July 07 / 17.25 Sandown

17.25

Good To Soft

Vintage Acquisitions Whisky Chaser Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £4967
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Vintage Acquisitions Whisky Chaser Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.90
  • Place: £2.80

Form: -54178 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner on AW but he's 0-9 on turf (best effort on good to firm but handles good to soft); return to 1m will help after a non-staying eighth at Newbury three weeks ago (1m2f, good); others still safer for win purposes.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(10)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gavi Di Gavi

9st 12lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

in rear

20/1

13th

12

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Newbury

Gavi Di Gavi

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Alan King

Seven-time AW winner but he's finished a well-held seventh at Kempton in last two starts; on much lower mark back on turf and he's just 1-11 in this sphere; that win was a narrow success off 4lb lower; others preferred.

12/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -65621

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Had tumbled down the weights prior to wide-margin win in Class 6 handicap at Nottingham last week (1m, good to firm); 4lb well-in under penalty and, although a beaten favourite when second at Yarmouth yesterday, he was closing all the way to the line; one to take seriously with an experienced amateur booked.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(6)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Roman Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Joseph Parr

dwelt start, midfield

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 1-1338

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts for this yard (both 1m2f at Lingfield, AW); progress has stalled more recently and he returns from a ten-week absence; only run to form once from five attempts on turf but it was at this track (7f, good); wide draw; others look stronger.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

17

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Goldsmith

8st 13lb

T: H D McGuigan

Third reserve; five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form for this yard.

12th

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Goldsmith

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form on turf recently for this yard, though was second at Naas over 1m; can do better back on AW.

33/1

2

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Goldsmith

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; 0-14 on turf but was second in a big field at Naas in July so has it in him to go well; hood removed.

10/1

Form: 93-611 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-10 when trained by Charlie Hills but he has won three of his nine starts for this yard, including his last two; creeping back up the weights and this a higher class but conditions shouldn't faze him and Serena Brotherton is a positive booking; one for the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:12 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Seven-time winner who handles any ground but he can miss the break; now 2lb lower than for his Newbury win (1m, good) in May but he's lost his way since and needs a major revival.

10/1

Form: 066-32

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has run two sound races since handicapping (including on stable debut last month); they have come over 1m4f and 1m3f though and this drop in trip isn't sure to suit.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Won three times in the summer of 2024, including twice over C&D; several good runs in defeat last year and he starts out for George Baker (same owner) off a competitive mark; one to consider.

5/1

3

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Record is 3-35; couple of third-place finishes since wearing blinkers, latest at Newbury when stepped back up to 2m (usually races over middle distances); could go well in the retained headgear.

12/1

Form: -86248

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden who didn't get home when upped to 1m2f at Lingfield two weeks ago; had been threatening over 1m on fast ground beforehand; effective on good to soft; should make a bold bid.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Brilliant Blue

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

took keen hold, held up in rear, switched to near side over 3f out

10/1

10th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brilliant Blue

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

led, headed over 1f out, weakening when slightly hampered inside final furlong

8/1

Form: 511-10 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 with a pair of 1m wins at Southwell and he carried on the good work when beating nine rivals on his return to action at Thirsk in April (7f, soft); disappointing at Doncaster ten weeks ago but still has time to do better and his yard are going well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(16)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Hoots Toots

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Started this season with a 7f win at Thirsk (soft; 9-2) in April but he's not come close to that form since; now 2lb lower than for last win but he needs a major upturn in form; tongue-tie back on.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Hoots Toots

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hard to get excited by his recent efforts but he has dipped back to the mark he was successful from at Thirsk (7f, soft) in the spring and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him stage a revival back from a short break.

16/1

7th

7

(6)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Hoots Toots

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned from a six-month absence to beat his nine rivals at Thirsk in April (7f, soft), completing a hat-trick in the process; three lesser efforts have followed and the returning tongue-tie (worn for his first two wins) needs to turn things around.

16/1

Form: 4-3410 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly at Newcastle last week but he had been in good form on turf beforehand, including a 1m2f win at Chepstow three weeks ago (good to firm); won over 1m last summer and handles most ground; not discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led early, headed and prominent soon after start, bit short of room and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon struggling

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-2827

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner and he has finished second in two of his four Polytrack runs this season; only given his running once in five turf starts and that was on good to firm; others look safer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

Form: 4004-8 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Low-key return to action at Bath six weeks ago; she's dropped a long way in the weights but has plenty to prove and would be more appealing on quicker ground in any case.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Keepers Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

5

(1)

5th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:27 Nottingham

Keepers Choice

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

took keen hold, led at steady pace, headed and prominent after 1f, no impression from over 1f out, lost third inside final 110yds

16/1

Form: 20-995 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner for Rod Millman but he has been out of sorts in three runs for current connections, including well behind reopposing rivals the last twice; mark tumbling but with good reason.
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0

2

(7)

29th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Salisbury

Sir Plato

10st 11lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

unseated soon after start

33/1

11th

9

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Sandown

Sir Plato

10st 0lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Prolific winner for Rod Millman but he has been out of sorts in three runs for current connections, including well behind reopposing rivals the last twice; mark tumbling but with good reason.

66/1

5th

4

(5)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Chepstow

Sir Plato

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

in rear, headway over 8f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakening when hung left over 1f out

33/1

Form: 0-8867 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
He hasn't found his very best form this year, including when sent off favourite at Kempton last month (7f); 0-8 on turf but he has shown promise on slow ground; on a dangerous mark if anywhere near his best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

My Mate Ted

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

6/1

9th

5

(9)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

My Mate Ted

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Roger Teal

held up in rear, shaken up and some headway over 2f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out

5/1

8th

9

(12)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:40 Windsor

My Mate Ted

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Roger Teal

Runner-up over 1m (soft) last October in one of his two starts at this track; not in top form this season (co-favourite last time) but the handicapper is giving him every chance; wore cheekpieces last two outings.

10/1

Non-runners

My Mate Ted

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.50
Straight Forecast £30.40
Tricast £157.25
Trifecta £448.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Roman Dynasty

SPOTLIGHT:

Marsh Benham

D Express:

Goldsmith

Telegraph:

Marsh Benham

The Sun:

Marsh Benham

The Star:

Marsh Benham

Daily Record:

Marsh Benham

POSTDATA:

Roman Dynasty

NEWMARKET:

Roman Dynasty

The Times:

Roman Dynasty

The Guardian:

Roman Dynasty

Daily Mail:

Roman Dynasty

Daily Mirror:

Roman Dynasty