August 10 / 20.15 Sandown

20.15

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 134431 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, including at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in June on latest start; that form has been franked and she should remain very competitive up 2lb.
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1st

5

(8)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Sandown

D Day Odette

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two wins this year, including at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in June on latest start; that form has been franked and she should remain very competitive up 2lb.

11/2

1st

1

(4)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Salisbury

D Day Odette

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

reared start

2/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 13-143 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced sort who is a dual AW winner over 1m; off four months, beaten just under 5l when favourite for a 1m Haydock apprentice handicap on his turf debut three weeks ago but William Buick hops on board this time and this 4yo leaves the impression he could benefit from today's first-time cheekpieces; remains unexposed.
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1st

8

(10)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Southwold

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

prominent, led narrowly 1f out, edged left final 110yds, ridden out

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Southwold

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins on Tapeta, the handicap off only 2lb lower (1m); only subsequent blip came two runs back in first-time blinkers (retained) at Newmarket and he soon steadied the ship at Southwell; unlikely to be far away.

4/1

4th

5

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Southwold

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

4yo with a record of 2-7; won on Tapeta in two of his first three starts and he resumed his progress when runner-up at Sandown (1m, good to soft) last month; on same mark here but he was disappointing in blinkers at Newmarket (5-2 favourite) last time and needs to bounce back after that.

15/2

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6-4553 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not found his very best so far this summer but he's back on a good mark and the return to 1m should be in his favour after fading late on over 1m2f last time; a revival wouldn't come as a surprise.
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6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Grey Fox

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here; back off his last winning mark and has twice won after an absence, but whether he can do so after 313 days off is a moot point; may also need further than this now.

10/1

9th

2

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Salisbury

Grey Fox

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Former miler who has reinvented himself as a stayer, winning over 2m on AW in March and respectable fourth over C&D last time; the 8yo now takes on some unexposed 3yos.

7/1

4

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:20 Salisbury

Grey Fox

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Running, and winning, over 1m this time last year but he collected by 2l over 2m on the Kempton AW in March; not in the same form back there a month ago but chance if on a going day (can be up and down).

6/1

4th
15 (11)
Mr Trick

8/1

Form: -08612 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a reduced mark to land 6f Wolverhampton handicap in March; returned from a break to finish second over 1m at Bath (good) 22 days ago; should be thereabouts with a repeat.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.

14/1

6

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race.

13/8

8/1

Form: 6-3354 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won off just 1lb lower at Ffos Las (1m, good) last September; creditable in-frame efforts on three of his four starts this season; likely to be competitive again.
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12

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Rival

8st 11lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John & Rhys Flint

Infrequent winner who's found his level again in lesser handicaps of late having missed almost a year; gave his running once more behind Ajrad over C&D 11 days ago and is 7lb better off but the winner had a good bit in hand that day.

12/1

2

(10)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Rival

9st 7lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John & Rhys Flint

Without a win since September 2022 but comes here after two good efforts at Windsor (1m, good to firm/soft) this summer and holds each-way claims.

7/1

14

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Rival

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John & Rhys Flint

11 months off before this season and returned to some form when second of 13 over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; capable of better last term, including on soft, so he's back in place contention, but no win since 2022.

9/1

6th
14 (13)
Chifa

7/1

Form: 4-1123

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last October and added another two victories there (7f again) in May; transferred his improvement back to turf when placed over 7f at Chepstow (good to firm) and Haydock (good) in recent months; stays 1m; needs considering.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chifa

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

Seven of his nine wins have come over C&D, the latest in January off a 2lb lower mark; down the field twice since (met early trouble on both occasions) and he has a tricky draw today.

16/1

12/1

Form: 743025

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner as a 2yo but 0-12 in handicaps; ran well when second of 14 behind a subsequent winner at Kempton (1m, AW) in June but only a respectable fifth on turf at Chepstow since.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(5)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Last Hoorah

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

prominent

4/1

4th

2

(5)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Last Hoorah

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

6

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Last Hoorah

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, pressed leader, led 6f out

4/1

25/1

Form: 4-5110 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life on AW at the start of the summer, winning a pair of 1m handicaps; however, he's been down the field on all three turf starts, including at Windsor last month.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Well handicapped on last winter's AW form and there were more encouraging signs from him when third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (visored first time); got loose before the start and withdrawn at Newcastle two weeks ago; chance if building on the latest run.

8/1

Form: -65294 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year around 1m on good/good to soft; ran well for second at Nottingham in May but not in the same form when beaten 7l into fourth there last time (both soft ground); bounce back needed.
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5th

7

(5)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Dandy Maestro

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

midfield, headway 2f out, briefly went fourth 1f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

3rd

1

(12)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Dandy Maestro

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Seemingly back in good form when second at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) in May but has quickly gone off the boil again since; on a very good mark now but needs combination of refitted cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie to give him a shove forward.

12/1

OUR TIP
10th
2 (2)
Nikovo

20/1

Form: 0-4840

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for 40,000gns after showing fairly useful 1m1f-winning form for Andre Fabre; has yet to recapture that level for current connections, finishing down the field in an amateur riders' race at York 13 days ago; cheekpieces worn then are swapped for first-time blinkers.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Nikovo

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

Not disgraced in the Victoria Cup last time but, generally speaking, is perhaps still on a difficult mark on turf; gained last three wins on Newcastle AW and has shown peak form there.

12/1

8th

24

(25)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Nikovo

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Registered last three wins on Newcastle AW and ran respectably there on finals day; came up well short in the Spring Cup returned to turf last time and remains on a difficult mark in this sphere; sole handicap success on grass was off 13lb lower.

66/1

16th

18

(16)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Nikovo

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Herrington

Kept busy on AW during the winter, winning over 7f at Newcastle and far from disgraced in a valuable 1m event there on Good Friday; however, his turf form is at a lower level and he'll do well to regain the winning thread.

40/1

50/1

Form: /42-78

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has shown a fair level of ability on AW (trained by Sir Michael Stoute first three starts) but he dropped away to finish well beaten on his turf and handicap debut at Chester (extended 1m2f, soft) last month; back down in trip with a point to prove.
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6th

6

(7)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glory Nights

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mark Loughnane

Form figures of 122 on last three visits to Wolverhampton, at 9.4f/1m4f last October-December; well beaten on turf last twice (cheekpieces were added at Chester last time) but the return to this track sparks interest.

16/1

8th

4

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Glory Nights

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

8

(6)

10th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

16:50 Chester

Glory Nights

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Mark Loughnane

9.5f AW win last October and runner-up in two of his four runs since, including over this trip; apprentice good value for a 5lb claim in this company but he's been well beaten in two turf runs (both on slower than good); rated 6lb lower on grass as a consequence.

8/1

Form: 9-3592 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Better signs from his reduced mark when second of six at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) last month; subsequently sold out of Joseph Parr's stable for 12,000gns; claims if he can build on that latest effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(4)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Giovanni Baglione

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Just one win from 17 starts and he's finished out the back in his three for this yard; mark is tumbling but he needs to turn things around back in trip; cheekpieces added.

33/1

11th

2

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Giovanni Baglione

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Pat Phelan

Just one win from 16 starts and out the back both starts for this yard; dropping in the weights but stamina has to be taken on trust.

33/1

6th

8

(9)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:15 Epsom

Giovanni Baglione

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Pat Phelan

Should take well to Epsom as he's locally trained now and shaped encouragingly at similar Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on final run for previous yard; blew the start on debut for new stable; each-way hopes granted a clean break.

14/1

Non-runners

Amaysmont, Roman Dynasty, Solanna

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.60
Straight Forecast £18.65
Tricast £89.82
Trifecta £118.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Southwold

POSTDATA:

D Day Odette

The Times:

Chifa

The Guardian:

Roman Dynasty

RP RATINGS:

Mr Trick

NEWMARKET:

Mr Fustic

LAMBOURN:

Southwold

Telegraph:

Southwold

D Express:

Southwold

The Sun:

Southwold

The Star:

Southwold

Daily Record:

D Day Odette

Daily Mirror:

Chifa

Daily Mail:

Roman Dynasty

TOPSPEED:

Mr Trick