June 16 / 15.15 Sandown

15.15

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6236-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
1-11, the win coming in a 1m1f Yarmouth handicap last June; close third of four over C&D last May, beaten a neck at Glorious Goodwood and ran well again when second of seven at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance 18 days ago, having been gelded; should be on the premises.
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11th

3

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Paradias

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Alan King

Probably acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; reliable 7yo who's never been better than this season (1m2f-2m); also seems to have found his limits but perhaps a handicap such as this will suit him better than the much smaller-field Group/Listed race's he's contested on last three starts.

40/1

3rd

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Paradias

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Six-time winner on the Flat over shorter trips than this (1m1f-1m4f), including at this track in 2023; beaten about 5l when fifth of seven in a Group 3 over this C&D in May (behind Lazy Griff and ahead of Furthur and Duke Of Oxford) but that was steadily run and he didn't fully prove his stamina; stable won this with Trueshan in 2024 but this 7yo has a bit to find to reverse placings with Lazy Griff.

5/1

5th

6

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

18:12 Sandown

Paradias

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

7yo who has a good record here and has been better than ever in AW handicaps this year, and he wasn't beaten far when fifth of six in Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; however, his form needs to go to a new level and he's unraced beyond 1m4f on the Flat.

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 50-798 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Something seemed amiss last August on final 4yo run and, following wind surgery, well beaten on all three runs this season; 2lb lower than when winning this race last year, so he's on a good mark if back to his best.
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6th

3

(12)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:52 Southwell (AW)

Lord Protector

10st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Disappointed when last in action and remains on a losing streak but competes off new career-low mark here and will be suited by the trip-and-surface combination; hooded for first time; can't be ruled out.

10/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Lord Protector

10st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hasn't won for a while but his turn will come and a tactical race didn't suit when third to Spanish Hustle here recently.

7/1

3rd

1

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Lord Protector

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

No win since taking a Class 2 at Sandown (1m2f) in July 2023; kicked off 2025 with a pleasing AW effort at Newcastle (runner-up from 4lb higher) but unable to build positively on that since; latest 1m4f Ripon third (Haptics sixth) respectable but the wait for another win may go on.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 137-91 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Quick double in 1m2f handicaps on good to firm last summer, latterly at this track; made all that day and did so again when he hit new heights to score comfortably at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; has 5lb penalty today but due to go up an additional 2lb; needs plenty of respect but this company is more demanding.
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4th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Newmarket (July)

Youthful King

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Usually apprentice ridden but Jude Fernandes rides him for the first time; 6lb lower than when winning at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) last June; he has not beaten many in his four starts this season, coming last in a four-runner race last time, but can't be dismissed and the hood he often wore last term (and first run this year) is reinstated.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:54 Lingfield

Youthful King

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

4lb lower than when winning over this trip at Sandown (good to firm) last summer, but heavy defeats in his last four outings leave him with plenty to prove.

20/1

3/1

Form: 2114/6 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful form in two 1m2f handicaps in September 2021, one on good to firm; absent 608 days and gelded; 5-1, respectable sixth of 13 at York on reappearance four weeks ago and, if building on that, this very lightly raced 5yo could have a big shout.
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8th

8

(2)

15th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aramaic

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent on inner

6/1

3rd

9

(3)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

16:15 Sandown

Aramaic

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Useful form in two 1m2f handicaps in September 2021 (on good to firm and good); absent 608 days and gelded before two respectable runs this season but he was about 6l behind Paradias and Lord Protector in the latter and needs a return to his peak form now he's tongue tied first time.

13/2

4th

1

(7)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Aramaic

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Useful form in two 1m2f handicaps in September 2021, one on good to firm; absent 608 days and gelded; 5-1, respectable sixth of 13 at York on reappearance four weeks ago and, if building on that, this very lightly raced 5yo could have a big shout.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 50-852 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in 2021, latterly in this race, and his best run last year was also over C&D; so nearly got back on the scoresheet at Newbury four weeks ago, which sees him go back up 5lb today but it looks like he will be seriously involved.
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8th

1

(14)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Sweet Reward

11st 11lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple winner down the years, including at this track, and all ground seems to come alike to him; dropping back into Class 4 will help but his stamina has to be taken on trust.

20/1

11th

9

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sweet Reward

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

9yo who won two in a row at Lingfield (1m2f/1m1f, good to firm) and maybe went off too hard when well beaten at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time; has won here twice and he might not be far away if bouncing back.

20/1

9th

6

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Sweet Reward

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Won this in 2021 and was third in one of the divisions 12 months ago; returns off a 6lb higher mark than last year but on the back of two wins at Lingfield, the latest narrowly from the front off 3lb lower; thriving 9yo who must have some sort of chance.

10/1

14/1

Form: 130-10 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
His only appearance at Sandown resulted in an authoritative 1m2f win on good to firm last August in an amateurs' race; scored at the first attempt this season, at Windsor, and he's one to consider despite a lesser show from wide draw behind Sweet Reward at Newbury four weeks ago.
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5th

1

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Ffos Las

Fast Steps

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Runner-up over this C&D in June; shaped better than the bare result at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) next time and didn't get home there last time over 11.5f after kicking clear; now 14lb below his last winning mark and he'll appreciate this drop back in trip.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Fast Steps

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Latest defeat when sent off favourite here (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago wasn't quite as bad as it looks, but his losing run is now up to 20 and his best form has come over shorter.

9/2

9th

5

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

His last win was two years ago but he's been placed in all three runs this season including close calls over C&D (good to firm) and at Ffos Las (1m2f, good); remains well handicapped on his old form and he should make another bold bid.

3/1

Form: 08-941 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces on four of last five starts; better than ever at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago to record her first win since a 1m four-timer in 2021; back up 5lb but not fully exposed at this distance; won her first run here and beaten a nose on her only visit since; shortlisted.
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9th

6

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John & Rhys Flint

Three-time winner here, two over this trip the latest of which came last month; finished behind Revelance and Nakaaha when third of seven back here last time, but lost more ground at the start than she was beaten by; has winning form on soft ground and of interest; stable also runs Auburn Avenue.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

4lb higher than for her recent Class 5 win over C&D and she posted an ordinary time; others preferred.

8/1

1st

5

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Was back off her last winning mark when beaten a neck at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) ten days ago, doing very well to go so close following a poor start; should be bang there granted a cleaner break this time; stable also runs Nammos.

5/1

Form: 1-2228 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on good to firm last spring; won novice at Lingfield (AW) on stable debut in December after wind surgery; runner-up in his first three handicaps and ran respectably at York latest; last three runs were 1m4f but this rather free-going sort may be suited by today's return to 1m2f.
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5

(17)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Crystal Delight

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Harry Eustace

With new yard this year and much improved when readily making all in good-ground handicaps at Epsom (1m2f) and York (1m4f) this spring; a first crack at 1m6f isn't fanciful but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat in 1m4f Listed race at Newmarket eight weeks ago.

20/1

5th

4

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Crystal Delight

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

led narrowly, headed and raced in second from over 7f out

7/2

1st

6

(10)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:15 York

Crystal Delight

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

made all, set steady pace, increased tempo over 3f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, readily

13/2

Form: 0-7255

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
2-13 for the Gosdens; rediscovered best form when going close at Kempton (1m, AW) in April but not so hot in two Class 3 events on turf since and latest start was his only attempt over this far; cheekpieces return, having been worn throughout 2022 but not for new yard this year.
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10th

3

(4)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Spinaround

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Had been running over further until a keeping-on third over C&D three weeks ago when tried in blinkers; would make greater appeal at 1m.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Spinaround

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ex-Gosden gelding whose standout run for this yard was his narrow defeat over 1m here in April; recent efforts not good enough but always a chance that blinkers could trigger something.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Spinaround

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Standout run for current yard (is ex-Gosden) when going down by a neck over C&D in April; is hard to fancy on what we've seen of late even allowing for 1m2f stretching him the last twice; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

Form: 1/18-0 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Impressed in novice events on first two starts, latterly over 1m2f on good at Epsom last September; however, well beaten in Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) in October and tenth of 13 in handicap at York (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago; he was favourite in the latter, following wind surgery and with his tongue tied, but weakened in the final 2f; questions to answer.
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4th

14

(3)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Nobel

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

Impressed in novice events (1m/1m2f, AW/good) on first two starts and bounced back from two disappointing runs (1m2f, soft/good to firm) when easily making all at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; capitalised on an easy lead last time but this very lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer now things have clicked again, and he's ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty.

10/1

1st

4

(6)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Nobel

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

made all, set steady pace, switched to centre 3f out, increased tempo and went clear over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well, unchallenged

5/1

5

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Nobel

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Impressed in novice events on first two starts, latterly over 1m2f on good at Epsom last September; however, well beaten in Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) in October and tenth of 13 in handicap at York (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago; he was favourite in the latter, following wind surgery and with his tongue tied, but weakened in the final 2f; questions to answer.

5/1

Non-runners

Nobel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £69.20
Straight Forecast £67.80
Tricast £472.32
Trifecta £431.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Aramaic

The Guardian:

Sweet Reward

NEWMARKET:

Crystal Delight

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Of The Bay

TOPSPEED:

Paradias

The Times:

Crystal Delight

Telegraph:

Crystal Delight

POSTDATA:

Aramaic

D Express:

Aramaic

The Sun:

Aramaic

The Star:

Aramaic

LAMBOURN:

Spirit Of The Bay

Daily Mail:

Sweet Reward

Daily Mirror:

Sweet Reward

Daily Record:

Sweet Reward