August 31 / 17.20 Sandown

17.20

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  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 656931 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he returned to winning ways in a small-field handicap at Newmarket last week; up 5lb but still has plenty of handicapping scope and his two C&D runs have yielded a win and a third; yard won this race last year; big chance.
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4th

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive.

11/2

6th

5

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Good Earth

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; respectable fifth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago but he remains 4lb above the mark he defied at Haydock.

11/1

5th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Good Earth

10st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; struggled at York last time but that was a highly competitive Class 4 event and he was runner-up here (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 372169 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than for her C&D win last month (for Oisin Murphy); wouldn't judge her too harshly on latest Windsor run (held up in a race where a tailwind favoured the prominent racers) and she's a contender with cheekpieces now enlisted.
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7th

3

(12)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Lil Guff

9st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Yet to run a bad race over C&D, boasting a record of 12312 at the track; second in this race 12 months ago but 4lb higher this time round; met some trouble at a crucial stage at Newbury last time and that isn't the run to judge her on; should go well with all ground seeming to come alike to her.

11/1

6

(8)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Lil Guff

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Eight-time winner, the latest at Bath on her seasonal return in April (5f, good to firm); three solid efforts have followed and she's likely to give her running once again.

9/1

1

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Lil Guff

10st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Absent since her second to Miss Show Off at Salisbury in early May; reappearance showed she can win when fresh but unplaced efforts in this race the last two years suggest a supporting role is more likely.

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -56337

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He has slipped to a handy mark and he's run creditably in Racing League handicaps on his last two starts; the drop to 5f looks worth exploring and this is an ease in grade (effectively a 0-80); chance if the widest stall doesn't prove a hindrance.
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7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

9/1

Form: 241-

Last run: 422 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt as a 2yo when making all in a 6f fillies' novice at Newbury 422 days ago; promise over C&D on debut; unexposed but opening mark looks stiff enough.
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3

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Miss Show Off

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Ready win in a 5f Class 4 handicap at Salisbury in May; struggled since and hopes appear to rest on the return to 6f sparking a full revival.

12/1

4

(7)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Miss Show Off

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Regained the winning thread at Salisbury in May, beating Lil Guff, and has seemed unsuited by sharper scenarios since; this return to a stiffer 5f looks a plus.

8/1

2

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Haydock

Miss Show Off

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

Returned to form with clearcut win at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month but she was only ninth of 13 at Goodwood next time; that was a Class 3 and now drops back in grade but she's not easy to predict and others are more solid.

7/1

Form: 531444 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, the latest over 6f at Ffos Las in June; three creditable efforts have followed but others may prove better handicapped.
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7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

9th

7

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Versatile ground-wise and has won six times at this track; most recent win came off this mark at Ffos Las in June but she had a major blip over C&D (heavy) 20 days ago and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

10/1

Form: 864511 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Second in this race 12 months ago when rated 9lb higher; chasing a hat-trick after a pair of Newmarket wins (6f, good) this month; shortlisted.
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4th

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

In-form 9yo whose last four runs have been over C&D; failed narrowly under a penalty two weeks ago (behind Fifty Nifty) but 1lb lower here and should be involved.

11/2

3rd

4

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Retains plenty of vitality aged nine; record over C&D features wins in this race two years ago and in his last two starts, latest by a neck seven days ago; rock-solid kept to this scenario and likely to remain competitive even with 4lb penalty.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

His last three wins have been over C&D and latest was in a Class 4 on good to firm 13 days ago; that was a narrow success but he finished well to beat the favourite and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

7/2

Form: 836360

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best efforts for this yard have come over 6f but a stiff 5f should be fine too; not at his best at Haydock four weeks ago and a visor is now reached for.
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8th

7

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 8lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

His last win was 15 months ago but he made a bold when a close third off a reduced mark over C&D (good to firm) last time; responded well to first-time cheekpieces in that race and has claims if the headgear works again.

15/2

3rd

7

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the other course here (6f, good to firm) last May but he's been up and down since and has been out of sorts in his last two starts; now 8lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.

12/1

10th

2

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Rebel Path

9st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Merely mid-division at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago but prior to that he took a step back in the right direction when third on the Rowley Mile there (6f, good) and his stable is in fine form; not discounted.

7/1

Form: 337338 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Strong travelling mare who has been placed on four occasions this year, including behind Lil Guff last month when not getting a clear run; each-way shout.
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6th

2

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Glamorous Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Likeable 8yo mare with a consistent record and ten wins to her name; as good as ever when third of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last month, keeping on gamely; should go well again off 1lb higher.

7/1

3rd

15

(12)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Glamorous Breeze

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

An 8yo mare but as good as ever and close up in 5f handicaps this season at this track, Windsor and Ascot; in the mix.

10/1

10/1

Form: 1-8555 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark and there were more encouraging signs when fifth at York five weeks ago; one of the likelier types.
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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

Form: 23-429

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in novice/maiden events but he was a well-beaten 18-1 shot on his handicap debut 30 days ago; needs to raise his game.
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5th

7

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Doubled his winning tally when beating four rivals (including Too Much Trevor) over C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago; only 2lb higher and may be the one to capitalise if Prefer The Sister runs below form.

6/1

1st

3

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

1-26 but generally consistent; didn't show any obvious improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago and likely to be competing for minor honours.

2/1

3rd

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

1-25 but he went close over 7f at Wolverhampton in March and his Bath third last month (5.7f, good to firm) was another sound effort; should remain competitive with first-time cheekpieces added.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £30.10
Straight Forecast £30.82
Tricast £170.82
Trifecta £210.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Good Earth

SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Bloom

The Sun:

Miss Show Off

The Guardian:

Lil Guff

D Express:

Ganesha

TOPSPEED:

Rebel Path

RP RATINGS:

Glamorous Breeze

Daily Record:

Miss Show Off

Daily Mail:

Lil Guff

The Times:

Good Earth

Telegraph:

Good Earth

Daily Mirror:

Good Earth

NEWMARKET:

Spring Bloom

The Star:

Spring Bloom