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GoodTexas At Sandown Park 7 August Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4448.9
- 1m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Parttly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.20
- Place: £1.50
Form: 79-122 BF
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (1) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive sort who won four times last year and has kicked on again this term, landing a four-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m6f, good) in May and third of 20 under 5lb penalty in the Northumberland Plate (2m, AW; Kirchner second) four weeks ago; effectively on the same mark as last time; good chance. |
7/4 |
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3rd 13 (9) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Last season included four wins and a good C&D second to Sax Appeal; a hard-working winner at evens in four-runner race at Lingfield (1m6f, good) last month, which he needs to improve on if he's to defy a 5lb penalty but that was a solid start to his 4yo campaign and he could still have potential. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 722-22
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (8) |
13th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up in four of his five races, latterly in a small field on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m6f); this is deeper but can win a race off this mark and cheekpieces now go on. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
12th May 2025 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Better as he's gained experience and gone up in distance, culminating in a second over 1m4f here on his comeback early last month; should be competitive off this sort of mark now handicapping under Billy Loughnane, who's 4-16 for the yard. |
5/2 |
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2nd 3 (1) |
12th May 2025 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Better as he's gained experience and gone up in distance, culminating in a second over 1m4f here on his comeback early last month; should be competitive off this sort of mark now handicapping under Billy Loughnane, who's 4-16 for the yard. |
5/2 |
11/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: 37-241
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (2) |
27th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 115y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Reliable and progressive since sent into handicaps, including for a Hamilton win (1m4f, good) on penultimate start and close third at Sandown (1m6f, good) on latest; the latter was behind a Prescott-trained improver and the problem is that he faces another of those today. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
13th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Consistent since sent into handicaps and had a bit up his sleeve at Hamilton 16 days ago (1m4f, good); 4lb rise is fair and interesting now sent further as his dam was a smart stayer. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
28th May 2025 Good 1m 4f 15y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Two fair runs in 1m4f AW handicaps; likely needs more for the return to turf and longer trips might be his destiny as dam was a 1m6f Listed winner who finished third in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes, and whose winning offspring include a 2m winner; still not ruled out for yard that won this in 2024. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 1-34
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (5) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
First two wins were on soft and heavy; has improved with each run this term, last time dealing with fast ground to beat Knight Templar at Sandown (1m6f); a 3lb rise isn't too damaging and she's hard to knock. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ground this fast is a nagging concern but she's building up some momentum this season and was nailed late on over C&D 41 days ago; only had the 12 races and she's consistent. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Her best form has come on slower than good and she looks on a fair mark when granted such conditions; latest Newbury third (2m, good to firm) was a good effort as she was keeping on well before being hampered by the winner 120 yards from home; each-way claims despite the likely drying conditions. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 4676
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (11) |
13th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Hasn't progressed from his debut run and beat one home on handicap debut at Windsor (1m3f) when tried in a hood; others are more intriguing. |
14/1 |
|
4 (7) |
19th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Shaped with promise on his Wolverhampton debut (8.6f) in March but he's struggled after pulling hard in his last two starts (1m2f); still early days and hood is now added on handicap debut but he needs to settle much better to make an impact. |
10/1 |
|
4 (7) |
19th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Shaped with promise on his Wolverhampton debut (8.6f) in March but he's struggled after pulling hard in his last two starts (1m2f); still early days and hood is now added on handicap debut but he needs to settle much better to make an impact. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 54-84
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 (18) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 137y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Latest Flat start was his first win, by 7l in a four-runner race at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) last August for Ollie Sangster; seven races over hurdles for new connections, winning two (2m5f/2m3f) of the last three; probably has a good mark, so needs a second look, but this is a step up in class. |
16/1 |
|
1st 2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Fair Flat racer who won easily over hurdles at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in April, his second handicap; well beaten in valuable Fakenham contest since but back in calmer waters and on a more conventional track here; remains of interest, albeit the forecast rain may not be in his favour. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 804-12
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (6) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Scored over C&D when hiked up in trip for seasonal/handicap debut in April but not a great deal has gone to plan since; reverts to the Flat after two disappointing hurdle runs; needs to get career back on track. |
16/1 |
|
5 |
30th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Fair Flat racer who won 1m4f AW handicap in April (RPR 68); soundly beaten after racing too freely on last month's hurdling debut at Fontwell (good to soft) but might be seen to better effect on the quicker ground here. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Eight runs on the Flat, winning a 1m4f AW handicap in April; mixed since but won't fail through a lack of stamina on this hurdling debut. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 57-64
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
15th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Unplaced all seven starts, finishing just under 2l behind Warrior King when fifth of nine over C&D last month; more needed. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
From a good yard but has struggled in three turf handicaps; did hint at promise in his qualifying runs on AW and needs the return to Polytrack to give him something extra. |
9/1 |
|
12th 9 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 44y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Switched to turf for his two handicaps and wasn't that threatening at Haydock (1m3f, good to firm) and Sandown (1m6f, good); still early days. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 358
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (3) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Lightly raced gelding who ran well for a long way over C&D (third of six) three weeks ago and that was behind a well-handicapped rival who won by 4l; should benefit from that reappearance run and he still has potential as a handicapper. |
9/2 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Lightly raced gelding who ran well for a long way over C&D (third of six) three weeks ago and that was behind a well-handicapped rival who won by 4l; should benefit from that reappearance run and he still has potential as a handicapper. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
7th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Four-race maiden who never figured in Sandown handicap (1m6f) most recently; ran with some promise in sole AW attempt (debut) and may show progress back in this sphere. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 63-4
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Bit to prove on softer than good; two wins followed by two Goodwood places on his only four appearances over 2m for Emma Lavelle; first run for new connections was voided before the race warmed up; made most when well beaten trying 2m4f in a Class 2 at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago but has a competitive mark in this Class 4. |
3/1 |
|
6th 14 (13) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 137y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Not proven on firmer than good; two wins followed by two Goodwood places on his only four appearances over 2m for Emma Lavelle; first run for new connections was voided before the race warmed up; has a competitive mark and possibilities going beyond 2m, but this is also a better race. |
10/1 |
|
5 (7) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won back to back over 2m for Emma Lavelle last autumn and ran well to make the frame despite racing freely in a couple of Goodwood handicaps in May; one wonders if the drop back in trip will play to his strengths on stable debut but he makes greater appeal than most of these. |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £44.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £56.34 |
| Tricast | £108.95 |
| Trifecta | £153.10 |