August 02 / 19.27 Sandown

19.27

Good To Soft

Trustatrader For Tradespeople You Can Trust Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qual’)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Trustatrader For Tradespeople You Can Trust Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qual’)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

8/13 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7-6421

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has improved plenty since handicapping, getting off the mark by nearly 5l at Ascot (1m4f, good to soft) last Friday; has a good chance of staying the longer trip on breeding and 6lb penalty is unlikely to stop him if he's in the same form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Nottingham

Alhambra Palace

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway from 3f out, hung left but went second against far rail over 1f out, kept on, just held

7/4

5th

13

(11)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Alhambra Palace

8st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Runner-up at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) last month on second handicap start and has won his next two (1m4f/1m6f, good to soft/heavy); has travelled really well for those wins and he could have more left in the tank for trainer who has won two of the last four runnings (also saddles Lordship).

13/2

1st

7

(4)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Sandown

Alhambra Palace

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: William Haggas

Has improved plenty since handicapping, getting off the mark by nearly 5l at Ascot (1m4f, good to soft) last Friday; has a good chance of staying the longer trip on breeding and 6lb penalty is unlikely to stop him if he's in the same form.

8/13

25/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: -41279

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three wins, the latest at Windsor (11.4f, soft) in May; seemed to stay when second of four over C&D (good to soft) next time but twice well held since, including when behind Cavern Club at Newbury (1m4f, good) 12 days ago; more exposed than his rivals and needs to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(6)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Enochdhu

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Bath (soft; acts on heavy) in April and ran respectably most starts since; however, he was a remote seventh behind Miller Spirit over C&D 17 days ago, despite starting favourite at a track he does handle.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:45 Epsom

Enochdhu

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably on most starts since, at up to 1m6f; unlikely to be far away if she handles this track.

7/1

5th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Enochdhu

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

Won here in 2022 but has not fared so well in his three subsequent visits; won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably over 1m6f in three of his four races since, so has each-way claims.

4/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3311

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has improved with every start and bids for a hat-trick after wins in a Kempton novice (1m3f, AW) in June and a Doncaster handicap under Hayley Turner (16.5f, good to firm) last month; had only a neck to spare last time and now 3lb higher, but there's no reason to believe her progress has halted and she is sure to stay.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

18:58 Kempton (AW)

Grand Providence

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Won 1m3f novice here in 2023 and the Cesarewitch Trial (2m2f) later that year; lightly raced since and she wasn't beaten far in the Chester Cup last May but needs to be at her peak to win this after over a year off.

11/1

8th

12

(14)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Providence

8st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Won last year's 2m2f Cesarewitch Trial at Newmarket and good fifth when ridden more prominently than usual in the Chester Cup (good to firm) this May; her three AW races were on Polytrack at start of career, winning on third occasion; assuming she's fully effective on this surface, she could still have more to offer.

7/1

Form: 474-43

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-5 but has shown ability, as when third of five on handicap debut at Doncaster (14.5f, good) last time; still finished nearly 10l behind the runner-up, though, and a 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Royal Deeside

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham and nearly won again at Kelso ten days ago when headed on the run-in; same mark.

5/2

2nd

6

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Royal Deeside

10st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham last year, latest in August; close third over same C&D last time and worth considering.

7/2

3rd

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Royal Deeside

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner in May and August (good) last year; has been in good form both over fences and on the Flat (second over 2m5f at Pontefract 11 days ago) on last four starts; conditions suit and he's a contender.

13/2

5th
3 (6)
Roost

16/1

Form: 32-724 BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-5 but twice runner-up, including on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) in April; his last of four in first-time blinkers (now removed) over C&D (good to soft) the following month can be excused as he lost all chance at the start when getting his head over the next stall; gelded since and could play a part if ready to go after 78 days off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roost

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ralph Beckett

Habitual slow-starter who again got going too late to land a blow when seventh of 13 at Kempton (1m3f) ten days ago; the visor he wore that day is retained; has just one win from 15 goes and needs something extra.

8/1

7th

12

(10)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Roost

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

slowly into stride

11/2

3rd

4

(7)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Roost

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has had just two AW races, including when second as 2yo; sole win (13 races) came over 1m4f at Ffos Las last August off 2lb higher, on the first of two starts with a tongue-tie which returns today; not so good since, with blinkers on last two outings, but the tongue-tie might help.

11/2

20/1

Form: 5-4465

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-5 for Jamie Osborne, including when a well-held fifth of 11 over C&D (good) last month on his return from a break; makes his stable debut having changed hands for 36,000gns in the meantime and probably best watched.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Balboa

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Seamus Mullins

Made the most of a reduced mark when justifying support and gaining a first win since 2023 when scoring at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; remains well treated on past form back up 6lb and likely to be in the mix again.

11/2

1st

8

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Balboa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Seamus Mullins

Without a win since 2023 but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and ran surprisingly well over 3m last time at Wincanton when all his form is over shorter; goes on soft.

12/1

3rd

9

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Balboa

11st 9lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Seamus Mullins

Remote when third at Newbury (2m4f, soft) last month and remains winless since 2023; however, the form of his keeping-on fourth at Taunton (2m3f, good) two starts ago has worked out well and he's too well handicapped to be ruled out on this first attempt at a staying trip.

12/1

Form: 085-41

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressive in five starts and, well backed, he did it well when off the mark at Newbury (1m5f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month; extra furlong not a problem on breeding and he looks the type to carry on improving; respected from 5lb higher.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Kyle Of Lochalsh

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Reliable staying handicapper who hit new heights when winning in grand style at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f) last time; more is required in his first Group race but he needs some respect following such a career best.

9/1

1st

4

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Kyle Of Lochalsh

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Solid 2024 campaign included fourth of 18 in this race (good to firm; fine on soft) off same mark as today; made a satisfactory reappearance this April and, likely to build on that, looks a strong each-way candidate.

4/1

13/2

Form: 31-354

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made a successful nursery debut at Kempton (1m3f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) late last year and his fourth of 12 at Newbury (1m4f, good) 12 days ago was a fair effort, but he hasn't always looked the easiest; others are more convincing.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Cavern Club

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: James Owen

Posted career-best performance when leading close home in valuable Summer Hurdle over C&D (good) in July; 6lb higher today but confirmed his wellbeing with a good Flat run last month; probably won't be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Cavern Club

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Never better on Flat than when winning over C&D (soft) in June, coming from the rear with the first two finishing 6l clear; 4lb higher today but that was followed by a hurdling career best, when winning a good prize on good ground six weeks ago, so he's on a roll.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £18.51
Tricast £60.92
Trifecta £100.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alhambra Palace

TOPSPEED:

Grand Providence

POSTDATA:

Balboa

Daily Mail:

Roost

The Guardian:

Cavern Club

RP RATINGS:

Alhambra Palace

The Times:

Alhambra Palace

Telegraph:

Alhambra Palace

D Express:

Alhambra Palace

Daily Mirror:

Alhambra Palace

The Sun:

Alhambra Palace

The Star:

Alhambra Palace

Daily Record:

Alhambra Palace