August 30 / 16.00 Sandown

16.00

Good

Sri Lanka Awaits You Handicap

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Sri Lanka Awaits You Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/4 (Won)

Form: 661

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Never posed a threat at Ascot (1m2f, good to soft) or Goodwood (1m, good) before she won a nine-runner novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month, making all; going back up to 1m2f should be viable, in which case she'd bring potential to this handicap debut.
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10

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Min Huna

8st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Never posed a threat on first two starts, but she made all in a novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in July and was always in touch when following up on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) five weeks ago; up 8lb but she galloped on strongly last time and has more to offer at this trip.

11/4

1st

8

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:00 Sandown

Min Huna

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Never posed a threat at Ascot (1m2f, good to soft) or Goodwood (1m, good) before she won a nine-runner novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month, making all; going back up to 1m2f should be viable, in which case she'd bring potential to this handicap debut.

11/4

1st

9

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:20 Windsor

Min Huna

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Never posed a threat in maiden at Ascot (1m2f, good to soft; last of six) or novice at Goodwood (1m, good) but showed fair form in both; well-bred filly with each-way claims and possibly some potential.

5/1

Form: -26147

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Short-head winner at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June and never-nearer fourth at Ascot (1m, good) next time; had a stiffer task at Glorious Goodwood one month ago and getting hampered at the start may have ended her chance; there's more for her to prove today, however, on first run beyond 1m.
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5th

2

(5)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

22-1 winner of the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot (1m, good) last July and good fourth in US Grade 3 (1m, firm) next time; of interest on that form but tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unraced on slow ground.

25/1

10th

5

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Developed into a very useful sort last term, notably Group/Grade 3 performances at Ascot (won) and Kentucky Downs (ran well); chance of landing this prize depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

16/1

1

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Cheshire Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Made her name as a handicapper but popped up at 22-1 in a Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good) in July and was unlucky not to finish closer in America last time (1m Grade 3m, firm); however, whether she's up to this class is debatable, and rain could scupper things anyway (unraced on anything easier than good).

25/1

Form: 8-3338

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Third on varied ground on her first three starts this term, persistently short of room when close at Salisbury (1m4f) on second occasion but no excuse when hooded next time; 18-1 and well beaten on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f) one month ago, which is a concern, notwithstanding today's drop back to 1m2f.
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1st

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Crown Of India

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Won a good-ground maiden here last June but hasn't offered much in five handicaps subsequently; his mark is dropping if nothing else.

20/1

9th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Crown Of India

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Got off the mark in a Worcester maiden (2m, good) last June but has been beaten in four handicaps since; his mark continues to drop but he doesn't look ready to take advantage.

25/1

Form: 2214-9

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Odds of 1-7 over 1m4f when he registered his one win from fives races last season; gelded and absent 317 days before his last of nine at Haydock (1m) three weeks ago, when hooded for the first time; bred far more for 1m2f+ and a revival is not ruled out.
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6

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spectacular Style

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won over 1m6f at Redcar in August but hasn't given himself a chance in two subsequent races after pulling hard, with and without the hood; risky.

11/2

5th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Ran below market expectations, having raced freely, last time when bidding for a Redcar double (1m6f); upped further in distance but may settle better and rebound with hood reapplied.

5/2

5th

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Gained second career win when scoring over C&D last time (good to firm); chance off this 4lb higher mark, providing the ground doesn't turn soft.

11/8

OUR TIP

Form: 539-41 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Did well on good to firm in 2022 but unraced on it since; his sixth Flat win came this month over C&D (good; made all) and he followed up with a first hurdles win (under Fern O'Brien) nine days later; respected as an in-form candidate.
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2nd

2

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Global Esteem

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Recorded his sixth Flat win when scoring at Sandown in August and he's won twice over hurdles since then, with his latest success in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) last month; open to more progress in this sphere and he's strongly respected on this switch to a claimer.

5/2

2nd

2

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Global Esteem

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Recorded his sixth Flat win when scoring at Sandown in August and he's won twice over hurdles since then, with his latest success in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) last month; open to more progress in this sphere and he's strongly respected on this switch to a claimer.

5/2

1st

2

12th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

Global Esteem

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, raced in second, jumped slightly right 2nd, led after 3rd, pestered home turn, good jump 2 out, ridden out run-in, always doing enough

11/8

11/1

Form: 184420

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
1m2f second last year on his only race at Sandown; second off today's mark at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start was easily the best of his four runs on turf this season but his only win remains an AW maiden.
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6th

4

(8)

30th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:00 Sandown

Ribal

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Stuart Williams

1m2f second last year on his only race at Sandown; second off today's mark at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start was easily the best of his four runs on turf this season but his only win remains an AW maiden.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Ribal

9st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Stuart Williams

Looked to be suited by the step back up in trip when runner-up at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, despite not looking at home on the track; may be able to build on that performance today and he's a possible.

10/1

2nd

6

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:00 Epsom

Ribal

9st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway on outer after 3f, soon hampered rival, edged left and hampered 4f out, hung left from over 2f out, soon led, no extra and headed towards finish

14/1

14/1

Form: 3119-6 D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm; registered a quick double at Goodwood (1m1f, soft; made all) and Brighton (1m4f, good) this time last year; his only run this season, when tailed off in April, poses the big question.
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5

(2)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Eton Blue

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

His last win was off 9lb higher over 1m4f at Brighton in September 2023; some efforts on AW during the winter were respectable but his return to Brighton last month saw him tailed off after a slow start; none too solid.

12/1

3

(2)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

20:00 Brighton

Eton Blue

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

His last success was off 7lb higher over C&D (good) but that was in September 2023; some respectable efforts on AW during the winter and wasn't disgraced back over hurdles in March but others are more persuasive.

6/1

3

(2)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

20:00 Brighton

Eton Blue

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

His last success was off 7lb higher over C&D (good) but that was in September 2023; some respectable efforts on AW during the winter and wasn't disgraced back over hurdles in March but others are more persuasive.

6/1

10/1

Form: 055417 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best known for his AW exploits but made most and kept on well for narrow win in an amateur riders' race at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month; below form at Chester ten days later; that track may have been against him and he's not entirely dismissed.
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11th

6

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flatley

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Turf winner who has bagged four wins at this venue; returns following a two-month break (has gone well fresh) but he's more a place prospect than a win-only one.

20/1

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Flatley

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Returned to form with 8.6f AW win in March and comes here after two good efforts over 1m on turf; drops in grade here and should be fine over this extended 7f; might be the answer.

7/2

8

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Flatley

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who returned to form when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; record of 1-18 on turf but he went close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can back that up off unchanged mark.

5/2

Form: 012331 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Both his wins (from 25 races) came on AW this year, including over 1m6f at Wolverhampton two months ago when last seen; placed on turf in his three runs (1m2f/1m4f, on softer than good) preceding that but well below form in 2022 on his only start on good to firm; first run since leaving William Stone for 13,000gns in early July.
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12th

13

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Immo

8st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Paddy Butler

3-41; 7lb lower than when making a successful reappearance at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) around this time last year and he has offered a little bit of encouragement in his last couple of outings; off 11 weeks, but could go well at a price.

16/1

8th

2

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Dubai Immo

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Paddy Butler

On a losing run but he hinted at a revival under a patient ride when fifth of 13 in C&D handicap last month; he must enter calculations on these terms.

9/1

7th

10

(11)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Immo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Paddy Butler

Often runs well fresh, so the break looks in his favour, and two of his wins have come at big prices; capable of popping up off a career-low mark but he'll need to bounce back after a poor summer.

33/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £9.73
Tricast £40.76

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Global Esteem

RP RATINGS:

Min Huna

NEWMARKET:

Spectacular Style

Telegraph:

Min Huna

Daily Mail:

Min Huna

D Express:

Min Huna

The Star:

Min Huna

Daily Record:

Min Huna

TOPSPEED:

Global Esteem

POSTDATA:

Global Esteem

The Times:

Global Esteem

The Guardian:

Global Esteem

Daily Mirror:

Global Esteem

The Sun:

Global Esteem