August 31 / 17.20 Sandown

17.20

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  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 656931 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he returned to winning ways in a small-field handicap at Newmarket last week; up 5lb but still has plenty of handicapping scope and his two C&D runs have yielded a win and a third; yard won this race last year; big chance.
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5th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Good Earth

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Has been a superb servant, winning 16 of his 99 starts, including three this year; comfortable scorer at Haydock (6f, good to firm) latest, for which he has gone up 6lb; has won over C&D and looks a player again.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Good Earth

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

The winner of two of his six starts this year, both over 6f at Southwell; he could only manage fourth of the nine runners back at Southwell 20 days ago and he will need to raise his game to defy this mark.

6/1

4th

1

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Made it 4-15 under Connor Planas when gaining his second C&D success ten days ago; did it comfortably enough and despite a 5lb higher mark, is a major player if in the same form; stable also runs Melissa Honey.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 372169 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than for her C&D win last month (for Oisin Murphy); wouldn't judge her too harshly on latest Windsor run (held up in a race where a tailwind favoured the prominent racers) and she's a contender with cheekpieces now enlisted.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -56337

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He has slipped to a handy mark and he's run creditably in Racing League handicaps on his last two starts; the drop to 5f looks worth exploring and this is an ease in grade (effectively a 0-80); chance if the widest stall doesn't prove a hindrance.
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7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

9/1

Form: 241-

Last run: 422 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt as a 2yo when making all in a 6f fillies' novice at Newbury 422 days ago; promise over C&D on debut; unexposed but opening mark looks stiff enough.
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3

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Miss Show Off

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Ready win in a 5f Class 4 handicap at Salisbury in May; struggled since and hopes appear to rest on the return to 6f sparking a full revival.

12/1

4

(7)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Miss Show Off

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Regained the winning thread at Salisbury in May, beating Lil Guff, and has seemed unsuited by sharper scenarios since; this return to a stiffer 5f looks a plus.

8/1

2

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Haydock

Miss Show Off

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

Returned to form with clearcut win at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month but she was only ninth of 13 at Goodwood next time; that was a Class 3 and now drops back in grade but she's not easy to predict and others are more solid.

7/1

Form: 531444 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, the latest over 6f at Ffos Las in June; three creditable efforts have followed but others may prove better handicapped.
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7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

9th

7

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Versatile ground-wise and has won six times at this track; most recent win came off this mark at Ffos Las in June but she had a major blip over C&D (heavy) 20 days ago and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

10/1

Form: 864511 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Second in this race 12 months ago when rated 9lb higher; chasing a hat-trick after a pair of Newmarket wins (6f, good) this month; shortlisted.
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

2nd

7

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Won twice at Newmarket (6f, good) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since; finished runner-up on stable debut at Leicester last month but he was 6l behind the winner and and is only 1lb lower on this drop back in trip; well-beaten sixth in the 4.25 here on Friday.

9/1

6th

9

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

On a long losing sequence but he made a good start for his new yard (formerly with Darryll Holland) when second of nine in 6f Leicester handicap 18 days ago; more is needed from 3lb out of the handicap here though.

10/1

Form: 836360

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best efforts for this yard have come over 6f but a stiff 5f should be fine too; not at his best at Haydock four weeks ago and a visor is now reached for.
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3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

7th

8

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

On a dangerous mark on 2025 best but he ended that campaign with some lesser efforts and it was the same story on his return to action five weeks ago; others look safer.

16/1

7th

8

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Both of his wins on the AW have been over C&D but his most recent success came on turf at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last May; back on the AW following a 159-day break.

8/1

Form: 337338 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Strong travelling mare who has been placed on four occasions this year, including behind Lil Guff last month when not getting a clear run; each-way shout.
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3rd

3

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Glamorous Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Ended last season in good form on AW; has done most of her winning on turf but looks weighted to the hilt on reappearance, being still on a career-high mark; seems unlikely to improve aged eight.

12/1

3rd

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Glamorous Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

She was having just her third run on AW when running out the stylish winner of a C&D handicap nine days ago; a 4lb rise shouldn't be beyond her but stall nine tempers enthusiasm.

9/2

10/1

Form: 1-8555 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark and there were more encouraging signs when fifth at York five weeks ago; one of the likelier types.
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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

Form: 23-429

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in novice/maiden events but he was a well-beaten 18-1 shot on his handicap debut 30 days ago; needs to raise his game.
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3rd

3

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Just one win from 24 starts but that was off 9lb higher at Brighton (5.3f, good) last spring; losing run is up to 13 but he's run some solid races on AW this year including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; seems tactically versatile and he's an interesting contender back in trip after a short break.

7/2

2nd

3

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Wintle

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he ran into some trouble in the closing stages when a creditable fifth at Kempton (6f) last time; hard to rule out another good run but he still has something to prove at this trip and is 0-10 on AW.

6/1

5th

3

(10)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

5.2f turf winner (good); has slipped to a competitive mark and if able to return to last autumn's Wolverhampton form, he'd be thereabouts.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.10
Straight Forecast £30.82
Tricast £170.82
Trifecta £210.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Good Earth

SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Bloom

The Sun:

Miss Show Off

The Guardian:

Lil Guff

D Express:

Ganesha

TOPSPEED:

Rebel Path

RP RATINGS:

Glamorous Breeze

Daily Record:

Miss Show Off

Daily Mail:

Lil Guff

The Times:

Good Earth

Telegraph:

Good Earth

Daily Mirror:

Good Earth

NEWMARKET:

Spring Bloom

The Star:

Spring Bloom