July 06 / 16.47 Sandown

16.47

Good

Coral Daily Rewards Shaker Handicap

  • Prize money: £25575
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Coral Daily Rewards Shaker Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3-113

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Progressive over 7f until coming up short in Listed grade last time; bred to be suited by this new trip but doesn't particularly shape as if he's crying out for it; hood applied.
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3rd

2

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Balmacara

9st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

None too consistent in 2025, running well when second in 1m Listed event at Sandown (soft) in September but poorly twice afterwards; returns from a layoff and may find that conditions place the emphasis too much on speed.

25/1

1

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Balmacara

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form this term features a good effort, behind the subsequent QEII winner, at Sandown (Listed) on penultimate run; did too much up front latest; 2-2 over C&D (soft-ground novice wins) and looks interesting back here.

9/1

8

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Balmacara

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Lacks consistency but produced a solid run in defeat at Listed level last time (1m, soft) and this drop back to 7f will be no hardship; Charles Bishop gets off to partner Great Acclaim but this 4yo is respected off a competitive mark.

11/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.05

Form: -27485 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of Sandown form, including close second in this race two years ago; far from certain to repeat that effort, having finished only fifth in lower grade here last month.
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1st

2

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Generally kept away from fast ground but won easily on good to firm over 1m2f here for Olivia Tubb early in the month; retains most of her ability for a yard enjoying a good spring but she's often come to hand early in the past and a 7lb rise will test her.

5/2

1st

6

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Registered his seventh win when scoring on reappearance at Newbury (1m2f, good) last year and he attracted support before finishing second to an unexposed sort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on recent comeback this time; might not come on a bundle for that but this trip is more suitable and he's in with an each-way chance.

3/1

2nd

7

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Sweet Reward

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Seven wins include five off higher marks than this and one at this track (1m2f, good to soft; has won on good) in 2023; this trip might be on the short side but he went close on his reappearance in 2024 (1m2f) and scored off 2lb higher on his comeback last term (1m2f); not readily dismissed.

14/1

16/1

Form: 2813-6 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced at Haydock on stable/seasonal debut but may be more interesting when returned to AW; 2-4 in that sphere compared to only 2-15 on turf; remains on career-high mark.
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7th

2

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Max Mayhem

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Three times down the field in Bahrain for this yard and can't support with confidence, for all moving back up in trip should help.

25/1

6th

5

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Max Mayhem

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Usually ridden patiently at about 1m4f in recent times but he made the running when fourth of 17 at Glorious Goodwood (good) last July, on most recent attempt at 1m2f (off this mark); found wanting since a convincing winner at Meydan in March and needs more for the now-rare 1m2f run.

10/1

Form: 21-450 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Three wins in France; however, trailed home last of 13 at York on British debut; best watched unless the market suggests he's likely to leave that dismal effort behind.
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8th

6

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Track Of Time

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian Williams

Not shone in four runs for Ian Williams this summer but he's dropped 10lb in the weights and has undergone wind surgery since last seen; others look safer.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Track Of Time

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian Williams

Not shone in four runs for Ian Williams this summer but he's dropped 10lb in the weights and has undergone wind surgery since last seen; others look safer.

25/1

12th

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Track Of Time

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

towards rear

33/1

9/2

Form: 14-1 C

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Raced only on soft/good to soft but he's bred to cope with faster; record is 2-3, the wins at this course and Beverley; open to further progress and warrants respect off bottom weight on handicap debut.
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2nd

1

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Fakenham

Dambuster

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

prominent, ridden when led narrowly approaching last, not fluent last, soon headed and no extra

11/10

2nd

1

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Fakenham

Dambuster

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

prominent, pressed leader 2 out, ridden when led narrowly approaching last, not fluent last, soon headed and no extra

11/10

2nd

10

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:55 Stratford

Dambuster

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Didn't always look straightforward for Andrew Balding for whom his form petered out; however, he won two of his eight races (1m/1m2f) for that yard and has joined another good one to go hurdling; bought for 20,000gns.

9/2

Form: 52-488

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Difficult tasks at Listed/Group level this season, latest in Royal Ascot event; has form figures of 2171 in handicaps, winning at the York Ebor festival on last occasion; interesting back down in class.
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6th

1

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Silver Sword

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained last success off just 1lb lower at Meydan in March; hasn't scored on home soil for over two years but ran respectably in competitive field at York (1m) last Friday; possibilities back down in grade.

13/2

5th

13

(16)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Dylan Cunha

Failed to kick on after big-field handicap win at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March but returned from a break in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was denied a clear run when finishing an encouraging 11th of 23; he may be able to build on that performance.

16/1

11th

20

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Silver Sword

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won a big-field handicap at Meydan (1m, good to firm) in March; however, didn't really threaten in Britain on his next three starts in April and May, and returns from a break today; others are more appealing.

40/1

Form: -21900 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on AW form; however, has posted two duck eggs since returned to turf, taking record in this sphere to 0-8; opposed in another competitive race.
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6th

3

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Multiple C&D winner, the latest last August when rated 5lb higher; obvious chance if anywhere near that level but he has been struggling more recently; the return to 1m2f will help but not a solid option.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Has done nearly all his winning at about 1m2f, most recently last August; inconsistent since but drops back in grade off a workable mark; stayed on for creditable effort in sole attempt over 1m4f.

16/1

11th

6

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Eight-time AW winner and first and second in two of his four races here; didn't run at all badly last time at Lingfield (1m2f) but looks vulnerable at the minute in a race of this nature.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4409-8 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Capable of smart form during his long spell in Hong Kong; however, needs to improve a good deal on his Newbury reappearance effort (first start on British soil since 2018).
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9th

1

(10)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

16:47 Sandown

Stephensons Rocket

10st 2lb

J: George Rooke

T: Craig Benton

Capable of smart form during his long spell in Hong Kong; however, needs to improve a good deal on his Newbury reappearance effort (first start on British soil since 2018).

33/1

8th

1

(5)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Stephensons Rocket

9st 12lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Craig Benton

Smart in Hong Kong on his day but failed to beat a rival on last appearance and may be past his best; first start on British soil since 2018 and makes debut for Craig Benton; market should give further guidance.

25/1

8th

1

(5)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Stephensons Rocket

9st 12lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Craig Benton

Smart in Hong Kong on his day but failed to beat a rival on last appearance and may be past his best; first start on British soil since 2018 and makes debut for Craig Benton; market should give further guidance.

25/1

Form: 14/3-7

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly whose form dipped sharply at Goodwood (kept to Listed grade) two months ago, albeit possibly needed that reappearance run; makes handicap debut in a competitive field.
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9th

3

(11)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Secret Solace

10st 0lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Marcus Tregoning

2022 novice winner who has had only four races since; best when third in Listed race over this C&D on her only start as 3yo, but there have been heavy defeats this year in another Listed event here and on her handicap debut at Sandown; headgear is called on.

25/1

10th

7

(8)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

16:47 Sandown

Secret Solace

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Marcus Tregoning

Lightly raced filly whose form dipped sharply at Goodwood (kept to Listed grade) two months ago, albeit possibly needed that reappearance run; makes handicap debut in a competitive field.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

4th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Secret Solace

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marcus Tregoning

Very lightly raced 4yo; ran well when fourth in Listed race at Newbury (7f, heavy) on final 2yo start and again when third in similar event here (1m2f, good to firm) on only outing last season; more required here after 11 months off but she's unexposed and impossible to discount.

10/1

9/2

Form: 1-3410 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Should be suited by this return to 1m2f, having failed to settle over 1m4f at Royal Ascot last time; solid form otherwise this year and scored comfortably at Epsom on penultimate start; remains of interest.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Aerion Power, Truthful, Chasing Aphrodite, Stay Well, Parlando

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Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £12.79
Tricast £127.27
Trifecta £74.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dambuster

TOPSPEED:

Sweet Reward

Telegraph:

Truthful

Daily Mirror:

Persica

NEWMARKET:

Silver Sword

RP RATINGS:

Stay Well

D Express:

Aerion Power

The Times:

Dambuster

The Guardian:

Dambuster

Daily Mail:

Dambuster

The Star:

Chasing Aphrodite

Daily Record:

Chasing Aphrodite

POSTDATA:

Sweet Reward