June 15 / 15.15 Sandown

15.15

Good To Firm

Win Up To £2M With Golden Goals Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Win Up To £2M With Golden Goals Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3130-6 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins at two included a C&D nursery success and later ran well off a 2lb higher mark than today's; gelded during the winter and wasn't seen to best effect on his return at Goodwood, having pulled hard and found some trouble; the fourth Mr Monaco could boost that form in the earlier 1.30; respected.
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1st

13

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Spanish Blaze

8st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Acts on soft and good to firm; similar type to Mission To Moon, being a consistent 3yo; close fourth to Telemark at Doncaster (7f) most recently; frame possibilities off the same mark.

7/1

4th

11

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

Spanish Blaze

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in June and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, most recently fifth back at Sandown (7f, good) where not helped by a slow start; might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Spanish Blaze

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Ran creditably on Eclipse day, taking his C&D record to 112, and has remained in form elsewhere since; successful in the nursery on this card 12 months ago and commands respect returned to Sandown.

4/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 915-90 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Highly tried on occasions and he posted an eyecatching RPR in winning his 7f novice last season; never counted on his handicap debut but gelded since then and wouldn't be too dismissive.
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8th

12

(13)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Quatre Bras

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner (twice over the extended 1m2f at Dundalk); out of form on turf last season but some good runs this term, second over this trip at Naas and dead-heating for fourth over 1m2f at Leopardstown despite not getting the clearest of runs; down the field behind Final Voyage here nine day ago.

16/1

11th

13

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Quatre Bras

9st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner (twice at 1m2f); out of form on turf last season but some good runs this term, good second over inadequate 7f at Naas (soft) and nine days ago at Leopardstown when coming late to dead-heat for fourth with Amplitude over this trip, having not had the clearest of runs; better ground here to suit and has to be on the shortlist with rider now claiming 7lb.

13/2

4th

4

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Quatre Bras

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner; out of form on turf last season; enjoyed a revival at Dundalk in recent months and proved as effective on turf when second to Independent Expert on soft ground at Naas; plenty to find with Diego El Queso on Curragh running.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 421 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
170,000gns yearling; close up behind nice prospects in his first two races (on good) before making light work of Swindon in a 7f novice on good to soft at Chepstow; that was pretty taking and could have the class to threaten under top weight on handicap debut.
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3rd

5

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mount Teide

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Made all for ready win at Newmarket (good to firm) two weeks ago, proving suited by the step up to 1m and taking record to 2-5; not sure to get such an easy lead in this bigger field but otherwise brings good claims, being progressive.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket (July)

Mount Teide

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

made all, nudged along over 2f out, went clear over 1f out, kept on, readily

9/4

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 1-3 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Overcame a wide draw at Kempton in October (6f) and held a Commonwealth Cup entry when third on his comeback run at Newbury (7f, good); he was conceding a penalty to runner-up Mount Teide so it could be close between them here; open to further progress for sure.
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4

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newbury

Jarraaf

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Owen Burrows

Progressive last summer, winning two 6f handicaps at Ascot and ending the campaign with a fine second in a Group 3 over the same C&D; promising return at Salisbury and was well backed ahead of his Wokingham bid four weeks ago, only to drop away in the closing stages; versatile groundwise; still early days and new blinkers could give him a lift.

13/2

12th

5

(12)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Jarraaf

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Owen Burrows

Well ahead of his mark when winning two C&D handicaps (good and good to firm) last summer and he chased Apollo One home in a Group 3 here on soft in October; caught out for a bit of pace at a crucial stage when turned over at a short price in a Listed Salisbury race on reappearance but he should come on for the run and this thorough test will be ideal; strong claims.

15/2

4th

2

(5)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

18:50 Salisbury

Jarraaf

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Owen Burrows

Improved for the return to 6f last summer, comfortably winning two handicaps at Ascot before a fine second in a Group 3 (soft ground) when last seen 231 days ago; still has low mileage and should make a bold bid for last year's winning stable.

11/4

5th
4 (10)
Magsood

8/1

Form: 3312-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sole win in five starts came in a 7.5f maiden at Beverley last August; keen-going tendencies have been evident from the start and they're not going away judged on his run in Haydock's competitive Silver Bowl; could yet turn a corner but reservations for now.
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7th

2

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Magsood

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Serial hard puller who again over-raced back at 7f in a second-time hood latest; that was a decent effort all told, considering he hit traffic at a key stage, and he's well up to winning this if he's more amenable; therein lies the gamble.

5/1

5th

4

(10)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Magsood

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Sole win in five starts came in a 7.5f maiden at Beverley last August; keen-going tendencies have been evident from the start and they're not going away judged on his run in Haydock's competitive Silver Bowl; could yet turn a corner but reservations for now.

8/1

5th

9

(4)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:15 Haydock

Magsood

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to form) last August on third start and runner-up in Carlisle novice (1m, good to firm) the following month; the hood (worn last time) is left off today and he can race freely, while he's untested on slow turf, but he's in good hands to progress and is not ruled out.

16/1

Form: 31-305

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
6f maiden winner and returned with a pleasing effort on the AW, but something to prove after his subsequent defeats (soft not an obvious excuse last time having handled that on debut); cheekpieces turned to.
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4th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

19:40 Nottingham

Gamekeeper

9st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

Two best runs have been on the AW over 6f, winning a novice and then close up under a penalty; just threatening to lose his way and cheekpieces didn't bring much to the party last time; now goes in blinkers.

13/2

6th

9

(9)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Gamekeeper

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

6f maiden winner and returned with a pleasing effort on the AW, but something to prove after his subsequent defeats (soft not an obvious excuse last time having handled that on debut); cheekpieces turned to.

14/1

5th

4

(4)

4th May 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Goodwood

Gamekeeper

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Never a serious threat in well-contested handicap at Newmarket's Craven meeting two weeks ago, but he'd previously been consistent in three other 6f races, including on soft ground on debut; shapes as if he'll stay this longer trip; respected.

5/1

4/1

Form: 10 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
For one so inexperienced it was a big ask in the 1,000 Guineas and she was duly sunk without trace; while that's readily forgiven, the form of her debut win at Newbury (7f, good to soft) hasn't worked out at all well; a hard filly to judge from a handicapping perspective.
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8th

4

(9)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Star Style

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Made an impressive debut over C&D last April; struggled in the 1000 Guineas on her next start and she's yet to make an impact in two handicap runs; may leave last month's reappearance behind her but has something to prove.

10/1

17th

7

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Star Style

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Impressive 7f debut on this track (good to soft) in April 2024 but the 1,000 Guineas next time was too much to ask; seemingly failed to stay 7f on handicap debut at Sandown last June and although she might yet make a sprinter there are some large questions to answer back from absence.

14/1

7th

5

(4)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Star Style

9st 6lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

For one so inexperienced it was a big ask in the 1,000 Guineas and she was duly sunk without trace; while that's readily forgiven, the form of her debut win at Newbury (7f, good to soft) hasn't worked out at all well; a hard filly to judge from a handicapping perspective.

4/1

Form: 532-8

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
His 2yo form at 7f reads really well and he just could never land a blow from an unsavoury track position on his handicap debut at Newmarket's Craven meeting (1m, good); there's a definite suspicion that this mark may underestimate him.
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5

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Dual Tapeta winner last year who's looked to find this mark just beyond him in three runs back; pulled hard and didn't see it out last time (7f) but this will be more about speed on his first ever crack at sprinting.

8/1

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Has won two of his five races since gelded, both over 7f on the Southwell Tapeta; latest fourth at Newcastle (7f) was a fine run as well, with the first three ridden handier and he found some trouble in running; should get involved if as effective back on turf.

10/1

13/2

Form: 2113-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped if taking last season's defeat of Jasour (subsequent Group 2/3 winner) at face value; that was over 5f but he ran well at 7f on nursery debut the final time when the ground was heavy; gelded since and he's of strong interest despite being the only runner without recent match practice.
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10th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ready winner of a C&D handicap last summer off a 12lb lower mark; better than ever when a close fourth in a Wolverhampton Listed race in March and he faced a stiff task at Haydock three weeks ago; should give his running but could find one or two stronger back in handicap company.

6/1

4th

8

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Palmar Bay

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

5-19; creditable fourth in Listed races last two starts, not beaten far at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest; should give his running again but quite a few of these have more obvious claims on the figures.

14/1

4th

5

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Palmar Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Steadily progressive 5yo, including two 7f handicap wins last year; took form to a higher level when fourth of 15 in a Listed race at Deauville (7.5f) in December, never far away in a race where the pace held up; should have another big run in him.

7/1

Non-runners

Swindon, Robbo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £197.60
Straight Forecast £156.02
Tricast £333.79
Trifecta £570.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount Teide

The Guardian:

Jarraaf

TOPSPEED:

Star Style

NEWMARKET:

Magsood

POSTDATA:

Robbo

Daily Mail:

Jarraaf

Daily Mirror:

Jarraaf

The Times:

Star Style

The Star:

Star Style

RP RATINGS:

Mount Teide

Telegraph:

Mount Teide

D Express:

Mount Teide

The Sun:

Mount Teide

Daily Record:

Mount Teide