July 06 / 16.12 Sandown

16.12

Good

Coral Racing Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Coral Racing Club Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.35

Form: 3-3214 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Best effort when winning here (1m, soft; unraced on good or firmer) in May and he ran respectably off his revised mark when upped in distance to 1m2f at Epsom next time; unlikely to be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

16:15 Punchestown

Blake

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Flat winner; won impressively on hurdles debut at Down Royal and then touched off in the Royal Bond by Koktail Brut; further behind that rival in DRF Grade 1 and beaten a neck by Le Labo in Grade 3 at Naas; still in the mix when falling at the last at Fairyhouse last time in first-time cheekpieces (discarded); can go close with a clear round.

8/1

3

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Blake

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Three Flat turf wins, including a Leopardstown premier handicap on heavy; has taken well to hurdling, winning Down Royal maiden and just denied by Koktail Brut in Grade 2 Royal Bond over C&D; 2l behind Koktail Brut when fifth in DRF Grade 1; sloppy jumping proved costly when beaten a neck by Le Labo at Navan; first time with cheekpieces.

6/1

2nd

3

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 77y

14:30 Naas

Blake

11st 1lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Three Flat turf wins, including a Leopardstown premier handicap on heavy; has taken well to hurdling, winning Down Royal maiden and just denied in Grade 2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse; DRF fifth at Grade 1 level wasn't a bad effort either; skips the Supreme for this and sets the standard.

15/8

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 94-421 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Heading the right way and gained a deserved first success at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last month; just as effective on turf; does not look overburdened with a 6lb rise and commands major respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Midnight Rumble

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Sole win (22 races) was on AW in June 2024; five seconds on turf and bang there on AW (1m3f/1m4f) on last two starts before 30,000gns sale (left Alan King) in April, but this is the first time he's gone beyond that on Flat.

12/1

4th

8

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Midnight Rumble

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Sole win in 1m2f Lingfield AW handicap nearly two years ago; has been running well since back on AW of late but it's pushing it to call him well handicapped in this competitive race.

8/1

2nd

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Rumble

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

On a losing run but he comes here in good nick, coming out on top of the pace-setters when fifth of ten in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap 39 days ago; he holds solid claims off a 2lb lower mark.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4-4380

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Rather disappointing at Newbury and Epsom last two starts; hopes hinge on a return to the same C&D as his career-best third in April.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:20 Ripon

Prepschool

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Michael Bell

Put two rather disappointing shows behind him with a creditable third at Sandown (1m2f, soft) two weeks ago; not far away on that evidence.

5/1

3rd

5

(3)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:12 Sandown

Prepschool

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Rather disappointing at Newbury and Epsom last two starts; hopes hinge on a return to the same C&D as his career-best third in April.

20/1

12th

10

(10)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

13:25 Epsom

Prepschool

8st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Bell

Sole win from eight starts came last August, following a close call at this track (soft) the time before; has contested three 1m2f handicaps this term, easily best of those efforts when third at Sandown (good to soft; 2lb lower today) on second occasion; never dangerous in London Gold Cup at Newbury latest; others may bring more potential.

12/1

Form: 71-41 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins from just four attempts; found plenty when scoring from clear runner-up at Leicester (1m2f, heavy; unraced on good or firmer) in May; remains open to improvement and looks a leading contender, especially if there's rain.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(14)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Ashariba

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Can make the running; four handicap wins last year and she looked back to her best when a close fifth of 11 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; favourite) on latest outing, possibly playing her cards too soon; all turf starts have been on softer than good; may well be set for another bold show.

7/1

5th

4

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ashariba

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Highly versatile regarding tactics; 2-2 on AW (Polytrack last August and September); those were the second and third of last year's four handicap wins and she ran respectably when reappearing at Epsom (11-1; a little better than the bare result suggests) three weeks ago; with that behind her, it's possible she can resume progress; strongly considered.

5/2

7th

7

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Ashariba

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

All turf starts have been on ground softer than good; won five of her eight races, including 1m2f/1m3f handicaps on four of her last five; highly versatile regarding tactics (made all to score by a neck at Newmarket in October when last seen) and, although she's gone up another 6lb, it's hard to rule out further improvement if she returns on song.

12/1

Form: 452-85

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Bred to be useful and shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 13 at Kempton (1m, AW) ten days ago, never nearer after racing wide; this longer trip should be well within his range and he still has untapped potential; one of the likelier ones.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Reacted well to blinkers when winning over 1m at Kempton in August; last of 14 over that same C&D at the beginning of this month but ran better when seventh of 14 over 1m3f there on Wednesday, albeit carrying no win threat; turns out again quickly.

11/2

7th

11

(8)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Contrasting performances at this venue (1m) since wearing blinkers, winning in August but finishing last of 14 this month; goes into unknown territory over 1m3f and it's not clear what to expect from him.

10/1

14th

11

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Highland Spring

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

midfield

5/1

20/1

Form: 0-68

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not an obvious candidate judged on three qualifying runs, but the best one was her latest (1m, good; eighth of 12 at Goodwood) and if she takes after her sire Golden Horn she'll be well suited by this longer trip; progress required but that's not out of the question and she gets weight all round.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Arc

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Amanda Perrett

Beaten a fair way in all three handicap starts and she's very hard to fancy.

25/1

10th

13

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Golden Arc

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Amanda Perrett

She finished out the back in two handicap runs last month and although she's been dropped 8lb for her troubles, others come here with more pressing claims.

66/1

10th

12

(7)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Golden Arc

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Amanda Perrett

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

16/1

Form: 523-33 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; progressive run of form came to an abrupt end at Haydock (1m, soft) ten weeks ago; now moves up further in trip, having been gelded; something to prove.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(8)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Brian Meehan

Got off the mark at the seventh attempt when dropped back in trip at Sandown (7f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo could have more to offer at today's distance and can give another good account up just 3lb.

13/2

1st

1

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Brian Meehan

Six-race maiden; progressive form last term but has moved in the opposite direction this season and latest start (1m2f here; soft ground no excuse) was easily his worst, having been gelded; plenty to prove, even though there's also a fair bit to suggest this drop back in trip will help.

7/1

7th

4

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:12 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Five-race maiden; progressive run of form came to an abrupt end at Haydock (1m, soft) ten weeks ago; now moves up further in trip, having been gelded; something to prove.

16/1

8th
10 (8)
The Hun

10/1

Form: 34-622 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Hard to knock on turf in terms of consistency, close second of five at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago, but he'll probably need to find something extra to gain an elusive first success.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

The Hun

9st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but he's beaten a long way on all four runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-12 and has lots to prove; blinkers reapplied.

33/1

9th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

The Hun

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but beaten a long way on all three for new yard; headgear was changed on last two starts but he now goes without any; stays 1m2f and he was 11lb higher this time last year.

50/1

9th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

The Hun

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Second in four of eight starts for Karl Burke but beaten a long way on all three for new yard; headgear was changed on last two starts but he now goes without any; stays 1m2f and he was 11lb higher this time last year.

50/1

Non-runners

Sun God, Break The Bank, Dramatic Effect, Devoirs Choice

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.40
Straight Forecast £35.31
Tricast £185.74
Trifecta £138.70

Selections

The Times:

Ashariba

TOPSPEED:

Devoirs Choice

The Sun:

Midnight Rumble

RP RATINGS:

Sun God

NEWMARKET:

Blake

Telegraph:

Von Baer

SPOTLIGHT:

Highland Spring

Daily Record:

Midnight Rumble

Daily Mail:

Ashariba

D Express:

Ashariba

The Star:

Ashariba

Daily Mirror:

Sun God

POSTDATA:

Devoirs Choice

The Guardian:

Devoirs Choice