June 17 / 15.25 Sandown

15.25

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 10-116 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
All five runs at 7f; 3-3 on the AW and well beaten in both starts on turf, albeit he faced a stiff task in a Listed race at Epsom last time (first start since being gelded) and the track may not have suited; too early to suggest he can't act on grass and can't be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(9)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

16:52 Chester

Hes A Monster

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Went close at Newcastle on debut for new yard, taking AW record to 11113; came up well short in the Bunbury Cup since and is only 1-11 on turf; not the percentage call.

14/1

6

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Hes A Monster

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Went close at Newcastle (6f) two weeks ago on debut for new yard, taking AW record to 11113; effective at 7f; only 1-10 on turf and doesn't look the percentage call in this major handicap.

20/1

3rd

4

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Hes A Monster

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

4-4 on AW when trained by Archie Watson, including a 7f handicap win at Chelmsford off a 3lb higher mark; 2024 was disappointing and he was also well held on his reappearance in Qatar in January; should be of more interest back on AW starting out for a new stable.

40/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 32-374

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
In the frame in five of his six starts, but was comfortably held when fourth of seven at Ascot (1m, soft) last month and doesn't appear to be progressing; may need more help from the handicapper.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Newmarket

Bussento

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finally off the mark in a weak maiden at Bath last month and it wasn't his first good effort in handicap company when a close third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago; was ridden more patiently than usual on that occasion; thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

11

(13)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Bussento

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Goes well with positive tactics and got off the mark after a gelding operation by making all in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to soft; handles good to firm) last month; could be unexposed as a sprinter (campaigned at 7f/1m earlier in career) and he needs serious consideration back in a handicap.

7/1

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:10 Bath

Bussento

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

made all, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, jumped finish line, comfortably

1/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 13-449

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Twice made the frame at Group 3 level after winning a Chepstow novice (7f. soft) last September and his ninth of 13 (behind Classic) on handicap debut at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago not hard to forgive on account of the draw; has run well on fast ground and no surprise to see an improved effort in the first-time cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

14

(14)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Ancestral Land

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Clive Cox

Record is 1-8; gelded prior to substandard effort last month; ran creditably in cheekpieces the time before and that headgear is reapplied today; however, he has something to find on balance of handicap form.

33/1

6th

3

(4)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Ancestral Land

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Seems to handle any ground; ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (7f) in June when last seen; possibilities if he's helped by subsequent gelding operation and change of headgear (now blinkered).

12/1

3rd

2

(7)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Sandown

Ancestral Land

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

raced in second, ridden 2f out

10/1

6/1

Form: 213-06 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Easily off the mark in a Newmarket novice (7f, soft) last August, but found 1m too far on his final outing and ran poorly in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, soft) on his return; only sixth of 13 on handicap debut at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but that effort can be marked up as he completely blew the home bend; better expected.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Classic

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Third in last year's Spring Cup over C&D and fourth in this race; next three starts were good as well and he was better than ever for reappearance second of 24 in the Spring Cup four weeks ago; up just 1lb, a leading player.

6/1

2nd

15

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Classic

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Chased home Ebt's Guard and Urban Lion in this race last year and he's better off at the weights with both; ran a cracker when dropped to 7f for valuable event at Ascot last summer; hasn't been seen for eight months but he'll be dangerous if cherry ripe.

12/1

23

(12)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Classic

8st 10lb

J: Reserve

T: Richard Hannon

Reserve; made all at Sandown (1m, good to firm) in July and close second of 21 to subsequent Stewards' Cup winner Two Tribes here (7f, good) next time; soundly beaten at Newbury (7f, good to firm) two months ago and needs to bounce back but he's better than that and is not discounted.

33/1

5th
4 (1)
Caragio

5/1

Form: 214-0 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Did it well when off the mark on his second start at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last October, but finished 4l behind Ancestral Land in the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury (7f, heavy) 11 days later and well held on his reappearance/handicap debut at York (7f, good last month; needs to step up a good deal on that.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Caragio

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

6/4

1st

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Caragio

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

A fairly useful 7f winner at his best; gambled on for his new yard and and shaped well when second of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago, just edged out having been set plenty to do; up 3lb but he can make amends with cheekpieces refitted.

2/1

2nd

3

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Caragio

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Adam Kirby

Out of sorts last year for Martin Dunne but was previously a dual winner for Roger Teal, including under Adam Kirby who has recently commenced his training career and now houses this gelding; interesting off reduced mark dropped in class, with a revival possible.

5/1

Form: 2-2115 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Kempton novice (7f, AW) in January (form worked out well) and after a short break he followed up on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in April; meeting trouble at the start and dropping in trip did for him in his hat-trick bid at Doncaster (6f, good) four weeks ago, but could easily bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harry Magnus

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

His last win was over two years ago and he has record of 70767787 since December; mark continues to tumble but he has lots to prove and needs a major upturn in form.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f AW novices at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton last month, comfortably defying a 7lb penalty on the second occasion; the form of both races hasn't been avertised by those in behind, but he remains an unknown quantity now making his handicap/turf debut and is worthy of respect.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(8)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Owl Island

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won first two starts on AW and close to form of second win when doing best of those to challenge from midfield or further back last time (blip on turf in between was blamed on fast ground); ought to stay 1m and is a 3yo to note.

4/1

4th

8

(5)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Owl Island

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Comfortable winner of two 7f novice events on AW in May (C&D on debut and then recording RPR of 92 at Wolverhampton); looked all at sea on fast ground on his handicap debut at Sandown three weeks ago; still unexposed and the return to AW can help; interesting.

9/2

7th

6

(6)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Sandown

Owl Island

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

never better than midfield

5/2

16/1

Form: 21-206 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two wins from 14 starts have both been on Polytrack, the latest at Lingfield (7f) in December, while he only just lost out to a stablemate in a Listed race over the same C&D in March; well held the last twice, though, and looks up against it conceding weight to less exposed rivals back on turf.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

14/1

12th

7

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year though recent run here in first-time blinkers a bit more encouraging; more needed but remains unproven at this trip.

14/1

5th

5

(14)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

10st 1lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year; has slumped in the ratings, needs first-time blinkers to work in order to bring a revival.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.90
Straight Forecast £34.64
Tricast £264.64
Trifecta £278.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Owl Island

TOPSPEED:

Harry Magnus

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic

LAMBOURN:

Caragio

The Guardian:

Bussento

The Times:

Owl Island

The Star:

Owl Island

Daily Record:

Owl Island

D Express:

Caragio

Daily Mirror:

Bussento

POSTDATA:

Harry Magnus

Daily Mail:

Harry Magnus

The Sun:

Harry Magnus

RP RATINGS:

Classic

Telegraph:

Classic