August 29 / 15.50 Sandown

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Hwfa Williams – Founder Of Sandown Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Hwfa Williams – Founder Of Sandown Park Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 313324 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record of 13324 since handicapping includes two good efforts at Sandown; did well to make the frame at Brighton most recently (blindfold removed late, slowly away); still of interest.
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5th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Man Of La Mancha

8st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won three of his seven handicaps (1m-1m1f) last term, including the last two; just fourth of 13 to Spanish Voice when favourite at Newmarket on reappearance but that was respectable; player on peak 2025 effort.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Man Of La Mancha

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

On a roll when last seen, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) and on this course (1m1f, good to firm) in second half of last season; that form looks solid and he's been nudged up only 3lb for the second success; leading claims if ready to roll after seven months off.

11/2

2nd
13 (10)
Sea Suite

6/1

  • Place: £9.60

Form: 4603 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant whose 12lb drop for AW maiden defeat last time (stable debut) could prove an overreaction; looks well treated on his initial effort (winner useful); interesting.
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1st

8

(7)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Record of 1-12 but his win came at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March and he's held his form with three creditable efforts since; still looks on a workable mark and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf.

7/2

4th

13

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sea Suite

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Record of 1-11 but his win came at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March and he was a close third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last time; 3lb higher here but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims back in trip; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

7/1

3rd

2

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Sea Suite

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when comfortably seeing off 11 rivals in a 7f handicap at Southwell (AW) last month; solid fourth at Musselburgh since and he shouldn't be inconvenienced by the return to 1m; arrives in better form than many; cheekpieces given another go; major player.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 541314 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1314 since switched to handicaps, running creditably on the turf course at Lingfield most recently; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.
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2nd

5

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Atmosphere

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

All seven starts on the AW have been here, with his record in handicaps reading 11332; drawn a bit wider than ideal and another furlong may suit ideally, but still high on the list in this field.

7/2

2nd

7

(13)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Atmosphere

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Form figures in course handicaps read 1133 and those recent third places don't signal he's handicapped out of this; widest draw is a blow, though.

13/2

Form: 02-057

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Maiden; soundly beaten in Sandown handicaps (1m2f) this term, making a respiratory noise latest; combination of drop back in trip and first-time headgear needs to help.
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6th

4

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Moon Sniper

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Bedi

C&D winner in the autumn and was a close third at Southwell (1m4f) on his penultimate run in January; left the Muir/Grassick stable for 17,000gns the following month; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for his last win and he needs a close look for new yard; tongue-tie reapplied.

7/1

5th

7

(5)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

15:38 Southwell (AW)

Moon Sniper

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Successful in a 1m4f handicap at Newcastle last autumn and there have been some good runs in defeat since, including over 1m4f here 17 days ago; well positioned in that steadily run race and more minor money perhaps his best hope.

4/1

4

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Moon Sniper

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Ten-race maiden; two respectable efforts on soft at about 1m across August and September but he was beaten a long way a fortnight ago and that was the third time this season he's suffered a heavy defeat on good ground; cheekpieces removed for this AW debut.

20/1

5th
7 (5)
Whizz By

5/1

Form: 223212 BF

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Productive and consistent filly who ran respectably at Chester most recently, taking record in handicaps (AW/turf) to 111223212; new mark is 5lb higher but she look solid.
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5th

4

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Whizz By

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Has three wins over C&D but last two starts suggest she needs to come down the weights before she is ready to win again; first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

6th

10

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Whizz By

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Tom Ward

Three wins and a second from four previous visits here; has been holding her form well elsewhere and soft ground was perhaps a factor in finishing no better than fifth at Sandown last time; that was off this career-high figure but every chance of being involved back here.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Whizz By

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Productive and consistent filly who ran respectably at Chester most recently, taking record in handicaps (AW/turf) to 111223212; new mark is 5lb higher but she look solid.

5/1

Form: 128434 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Touch exposed, being 0-5 since scoring on handicap debut; however, solid penultimate effort gives him place possibilities; hindered by tardy start (ended up poorly placed) last time.
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1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Rare run at shy of 1m when not far behind three of these over C&D last month; generally consistent but has only won once and didn't build on that back on turf last time.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Criminal Shore

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win was at Ripon (1m, good) last April but he's run plenty of good races since; last week's fifth of 14 at Newcastle (7f) was another respectable effort but he remains 2lb above the mark he defied at Ripon.

8/1

Form: 431-73

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has shown general progress in her races over 7f, most recently third at Haydock (good) with reappearance under her belt; shapes as if this extra furlong is worth exploring; shortlisted.
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7th

4

(8)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Worthington Lake

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Has shown general progress in her races over 7f, most recently third at Haydock (good) with reappearance under her belt; shapes as if this extra furlong is worth exploring; shortlisted.

8/1

3rd

7

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:00 Haydock

Worthington Lake

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

7f Southwell nursery winner last November; well beaten at Chepstow on her reappearance (7f, good to soft) but should improve for that run.

16/1

3

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Worthington Lake

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Clive Cox

Steady progress last term culminated in Southwell success (7f, AW) on handicap debut; the runner-up has franked that form since; should have more to offer this season and warrants respect.

9/2

Form: 436

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who recorded his best RPR in sole turf attempt, namely placed effort at Nottingham; possibly capable of progress now handicapping and back in this sphere.
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10th

10

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Give Me The Night

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Mark Rimell

0-8; placed in a maiden here last June but he's been well held in six starts since, five of which were handicaps; steps up in trip with better needed; others preferred.

20/1

16/1

Form: 7-27

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Handicap and turf debutant who has a workable opening mark judged on the pick of his AW novice form; gelded since last run six months ago; market may give further guidance.
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9th

8

(14)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Island Hero

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

Handicap and turf debutant who has a workable opening mark judged on the pick of his AW novice form; gelded since last run six months ago; market may give further guidance.

16/1

7th

5

(3)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Island Hero

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Fair form over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, finishing runner-up on the second occasion; thereabouts on form but others in this line-up have greater scope for improvement.

8/1

Form: 165-

Last run: 370 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has been absent for 12 months but may be one to catch fresh, having gained her win on debut; the betting should offer further guidance.
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7th

7

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:13 Southwell (AW)

Lady Justice

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Disappointing filly who was soundly beaten over 1m on her first two appearances this year; not bred to benefit from this big hike up in trip, and could be considered only if lively in the betting.

50/1

8th

11

(7)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Justice

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Won a maiden at Epsom (7f, good to soft) on her debut in July 2024 but she never threatened in three starts last year and last month's Chelmsford return didn't point to a revival either.

20/1

6th

5

(6)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Justice

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Won a maiden at Epsom (7f, good to soft) on her debut in July 2024 but she never threatened in three starts last year; makes her AW debut following three months off.

20/1

33/1

Form: 850

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Midfield in the Wood Ditton in sole start for Ralph Beckett; has failed to back up that form twice since; something to prove off his opening mark.
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5th

7

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ross Burdon

AW record since November reads 12112 and he was beaten a nose at Kempton 11 days ago; however, his record on turf is 85000, including a tailed-off run at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last month, so there are loud warning bells today.

5/1

2nd

8

(5)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Record on the AW since November reads 1211 including when defying a wide draw over C&D in February; blew out completely at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month, but given his record on turf (85000) perhaps that performance isn't so hard to forgive; interesting back here.

5/1

14th

11

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Dust Cover

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Lightly raced before finding his stride upped in trip on AW this winter, winning three of his last four starts (Southwell/Kempton) and beaten a nose in the other; all those were 1m3f but the style of them, launching late bids, gives clear scope for further improvement over this extra 1f if he's as effective on turf.

8/1

12th
1 (7)
Nakaaha

10/1

Form: 370116 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-4 for new yard and had an excuse (race didn't pan out favourably) when beaten under a penalty last time; not fully exposed but faces a tougher task off new mark.
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5th

1

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Nakaaha

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Won over 1m at Newbury and here last summer; up and down this season and the recent rain was probably no help.

7/1

5th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Nakaaha

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Grace Harris

Scored at Ffos Las and Newbury last summer; ran her best race since when runner-up at Bath (1m, firm) last month; holds place claims.

9/1

2nd

6

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Bath

Nakaaha

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

Completed a double last summer (maiden previously); not in the same form since but perhaps needed her Doncaster reappearance; may prove resurgent with that outing under her belt.

10/1

5/1

Form: -17515

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record is 2-6, both wins over 7f; ran creditably, despite meeting trouble, at Ripon (good to firm) returned to 1m last time but may not be crying out for this stiffer test at the trip.
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8th

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Carron

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Seems more effective on AW (3-4) than turf (1-9) and finished down the field in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (14-1) five weeks ago; now has cheekpieces to accompany the usual tongue-strap.

16/1

14th

7

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Carron

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Only 1-8 on turf but appears to hold a fighting chance with Jack Callan's useful 5lb claim offsetting a penalty for a game success at Newcastle (1m) that took his AW record to 3-4; may do better still for current yard.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carron

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Two AW wins when trained by Charles Hills; only midfield off this mark at Kempton on his stable debut in December and twice a beaten favourite in Dubai this winter; still has time to do better and interesting to see if his backers return.

9/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £84.40
Straight Forecast £94.84
Tricast £496.94
Trifecta £794.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Man Of La Mancha

POSTDATA:

Nakaaha

LAMBOURN:

Whizz By

D Express:

Give Me The Night

NEWMARKET:

Dust Cover

TOPSPEED:

Carron

Daily Mirror:

Worthington Lake

RP RATINGS:

Man Of La Mancha

The Times:

Man Of La Mancha

Telegraph:

Man Of La Mancha

The Guardian:

Man Of La Mancha

The Sun:

Man Of La Mancha

Daily Record:

Man Of La Mancha

The Star:

Nakaaha

Daily Mail:

Whizz By