June 16 / 14.05 Sandown

14.05

Good To Firm

Molson Coors Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Molson Coors Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6-3731 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the season when making all in a 5f handicap at Bath last week; only three ran there and she dictated a slow pace to halfway; more will be required for her to defy a penalty.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3041-2 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a 5f novice at Windsor last summer (hooded first time; good to firm); off for 11 months prior to a promising reappearance back at Windsor last month (finished ahead of Lil Guff and 4lb better off with her today); remains capable of better.
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6th

4

(1)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:02 Leicester

Whats In The Bag

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: S Woods

Two lengthy absences to his name and has lacked consistency since returning from 16 months off; this mark is within range if the first-time tongue-tie helps and he's on a going day but there are risks involved.

4/1

6th

4

(1)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:02 Leicester

Whats In The Bag

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: S Woods

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

7th

3

(4)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Newcastle (AW)

Whats In The Bag

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: S Woods

Two lengthy absences to his name and returns from a ten-week break today, having run below par at a short price latterly; otherwise he showed himself capable at this level in a couple of his runs last autumn and is one to consider.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 648685

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-15 for this yard in the last 12 months, often compromising his chance by starting slow, pulling hard or both; down to a dangerous mark and a stiff 5f might suit but there are risks attached.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

4/1

Form: 28-282 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
He has finished second in two of his three starts this year, latterly on fast ground at Nottingham 17 days ago; runs off the same mark and should give it another good go.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

10

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Lipsink

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

August's Sandown win was over 5f but showed he's as effective over 6f when landing a Kempton apprentice event on Wednesday; escapes a penalty and Jack Dace also takes 5lb off so his claims are obvious from a handicapping perspective; yet to win back to back in his 56-race career, though.

7/2

Form: 122246 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Finally off the mark in an uncompetitive 5f novice at Southwell in January; better form in defeat on next three starts but well short of his best back on turf two weeks ago; has the rail draw but others look safer.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Thismydream

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Has shown inconsistent form, mostly on AW, this year and ran below par over C&D in most recent turf attempt; far from sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

20/1

5

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thismydream

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Won off 9lb higher at Bath (5.6f) last August but he's been up and down since then and has been well held in last three starts; has plenty to prove again and he's not run over this trip since 2021.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Thismydream

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Should be making a big impact off this sort of mark but mixed record early in the year and well held, albeit after 164 days off, at Brighton five weeks ago; others look safer.

12/1

6th
7 (9)
Harb

12/1

Form: 9-2454 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins on Polytrack in the latter part of 2022; not beaten far in either turf run this spring but he's drawn on the outside and others appeal more for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Harb

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hindered by traffic issues on his return to turf from AW but latest effort is harder to forgive; otherwise remains well treated on best form, albeit now goes back up in grade.

8/1

8th

2

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Harb

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tristan Davidson

C&D winner off this mark last August (good); also won at Newcastle in February; needs to bounce back after two below-par runs.

10/1

Form: 51-423 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins last season and she has been knocking at the door this time round, second at Goodwood (form franked) last month; close third on firm ground at Bath three weeks ago; should give her running once again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stuart Kittow

9-38, her latest success coming when beating three rivals off 2lb lower at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in June; just as effective over this trip and was poorly drawn when well held at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; not dismissed.

6/1

10th

9

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Stuart Kittow

Ended 2024 in fine form, winning three AW handicaps between September and November; off the mark for 2025 when keeping on strongly to win an uncompetitive four-runner event at Salisbury last month; respectable third at Newmarket 13 days ago; drawn widest and likely vulnerable.

12/1

5

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Coup De Force

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 6f AW wins last autumn and back on the scoresheet in four-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month; inconsistent this year and in a tougher race today, but she's nevertheless respected up 4lb.

15/2

Form: 6-8175 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has been better than this in his prime and he bounced back to form with a comfortable Brighton win (5.5f, good) in April; less good twice since and others look more solid.
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3rd

1

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

The latest of his 11 wins was last August off 5lb higher; no win over this far since 2021 but he goes well at this track and, despite recent form, can't be comfortably ruled out.

10/1

10th

3

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Recorded his 11th win when scoring over C&D (firm) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's been up and down this year and was out the back at Windsor two weeks ago; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again.

16/1

10th

5

(11)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Secret Handsheikh

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Slipping down the weights and his latest Lingfield third (5f AW) wasn't a bad effort; today's return to the turf will help and he is the type to come good soon.

8/1

Form: 100-69 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Just modest form in two runs back from a ten-month absence this spring; 0-12 on turf with his best efforts coming on good or slower; enough to prove for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Mulzim

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

outpaced in rear

20/1

9th

4

(7)

13th May 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:40 Nottingham

Mulzim

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

hampered start, towards rear towards near side

14/1

6th

1

(8)

15th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

15:20 Yarmouth

Mulzim

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

8-20 on the AW, but 0-10 on turf and probably needs good or faster ground in any case; also likely he will need this after 315 days off and others are preferred; stable also runs Antiphon.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.80
Straight Forecast £12.69
Tricast £94.60
Trifecta £106.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Whats In The Bag

NEWMARKET:

Lipsink

Telegraph:

Lil Guff

The Sun:

Coup De Force

D Express:

Secret Handsheikh

RP RATINGS:

Whats In The Bag

TOPSPEED:

Whats In The Bag

POSTDATA:

Whats In The Bag

LAMBOURN:

Whats In The Bag

The Times:

Whats In The Bag

The Guardian:

Whats In The Bag

Daily Mirror:

Whats In The Bag

The Star:

Whats In The Bag

Daily Record:

Whats In The Bag

Daily Mail:

Lipsink