July 08 / 17.25 Sandown

17.25

Good

Coral ‘Get Closer To The Action’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Coral ‘Get Closer To The Action’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 56-50

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Four starts and he has not lived up to the form he showed first time, one year ago; poor last of ten on handicap/AW debut when upped to 1m at Kempton ten days ago, which sees him over 1m2f (could help) in blinkers today.
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1st

8

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Lisboa

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Four starts and he has not lived up to the form he showed first time, one year ago; poor last of ten on handicap/AW debut when upped to 1m at Kempton ten days ago, which sees him over 1m2f (could help) in blinkers today.

8/1

10th

8

(9)

28th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Lisboa

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

All three starts over 7f; disappointed on his second outing last summer having finished within 4l of Chaldean on his Newbury debut, but having been off for 11 months he ran with credit when fifth of ten at Salisbury 15 days ago; up a furlong for this handicap/AW debut and is bred to be better than he has shown; respected.

5/1

5th

8

(3)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

15:40 Salisbury

Lisboa

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Stablemate of Lion Tamer; absent since a disappointing at Sandown last July; promising fifth in above-average race (won by Chaldean) at Newbury earlier that month and looks interesting on that debut form; market support should be heeded.

10/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 53-26 BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed in a novice at Newmarket (1m, good) as 2yo and maiden at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) on reappearance; favourite for handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) but hung left from over 2f out and dropped away tamely; gelded later in May and off since; prior to that last run he'd looked promising.
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6th

4

(8)

30th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:00 Sandown

Ribal

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Stuart Williams

1m2f second last year on his only race at Sandown; second off today's mark at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start was easily the best of his four runs on turf this season but his only win remains an AW maiden.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Ribal

9st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Stuart Williams

Looked to be suited by the step back up in trip when runner-up at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, despite not looking at home on the track; may be able to build on that performance today and he's a possible.

10/1

2nd

6

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:00 Epsom

Ribal

9st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway on outer after 3f, soon hampered rival, edged left and hampered 4f out, hung left from over 2f out, soon led, no extra and headed towards finish

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 4-40

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed promise over 7f when fourth in her first two starts, especially on reappearance at Yarmouth (good) but she took a step backwards at Windsor (1m, good to firm) later in May; makes her handicap debut over a new trip that could suit but she does need to show something new.
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5

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Hakuna Babe

9st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October for former trainer off 6lb higher mark; disappointing for current yard this year and has plenty to prove.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:25 Haydock

Hakuna Babe

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole win from 14 races was at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October off 6lb higher; tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (which are now removed) on latest outing; this is a rethink on trip, following three attempts over 1m, and she's never been beyond 1m2f; bit to prove.

14/1

8th

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Hakuna Babe

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole success at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October (now 3lb lower) when trained by now-retired William Jarvis; hasn't fired for current stable yet and first-time cheekpieces are now applied; looks like she needs to step back up in trip.

7/1

9/1

Form: 4-46

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Carries his head high but showed significant ability on all three starts, best form when never-nearer fourth of 12 in maiden at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) on second occasion; needs better on this handicap debut but early days and he could have more to give.
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12th

3

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Miller Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five Flat wins in 2024, culminating in this race (1lb lower today); well suited by ploughing through the mud and best result this term came on soft, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; ran respectably here on good to soft last time and a bold show seems likely if he's in the mud today.

7/1

11

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Miller Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; respectable fourth in a Racing League event over 2m on Southwell's AW latest; feasibly handicapped and would enter the reckoning if the ground remains on the soft side.

16/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Miller Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up on penultimate start; beaten 20l when last on his sole AW start in 2023 and others have more compelling claims.

6/1

5/1

Form: -52133 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Last four starts have yielded a win at Beverley (1m2f) in May and three places; his form dipped a little last time and he looks more exposed than many of these but headgear is now enlisted.
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7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring.

8/1

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

Form: 6216

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when clearcut winner of Ayr maiden (1m, good) in May at even money; disappointing on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) one month ago; early days and he tries a new trip, with the style of his best efforts giving plenty of encouragement.
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3rd

13

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.

28/1

10th

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: L J Morgan

Campaigned at Southwell this year, hinting at a revival in two starts prior to a heavy defeat; remains a long time since sole win; chance depends on how well he reacts to first-time visor.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Southwell (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: L J Morgan

1-23; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in both starts here (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in January; needs to find a bit more for the longer trip.

9/1

7/1

Form: 42-1P3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Blinkered for both AW runs in February when winning a 1m4f novice but pulled up after hanging and losing his action on handicap debut at Southwell; off 108 days before keeping on steadily when a good, never-nearer third of nine over C&D (good) three weeks ago but he kept on hanging to his right; cheekpieces (tried once as 2yo, runner-up) return; not straightforward.
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1st

2

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

15:00 Newton Abbot

Ramensky

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

raced in second, left in lead 4th, joined 5th, ridden before 2 out, faced challenge run-in, kept on well

7/4

1st

6

13th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Ramensky

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Changed hands after winning Flat seller for William Haggas last summer (1m3f, soft; RPR 79); just a respectable fourth in uncompetitive Plumpton maiden (2m, good) on last month's stable/hurdle debut and needs that outing to have brought him on significantly.

7/1

1st

6

13th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Ramensky

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Changed hands after winning Flat seller for William Haggas last summer (1m3f, soft; RPR 79); just a respectable fourth in uncompetitive Plumpton maiden (2m, good) on last month's stable/hurdle debut and needs that outing to have brought him on significantly.

7/1

7/1

Form: 731127 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won nicely at Beverley (1m2f, soft) and Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) on his first two starts beyond 8.6f, and nearly made it three in a row at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); failed to fire when favourite at Haydock latest, with a slow early pace blamed by connections; needs to resume improvement.
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7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Blue Yonder

10st 11lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won on Jersey and Chepstow (both 1m2f, good) under Brodie Hampson earlier in the year, but finished behind three of these at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

4

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Blue Yonder

10st 13lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won in Jersey in April and followed up with a last-gasp verdict at Chepstow (1m2f, good); just 2lb higher here.

4/1

1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Chepstow

Blue Yonder

11st 0lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Back on the mainland after game win under Brodie Hampson in Jersey (1m2f, good) in April; this race is almost certainly stronger but he's still on a workable mark and probably won't be far away; cheekpieces refitted.

5/2

Form: 321-41 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Nottingham (1m, soft) on final 2yo start for Harry Dunlop, after earlier improvement on AW; took another step forward, and a big one, when drawing just over 6l clear on heavy ground at Goodwood (1m2f) two months ago when last seen; up 11lb since; very much going the right way, albeit hard to ignore that those wins came in the mud.
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1st

2

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Entrancement

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, nudged along over 2f out, pressed leader over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, just did enough, gamely

10/1

1st

2

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Goodwood

Entrancement

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, drifted left and ridden over 1f out, stayed on final 110yds

7/2

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:50 Goodwood

Entrancement

10st 2lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders

7/2

Form: 635

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Third of 13 in 1m2f Newmarket maiden (good) on second start; creditable on form but may have been a non-stayer when last of five over 11.4f at Yarmouth since; return to 1m2f looks the right move and he could bring potential to handicaps.
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10th

10

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

Both wins came over 1m2f in the spring of 2024, including here; 0-18 subsequently and he's still 7lb above his last winning mark, but he goes well fresh (has won after a longer break) and finished third on his comeback in this race last year; likely to be competitive.

6/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

Non-runners

Entrancement, Mythical Guest

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.50
Straight Forecast £33.16
Tricast £265.85
Trifecta £379.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Miller Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Ribal

NEWMARKET:

Orchestra

TOPSPEED:

Blue Yonder

Daily Mirror:

Mythical Guest

SPOTLIGHT:

Abu Royal

Daily Record:

Ramensky

The Sun:

Lisboa

D Express:

Entrancement

The Times:

Miller Spirit

Daily Mail:

Miller Spirit

Telegraph:

Ribal

The Guardian:

Orchestra

The Star:

Blue Yonder