September 20 / 15.05 Sandown

15.05

Soft

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
9 (11)
Navy Jack

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 520 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Second in maiden here (7f, soft) in July on second start, seeing his race out well to pass Kings Valley late on; major player on that but he flopped when favourite at Newbury (7f, good to soft) over three weeks later.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(11)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

Navy Jack

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Second in maiden here (7f, soft) in July on second start, seeing his race out well to pass Kings Valley late on; major player on that but he flopped when favourite at Newbury (7f, good to soft) over three weeks later.

6/1

10th

12

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newbury

Navy Jack

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Ran okay on debut here before taking second at Sandown (7f, soft) after seeing his race out well; has a Group 2 entry and looks sure to be involved.

2/1

2nd

9

(7)

27th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sandown

Navy Jack

9st 7lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

14-1, about 4l fifth of eight in novice at Newbury (6f, good) three weeks ago showed significant ability but two others in this have shown more.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 30

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Group 1 Futurity entry; best of the newcomers when third of ten in maiden here (7f, soft; 1l behind Navy Jack) in July, after making a big challenge over 1f out; 11-2 but ducked to his right from the outside stall when always behind in valuable maiden at York (7f, good to firm) four weeks later; has the outside stall again but it's too early to forget the debut promise.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Kings Valley

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ollie Sangster

towards rear of midfield

7/2

2nd

8

(14)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

Kings Valley

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ollie Sangster

Group 1 Futurity entry; best of the newcomers when third of ten in maiden here (7f, soft; 1l behind Navy Jack) in July, after making a big challenge over 1f out; 11-2 but ducked to his right from the outside stall when always behind in valuable maiden at York (7f, good to firm) four weeks later; has the outside stall again but it's too early to forget the debut promise.

6/1

12th

7

(14)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Kings Valley

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

8-1, best of the newcomers when third of ten to subsequent Listed winner at Sandown (7f, soft) last month; pedigree provides optimism he'll improve and rookie trainer has unearthed some useful 2yos this year; contender.

7/2

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3rd
2 (8)
Brioni

33/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000euros yearling, 130,000gns 2yo; by Cloth Of Stars; fourth foal; half-brother to French winners Dream Story (1m4f) and High Charm (9.5f AW 2yo); dam unraced sister to 1m-1m2f winner High Dream, half-sister to 5.5f 2yo Group 3 winner High Celebrity; perhaps one more for later on.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Brioni

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Has become inconsistent but looks interesting back down in grade, having recorded 1m2f wins at Ascot and Sandown in last two attempts in Class 3; admittedly on a tougher mark now.

8/1

7th

6

(14)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Brioni

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

4yo who won twice last year and got back on track to score over C&D (good; acts on soft) this June in first-time cheekpieces, which have been kept since; did not get run of the race in a top York handicap seven weeks ago and not discredited; needs a second look.

16/1

10

(18)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Brioni

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

4yo who won twice last year and got back on track to win in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (1m2f, good) last month; appeared to have more in hand than the 1l winning margin suggests and he might have more to offer in the headgear; could be in the mix under a 5lb penalty.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
72,000gns foal, 85,000gns yearling; by Too Darn Hot; eighth foal; half-brother to five winners including Valley Forge (1m4f-2m; RPR 98), Speak (1m AW 2yo; 95) and Mudallel (1m-1m3f AW/dirt; 90); dam French 5f-7f 2yo winner (104); needs a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

19:45 Beverley

Kings Fountain

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Slowly away and no impact when fifth at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last month on first handicap start; however, he showed promise on soft ground on his debut last September and perhaps he'll tap back into that when reverting to a slow surface; trainer does well here; wears a first-time hood.

9/2

5th

9

(2)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

14:10 Haydock

Kings Fountain

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Andrew Balding

Signs of promise last autumn on first two starts (7f/1m, soft/good to firm) and likewise when close fourth of five at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; his talented half-siblings Valley Forge and Speak improved for this yard when sent into handicaps, and he may well do likewise; one to consider.

100/30

5th

9

(2)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

14:10 Haydock

Kings Fountain

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Andrew Balding

Signs of promise last autumn on first two starts (7f/1m, soft/good to firm) and likewise when close fourth of five at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; his talented half-siblings Valley Forge and Speak improved for this yard when sent into handicaps, and he may well do likewise; one to consider.

100/30

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Kitten's Joy; first foal; dam twice-raced maiden (RPR 65), half-sister to Racing Post Trophy, 2,000 Guineas and Derby winner Camelot, out of 1m1f Group 3 winner; from a top yard and has Group 1 Fillies' Mile entry.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winterfair

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Sole success came over C&D last October; has been running consistently well on turf and she has scope to improve further back on AW; runs without hood worn on last three starts; holds claims.

9/2

3rd

7

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Winterfair

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Haggas

Delivered on debut promise when winning 8.6f AW novice in the autumn; yet to make any significant progress this year and her tendency to race too freely is a nagging concern but she kept on well for third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last month and will probably be on the premises again here; tongue-tie removed.

9/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Zoffany; second foal; half-brother to 1m winner Freedom Day (RPR 82); dam 1m 2yo winner (76), half-sister to 1m2f AW winner To The Moon and smart 2m-2m5f hurdle winner First Street out of 1m Group 3 winner; from major yard and interesting if there's market strength behind him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Extra Beat

11st 12lb

J: Mr O T Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Flat winner on soft ground for James Horton; pulled up when last seen on the AW at Lingfield in December; bought for 1,000gns in March; best watched on hurdles debut.

25/1

5th

4

(6)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Extra Beat

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Horton

raced wide early, raced in second, in touch with leaders after 8f

2/1

10

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:15 Thirsk

Extra Beat

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Horton

Sold out of Charles Hills's yard for 32,000 gns last October; showed improvement stepping up in distance when winning on handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, soft) last month; first-time cheekpieces now on and steps up another 2f in a tougher race.

9/1

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 for novice at Leicester (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago, showing promise in fifth of 11 but this race is probably a stiff task.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(10)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Highland Slipper

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced and just about his best run yet when beaten under 3l over 1m4f here last month; ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield since and they are quickly discarded; no shock were he to have a bigger performance in him.

14/1

9th

11

(10)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Highland Slipper

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced and just about his best run yet when beaten under 3l over 1m4f here last month; ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield since and they are quickly discarded; no shock were he to have a bigger performance in him.

14/1

8th

11

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Highland Slipper

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced and just about his best run yet when beaten under 3l over this far at Kempton last time; open to improvement and cheekpieces are added.

11/2

7/1

Form: 3

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form when third of five, behind two previous winners, in a conditions stakes at Ascot (5f, good) in May; problems at the stalls since (twice withdrawn) and he was then gelded in July; player if still able to tap into his debut promise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

11

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

The Line

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Promising when third of five behind two previous winners on his Ascot debut (5f, good) in May, but not seen again (gelded in the meantime) until eighth of ten at Sandown (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; has something to prove after that, but would be involved if rediscovering his debut form.

6/1

8th

12

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

The Line

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Fair form when third of five, behind two previous winners, in a conditions stakes at Ascot (5f, good) in May; problems at the stalls since (twice withdrawn) and he was then gelded in July; player if still able to tap into his debut promise.

7/1

11

(4)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

The Line

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Promising third, behind a pair of previous winners, in conditions stakes at Ascot (5f, good); should be suited by this extra furlong (half-brother to a 6f 2yo winner) and holds leading claims; now hooded.

2/1

12/1

Form: 2243

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Couple of near misses over 5f in the mud in April to begin with; changed stables after running poorly on third start (6f) and ran just okay (pulled hard) when third of five at Chester (7f, soft) on latest; has form claims but debatable what improvement there is to come.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Valadero

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Brian Toomey

27-race maiden but he's had three seconds since August and things didn't go his way behind an improver at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; should get a good tow into this race and has claims if he gets the breaks.

9/1

2

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valadero

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Brian Toomey

26-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts including over C&D (cheekpieces reapplied) on Saturday; had some traffic issues in that race and he should be in the mix again if turned out quickly.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valadero

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Brian Toomey

Still a maiden after 25 starts but has twice finished second over 6f in recent weeks and wil be suited by today's return to 7f on Tapeta; sports refitted cheekpieces; probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns yearling buy; by Zoffany; 11th foal; brother to 5f/6f 2yo winner Illuminate (including Group 2; RPR 113), half-brother to three winners; dam unraced half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 3 winner Lady Catherine out of 1m Listed winner; late foal; probably best watched on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(1)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tattle ODay

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

led

200/1

11th

17

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tattle ODay

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

slowly into stride, in rear

100/1

Non-runners

Annafel, Duke's Command, Imperial Guard, Sir Galahad

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.00
Straight Forecast £15.92
Trifecta £348.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Duke's Command

TOPSPEED:

Navy Jack

NEWMARKET:

Annafel

The Guardian:

Kings Valley

The Sun:

The Line

The Times:

Sir Galahad

POSTDATA:

Valadero

Daily Mirror:

Annafel

Telegraph:

Duke's Command

Daily Mail:

Duke's Command

D Express:

Kings Valley

LAMBOURN:

Navy Jack

The Star:

Navy Jack

Daily Record:

The Line