April 27 / 17.20 Sandown

17.20

Good

bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £18210.5
  • 2m 3f 173y
  • Class 2
  • 17 runners
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bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.10
  • Place: £4.60

Form: -2211O D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Improved for cheekpieces in the middle of 2023, and it was with a good deal of authority that he won at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) in September; swerved right and ran out before halfway at Wincanton last Sunday after a seven-month absence; if that was a one-off he could still have untapped potential and his 7lb claimer rode a winner for the yard earlier in the week.
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1st

4

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Ike Sport

11st 4lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

Ran quite well in the Pertemps Final and then runner-up in a big field handicap here in April (2m4f, good to soft; in this new headgear combination), improving on his fifth place the previous season; also ran second to Fingal's Hill in this 12 months ago; has nothing in hand off his mark but every chance of being involved.

11/4

2nd

21

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Ike Sport

11st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

Ran respectably in this race 12 months ago (fifth off 3lb higher) and Cheltenham Festival handicap (3m) latest start; otherwise an exposed 8yo who is on a two-year losing spell; unlikely to come out on top.

14/1

9th

24

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Ike Sport

10st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Last won in April 2024; well beaten in the 2m5f handicap here last March; second to Absolutely Doyen at Wincanton (3m, good to soft) at Christmas was best effort this term; ran creditably in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f) next time, before a modest show at Plumpton latest; others look more solid.

50/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2-5212 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Progressing fast, and he followed a win in a 2m3f novice at Ascot (good to soft) in February with an excellent second of 17 to a stablemate in the EBF Final over C&D (soft) in March; up 5lb but that looks strong form (third-placed Emailandy won well next time) and he's high on the list again.
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7th

2

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Pic Roc

11st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Soundly beaten when just 17-2 at last year's Festival (2m4f); finally opened his chase account in November, before staying-on fifth in major handicap at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft) where he was badly hindered at the unsatisfactory start; 13l win at Sandown (3m, soft; made most) on latest outing confirmed he's got his act together, which earned a 7lb rise but he needs respect.

16/1

1st

3

31st Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 42y

Class 2

15:42 Sandown

Pic Roc

10st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Opened his chase account on reappearance, then did well to finish fifth in major handicap at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft) having badly hindered at the unsatisfactory start; lost chance with bad mistake four out when beaten favourite at Ascot since; remains of interest, assuming he puts in an error-free round.

9/2

1st

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 3

13:48 Huntingdon

Pic Roc

11st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Has the best hurdles form in this field and his good efforts (twice runner-up) over fences last season were even better; however, he was below form in first-time cheekpieces on penultimate outing and failed to complete on starts either side, the latest 11 days ago; that dents his case today (in returning cheekpieces) but he is the standout on form.

10/11

25/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 512/14 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Returned from 663 days off with a 16l win here (2m, soft) in February, but he had no obvious excuses off his revised mark at Newbury next time; this is stronger and he'll need a career best to go in again.
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12th

14

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Kamaxos

10st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Form for new yard features a win over hurdles in November and good second over fences last time, both in Class 4; this is a harder task.

20/1

2nd

2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Kamaxos

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bled from the nose when pulled up in his only previous attempt at chasing in November 2024; inconsistent profile over hurdles but did win his penultimate race off just 3lb lower.

9/2

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

15:45 Fontwell

Kamaxos

11st 1lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Not at best for Roger Teal last season and signed off for him with heavy defeat in March but was given a wind up during the summer and makes stable debut from a tempting mark; tongue-tie fitted; dangerous if revitalised by new regime.

6/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 18-F3F C

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Let down by jumping in his three goes over fences, falling two out at Ascot with the race at his mercy and coming down early when 100-1 for the Arkle; showed useful form in novice hurdles last term, scoring twice over 2m on this course; yet to prove conclusively he stays 2m4f but he's still relatively low mileage and impossible to rule out.
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15/2

Form: 112203 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Runs well from the front, and performed creditably in the face of a stiff task when 10l third of six in Grade 1 novice at Aintree (2m, soft; wore cheekpieces) two weeks ago; showed he stayed this far when second in the Challow in December, and he was also runner-up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in the autumn; has a good attitude and ought to be thereabouts.
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2nd

2

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Lookaway

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Landed the bumper on this card in 2022; justified market support in major handicap at Kempton (good to soft; first attempt at 3m under rules) most recently, taking chase record to 3-5 and overall strike-rate to 9-20; remains particularly unexposed over this sort of distance and commands respect returned to Aintree, with further progress plausible.

13/2

1st

6

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Lookaway

11st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

A front-runner and not the only one; however, he was a Grade 2-winning hurdler and very much heading the right way over fences, as his third at Newbury (2m, good to soft) has worked out well and he then won by 24l over 2m4f here last month (left clear two out) despite being taken on by Leader In The Park; looks well in off only 4lb higher and, although unraced over this far, he's always looked a strong stayer at 2m4f.

10/1

Form: -62840 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with good second in Grade 2 at Wetherby (3m, soft) in November but down the field three times since, including in handicap at Aintree two weeks ago when fitted with cheekpieces; others appeal more.
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8th

1

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Red Risk

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Paul Nicholls

Retains lots of ability despite his advancing years and won a Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh in February (3m, good to soft); Uttoxeter was disappointing in a race he won the previous year, but he's shown bouncebackability in the past.

20/1

8th

2

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Red Risk

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Successful in this race last year (2-3 at Uttoxeter overall) and Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh latest start, both on good to soft ground; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years and can't be dismissed.

11/1

1st

3

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Red Risk

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Veteran who won in a big field at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft; 1lb higher today) last March; tailed off both starts since (Freddie Keighley on board last time) but with nearly eight months off in between and his trainer (also runs Sonigino) is always one to note here.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -54F10 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Has won the same 2m5f race at Kempton in February for the last two seasons, latterly in good style on soft ground (also handles good); however, he was tailed off in the Coral Cup next time off his revised mark and will need another career best to resume winning ways.
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1st

1

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Mark Of Gold

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Last season over hurdles ended on a low note at this meeting; solid for most of this term, switched to fences for last five starts and winning twice in small fields; put firmly in his place in Grade 1 novice events over 2m4f here in February and particularly at Aintree last time, but this return to a handicap will also demand a career best.

14/1

1st

1

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Mark Of Gold

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Last season over hurdles ended on a low note at this meeting; solid for most of this term, switched to fences for last five starts and winning twice in small fields; put firmly in his place in Grade 1 novice events over 2m4f here in February and particularly at Aintree last time, but this return to a handicap will also demand a career best.

14/1

6th

7

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Mark Of Gold

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Experienced hurdler who won Grade 2 novice on chase debut at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) in December and made it 2-4 over fences in warm little handicap at Exeter (2m1f, good) last time; ran well behind two of these in Grade 2 at Kempton in February but likely to be vulnerable in this company.

40/1

Form: 4353PP

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Well treated on best form for Willie Mullins but has been pulled up in handicaps at the big Cheltenham (7-1) and Aintree (50-1) meetings on his last two starts (stable debut latest); could click at some point but on balance he's best opposed.
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7th

2

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:10 Wetherby

Icare Allen

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Inconsistent but he won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last July and returned from a break with a close third here (2m5f, soft) on Boxing Day, staying on nicely; he's fine at this trip; not his fault when unseating mid-race at Haydock last month; could be involved.

12/1

6

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Icare Allen

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Inconsistent but he won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last July and returned from a break with a close third at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) on Boxing Day, staying on nicely; he'll be fine now back up in trip and could be involved.

11/1

4

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Icare Allen

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Returned to form to win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and again ran well when fourth there (2m4f, good) last month; stays this far and is effective on soft ground; goes well for Benjamin Macey, with form figures of 29214, and he could have a part to play.

6/1

Form: /16-10 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo; having just second run for Willie Mullins when swatting aside high-class staying chaser Noble Yeats at level weights in conditions hurdle at Limerick (2m4f, heavy; unraced on good or firmer) in December; second favourite for the Coral Cup at Cheltenham next time but was never better than midfield; hard to pin down but probably has untapped potential.
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9

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Sa Majeste

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: W P Mullins

Dual chase winner last term and good third to Daily Present in 3m2f Kim Muir at Cheltenham; has struggled in big handicaps this season, exception a never-nearer remote third in Leinster National; never really recovered from bad early blunder when pulled up in Irish National on latest; others look more reliable.

20/1

3rd

5

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Sa Majeste

10st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: W P Mullins

Dual chase winner last term and ran a cracker in the Kim Muir over 3m2f at Cheltenham; not at the same level in four runs since, including when always behind and pulled up at Leopardstown last time; needs to show some spark.

18/1

10

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Sa Majeste

10st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Dual chase winner last term and ran a cracker in the Kim Muir over 3m2f at Cheltenham; hasn't been at that level since and was beaten a long way in the Paddy Power here last time, so has to do much better.

25/1

Form: 53-518 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Made big impact on only second outing for current yard when running away with seven-runner event at Kempton (2m5f, good) on Boxing Day; faced tough task at Aintree (Grade 1; 100-1) two weeks ago, but he's now 10lb higher than at Kempton and in a stronger race, so another personal best is needed.
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4th

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

Mahons Glory

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dylan Cunha

Very capable prominent racer on his day and he had one of those in winning by 2l over C&D a month ago; 4lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark and he won't be the only one putting pace to the race.

8/1

1st

1

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Mahons Glory

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dylan Cunha

Capitalized on a drop in grade to land his third win over fences at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in March off 6lb lower; ran respectably when sixth in the Topham over the National fences, and when fourth in the Oaksey Chase at Sandown in April; sure to run well but vulnerable off top weight.

13/2

4th

5

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 164y

Class 1

14:20 Sandown

Mahons Glory

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dylan Cunha

Broadly consistent in handicaps for current yard and ran respectably in the Topham at Aintree (2m5f) most recently; made all, despite jumping left, at Huntingdon (2m4f; also on good to soft) the time before; this is a harder task.

16/1

Form: 1/3-1P D

Last run: 123 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 9yo; won three of his first six races over hurdles, surging 8l clear at Taunton (2m3f, good) in November, but the wheels came off at Kempton on Boxing Day and he was pulled up behind Mahons Glory; needs to bounce back but he's since had wind surgery and could still be unexposed; Henderson and De Boinville combined to win this race in 2018 and 2019.
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7

10th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

15:12 Chepstow

Will Carver

10st 13lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Had wind surgery since a laboured effort at Cartmel in late August (cheekpieces joined regular tongue-tie) but he has become wickedly inconsistent; capable off this mark but others have to rate safer propositions.

12/1

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

Will Carver

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Second at Ayr in April (2m4f, good to soft) behind a revitalised rival but ran moderately the following month and he is wickedly inconsistent; cheekpieces are added; mixed record after breaks.

12/1

Form: 132231 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Gained due reward for his consistency when winning at Plumpton (2m4f, good) on Easter Sunday; likely to give his all again, but he's now 5lb higher, in a warmer race, and he's held by Mahons Glory judged on their running at Kempton just after Christmas; further improvement possible but necessary.
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5

14th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:28 Kempton

Emailandy

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Dual hurdle winner at about 2m4f (good to soft and good) two winters ago but disappointments have come thick and fast since pulling up on his latest two runs at 3m; goes chasing with inevitable question marks.

25/1

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:02 Wincanton

Emailandy

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Running well in good handicaps two years ago but he's had a couple of lengthy absences in the meantime and achieved nothing in his last six races.

25/1

Form: -24823 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Gradually back to best over hurdles this year, good third of eight at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) 19 days ago; fine on good ground as well and ran creditably in the Imperial Cup on this course last season; very much in the mix.
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3rd

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Monviel

10st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

prominent, pressed leaders briefly 3 out, kept on from 2 out

5/2

3rd

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Monviel

10st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Finally exploited his much reduced mark when coming clear at Ffos Las a month ago (2m4f, good to soft), where he reportedly appreciated the drying ground; a 5lb rise might not prevent him from following up.

5/2

1st

3

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ffos Las

Monviel

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

All three wins in 2022; twice second in the mud at Uttoxeter (2m4f) last spring but well beaten all five starts from November onwards, even when the cheekpieces returned back at Uttoxeter on latest; another career-low mark.

7/1

8/1

Form: -32320 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
0-7 in Britain but he has gone close, notably when grabbed on the line by the rallying winner at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft; Arqoob never dangerous in third) in February; disappointing when joint-favourite for the Imperial Cup on this course next time; starting to look frustrating but he's certainly not handicapped out of things and a first-time tongue-strap could help.
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8th

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Bad

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Useful handicap chaser at up to 2m5f, albeit quirky and having saved his winning in this sphere for Kempton; admittedly right up to best in Ascot contest on penultimate start; last two efforts suggest this new trip is worth exploring but he comes with some risk, especially in such a competitive field.

20/1

3rd

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:05 Kempton

Bad

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Has his quirks but talented and his win in this last year was the first of three victories at this track (2m2f-2m4f); he's close to a career-high mark, off which he went close last month at Ascot (2m5f, soft) despite looking disinterested early doors; a danger to all.

9/4

2nd

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 13y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Bad

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Wasn't going from some way out when favourite behind Etalon here last time but he'd previously won comfortably at Kempton (2m2f, good) and run creditably in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) where the hill proved too much; still relatively young; 5lb better off with Etalon and could turn the tables.

5/1

Form: -23127 C

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
7lb higher than when winning here (2m, heavy) in December and he ran poorly over C&D in February; still low mileage but this is easily the most competitive race he's tackled.
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9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

1st

7

8th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Classic Anthem

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Has a win, two seconds and a third from just six outings at Sandown; ran close to his best when runner-up over C&D in February, keeping on from the rear; solid claims once more.

9/2

Form: 311526

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Seems best with positive tactics; dual novice winner in late 2023 (2m1f/2m, heavy) and returned to form when second over C&D (soft) in February; however, he was put firmly in his place at Plumpton last time and others have more scope for improvement.
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5

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

15:40 Fontwell

Classic Lord

11st 3lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

raced wide, towards rear, steady headway 6th, weakened before 2 out, pulled up and dismounted run-in

10/1

17

27th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 173y

Class 2

17:20 Sandown

Classic Lord

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Tim Vaughan

Seems best with positive tactics; dual novice winner in late 2023 (2m1f/2m, heavy) and returned to form when second over C&D (soft) in February; however, he was put firmly in his place at Plumpton last time and others have more scope for improvement.

25/1

17

27th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 173y

Class 2

17:20 Sandown

Classic Lord

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Tim Vaughan

Seems best with positive tactics; dual novice winner in late 2023 (2m1f/2m, heavy) and returned to form when second over C&D (soft) in February; however, he was put firmly in his place at Plumpton last time and others have more scope for improvement.

25/1

Form: 533528 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Represents an in-form trainer-jockey partnership and wasn't beaten far when eighth of 15 at Cheltenham ten days ago; goes well here (Flat and jumps) and ties in closely with Bad on their placed efforts at Ascot in February; has each-way possibilities in first-time cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Arqoob

10st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Lucy Wadham

Gained most recent win last August; below par in the latest of his two starts this term but is interesting on historical data, having defied a 2lb higher mark at Sandown on Eclipse day four years ago; drops in class.

7/1

6th

2

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Arqoob

10st 9lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Lucy Wadham

Two wins last year (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good to firm) and reappeared with close fifth of eight at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last month; Brodie Hampson is a positive booking; could build on that latest effort provided the reapplied cheekpieces aren't a negative (pulled up over hurdles when worn once previously).

11/2

5th

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Arqoob

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed 8yo but he's still capable of useful form and scored at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last March; also won over 1m6f on the July course (good to firm; first-time blinkers) in August; returns on a stiff-enough mark with no headgear but they might go a solid gallop which can help.

14/1

Non-runners

Gold Dancer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £191.70
Straight Forecast £102.16
Tricast £1188.00
Trifecta £2025.80

Selections

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