June 13 / 16.25 Sandown

16.25

Good

Irene Carey Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Irene Carey Memorial Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Parttly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 311236 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unraced as 2yo but was quick out of the blocks in the spring, winning twice on Tapeta (6f and 7f); has continued in form since and his recent sixth in a big field at York (7f, good; just behind Miss Collada) was encouraging; close up again.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(3)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Sandown

Last Shamardal

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Unraced as 2yo but was quick out of the blocks in the spring, winning twice on Tapeta (6f and 7f); has continued in form since and his recent sixth in a big field at York (7f, good; just behind Miss Collada) was encouraging; close up again.

11/2

6th

10

(13)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Last Shamardal

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

A model of consistency in five runs to date, winning twice on AW (6f/7f) and forced to race wide when third of seven at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again.

10/1

6th

10

(13)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Last Shamardal

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

A model of consistency in five runs to date, winning twice on AW (6f/7f) and forced to race wide when third of seven at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again.

10/1

Form: 9-6864 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of experience, winning three times at 5f and 7f as a 2yo; weighted to continue being competitive, having finished just ahead of Last Shamardal in a 22-runner race at York (7f, good) 12 days ago; this stiff finish asks a new question but she looks solid to be involved.
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2

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield

Miss Collada

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Just 1-13 on turf but has performed well in stronger races than this in 2025, perhaps most notably when fourth of 22 at York (7f, good) in May; slightly disappointing when last in action but can cope with today's drop back to 6f and has slipped to a good mark.

8/1

5th

8

(4)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Miss Collada

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

3yo who was a creditable fourth of 22 at York (7f, good) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Sandown when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; could be thereabouts.

9/2

3rd

3

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newmarket (July)

Miss Collada

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Richard Hannon

Nursery win (AW) last backend came over 7f and she's run her last three races over that trip, but the drop back may help as she's often inclined to pull hard; capable of better.

16/1

Form: 7-1955 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Both wins on the AW (7f and 1m, the latter in cheekpieces) but he kept on nicely when fifth of ten at Doncaster (1m, good) in his first turf handicap; finished well back at Nottingham since but perhaps refitting cheekpieces will help
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3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time AW winner who has rather stagnated in that sphere in 2026; record of 0-8 on turf but he was placed off higher marks in last two attempts; each-way possibilities, provided he's back in similar form.

8/1

Form: 071-0

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made all in 6f AW novice on third and final 2yo start; went off 66-1 for 6f handicap debut at Ascot in May, when said to have hung left before finishing a remote last of 16; can only watch on return to 7f.
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10th

10

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Iconic Times

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Wins for Heather Main came at Kempton; not at his best for this yard, including back to sprinting last time after a spell over further, and isn't obviously fancied from the outside stall.

14/1

9th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Iconic Times

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Both wins have come at Kempton (6f, Polytrack), but he has mainly been racing over further this year; quiet in first two starts for this yard (1m/7f) and although the return to this trip may suit and he drops into a Class 6 for the first time, others are more compelling.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Iconic Times

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Two wins for Heather Main came over 6f and he hasn't always convinced over this trip; never involved for his new yard last time, when trying 1m for the first time, and needs much more into a stronger handicap.

16/1

Form: 686-12 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Kept it low key in three 2yo runs at 6f but he's come back a better horse this year and a sustained run on handicap debut at Kempton (7f; AW) took him past a subsequent winner; kept on steadily when chasing home the front-runner at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) since and this even stiffer finish should suit; up further 2lb; good claims.
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8th

7

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Kosometsuke

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever when making a winning start for the Michael Dods stable over 7f here (good) a fortnight ago; 6f winner for previous yard last autumn so the return to sprinting shouldn't be an issue; respected off just 2lb higher.

5/2

1st

7

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won two handicaps for Roger Varian last year (7f, AW and 6f, soft); only fourth off this mark when last seen in October; sold for 34,000gns later that month; market to guide after his break.

8/1

Form: 21-55

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on second and final 2yo start (6f, AW); never seriously involved on 7f handicap debut at Lingfield last month but she would have been closer but for meeting trouble every way she looked at Haydock (7f, good) since; should be competitive with more luck.
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8th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Brave Byreflection

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Evans

She's below her last winning mark and may have needed the run at Kempton this month on her stable debut; however, her form was patchy last season and her claims aren't compelling.

20/1

7th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Brave Byreflection

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

Two wins for Alice Haynes include one here (6f); 3lb lower than when a close fifth of 12 over C&D in November and worth a market check on stable debut after four months off.

11/1

Form: 50-654

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went handicapping off a highish mark as a result of a promising Goodwood debut and he didn't do badly from a wide draw on his first attempt at this level, on Kempton AW (1m) in May; again no luck with the draw there (7f) since; cheekpieces an unknown factor this time.
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1st

2

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ashen

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-11 but he has not been with Jim Goldie long and his latest Musselburgh third (1m, good) was encouraging; Paul Mulrennan replaces an apprentice today and a bigger effort could be forthcoming.

100/30

3rd

12

(13)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ashen

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

0-10 and has come seventh on his three starts for this yard (7f/6f); however, he hasn't been running badly, with his latest effort coming in a big field at Thirsk, and there have been hints that his return to 1m may suit.

16/1

7th

11

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Ashen

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

0-9 but he hasn't been with Jim Goldie for long and getting back on turf should help; drop back to 6f another possible source of improvement.

20/1

Form: 9-3637

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Came closest to a first win when just failing in a four-runner 7f Newmarket handicap last August but was a creditable third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May for this yard and never had much room to manoeuvre at Lingfield since; first-time cheekpieces fitted.
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10th

12

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Jet Packer

8st 12lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden but he has performed encouragingly in two runs, albeit both on Lingfield AW in December, since having wind surgery; returns to turf for this reappearance.

10/1

6th

11

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden after 15 starts but he's well treated on his peak form and was best of the rest behind Harryella over C&D 13 days off; has a big swing in the weights with his old rival and could be dangerous if he can back that up.

13/2

2nd

4

(10)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

14-race maiden who has gone backwards since May, notably so the last twice, and can't be recommended at present; wore a visor latest start, which is ditched for this AW debut.

12/1

Form: 62-44

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All races on AW; not yet established her best trip but she didn't seem beaten by lack of stamina on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m) in February, despite taking a strong hold on the wing; extra needed for cheekpieces.
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6th

9

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Thorn

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won over 1m at Windsor in July and stepped up again returned to AW at Southwell last time; drops in trip but should give another good account.

4/1

2nd

11

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Golden Thorn

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Beat a subsequent maiden winner when off the mark at Windsor (1m; first-time blinkers) in July but her profile isn't particularly progressive and she has more to do in this company off a 4lb higher mark.

6/1

Form: 530-54

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in both handicaps at about 1m this spring, on AW and at Doncaster but the return to 7f, even if it's a stiff one, looks the way to go; has worn other forms of headgear, visored this time.
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10th

13

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:55 Yarmouth

Master Of Zest

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Patrick Owens

Six-race maiden who has worn various headgear since handicapping, producing form figures of 548; the switch to a tongue-tie needs to prompt progress.

16/1

11

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Sandown

Master Of Zest

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Patrick Owens

Big prices and well held in both handicaps at about 1m this spring, on AW and at Doncaster but the return to 7f, even if it's a stiff one, looks the way to go; has worn other forms of headgear, visored this time.

20/1

4th

3

(11)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Doncaster

Master Of Zest

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Patrick Owens

prominent

25/1

Form: 221685

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of 1m AW handicap off this mark in February; found wanting in higher grades after but he was better than the bare result at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) since, when held up but made late progress into fifth, 3l behind the more prominently ridden Kosometsuke; their draw positions are reversed here and a better effort is on the cards.
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8th

8

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Panama Black

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Running consistently off his higher AW mark (almost a stone lower on turf), including for new yard five weeks ago; has only gone beyond 1m once before, though, and the longer trip on grass is the double concern.

8/1

7th

8

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Panama Black

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Tapeta win early last year came off 5lb lower and he's looked to find this mark just beyond him this season; needs a career-best effort for his new yard, having been picked up from Brian Meehan recently for £12,500.

10/1

4th

5

(3)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Panama Black

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Just one win to his name from 16 attempts but he has run well in two of his three starts this year, including C&D; that said, he wouldn't appear to have much in hand of his mark.

4/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £16.50
Straight Forecast £11.41
Tricast £46.01
Trifecta £74.70

Selections

The Times:

Kosometsuke

NEWMARKET:

Brave Byreflection

SPOTLIGHT:

Panama Black

TOPSPEED:

Everyoneknowsadave

POSTDATA:

Miss Collada

D Express:

Jet Packer

RP RATINGS:

Panama Black

Telegraph:

Kosometsuke

Daily Mail:

Kosometsuke

The Sun:

Kosometsuke

The Star:

Kosometsuke

Daily Record:

Kosometsuke

The Guardian:

Brave Byreflection

Daily Mirror:

Brave Byreflection