August 04 / 17.36 Sandown

17.36

Good To Firm

Corinthian Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £5338.32
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Corinthian Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 075322

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Comes here in form after two solid efforts at Newbury, going down narrowly to Sophosc over 1m and then no match for Study The Stars at 1m2f; weighted to be very competitive once more.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

C&D winner whose losing run is up to 17 but he had dropped 14lb below his last winning mark when beaten less than a length into third of seven here four weeks ago; respected if building on that.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:53 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

C&D winner who is versatile ground-wise; well handicapped on best form last season but he was out of sorts in the autumn and needs a major revival after six months off.

6/1

7th

2

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Fast Steps

11st 9lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Three handicap wins (one on soft) at 1m2f, the latest in July 2024; 11lb lower today but he's basically gone off the boil this season.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 641543 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won this 12 months ago under Serena Brotherton and went in again at Newmarket this May; might just be vulnerable off this high a mark, though an easy lead would help matters no end.
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7th

5

(4)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

Bad Company

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Won here last September (1m4f, heavy) and this April (1m2f, soft), while he also went close over C&D on good ground last September; second off this mark at Goodwood four weeks ago confirmed he's been in career-best form, but there would be more for him to prove if the ground is good to firm.

11/1

2nd

2

(7)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Bad Company

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Jim Boyle

Looked on a tough mark at Epsom last time but he won decisively under a positive ride on soft ground he loves; 5lb higher for this and it's hard to believe everything will pan out quite so favourably once more.

13/2

1st

7

(5)

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:00 Epsom

Bad Company

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Respectable fourth in this contest last year and was in good form (won/second) back here in September; weighted to the hilt now, however, and his Doncaster reappearance was poor having raced freely.

10/1

4/1

Form: -42331

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a Plumpton maiden hurdle before arriving late in the day to thwart Fast Steps over 1m at Newbury (good) four weeks ago; closely matched with the second but that was a fine effort at 1m, given that he's won at 1m4f.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sophosc

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

It's now 15 runs since his last success but this course winner posted a solid third of ten over C&D 17 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.

9/2

3rd

7

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sophosc

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Winner of 12 races under rules including two here, but losing run up to 16 and he ran poorly at this venue (1m4f) a fortnight ago; enough to prove.

12/1

Form: 15-144 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Progressive in winning two of his first three runs (1m-1m2f) on the AW during the winter but beaten double-digit lengths in 1m2f/1m4f handicaps either side of being gelded; down only 2lb for those.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

5

(7)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Silverscape

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Roger Teal

Second once over 1m2f on good last August but generally speaking he has been much more interesting on AW, including when runner-up once at 2m; no impact in either sphere on last five starts (given wind surgery after third) so there are major doubts to go alongside his career-low mark.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newbury

Silverscape

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Roger Teal

Not at his best on his last four starts but took step back in right direction at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last time on first run since wind surgery, when the steady gallop was a negative; today's extra furlong is a plus and he might not be far away, having continued to drop down the weights.

10/1

7th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Silverscape

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Roger Teal

Won two of his first three starts on Polytrack (1m/1m2f) in the winter of 2021/22; 0-13 since, but placed off higher marks three times here (1m3f/2m) in that period; returns from a second wind operation and place claims at least if rediscovering his best form.

7/1

Form: 714145

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has been awarded both his victories after finishing runner-up, including his handicap debut at Nottingham; no real excuses since then (1m/1m1f) and doesn't look overly progressive at the minute.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Mark

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

took keen hold, prominent, shaken up and headway over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong

13/2

3rd

9

(6)

4th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Leicester

Noble Mark

8st 8lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

took keen hold, towards rear, headway on outer and prominent after 2f, ridden and every chance 2f out, no chance with winner and lost second inside final furlong

4/1

5th

6

(6)

4th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:36 Sandown

Noble Mark

10st 1lb

J: Miss Flora Guy

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

raced freely, prominent, briefly led halfway, edged left and stumbled under 4f out, ridden and lost second under 3f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

8/1

Form: 1341 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins from four starts when prevailing narrowly in a 1m2f handicap at Ayr (good), his first run since being gelded; the willing attitude displayed there will stand him in good stead going forwards; up only 3lb.
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4th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newmarket (July)

Brunos Gold

9st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Peter Niven

Had been off for almost a year when making a successful stable debut in an amateur riders' handicap at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; 4lb rise still leaves him well treated on old form and he looks the best alternative to Typical Woman.

5/1

5

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Brunos Gold

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Two-time winner who is one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark on stable debut; however, he struggled on his last few starts last season and was sold for 1,000gns last September; plenty to prove on return.

20/1

8th

6

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Brunos Gold

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Brett Johnson

prominent

16/1

Form: 212721 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who was off the mark on turf when a clearcut winner under Simon Walker in a similar race at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm), proving much too good for Fast Steps; 8lb rise asks a question of him but he looks sure to feature.
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9th

2

(2)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Study The Stars

10st 1lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 2f

11/2

3rd

3

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Study The Stars

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Finished last season on the up and picked up where he'd left off when overcoming a long absence here ten days ago (third course victory; allowed a soft lead); claims if seeing out the longer trip upped 4lb.

3/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Study The Stars

10st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

made all, set steady pace, increased tempo from over 2f out, drifted left over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.90
Straight Forecast £23.54
Trifecta £207.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Study The Stars

LAMBOURN:

Bruno's Gold

POSTDATA:

Bad Company

NEWMARKET:

Noble Mark

WEST COUNTRY:

Fast Steps

The Times:

Bruno's Gold

Telegraph:

Bruno's Gold

The Guardian:

Bruno's Gold

Daily Record:

Bruno's Gold

RP Ratings:

Study The Stars

Daily Mail:

Study The Stars

Daily Mirror:

Study The Stars

The Sun:

Study The Stars

The Star:

Study The Stars

Daily Express:

Bad Company