July 24 / 14.10 Sandown

14.10

Good

Texas At Sandown Park 7 August Handicap

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Texas At Sandown Park 7 August Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -56514 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably at Newmarket July festival last time; record over C&D comprises a close second (off this mark) in this race 12 months ago and two wins, latest in June; solid claims.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Jenever

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple sprint winner, the latest off a 3lb higher mark last October (6f, good to soft); not at his best so far this year and 7f is a query.

20/1

7th

17

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Jenever

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Still to find top form this term but he is well handicapped if a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

20/1

Form: 1-1758 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Bath (off 2lb lower) on stable/seasonal debut but has regressed since; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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2

(4)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:10 Sandown

Tourist

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

Justified favouritism at Bath (off 2lb lower) on stable/seasonal debut but has regressed since; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:50 Doncaster

Tourist

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Well backed when making winning stable debut at Bath (5f, good to firm) in April but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since, favourite each time; just as effective at 6f but needs to get back on track.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 594393 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well treated on best form but his losing run is mounting up and latest defeat came in a weaker race than this one; supporting role likely.
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12th

6

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Jessica Macey

Tumbling down the weights and one to be interested in when the stable emerges from the doldrums.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Blind Beggar

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Well handicapped on his Sandown win (5f, good) last July but has mixed record since and he's been well held in three runs this year; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back on track.

20/1

3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest.

25/1

Form: 75-744 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Couple of fourth-place finishes since wearing cheekpieces; scored comfortably off this mark at Haydock last July and a return to that peak form would give him major claims.
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7th

8

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

This is his first outing since last December but he's gone well fresh in the past and ran some good races in the second half of last year; his C&D form figures read 12772 and he can be in the shake-up if fully tuned up.

10/1

5

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Cowell

Hasn't had many chances on AW but he looked good over C&D last spring and he picked up smartly to beat eight rivals at Chelmsford last month; this is a higher grade but a 4lb rise is fair enough and he still has a bit of potential.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud King

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Southwell Tapeta winner who is now 1lb lower than when successful at Haydock (5f, good) last summer, but probably needs a bit more than in his recent efforts now switched to Polytrack; stable triple-handed.

11/2

Form: -00959 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a 7f success but has weak claims on 2025 form and this return to 5f doesn't look ideal; both wins on soft ground.
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1st

1

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Salisbury

Dapper Valley

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Quickly coaxed back to form by James Owen last year, winning 6f handicaps at Kempton (twice) and Chester; struggled on dirt in the Middle East over the winter but his mark dropped quickly and he ran well back on turf in Abu Dhabi in March; returned to Britain with an emphatic success at Leicester (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; today's 8lb higher mark should still be in range but the drop to 5f is a slight query.

13/8

1st

5

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Dapper Valley

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Had ups and downs since showing decent form earlier in career and was well treated when starting out for this trainer in 2025, winning three of his last four 6f starts on AW and turf; went down only narrowly back on turf (good to firm; headgear left off) in UAE during March and he's of interest now back with former yard.

100/30

Form: 837530 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Retains enough ability to think he can threaten off current mark and the return to Sandown is a plus; record over C&D is 3115, most recently only 2l behind Jenever in June.
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18th

19

(18)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Good Earth

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Won this race in 2022 as a 5yo; no sign of his enthusiasm waning this year, winning three 6f handicaps, and stepping back up in trip will suit after two good 5f efforts last month; chance.

11/1

2nd

2

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Good Earth

9st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Ideally suited by an easy 6f or stiff 5f and knows how to win; turned in a solid effort at his beloved Sandown last weekend and remains reliable despite his age, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark.

5/1

4th

7

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple winner but went up 6lb for his 2l win at Haydock and that counted when fifth at Catterick; however, he does have a very solid record here.

8/1

Form: 116351 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Quite productive this spring/summer for Mick Appleby, winning at Lingfield most recently; sold for 18,000gns since; yet to defy a mark this high.
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4th

5

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

Honour Your Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Attwater

Has six wins to his name but yet to score for his current trainer; best recent effort when runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; not out of this.

7/1

9th

5

(13)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Honour Your Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Attwater

Had to challenge wide when fourth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) in May and he went close to breaking his AW duck at Lingfield (5f) last time; has won over C&D and every chance he'll be bang there.

5/1

2nd

7

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Six turf wins, three in 2025; 0-22 on AW and although having a healthy pull at the weights with Desdemona on their C&D run in February he's not looked in peak form on last two starts.

13/2

Form: 4-7624 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
The least exposed contender, having raced only five times; ran well at Goodwood on handicap debut and subsequent effort suggests this return to a stiffer 5f will suit; indeed, she ran very promisingly amid traffic issues over C&D on 2yo debut; tongue-tie fitted; respected.
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5th

3

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Silver Wraith

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Form dipped last time but that was out of character; consistent sort otherwise and ran respectably, when bidding for a Bath hat-trick, the time before; may rebound.

7/2

7th

6

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Silver Wraith

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Bidding for a Bath hat-trick when finding one too good three weeks ago and might be vulnerable off the same mark from her wide draw; does go on any ground.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Silver Wraith

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Scored here in (good to soft) in her final 3yo run and she started this campaign with another brave win over C&D (firm) last month; that took her Bath record to 2-2 and she's remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher; key player.

11/4

Form: 5-0280

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; has one standout effort for current yard and doesn't look entirely solid; however, returns to slightly calmer waters after facing a stiff assignment last time.
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3rd

8

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Poor effort last time will need forgiving but he's always been capable of the odd stinker; better drawn than for two runs here early in the year and it wouldn't be a shock to see him bounce back.

14/1

9th

8

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Only 1-14 but he's a strong traveller who only narrowly missed out at Lingfield (6f) and Goodwood (5f, good) before a midfield finish at Windsor where never really involved; has a big effort in him.

15/2

5th

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Record of 1-13 but he's been knocking on the door at Lingfield (6f, AW) and Goodwood (5f, good) this spring; up another 2lb but this strong traveller was only just caught last time and the first three pulled clear in that race; key player.

9/2

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Silver Wraith

RP RATINGS:

Cloud King

TOPSPEED:

Sandscreendeliverd

The Guardian:

Blind Beggar

Daily Mirror:

Jenever

THE NORTH:

Good Earth

The Times:

Sandscreendeliverd

POSTDATA:

Silver Wraith

Telegraph:

Silver Wraith

The Star:

Silver Wraith

NEWMARKET:

Cloud King

Daily Mail:

Cloud King

Daily Record:

Honour Your Dreams

D Express:

Blind Beggar