19) in this sphere, however.

20/1

4th

4

(14)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Diligent Harry

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Good strike-rate on AW includes a Listed sprint double at Lingfield this year, sharing the spoils with Completely Random on reappearance; similar to that rival, looks far from guaranteed to maintain the form back on turf; 0-18 in this sphere.

14/1

1st

1

(6)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Diligent Harry

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Smart on turf but AW is his thing and he added another Listed win to his tally when dead-heating in the Kachy Stakes (6f) here three weeks ago; has a penalty to shoulder but that was also the case when he won the corresponding race in 2024 (run at Southwell); a lower draw would have been preferable but he looks set to go well again.

2/1

OUR TIP
8th
8 (3)
Marshman

9/2

Form: 5-1537

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Group 3 winner over 5.5f in April; has dropped to bare 5f at Chantilly (close third in Group 2) and Royal Ascot (respectable seventh in King's Stand) the last twice; this 3yo may rate higher still and warrants respect.
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9th

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Marshman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Close third in Listed company at Wolverhampton last month on his first attempt at 7f and he wasn't beaten for a lack of stamina; not at his best in a hot sprint handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday; no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run.

10/1

8th

5

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Marshman

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Did well in early 2025 on AW, winning a C&D handicap in good style and following up in Listed company at Lingfield; finished third in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 5lb higher; running himself back into form this winter, most recently a close third over 7f four weeks ago, and he looks primed to give Clifford Lee a winning return to the saddle.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marshman

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Strong AW form in the first half of 2025; awkward leaving the stalls in his two runs this winter and the form has been well short of his best; steps up to 7f for the first time.

6/1

20/1

Form: 06-749 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Only 1-18 on turf; creditable fourth in this contest 12 months ago but the balance of his subsequent form suggests he'll fare worse this time round; behind some of these rivals in the King's Stand last time.
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5th

13

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Existent

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and posted a respectable effort at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; however, he was down the field at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago and is now just 1-46 on turf; others preferred.

20/1

14th

15

(16)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Existent

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and he is just 1lb higher today; solid effort at Newmarket 17 days ago when not ideally positioned; each-way claims at a track where he has run well in much better races than this one.

12/1

4th

8

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Existent

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Stuart Williams

Close call in a Group 3 here in 2022 and deserves so much better than his very modest turf strike-rate, given how many fine races he continues to run in defeat, such as when going down narrowly to both Rosario and Regal Envoy on different 5f runs (good and good to firm) last May; some cold comfort that he won on AW in January but tough to support for the win.

10/1

12/1

Form: 54-551 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces in the Scurry Stakes over C&D (good to firm; Listed) three weeks ago and that race has thrown up winners of this contest on occasions; however, needs to find extra on form.
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10th

2

(13)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Lady Hamana

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K R Burke

Took well to first-time cheekpieces in Sandown Listed event (5f, good to firm) in June, recording a first turf win; finished last in Group 3 there since but this is an easier assignment; handicap debut.

14/1

10th

11

(1)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Lady Hamana

8st 11lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: K R Burke

Took well to first-time cheekpieces in the Scurry Stakes over C&D (good to firm; Listed) three weeks ago and that race has thrown up winners of this contest on occasions; however, needs to find extra on form.

12/1

1st

8

(3)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Lady Hamana

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Highly tried after winning a Wolverhampton novice (5f, AW) last summer, her best effort when fifth of 11 in the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (5f, good) in October; latest fifth of 13 at Chelmsford (6f, AW) was a fair effort, but she will need to improve a fair bit to win this; cheekpieces now given a go; stable also runs Yahsat.

20/1

11/2

Form: 884225 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Losing spell goes back over two years but currently in a consistent vein of form, most recently fifth in the King's Stand; luckless sixth in this race last year; has place possibilities granted better fortune.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Equilateral

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Payout
Exacta £72.50
Straight Forecast £74.10
Tricast £454.81
Trifecta £319.20

Selections

The Times:

Marshman

RP RATINGS:

Get Ahead

TOPSPEED:

Makarova

NEWMARKET:

Tiber Flow

The Guardian:

Annaf

Daily Record:

Lady Hamana

SPOTLIGHT:

Equality

Telegraph:

Marshman

D Express:

Marshman

The Star:

Marshman

POSTDATA:

Makarova

The Sun:

Tiber Flow

Daily Mail:

Annaf

LAMBOURN:

Get Ahead

Daily Mirror:

Get Ahead