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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18th

19

(18)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Good Earth

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Won this race in 2022 as a 5yo; no sign of his enthusiasm waning this year, winning three 6f handicaps, and stepping back up in trip will suit after two good 5f efforts last month; chance.

11/1

2nd

2

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Good Earth

9st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Ideally suited by an easy 6f or stiff 5f and knows how to win; turned in a solid effort at his beloved Sandown last weekend and remains reliable despite his age, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark.

5/1

4th

7

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple winner but went up 6lb for his 2l win at Haydock and that counted when fifth at Catterick; however, he does have a very solid record here.

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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1st

7

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Runner-up for the third time in five starts since joining John Butler when best of the rest behind the well-treated Ancient State (won next time) in 16-runner race over C&D (good) 29 days ago; same mark today.

13/2

2nd

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Four runs for John Butler, running well in three Class 5s but below par in a Class 3 in May; goes well at the Newmarket tracks and he holds each-way claims again.

8/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

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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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

8th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Beat Fiscal Policy decisively on the Rowley course (6f, good to firm) last May when rated 3lb higher; ran well for third in the same race five weeks ago; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

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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5th

12

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Glamorous Breeze

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Yet to win at Ascot but she has run some good races over C&D, including a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; better than ever in defeat this season; another big run is on the cards.

14/1

2nd

2

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Glamorous Breeze

10st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Prolific winner, mainly in the summer, who ran as well as she ever has off tonight's career-high mark on her comeback a month ago; entitled to have come on for that at her age and boasts a solid record over C&D (won this in 2023), so enters calculations.

5/1

3rd

3

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Glamorous Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Ended last season in good form on AW; has done most of her winning on turf but looks weighted to the hilt on reappearance, being still on a career-high mark; seems unlikely to improve aged eight.

12/1

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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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