August 04 / 20.18 Sandown

20.18

Good To Firm

Cobham Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Cobham Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -87401 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dominated his three rivals from the front when a clearcut winner in first-time blinkers at Newbury (1m, good to firm), an outcome that was never in doubt; 5lb rise to deal with but he's been rated higher in the past.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

Six wins on turf and 0-9 on the AW, though was only beaten a head here (8.6f) last October and is now 3lb lower; each-way claims.

9/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 618622 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Seven wins include one here; on a tough mark but she's not done a great deal wrong in her recent seconds at this track, over 1m and 7f; thereabouts.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Casque

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

midfield

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Sandown

Crystal Casque

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Racked up 13 wins in a superb career; unable to repeat last year's Ascot win in the same race this month but she'd been in good form for Oliver Searle previously and some of her best turf efforts have come over C&D, including a win; weighted to be involved.

14/1

5th

4

(13)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Crystal Casque

10st 6lb

J: Mrs Jo Supple

T: Rod Millman

prominent on inner, switched right 3f out, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

11/8

Form: 789-31 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gelded before this season; bit unlucky on his handicap debut but then made amends at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) and was good value for that (travelled best before running on strongly); big player off just 3lb higher as he's evidently progressing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fulfilled

10st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

in rear

5/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Epsom

Fulfilled

11st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: David Simcock

Won on fast ground at Ripon (1m2f) and Lingfield (11.6f) in June and he ran into a major improver when fourth in a Class 2 event at Beverley last time; probably still has some margin for error off this mark but he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

9/2

4th

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 2

14:05 Beverley

Fulfilled

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden under 2f out, no extra final furlong

4/1

Form: 30-124 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
First and second in his opening two handicaps (at about 1m) but took a backward step when last of the four runners at Haydock; perhaps something came to light and he remains on a decent mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Snapcracklepop

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Can lead; creditable effort on second start for yard when runner-up at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June but he's had problems at the stalls otherwise this year and refused to enter them in July; capable but risky.

14/1

11

(1)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:25 Haydock

Snapcracklepop

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Excuses for two below-par efforts for current connections either side of his Pontefract second off a 2lb higher mark; holds each-way claims.

20/1

Form: 26252- D

Last run: 276 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner who was close up in a 7f handicap here in September; has finished runner-up on too many occasions for comfort and lacking a run is probably not ideal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

30th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:20 Epsom

Alezan

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

awkward start, jockey lost iron, in rear throughout

7/1

5th

5

(7)

4th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Sandown

Alezan

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

taken down early, prominent, ridden under 3f out, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened

8/1

Form: 9-65

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Cost £78,000 as a yearling but never raced for Clive Cox; has shown marginal improvement in each of his qualifying runs but still has a lot to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

Satellite Call

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

The occasional decent run on the AW last winter but has finished tailed off in both starts since returning to turf; now 0-11.

10/1

12th

12

(10)

15th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Newbury

Satellite Call

10st 0lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Adrian Wintle

Ten-race maiden who's creeping down the weights but didn't shine in AW campaign last winter and tailed off back on turf on latest outing.

50/1

14th

14

(7)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

17:08 Bath

Satellite Call

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Regressive maiden who's hung both ways under pressure and is still to prove his stamina; blinkers (retained) didn't seem to make much difference when last seen three months ago.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: -20117

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Well handicapped on last winter's AW form and there were more encouraging signs from him when third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (visored first time); got loose before the start and withdrawn at Newcastle two weeks ago; chance if building on the latest run.

8/1

Non-runners

Mr Fustic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £17.11
Trifecta £34.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fulfilled

LAMBOURN:

Snapcracklepop

The Guardian:

Island Bandit

POSTDATA:

Crystal Casque

Telegraph:

Snapcracklepop

Daily Express:

Snapcracklepop

Daily Mail:

Island Bandit

RP Ratings:

Fulfilled

NEWMARKET:

Fulfilled

The Times:

Fulfilled

Daily Mirror:

Fulfilled

The Sun:

Fulfilled

The Star:

Fulfilled

Daily Record:

Fulfilled

WEST COUNTRY:

Crystal Casque