June 14 / 15.15 Sandown

15.15

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.90
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 100-87

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All wins over 1m but wasn't beaten far in blanket finish at Windsor (good) last month returned to 1m2f; ties in with Wisper on that effort; won off 2lb higher last term.
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3rd

10

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Chasing Aphrodite

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

5yo who has won four of his 12 starts, the latest win coming at Sandown in June (1m2f, good to firm; made all); 1m4f stretched him at Ascot last time out and he can't be discounted now back down in trip, but he's inconsistent and others are a bit more compelling.

14/1

7th

3

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Chasing Aphrodite

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Harry Eustace

1m winner at this track in May 2023; failed to make a serious impact since until making all at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm; off 4lb lower) last month; back up 4lb but the idea of 1m4f does not seem ridiculous given the manner of that win.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 315-22 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive; has made a solid start to his 2024 campaign, finishing second twice, clear of remainder at Ayr latest; scored comfortably over C&D (good) last September; warrants respect back here.
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4th

1

(9)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Born Ruler

10st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Hasn't really threatened on his three runs this year but has been in fair form and he won by 4l over C&D (good) last July on his last visit to Ayr; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; could go well.

5/1

4

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

14:25 York

Born Ruler

10st 6lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Consistent last year; hasn't threatened on either outing this season but he kept on for a fair fourth in a warm race at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last time and may benefit from this step back up in trip; unraced on slow ground; cheekpieces go back on, which he wore for his last win; chance.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 44-548

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Below par last time but generally consistent otherwise and may rebound; however, he's out of the winning habit, being 0-11 since landing the 2022 Cambridgeshire; only 2-20 overall.
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7

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Majestic

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; some creditable efforts on turf this summer; this is just his second AW start but he was runner-up at Wolverhampton on the previous one in November 2024; could be in the shake-up but the suspicion the wait for another British win will go on.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Majestic

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; came from further back than the winner when runner-up at Windsor (around 1m4f) in June but he failed to beat a rival home over 1m6f at Newmarket last month; drop back in trip should suit.

7/1

10th

7

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Majestic

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Won the 1m1f Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September 2022 but his solitary win since was in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025; went close over 1m4f last August and runner-up over 11.4f at Windsor 13 days ago, but this trip (well beaten trying 1m5f once last year) is doubtful territory.

25/1

5/2

Form: 150-36 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer last summer for previous stable; creditable efforts in a couple of competitive races at Newbury for new yard this season; sole start under William Buick resulted in C&D win; interesting.
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8th

9

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Back to some form over 1m4f on turf on last two starts; 0-11 on AW, however, with two places but they were on Polytrack.

11/1

4th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Gallant Lion

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Struggled over 1m at Southwell last month but relished the step back up in trip when winning at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still fairly treated on his old form off this 3lb higher mark and has claims.

100/30

1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

Form: 7-2748 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best efforts this term when making the frame twice at Newbury; has plenty of Sandown form, including a success in this race three years ago; weighted to the hilt off current mark, however.
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8th

1

(14)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Sweet Reward

11st 11lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple winner down the years, including at this track, and all ground seems to come alike to him; dropping back into Class 4 will help but his stamina has to be taken on trust.

20/1

11th

9

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sweet Reward

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

9yo who won two in a row at Lingfield (1m2f/1m1f, good to firm) and maybe went off too hard when well beaten at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time; has won here twice and he might not be far away if bouncing back.

20/1

9th

6

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Sweet Reward

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Won this in 2021 and was third in one of the divisions 12 months ago; returns off a 6lb higher mark than last year but on the back of two wins at Lingfield, the latest narrowly from the front off 3lb lower; thriving 9yo who must have some sort of chance.

10/1

10/1

Form: 36434-

Last run: 257 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Goodwood two years ago but is 0-8 subsequently and lacks recent match practice having been absent since last October; check the market signals for further guidance.
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6th

6

(11)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bizarre Law

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Herrington

Narrow win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; 0-55 handicap); not so good since, including in a classified race last week, and others are preferred for win purposes.

10/1

8th

1

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Bizarre Law

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Herrington

Came from well off the pace to win a handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May, but he hasn't matched that level in three starts since and this track isn't sure to suit his hold-up style; others preferred.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Bizarre Law

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Came from an unpromising position to win a 7f handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) in May; has not matched it in two runs since and this isn't sure to set up for him.

11/2

10/1

Form: 285-24 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Creditable second over C&D last August and close fourth at Windsor most recently; has done nearly all of her winning at Brighton but again holds frame possibilities.
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4th

1

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

17:55 Goodwood

Wisper

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

8yo who made it eight wins from 48 starts when scoring on reappearance at Windsor (11.4f, good) in May; only third of seven there since (11.4f, good to firm) and may be vulnerable to younger legs today, but she's run well in the last two editions of this race and could do so again.

14/1

3rd

6

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Wisper

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Took this in 2025 and she made a winning return over C&D last month; up 3lb but she's a likely player once more with yard going very well.

3/1

1st

1

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Wisper

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Alan King

All seven wins have been on turf and latest was over C&D last June; didn't fire in her final two runs last season but this is a drop back in grade and she won on her seasonal return in 2022 and 2023; needs a close look off dangerous mark.

8/1

Form: 3136-3 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won on AW last term; had wind/gelding operations prior to creditable third at Chester (1m2f, good) on seasonal debut; looks the type to show progress, being a low-mileage 4yo from the Stoute yard; shortlisted.
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2nd

1

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

17:57 Ballinrobe

Crystal Mariner

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Four wins in Britain, best on AW; reached a peak rating of 85 after two Kempton wins last year; not at his best in recent months; however, he is race-fit and the bar is set low for his hurdles debut; interesting.

4/1

4th

2

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Three wins in 2025, the last two over this trip at Kempton; yet to match that form after three starts this year, though, and didn't find that much after travelling well at Kempton (1m3f) on Monday.

12/1

5th

6

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Not fired in two starts on turf since returning last month but he won twice over C&D last autumn and is just 1lb higher than for his latest success; worth a second look.

12/1

8/1

Form: 6-124

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won on AW in February; good fourth in big field at Newbury (1m2f; handicap debut) most recently; gelded since; has raced only four times and may do better still; not dismissed.
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9th

4

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Maxi

9st 10lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

midfield but in touch with leaders

9/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:20 Yarmouth

Prince Maxi

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

extremely awkward start and slowly away, in rear

7/1

4th

5

(8)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:32 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Maxi

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

prominent

10/1

40/1

Form: 4-8420

Last run: 60 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Failed to transfer his AW form back to turf two months ago and remains a maiden; sold out of George Boughey's stable for 8,000gns last month; enough to prove upped in trip/grade.
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9th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Mapogo

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

17-race maiden with a BHA rating of 46; shouldn't be good enough.

100/1

9th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Mapogo

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

17-race maiden with a BHA rating of 46; shouldn't be good enough.

100/1

9

(4)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Mapogo

10st 2lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Mark Pattinson

took keen hold, prominent on inner, race voided 4f out

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £79.20
Straight Forecast £62.75
Tricast £310.95
Trifecta £375.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gallant Lion

POSTDATA:

Born Ruler

Telegraph:

Prince Maxi

D Express:

Bizarre Law

TOPSPEED:

Sweet Reward

RP RATINGS:

Gallant Lion

The Times:

Gallant Lion

The Guardian:

Gallant Lion

Daily Mail:

Gallant Lion

Daily Mirror:

Gallant Lion

The Star:

Gallant Lion

NEWMARKET:

Born Ruler

The Sun:

Born Ruler

Daily Record:

Born Ruler