August 10 / 19.15 Sandown

19.15

Good To Soft

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 147-70

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when winning on Ascot debut (7f, good to firm) last summer but well held at Group 3 level in two subsequent outings at two and has fared no better in a pair of handicaps this year; pulled hard when stepped up to 1m2f last time and now sports a first-time hood; questions to answer at present.
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11th

4

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Defence Of Fort

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Failed to go on after looking smart on his Ascot debut but he steadied the ship when hooded for the first time and edging home in a 1m2f handicap at Sandown (good to soft) in August; returns off a 4lb higher mark but now has to follow one good run with another.

10/1

11th

4

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Defence Of Fort

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

never better than midfield

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 644-

Last run: 315 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Advanced his RPR with each start in three 7f/1m novices on turf (good/good to soft) at the end of last summer; subsequently gelded; it's taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but this trip should suit on breeding and it'll be interesting to see how strong the market vibes are.
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2nd

9

(6)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

19:15 Sandown

Muktamil

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Marcus Tregoning

Advanced his RPR with each start in three 7f/1m novices on turf (good/good to soft) at the end of last summer; subsequently gelded; it's taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but this trip should suit on breeding and it'll be interesting to see how strong the market vibes are.

11/4

4th

11

(9)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newbury

Muktamil

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marcus Tregoning

chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hard pressed and headed, ran green and carried left inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

7/1

6th

9

(6)

26th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Muktamil

9st 7lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Marcus Tregoning

slowly away, towards rear of midfield, shaken up 3f out, well held but kept on inside final furlong

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 43-804

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promise when making the frame in 1m maiden/novice events on soft turf and AW last autumn; her first two efforts this term were a little disappointing but she got her career back on track when fourth in 1m Kempton handicap two months ago; the way she kept on from the rear on that occasion suggests this return to 1m2f should suit; retains potential.
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1st

8

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

17:25 Haydock

Beccara Rose

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has run well in two of her three handicaps and she justified favouritism back in a maiden over 1m at Kempton (AW; second won since); would appear to have little room to manoeuvre off this mark but is effective with give underfoot and running better than most; respected.

3/1

1st

2

(1)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Beccara Rose

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

0-6 but she's been generally progressive and has recorded RPRs in the 80s in her last two runs (handicaps); ran well for a long way when third at Sandown (1m2f) last time and that was after a strong-finishing fourth over C&D in June; this is competitive back in a maiden but she's respected for in-form yard.

9/2

3rd

8

(8)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

19:15 Sandown

Beccara Rose

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Charlie Fellowes

Promise when making the frame in 1m maiden/novice events on soft turf and AW last autumn; her first two efforts this term were a little disappointing but she got her career back on track when fourth in 1m Kempton handicap two months ago; the way she kept on from the rear on that occasion suggests this return to 1m2f should suit; retains potential.

7/1

9/1

Form: 2518-5 BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of 8.6f Tapeta maiden as 2yo; pulled hard and tailed off in 1m2f Group 3 on final 2yo start; not disgraced when fifth in 1m AW handicap on reappearance eight weeks ago but he raced keenly again despite the addition of a hood (retained); has stamina in his pedigree but he needs to learn to settle better.
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9th

3

(10)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Band Of Steel

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Form dipped at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he is normally consistent on AW and could well rebound; back on career-low mark and holds a good chance if taking well to new headgear (tongue-tie and blinkers replace hood/cheekpieces).

11/2

0

5

(10)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Band Of Steel

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: S Woods

0-9 since his novice win here (8.6f) last September but he's reached the frame in last three runs and was beaten less than 2l behind See You Boy at Lingfield (7f) last week; hasn't had much luck with the draw again but he shouldn't be far away.

9/1

4th

1

(10)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

Band Of Steel

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Had been running over further but was bang there on the return to 7f last week at Chelmsford when tried in this new headgear combination; the draw could prove troublesome.

5/2

Form: 16-433

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won on fast ground as a 2yo and belied 40-1 odds when keeping on well for close third on handicap debut at Ascot (1m2f, soft) in May; not in the same form when a well-held third at Salisbury (1m2f, soft again) two months later but it's still early days and William Buick does the steering.
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4th

6

(7)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Mlle Chanel

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Winning debut as 2yo (good to firm); gave it a good shot when a close third of seven on handicap debut at Ascot in May (1m2f, soft) but hasn't found a thing in two subsequent runs on similar surfaces; others preferred.

10/1

5th

6

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

19:15 Sandown

Mlle Chanel

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Won on fast ground as a 2yo and belied 40-1 odds when keeping on well for close third on handicap debut at Ascot (1m2f, soft) in May; not in the same form when a well-held third at Salisbury (1m2f, soft again) two months later but it's still early days and William Buick does the steering.

11/2

5/1

Form: 292

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Promise when runner-up in AW novices over 1m/1m2f; well beaten on fast turf at Doncaster in between but way too soon to be suggesting he doesn't act on the grass and he brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut.
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10th

1

(2)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Consistent rather than progressive in ten runs for Marco Botti; sold for 20,000gns in March; never dangerous over C&D on last month's stable debut; eased in class but needs more.

14/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, not pace to challenge

12/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: -56236 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Joined Nigel Tinkler after winning 7f AW novice for Sir Michael Stoute last September; 0-5 for new stable this year but has performed well in some good handicaps, including third to last week's Glorious Goodwood winner Balance Play at Chester (good to soft) on his previous attempt around 1m2f; in slightly calmer waters here and might be the answer.
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5th

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Theme Park

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

On a losing run and he looked rusty after eight months off when tenth of 14 in 1m2f handicap at York on his return 20 days ago; this C&D winner can take a step forward here.

7/1

10th

12

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Theme Park

10st 3lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Nigel Tinkler

Potentially very well handicapped but that's for a reason as last season was mostly underwhelming; off since November.

16/1

20/1

Form: -17597

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Previously campaigned in the UAE; won 1m Jebel Ali dirt maiden in January before facing stiffer tasks in three races at Meydan; well held in 1m Newmarket handicap (good to soft) on British debut 26 days ago; can only be watched after that.
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No Results Found

Form: 37-81P D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Took a major step forward from his reappearance when getting off the mark in 1m2f Haydock handicap (good to firm) in June; pulled up at Ripon 13 days later (reportedly struck into) and given seven weeks to recover; the Haydock form is nothing special but he's unexposed and from a good yard.
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7th

2

(5)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

17:37 Redcar

Sir Jock Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Neil Mechie

1m2f win for Charlie Johnston last June but sold for 1,000gns after a heavy defeat last August and finished last on both starts this term.

50/1

8th

5

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

14:22 Thirsk

Sir Jock Bennett

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position 3f out, weakened over 1f out

100/1

14th

1

(10)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Jock Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

1m2f winner for Charlie Johnston; absent since a heavy defeat (finished lame) last August; sold for 1,000gns in October; watching brief is advised, unless the market speaks positively.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.50
Straight Forecast £30.90
Tricast £107.47
Trifecta £172.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Theme Park

The Times:

Muktamil

POSTDATA:

Mlle Chanel

The Guardian:

Beccara Rose

Telegraph:

Carbis Bay

NEWMARKET:

Defence Of Fort

The Star:

Beccara Rose

Daily Mirror:

Muktamil

The Sun:

Muktamil

RP RATINGS:

Theme Park

TOPSPEED:

Theme Park

D Express:

Theme Park

Daily Mail:

Mlle Chanel

Daily Record:

Mlle Chanel