April 25 / 15.00 Sandown

15.00

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bet365 Mile (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £70887.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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bet365 Mile (Group 2)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 34113- CD

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won the Group 3 Atalanta Stakes over C&D (good) last August and followed up in the Group 1 Sun Chariot at Newmarket (1m, good to soft); creditable third against males in the Group 1 QEII at Ascot (1m, soft) in October when last seen and she's respected on her reappearance, despite a 5lb penalty.
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13

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Tamfana

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Won the Group 1 Sun Chariot (1m, good to soft) against fillies and mares last October before third in this (soft; beaten about 6l); some strong form in defeat in Group 1 and Group 2 races during a light campaign this season but there's a suspicion she's vulnerable against males in this hot Group 1.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Tamfana

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Very smart filly whose record of 141132 over 1m features a success in the Sun Chariot and a placed effort in the QEII last year; ran creditably, beaten just under 2l, behind Dancing Gemini at Sandown on reappearance when carrying a penalty; now gets a 5lb pull with that opponent and appears to have a fighting chance in the rematch; consistent and holds solid claims.

9/2

7th

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Tamfana

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Very smart filly whose record of 141132 over 1m features a success in the Sun Chariot and a placed effort in the QEII last year; ran creditably, beaten just under 2l, behind Dancing Gemini at Sandown on reappearance when carrying a penalty; now gets a 5lb pull with that opponent and appears to have a fighting chance in the rematch; consistent and holds solid claims.

9/2

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 3631-1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Easily made all in the Prix Perth last October (1m, heavy) and reappeared with another Group 3 win at Saint-Cloud in the Prix Edmond Blanc last month (1m, very soft); today's better ground poses a question (below par on good going in the Craven last April) but this French raider is a key form player.
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6th

1

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Alcantor

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Front-runner who won three Group 3s in France for Andre Fabre (1m, testing ground) and was a very close fourth in the Group 1 Prix du Moulin at Longchamp (1m, good to soft) last September; below-par fourth on stable debut at Leopardstown (1m, good; Listed) four weeks ago but may have needed the run; of interest if rediscovering his best French form.

4/1

4th

1

(3)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Alcantor

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Classy performer for Andre Fabre; five career wins including three Group 3s and was beaten just 1l in the Group 1 Prix de Moulin on his penultimate start last September; top rated here at 114 and obvious chance if ready after break on stable debut, though might prefer softer ground.

7/4

33/1

Form: 49/43- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Suited by the drop back in trip when close Listed third over C&D (good) last September; gelded since and this very lightly raced 6yo could still have more to offer, but he has quite a bit to find in today's company.
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10th

1

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Cash

10st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Capable of very useful form, such as keeping-on second off current mark at Doncaster (1m, good) when last seen nine months ago; just looks far from certain to go one better, being 0-12 since debut success in 2021.

14/1

2nd

1

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Cash

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Handicap debutant who is unlikely to defy top weight judged on 2025 efforts; however, very useful on his day and he's is on a handy mark based on the pick of his Listed/Group form.

8/1

Form: 17487- CD

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Somewhat underwhelming last season after defying an absence to win a C&D handicap (soft) last July off a big weight; however, he's had gelding and wind operations since and perhaps first time up will be the time to catch him; showed promise on good ground in 2023; not ruled out each-way.
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8th

1

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Ciceros Gift

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Returns to the scene of his biggest performance but that 100-1 success in last year's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes over C&D (good) still seems something of a fluke, having been seemingly helped by the draw; has failed to back up the form in races won by Opera Ballo and Notable Speech this season, beaten about 7l both times; dubious claims.

40/1

7th

1

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Ciceros Gift

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Didn't have the ideal set-up at Sandown (behind Zeus Olympios) on reappearance but still needs to prove the form of his 100-1 success in last year's Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II (1m, good) at Ascot, where he was possibly helped by the draw, can be backed up; may be flattered by his mark.

33/1

4th

1

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Ciceros Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Dual C&D winner who finished third in this race last year; returns to Sandown but may be flattered by his new rating, having been perhaps helped by the draw when registering a 100-1 success in the Group 1 QEII at Ascot (good) on last appearance; needs to prove he can back up that form.

20/1

Form: 6654-1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Last season's highlight was his reappearance second in the French 2,000 Guineas (1m, soft) and he returned this year with a dominant Listed win at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; has to back up that comeback performance and his best form is on slow ground, but plenty to like otherwise.
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2

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Dancing Gemini

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Kept on for fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good) last month, having been beaten just a neck in the same Group 1 in 2025; on that latest evidence this step back up in trip is worth a go, but others arrive with stronger claims.

50/1

4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Dancing Gemini

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Bright start to last season culminated in neck second when favourite for this contest; broadly not in the same form since, most recently last of six (behind two of today's opponents) when bidding for repeat success in Sandown Group 2; big revival is needed in first-time headgear.

40/1

6th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Dancing Gemini

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Below best in three of his last four outings in 2025 but commenced the campaign splendidly, winning twice (including in this race) then going close in the Group 1 Lockinge; while today may be a good time to catch him, he faces a slightly stiffer assignment in this field.

12/1

Form: /1321- D

Last run: 307 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Convincing winner of the Group 3 Craven (1m, good) on last season's reappearance before being placed in the 2,000 Guineas at both Newmarket (1m, good) and the Curragh (1m, good), then won the Group 3 Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); absent since but a major contender if at the top of his game.
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16th

9

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Haatem

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Landed a second win at this meeting when seeing off Galen, King's Gambit and Enfjaar in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; below-par seventh on 1m2f Goodwood reappearance 25 days ago but this has presumably been the target again; the mount of James Doyle from the three Wathnan runners.

11/2

7th

6

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Haatem

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has form on all types of ground; smart performer whose strong CV includes wins in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood as a 2yo and two Royal Ascot contests, more recently last year's Wolferton (1m2f Listed); best figures give him a major chance at the weights.

7/2

6th

3

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Haatem

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Gave a typically tenacious display to win 16-runner Listed race at Royal Ascot in June on his first crack at 1m2f; respectable, running-on third back over 1m for Group 2 there four weeks ago, so it looks as if about 1m2f is indeed his trip these days and he looks set for a bold show.

3/1

33/1

Form: 45149- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Kicked off last season with two impressive handicap wins (1m, heavy/good to soft) and landed the four-runner Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (1m, soft) in August; very talented on his day but others have slightly stronger form and his campaign concluded with two disappointing runs.
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4th

3

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Ice Max

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Very useful performer whose good-ground form includes a close second in this race last year and respectable sixth to stablemate Boiling Point at Goodwood latest start; has registered the majority of wins on softer, notably in Group 2 in 2024 and Listed grade in 2025 (both 1m); major player.

5/1

6th

1

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Ice Max

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won the Celebration Mile at Goodwood in 2024; creditable third, faring best of the runners who came off steady pace, in Group 2 at Chester (good) upped to 1m2f last time; unexposed at this distance and enters calculations despite carrying a 3lb penalty for Listed success (1m, soft) last autumn.

7/2

3rd

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Ice Max

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Ended last season with a pair of 1m victories, the latest in a Nottingham Listed event (soft); not totally disgraced when fifth of eight in a Group 3 at Dusseldorf (1m, heavy) on last month's return, but that does indicate his limitations; races beyond an extended 1m for the first time; stable also runs Royal Rhyme.

20/1

Form: 31212- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won the Thoroughbred Stakes at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last August and added another Group 3 win in the Darley Stakes at Newmarket (1m1f, good to soft) in October; good second in Bahrain Group 2 in November; he could be just the type of Gosden-trained older horse to go to a new level this season.
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7th

7

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Lead Artist

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Trailed home last behind Dancing Gemini at Sandown on reappearance but left that effort well behind to reverse the placings in the Lockinge on good to firm at Newbury, rallying gamely to beat him by a neck and take strike-rate to 4-9; progressive in the main and further Group 1 success from this Juddmonte colt looks very plausible; figures highly in calculations.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Lead Artist

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Largely progressive in his first season last year, winning two Group 3 events and looking the type to improve again this term; however, folded tamely and finished last of eight at Sandown (behind Dancing Gemini) on reappearance; may rebound but is hard to support on the back of that effort.

14/1

1st

3

(3)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Lead Artist

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Largely progressive in his first season last year, winning two Group 3 events and looking the type to improve again this term; however, folded tamely and finished last of eight at Sandown (behind Dancing Gemini) on reappearance; may rebound but is hard to support on the back of that effort.

14/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lead Artist

TOPSPEED:

Dancing Gemini

POSTDATA:

Alcantor

RP RATINGS:

Lead Artist

NEWMARKET:

Lead Artist

Telegraph:

Lead Artist

Daily Mail:

Lead Artist

Daily Mirror:

Lead Artist

The Star:

Lead Artist

LAMBOURN:

Dancing Gemini

The Guardian:

Dancing Gemini

The Sun:

Dancing Gemini

The Times:

Alcantor

D Express:

Alcantor

Daily Record:

Alcantor