June 14 / 14.05 Sandown

14.05

Good To Firm

Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0-2435 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Another good run in defeat when fifth at York three weeks ago (6f, good to soft); faster ground no issue and this stiff 5f should suit him well; more appealing than many.
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7th

17

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Jenever

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Still to find top form this term but he is well handicapped if a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

20/1

5th

3

(11)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Jenever

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jessica Macey

Still to find top form this term but he's attractively handicapped and may prove resurgent with Tom Marquand up for first time; gained last three wins off current mark or thereabouts.

8/1

6th

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Jenever

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Unraced on this course but some of his best form has come over Sandown's similarly stiff 5f and he's back on the same mark as his latest win there last June (good; a race he'd won 12 months earlier); every chance of being seen to good effect back on turf.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 94-302 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Flopped over 6f last month but that run is sandwiched by two good efforts over 5f, latterly when strong at the finish in a higher grade at Doncaster 13 days ago; capable of a big run.
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4th

3

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Brave Nation

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Drew a blank in 2025 but there were some good runs in defeat and he starts this season off an 8lb lower mark than for last year's reappearance; solid third in one run at Yarmouth; best on good ground or faster; makes his seasonal return with a hood back on and with his stable in good form.

4/1

4

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Brave Nation

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

All his wins have come at Doncaster but he's fully effective elsewhere and is still unexposed on AW; plenty of solid efforts over 5f this season but losing run is mounting up and he's struggled in four previous runs at this trip; down the list.

10/1

13

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Brave Nation

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Bell

All his wins have come at Doncaster but he is fully effective elsewhere, including on AW as evidenced by his close third in this race last year when rated 3lb higher; retains plenty of ability and more minor money not out of the question.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4-7850 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won the corresponding event off a 6lb higher mark last year; came into that race in better form but she shaped okay at Ascot last month and had a poor track position at Windsor last time; Oisin Murphy booked and a return to form wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.
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7th

3

(12)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Lil Guff

9st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Yet to run a bad race over C&D, boasting a record of 12312 at the track; second in this race 12 months ago but 4lb higher this time round; met some trouble at a crucial stage at Newbury last time and that isn't the run to judge her on; should go well with all ground seeming to come alike to her.

11/1

6

(8)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Lil Guff

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Eight-time winner, the latest at Bath on her seasonal return in April (5f, good to firm); three solid efforts have followed and she's likely to give her running once again.

9/1

1

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Lil Guff

10st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Absent since her second to Miss Show Off at Salisbury in early May; reappearance showed she can win when fresh but unplaced efforts in this race the last two years suggest a supporting role is more likely.

9/1

Form: 4-2148 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Good run of form ground to a crashing halt with a heavy defeat at Ascot six weeks ago (5f, good to soft); the ground was used as the excuse for that poor run and he could resume his progress back on a faster surface.
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Moulin Booj

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

C&D scorer; not seen to best effect on his last three runs since scoring at Wolverhampton (5f) in March, going too freely from an outside draw when last of six at Bath (5f) last time; interesting from an easing mark.

7/1

6th

8

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Moulin Booj

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

C&D winner; stayed on well to land a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in March and two defeats since have come over 6f; latest Lingfield effort was much better than the distance beaten suggests; 5f on quick ground suits ideally and more patient tactics in a well-run race could pay dividends.

5/1

6th

6

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Moulin Booj

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Won at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and he failed to settle when well beaten from a wide draw over 6f there next time; however, all of his wins have come at 5f and he has something to prove kept to 6f.

16/1

12/1

Form: 721367 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
He's done well for his new yard since December but he hasn't been at his best the last twice; usually seen in a lower grade than this and opposable, even with Rossa Ryan booked.
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7th

11

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Maharajas Express

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up in this race last year and he scored off 1lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July; never a threat on his reappearance at Lingfield (6f) last month but he pulled hard and this drop back in trip is a positive; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

11/2

4th

1

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Won three times over 5f on AW/turf last year; stays 6f perfectly well and can easily be excused his defeat on heavy ground in September but has fitness to prove after a seven-month break.

5/1

25/1

Form: 218332 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice in Class 6 handicaps at Newcastle this year; he's continued the good work back on turf, finishing second of ten at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good); more on his plate in a Class 4 though.
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8

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time C&D winner, including twice around this time last year, who's on the downgrade now; is handicapped accordingly but has had a good few chances in similar company of late.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in rear on far side of group, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on

6/1

7

(6)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jessica Macey

Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list.

4/1

Form: -76063 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lurking on a dangerous mark now and last week's Nottingham third (6f, good to firm) was a solid run; goes well at that track though and others preferred at today's test.
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3rd

16

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Fantasy Master

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Chelmsford in December; 2lb higher mark and stronger opposition might find him out back from five months off.

12/1

5th

10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Fantasy Master

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Good efforts on his last three 5f runs but in between there have been two lesser efforts over 6f; did win over C&D off 1lb higher last November though and he can't be left out of calculations.

8/1

40/1

Form: 1180-8 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two wins at a lower level last summer; weak finish on last month's return to action (6f, soft); up against it in this company.
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11th

9

(5)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Concierge

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Yet to win in 2024 but he's run some sound races in defeat; rarely seen on AW these days but his last run here saw him record an RPR of 71 over 6f (March 2023); not ruled out.

10/1

5th

1

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:58 Chepstow

Concierge

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple winner down the years and served notice that he was ready to add to his tally when a close fourth over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; closely matched with My Delilah and Some Nightmare on that run; rain no hindrance; contender.

3/1

4th

4

(5)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Concierge

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Attwater

Back-to-back wins in 2023 (extended 5f, good to soft; 6f, soft), the latter off 2lb higher; slow to get in the swing this year but he put up a better show when third of five at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last time, when persevering well; this slower ground should suit; weights chance.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 503229 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Returned to Robert Cowell in the spring and ran well to finish second at Yarmouth and Chelmsford; not so good at Windsor last time but he still has some handicapping scope.
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5th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Station

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

reluctant to load, ducked right start, pressed leader, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakening when eased inside final 110yds

4/1

10/1

Form: 138-67

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All wins have come over 6f; has 5f form but he can miss the break and that would be a worry back down in trip; promise at Newmarket on his return but he was disappointing at Kempton last time.
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9th

8

(8)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Has five wins on AW, including one over C&D; below his best since winning at Lingfield in February and best watched.

20/1

7th

2

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Normally a fairly consistent sort but that's not been the case in 2026, with Lingfield success (penultimate start) his standout performance; failed to beat a rival latest; hard to support with confidence.

16/1

8th

3

(1)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Jamie Osborne

Poor efforts in January are flanked by two wins over 6f, latest at Lingfield when taking AW record to 5-30; back up 3lb but Conor Whiteley takes off 7lb; likely player, provided he remains in form.

3/1

10/1

Form: 911752 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Took his form to new heights on AW this winter, winning three times; not running badly off his lower turf mark this spring but without suggesting he was ready to win a competitive sprint such as this.
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2nd

2

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

His last win was at Windsor 13 months ago but that was off 13lb higher and he finished a close third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he won't mind what the weather does.

15/2

8th

4

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Bang On The Bell

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won at Windsor last April off a mark 12lb higher than today's and he took a step back in the right direction when a close-up third at Nottingham (5f) a week ago; claims if building on that now returned to the AW.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Out of sorts this winter; tumbled down the weights but not a solid option now returning to turf.

10/1

12/1

Form: 8750/5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He has had issues at the start but he was quickly into stride on his stable debut at Kempton (6f) and shaped well on that return from 626 days off; if, and there has to be a doubt, he can break as quickly again then he should go well up the far rail.
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9th

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Goodwood

Atalantas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Andy Irvine

awkward start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

12th

6

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Atalantas Boy

9st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Andy Irvine

He has had issues at the start but he was quickly into stride on his stable debut at Kempton (6f) and shaped well on that return from 626 days off; if, and there has to be a doubt, he can break as quickly again then he should go well up the far rail.

12/1

5th

6

(5)

29th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Kempton (AW)

Atalantas Boy

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Andy Irvine

led

50/1

Form: 1462-2 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as she ever has when second of six at Windsor on her return in April (5f, good to soft); 2lb rise for that should find her out in this stronger race.
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6th

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Mary Of Modena

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Attwater

Six-time winner but out of sorts on last three starts; needs to get back to the form she showed when winning at Lingfield (6f, good to soft) in July.

20/1

6th

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Mary Of Modena

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Attwater

Six-time winner but out of sorts on last three starts; needs to get back to the form she showed when winning at Lingfield (6f, good to soft) in July.

20/1

11/2

Form: 7000-6 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but he didn't look a spent force when sixth of ten, beaten under 4l, in a stronger race at Goodwood three weeks ago (5f, good); that was his first start after wind surgery and after 230 days off; no surprise to see a prominent showing.
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8th

1

(8)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Acklam Express

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Ended losing run at Salisbury in June and he has not run badly on his last three AW starts, third of eight at Southwell 11 days ago (cheekpieces first time, retained); has done the bulk of his racing over 5f but the best effort of his career came when a close third in a Meydan Group 1 over this trip; contender.

6/1

8th

1

(8)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Acklam Express

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

taken down early

6/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

12:32 Southwell (AW)

Acklam Express

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

Non-runners

Buraback, Secret Handsheikh

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.20
Straight Forecast £31.69
Tricast £124.45
Trifecta £192.00

Selections

D Express:

Brave Nation

RP RATINGS:

Fantasy Master

SPOTLIGHT:

Jenever

TOPSPEED:

Mary Of Modena

NEWMARKET:

Maharajas Express

POSTDATA:

Lil Guff

Telegraph:

Acklam Express

Daily Mail:

Phoenix Star

The Star:

Brave Nation

Daily Record:

Brave Nation

The Guardian:

Jenever

The Sun:

Mary Of Modena

The Times:

Fantasy Master

Daily Mirror:

Fantasy Master