May 25 / 18.12 Sandown

18.12

Good

Be Lucky With The Racehorse Lotto Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Be Lucky With The Racehorse Lotto Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
8 (6)
Silastar

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 98-621 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
12l win at Leicester (1m2f, soft) last time; given the testing ground it's possible the margin of victory flatters him, but a 7lb rise could have been worse and he's also effective on good/good to firm; has to be respected.
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11th

7

(3)

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:55 Sandown

Silastar

9st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders

10/1

7th

14

(8)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Silastar

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has won here (1m) but his two successes in the meantime came over 1m2f on turf in the spring of last year; now 5lb lower than for the latest of those and stepping back up in trip may suit; each-way claims.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6619-9 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on final outing last year and no return to peak form on last month's reappearance at Haydock; however, he may have needed that latest run and he won four times last year at up to 1m2f (including on good to firm ground); not discounted.
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10th

6

(4)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Magical Mile

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

held up in rear, no impression from 3f out

10/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

19:40 Haydock

Magical Mile

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won four times last year at up to 1m2f; creditable second of 12 at Sandown (1m2f, good) last month and ran well enough to think he's still in form when fifth at Lingfield a fortnight ago.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1514-4 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
He's perhaps not straightforward and he failed to shine on last month's reappearance, but he may have needed that run and was progressive towards the end of last season, with two wins (1m2f, good/soft; including C&D); William Buick is booked and he's a possible contender.
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10th

1

(9)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Nonsuch Lad

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Won twice on turf last season and he has run some good races in defeat this time around; last couple of efforts need forgiving; dropping into a 0-60 should help but he still has something to prove on AW.

16/1

8th

2

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Nonsuch Lad

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Won twice on turf last season and he has run some good races in defeat this time around; he wasn't at his best at Nottingham nine days ago but this is a more realistic assignment; no reason why he won't be fully effective on AW in time.

6/1

8th

8

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:25 Nottingham

Nonsuch Lad

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Has won on good and soft; another sound effort in defeat over this far at Leicester two weeks ago but looks vulnerable in this higher grade.

14/1

8/1

Form: 22254- CD

Last run: 308 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
This is her first run since last September, but she ran well the last time she returned from some time off and she's on a competitive mark on last year's best form; has had wind op and this C&D winner is not ruled out.
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12th

9

(5)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Lady Reset

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Pipe

in touch with leaders on outer

25/1

9th

6

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Reset

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: David Pipe

dwelt start, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

14/1

9th

1

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:27 Newton Abbot

Lady Reset

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Consistent dual purpose mare who was probably not ideally suited by the good to soft ground when respectable fourth at Stratford (2m) last month; on a good mark now and can go well if the rain stays away; usual tongue-tie removed.

9/1

20/1

Form: 01905-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last September on second handicap start and perhaps he'll get back on track following a break; however, he struggled when last seen in November/December and a major turnaround is needed.
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5th

1

(5)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Dark Island

10st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Heather Main

Front-runner; pipped on the post - his third solid run in a row - at Sandown (1m6f Class 3, good) on penultimate start; did too much to soon back on the AW at Wolverhampton next time and, even over this shorter trip, those forcing tactics are tough to deploy at Newcastle; near career-best required.

5/1

9th

8

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Island

8st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

Front-runner; just one win to his name but he's been banging at the door of late, missing out by a nose at Sandown (1m6f, good) 18 days ago; this doesn't look overloaded with pace and his rivals would be wise not to give him too much rope.

8/1

Form: 24-264

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who represents in-form yard and could improve for this month's run at Yarmouth (1m), when back from a break; however, he weakened on his sole previous attempt at 1m2f and isn't bred for this trip.
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9th

8

(9)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

21:00 Musselburgh

Regal Rambler

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Seven-race maiden who has been well held in turf handicaps (1m/1m2f) in both his runs this season; looks feasibly treated on his best form but he needs a visor to help spark him back into action.

14/1

6

(13)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Regal Rambler

9st 8lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

Safely held in two turf handicaps last month (1m/1m2f) and now 0-7; might be aided by first-time visor here and the return to Tapeta ought to suit but he's drawn wide and others have more pressing claims.

10/1

6th

10

(2)

25th May 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

18:12 Sandown

Regal Rambler

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

prominent

12/1

Form: 1761-2 D

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won comfortably in a first-time hood at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last November and was a close second there (9.4f, AW) in January; open to further improvement and hasn't had many chances on turf, but it remains to be seen if grass suits and she returns minus the hood.
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4th

2

(2)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and better than ever when adding to her tally at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last Saturday, pulling 3l clear; a 7lb rise demands even more but she does have a steadily progressive profile on AW.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and bounced back from a couple of below-par efforts when 2l second over C&D in November; that looks solid form and she should play a part again.

7/2

2nd

13

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and has had excuses the next twice, namely soft ground at Goodwood then the 1m4f trip here (set strong pace); won over C&D last November and she's on the shortlist today.

7/1

8/1

Form: 09/31- D

Last run: 374 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
This is his first run in just over a year but when last seen he won when upped to 1m2f at Leicester (good), showing improved form in the process; could still be well treated off this 4lb higher mark if fully tuned up.
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No Results Found

7/1

Form: 5118-6 D BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row last October (1m2f, good to soft/soft) and has also shown promise on good going; heavy ground may have been too much on final run last season and he tackled the same surface on last month's return; interesting contender for trainer who is in excellent form.
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10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Aldbourne

10st 8lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, led towards far side 4f out, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Aldbourne

10st 8lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, led towards far side 4f out, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

3

(1)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Aldbourne

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Two wins over 1m2f for Harry Eustace in 2022 (soft/good to soft); not shown a great deal for present yard (tailed off over 1m at Carlisle last time); blinkers replace cheekpieces; others appeal more.

14/1

14/1

Form: 6042-5

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced ex-Godolphin 5yo who was a good second at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last December and has also run well on turf; below best on last month's return at Lingfield but didn't run as badly as the margin of defeat suggests (eased after being hit by a stray shoe) and could improve for the outing.
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10th

14

(3)

25th May 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

18:12 Sandown

Motataabeq

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Patrick Chamings

pressed leader, prominent after 2f

14/1

5th

6

(6)

26th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Motataabeq

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Very low mileage for a 5yo and ex-Godolphin; off since early December when finishing second of 13 over C&D and not far away with a repeat of that.

7/2

2nd

2

(7)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Motataabeq

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Patrick Chamings

Ran twice for Saeed bin Suroor in summer 2020; absent until AW runs for new yard this May, August and November, easily best of which was last time when fourth of 13 in 1m3f handicap at Kempton despite being hampered; needs a second look.

9/2

16/1

Form: 65-748 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (1m2f, good) last July and ran well when fourth of 13 at Windsor (1m, soft) last month; however, this inconsistent sort was well beaten at Windsor (1m2f, soft) last week and could do with settling better; cheekpieces return (no positive impact on sole previous application).
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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

12th
7 (4)
Cephalus

20/1

Form: 1175-8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Landed a 7f/1m AW four-timer for Charlie Hills in the winter of 2021/22; market check advised on second start for this stable but he was well beaten at Lingfield a fortnight ago, after an absence, and is untested beyond 1m.
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9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

8th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All 11 wins on the AW, including one over C&D, though his latest success for the Moores was in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta) in October; out of the frame in all four starts for this yard since then and may be best watched despite his declining mark.

12/1

10th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Prolific winner down the years; not fired in three runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; betting likely to guide if a revival is on the cards.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5/42-7

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability on his three starts for Sir Michael Stoute (7f/1m) and changed hands for 38,000gns last August; makes handicap debut and could improve for last month's stable debut at Kempton (7f, AW), but he's not bred for this longer trip and needs to prove his stamina.
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6th

6

(7)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glory Nights

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mark Loughnane

Form figures of 122 on last three visits to Wolverhampton, at 9.4f/1m4f last October-December; well beaten on turf last twice (cheekpieces were added at Chester last time) but the return to this track sparks interest.

16/1

8th

4

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Glory Nights

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

8

(6)

10th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

16:50 Chester

Glory Nights

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Mark Loughnane

9.5f AW win last October and runner-up in two of his four runs since, including over this trip; apprentice good value for a 5lb claim in this company but he's been well beaten in two turf runs (both on slower than good); rated 6lb lower on grass as a consequence.

8/1

Form: 2457-6 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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11th

14

(1)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Meleri

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Won on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m4f) in June; solid second back there earlier this month; slowly away when sixth over C&D last Thursday and threatened not to start at all a couple of times this year; risky.

25/1

6th

6

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Meleri

10st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Returned to winning form when beating Solanna at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in June and ran a solid race when second of six back there ten days ago; shortlisted on those efforts, but twice proved reluctant to race during the summer so does come with risks attached.

6/1

2

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Meleri

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Won over C&D in June and was a respectable fourth at Kempton (1m4f, AW) on Friday but she's not easy to predict and looked reluctant to race on her penultimate run; comes with risks attached and others are more solid.

8/1

Non-runners

Glory Nights, Meleri

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £14.06
Tricast £87.92
Trifecta £107.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Silastar

The Times:

Nonsuch Lad

Daily Mirror:

Miss Bluebelle

NEWMARKET:

Aldbourne

Telegraph:

Magical Mile

Daily Mail:

Nonsuch Lad

RP RATINGS:

Silastar

TOPSPEED:

Silastar

POSTDATA:

Silastar

The Guardian:

Silastar

D Express:

Silastar

The Sun:

Silastar

The Star:

Silastar

Daily Record:

Silastar