April 25 / 13.15 Sandown

13.15

Good

bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 13-1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins from her three starts when landing a Wolverhampton novice (5f, AW) on last month's reappearance; the other win came on fast ground; brings potential to her handicap debut and she's one to consider.
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5th

11

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Queen All Star

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jack Channon

The winner of four of her six starts, notably a dominant effort in a Class 3 handicap at Goodwood four weeks ago; ran poorly behind Rumstar in a Group 3 at Sandown on her penultimate start but that run shouldn't be used as the evidence she can't make her mark at this level.

14/1

1st

5

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Goodwood

Queen All Star

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Successful debut over 6f but improved form at 5f since, winning her first two starts at the trip (AW/good) before going out like a light in a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; had earlier been taken out of a race on the latter ground and presumably wouldn't want it to dry out much; remains of interest, though.

7/2

11th

10

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Queen All Star

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Jack Channon

The winner of three of her four races, the latest a C&D handicap ten weeks ago; not fully exposed but this is a very different test of her credentials.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 01-262 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive in these cheekpieces on AW for current yard, going close over 6f at Kempton recently; needs to transfer his improvement back to grass and his best turf efforts came on soft/heavy ground, but this stiff 5f could suit and he might not be far away.
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12th

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Brosay

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Pike

Back-to-back 6f wins at Windsor (good to firm) and Ascot (good to soft) in 2025; has taken a while to get going this season but he shaped as if coming to the boil when sixth of 14 at Newbury (led briefly over 1f out) two weeks ago; back to his last winning mark and should be at concert pitch now.

12/1

6th

10

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Brosay

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Charlie Pike

Proved somewhat resurgent at Ascot last week in third start for Charlie Pike and may build on that effort; only 1lb above last winning mark and can't be ruled out.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Brosay

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Charlie Pike

Two 6f wins at the end of last summer, at Windsor (good to firm) and over C&D (good to soft); just 2lb higher than for the latter but he's hard to assess now, having been well held over an inadequate 5f on his yard debut (AW) then eased following serious interference at Newbury; too much to prove just now but one to keep an eye on.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5321-

Last run: 218 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his four 2yo runs and got off the mark when readily making all on nursery debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last September when last seen; gelded since and is in good hands to continue to progress.
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4th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Redorange

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Classy sprinter who built on an eye-catching reappearance when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) 12 days ago; found only one too good in French Listed event last summer and looks a strong contender back in this grade.

5/2

1st

3

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Redorange

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won at Chester (5f, good) last May and he's run some good races in big fields since including at York four days ago; finished eighth of 21 in that race but he didn't get much luck and that was an eye-catching effort after 235 days off; interesting contender.

7/2

8th

3

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Redorange

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Clive Cox

Last season's 3yo campaign ended with two below-par runs but he may have been ready for a break; reappears on a competitive mark based on last summer's form in big-field 5f handicaps and Ryan Moore, who has an excellent 33% strike-rate for Clive Cox, is booked; could be involved.

9/1

6/1

Form: 22156- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won Ripon maiden (5f, good to firm) last August on third start and mid-division in Group races the next twice, beaten only 3l when fifth in the Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good) on the first occasion; not ruled out on his handicap and seasonal debut.
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17

(15)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made the frame in valuable handicaps at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in July, but then ran poorly at the Shergar Cup two weeks ago; his record now reads just one win from ten attempts and he has something to prove in a race as competitive as this one.

28/1

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Zayer

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Archie Watson

In the frame in notable handicaps at the Royal meeting (5f, good to firm) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on his last two starts; 11lb better off with Prince Of India for just over 4l on the latter occasion; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give his running again.

9/1

4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran his best race when keeping on for fourth of 24 in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); looked ready for the return to 6f on that occasion but is perhaps vulnerable to a few lurking further down the weights.

12/1

Form: 0311-3 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
He was a very difficult ride on turf on his first two runs but gelded afterwards and has been a vastly different proposition on AW since November, winning twice (5f) and posting a good third on handicap debut at Southwell (5f) last month after a break; has a chance if just as good on turf.
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5th

1

(8)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Plenty in his favour down to this class for the first time at Newcastle last Thursday (started favourite) but sat on a strong pace and unsurprisingly cracked late; holds claims again in first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

4th

4

(9)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Made all when winning his novice from the same stall over C&D as a 2yo; sharply regressive since but showed plenty of zip from a wide stall over 6f last time and this is his first foray into 0-50 company; one to consider.

7/2

7th

9

(11)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John Gallagher

Two-time 5f winner on Tapeta; recent form has been well below that level from 2024 and a huge revival is needed to win this based on his last three starts.

10/1

Form: 05201- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-7 in his 2yo campaign for Kevin Ryan when making all in York nursery (5f, soft) last October; sold for 40,000gns later that month; a mark 5lb higher than last time may not necessarily stop him but slow ground may be preferable, so it remains to be seen if today's conditions suit.
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6

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

End Of Story

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Two wins for Kevin Ryan and latest was at York (5f, soft) last October, but he has form figures of 60859 for new yard this season; now 6lb lower than for his last win but he needs a transformation back up in trip; headgear removed.

20/1

6

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

End Of Story

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Had some solid 2yo form for Kevin Ryan and hinted at a revival at Yarmouth on his penultimate start; dropped away tamely under suitable conditions at Sandown on Saturday though and headgear is now reached for; AW debut.

16/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

End Of Story

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Mark Loughnane

Recent rain is a tonic with his 2yo wins having come on good to soft and soft; slow start for this stable and he was again well beaten in a Racing League event at Yarmouth five weeks ago when encountering soft ground again; he was poorly drawn there though and did best of the three who stayed near side; has a dangerous mark and stable is going well.

16/1

Form: 33-471 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt in Southwell handicap (5f, AW) in January and gelded since; unproven on turf and from 4lb out of the handicap today he's 10lb higher than last time, but represents last year's winning yard and his pedigree provides optimism he'll be capable of better still.
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8th

4

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Star Chorus

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Prevailed in reapplied hood at Southwell (6f) last time, taking AW record to 4-13; needs to prove he can transfer the form back to turf; only 1-10 in this sphere and is 7lb higher than last attempt.

10/1

1st

6

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Chorus

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Narrowly came out on top when winning here over 5f last month before finishing a close third at Lingfield (5f, AW) next time, and shaped as if still in form in a race not run to suit back there ten days ago; step back up to 6f looks worth a try; hood back on.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

13:48 Lingfield (AW)

Star Chorus

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Never better than of late, just coming out best in a tight scrap at Southwell (5f) and slightly hampered when unable to get to the winner in time over C&D since, when finishing a close third; big player if leaving off the tongue-tie makes no difference.

9/4

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 313- D

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won Down Royal maiden (5f, good) last September on the second of his three 2yo starts for Jack Davison; fair third in sales race at the Curragh (6f, good to yielding) later that month and sold for 58,000gns in October; unexposed but improvement is needed off his opening mark on stable debut.
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5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lightning Bear

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim Boyle

Promising 2yo for Jack Davison in Ireland last season; yet to shine for current stable and, although the handicapper is relenting, this looks competitive enough.

20/1

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lightning Bear

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim Boyle

Promising 2yo for Jack Davison in Ireland last season; yet to shine for current stable and, although the handicapper is relenting, this looks competitive enough.

20/1

Form: 23-820

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last June on his second start and twice finished runner-up in 6f AW handicaps in the winter; each-way claims if at the top of his game but that wasn't the case last time and, with his 1-12 record, remains vulnerable to improvers.
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5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Ardennes

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run stands at 14; twice a runner-up at Kempton over the winter (6f) but he hasn't beaten many rivals in five starts since April; return to 5f, drop in class and latest change of headgear not enough to tempt.

25/1

10

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:07 Kempton (AW)

Ardennes

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Off the mark in 6f novice at Salisbury as 2yo but he's had some seriously poor results either side of wind surgery, failing to beat a rival on last four starts; visor replaces cheekpieces; hard to see the light.

20/1

10

(5)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Ardennes

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won 6f turf novice as 2yo; finished placed in three of first four AW starts for this yard but he's been through difficult times since the spring, including when back from wind surgery latest; now in cheekpieces; risky.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.60
Straight Forecast £46.87
Tricast £162.69
Trifecta £117.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Queen All Star

Daily Mirror:

Redorange

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Kinsella

Telegraph:

Star Chorus

The Times:

Zayer

TOPSPEED:

Ardennes

POSTDATA:

Queen All Star

LAMBOURN:

Queen All Star

Daily Mail:

Queen All Star

D Express:

Queen All Star

Daily Record:

Queen All Star

The Guardian:

Captain Kinsella

The Sun:

Redorange

The Star:

Redorange