May 24 / 15.00 Haydock

15.00

Good To Firm

Betfred Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £70887.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Betfred Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4-1161 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won two conditions races in a row at Meydan (6f, good/good to firm) early this year and bounced back from lesser run at Newmarket (7f, good) to win Listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last Saturday; back up in grade today but he's in excellent hands to continue to progress; contender.
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1st

6

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:02 Newbury

Symbol Of Honour

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Still below best when third at Newcastle (AW debut) last time but that was something of resurgence; progressive spell culminated in wins over C&D (Listed) and at Haydock (Group 2) in May 2025; possibilities provided he returns to that sort of form.

4/1

3rd

9

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Symbol Of Honour

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Useful on turf, recording peak RPR when landing a Group 2 at Haydock (6f, good) last May; not at his best in two runs in Dubai this winter; switch to AW shouldn't be an issue and he has the ability to feature.

6/1

8th

14

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Symbol Of Honour

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Appleby

Stablemate of Notable Speech; suited by good/firmer; has a very impressive record (161111) over 6f, narrowly justifying favouritism in the Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) at Haydock most recently; beat Ides Of March at Newbury (Listed) a week earlier; unable to run in the Commonwealth Cup due to being a gelding; major contender, with further improvement plausible kept to this trip and back from a well-earned break (had a busy May).

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 173-45 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won Group 2 at Newmarket (6f, good) last July and creditable third in Group 1 Cheveley Park (6f, soft) on final 2yo start; respectable efforts in fillies' Group 3/Listed races on her two outings this season but she hasn't shown enough to suggest she's the one to be on today.
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6th

9

(8)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Arabian Dusk

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Short-headed in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock (6f, good) in May and creditable fourth in the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good) last time; didn't convince with her stamina in the Nell Gwyn in April on her sole crack at 7f but that was her reappearance and the lack of a recent run may have told late on; can be thereabouts if seeing out the trip.

14/1

5

(11)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Arabian Dusk

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Group 2 win as a 2yo and also third in the Group 1 Cheveley Park; better than ever when second in a Haydock Group 2 in May but she failed to back it up in the Commonwealth Cup; each-way shout.

9/1

13

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Arabian Dusk

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Sole win (from eight starts) came in the Group 2 Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good) last July; better than ever when short-headed in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good) last month and has an each-way chance if backing up that performance.

50/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 117-31 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
C&D novice winner (good to soft) who made it 3-5 with Listed fillies' win at Cork (5.5f, good) this month; she needs another step forward today but is in top hands and her dam was a Group 1 winner; not discounted.
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2nd

2

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

First Instinct

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a Cork Listed race (5.5f, good) and Newbury Group 3 (5f, good to soft) in 2025 but hasn't got close to that form in two 5f starts this year, albeit it was a Royal Ascot Group 1 latterly; won over 6f on good to firm at the start of her career.

12/1

22th

15

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

First Instinct

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Useful 5f form as a 3yo, inching forward again when gaining a narrow win over Shagraan in a Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft; acts on good) last September; she was entitled to need the run behind Night Raider at Newmarket in April but a big advance on her form is needed.

66/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 1424-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) last July and continued to show strong form; reappeared with half-length win in Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot (6f, good to firm); unraced on slow ground; he could do with settling better and may need a bigger performance to follow up today, but he got the job done and could still have more to offer; key player.
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10th

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Big Mojo

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Respectable eighth in the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot with reappearance under his belt; better over 6f nowadays and posted one of his peak efforts in this race (good to firm) last year, finishing a neck second; later landed the Sprint Cup at Haydock in sole start under William Buick; interesting with that rider back on board.

9/1

8th

3

(17)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Big Mojo

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

6f winner here last April; best form at that trip in Group 1s since, going down narrowly in the July Cup at Newmarket (good to firm) and later winning the Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) last September; beaten favourite at Goodwood (good to soft) in between when having a rare 5f run but this stiffer test at the trip and quicker ground will suit; needs extra all the same.

14/1

7th

1

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Big Mojo

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Campaigned mostly on good ground or firmer; drops back in grade for this seasonal debut and even under a 5lb penalty holds a major chance on best Group 1 form last term, namely close second in the July Cup and success in the Sprint Cup (beat Kind Of Blue by just over 1l; both well drawn).

6/1

9/1

Form: 1166-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won last year's Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); reappeared with good third to Big Mojo in Group 3 there (6f, good to firm), beaten just over 1l after making a big move from last to first and that performance can perhaps be upgraded; won on good to soft on debut; not ruled out for trainer who has won two of the last five runnings.
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15th

1

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aint Nobody

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won the Listed Windsor Castle at this meeting as a 2yo; some ups and downs since, with his second to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last August showing what can be done on a good day; however, he needs to rise far above two heavy defeats this year.

80/1

9th

2

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Aint Nobody

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well in last year's Nunthorpe in sole York attempt, finishing 100-1 second, but that's very much an outlier in his form; still needs to prove he can repeat it; failed to beat a rival in Newmarket Group 3 contest on reappearance.

33/1

14th

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Aint Nobody

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Listed winner at Royal Ascot as a 2yo; out of luck since but he showed what can be done on a good day when chasing home Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; 100-1) last August; no approach to that form since, however, and although Ryan Moore is booked, the absence of cheekpieces raises a query.

12/1

Form: 42-131 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Plenty of good 2yo form, including 6f Group 3 win at the Curragh (good) and close second in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5f, firm); dominant in Group 3 Prix Sigy at Chantilly (5.5f, good to soft) last month and this Irish challenger is entitled to considerable respect.
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1st

6

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Arizona Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Very experienced for his age; winner of six of his 16 starts and placed eight times; strong form in winning with something to spare from Mgheera in a C&D Group 2 in July; faded in the final quarter-mile of the Nunthorpe; could bounce back and helps to give the stable a strong hand, with Bucanero Fuerte also in the mix.

6/1

11th

9

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Arizona Blaze

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Often leads; has had plenty of racing for his tender years but he's tough and reliable and his first 5f run of the year saw him achieve strong form in winning with something to spare from Mgheera in a Group 2 at the Curragh (good; acts well on firm) in July; still has potential over 5f.

11/2

5

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Arizona Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Front running 3yo is a two-time Group 3 winner at 5.5f-6f; narrowly denied in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf last November on his last start over 5f (firm); touched off in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last month (6f, gd-fm); right in the mix on official ratings and a bold bid looks likely.

100/30

33/1

Form: 2111-6 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won two nurseries in a row last September (6f, soft/good) before Listed win at Redcar (6f, soft); showed bright speed when fair sixth to Big Mojo on reappearance in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) and could improve for that outing, but others have more substance to their claims.
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27th

21

(20)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Candy

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

All wins over 6f (on soft and good ground) in the autumn months; excelled himself when winning the Ayr Silver Cup (soft) last September but it seems unlikely he will reproduce that form on this belated return.

22/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Candy

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Came good last autumn, winning three times, and he confirmed that this is his time of year by posting a personal best to beat his 24 rivals in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft; made all) two weeks ago; hasn't run over 5f since the early part of his 2yo campaign but gives the impression this trip may well suit; well worth his place back in a Listed race and set for a bold show.

9/2

1st

10

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Candy

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; ended 2yo season with a flourish, three 6f wins including one at this meeting and a Listed Redcar race (good and soft); has failed to shine this year but conditions are more in his favour today; revival possible; one of three for the yard.

12/1

Form: 11- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Impressive on debut at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August and made it 2-2 in Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, heavy); that wasn't a strong race for the grade but his unbeaten record can't be knocked; connections were responsible for star 3yo sprinter Perfect Power in 2022; chance.
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7th

1

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Powerful Glory

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Looked smart when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) on final juvenile start; beat only one rival in his first two races last term; produced massive shock (200-1) when beating the favourite Lazaat in 6f Group 1 at Ascot last October (good); wind-surgery evidently the key to that success; little mileage on the clock, fascinating prospect for this season.

7/2

1st

15

(14)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Powerful Glory

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Fahey

Looked a smart prospect when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) last autumn, but he's beaten just one rival in two outings this term and had wind surgery in between; hard to fancy.

66/1

25/1

Form: 313-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won in fine style at Sandown (5f, soft) last September on second start and creditable effort when 4l third of 11 in Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) in October; unexposed and the step up to 6f could be a positive move, but he has plenty to find with the principals.
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6th

3

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kullazain

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Close to a career best when winning over 6f here (Class 3; 2-1 favourite; from 3lb lower) over Christmas; free and a beaten favourite twice since, so will need to drop the anchor if to make his presence felt over today's longer trip; others make more appeal.

8/1

7th

4

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kullazain

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

Landed a gamble over C&D in December, his first run after a gelding operation; only third off this mark at Kempton last time where he was hamstrung by a refusal to settle; still lurks on an interesting mark and he is one to take seriously, even with the stable on a losing run of 25.

9/4

3rd

7

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kullazain

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Landed a gamble at Wolverhampton six weeks ago (6f), his first run since a gelding operation; well on top at the finish on that occasion and a 4lb rise looks extremely fair given the second, fourth and fifth have won since; good draw and lots to like.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £34.90
Straight Forecast £38.23
Tricast £305.70
Trifecta £179.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Symbol Of Honour

Telegraph:

Powerful Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Arizona Blaze

RP RATINGS:

Big Mojo

The Guardian:

Powerful Glory

The Star:

Powerful Glory

The Sun:

Big Mojo

The Times:

Arizona Blaze

Daily Record:

Arizona Blaze

POSTDATA:

Symbol Of Honour

NEWMARKET:

Symbol Of Honour

Daily Mail:

Symbol Of Honour

D Express:

Symbol Of Honour

Daily Mirror:

Symbol Of Honour