August 29 / 15.50 Sandown

15.50

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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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3rd

9

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Man Of La Mancha

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Gelded before winning at Windsor (good to firm) last May and finished that season with further wins at Sandown (also 1m, soft) and Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm); on the premises when he suffered chance-ending interference at Newbury last time and this tactically versatile sort is well drawn to sit handy; interesting.

13/2

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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2nd

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally when winning over C&D in May off a 1lb lower mark than today's but he was below his best behind Gorgeous Mr George here (1m) four weeks ago; drops back in trip with a bounce back needed.

9/2

7th

5

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Two wins from five starts this year, the latest in a 7f handicap here (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

7/2

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

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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5th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Atmosphere

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Reliable sort (on turf and AW) who won twice last summer and was runner-up in March/April on his last two outings; stable has struck often enough this summer for him to be given a close look despite this new track.

9/4

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

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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4

(4)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Criminal Shore

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (1m) in June but only 17th in 7f York handicap since; he needs to get back on track.

10/1

17th

16

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: David O’Meara

No great strike-rate but a switch to hold-up tactics worked a treat when landing a second career win at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago, doing well to get up having not got in the clear until inside the final furlong; a shorter trip and different track mean similar tactics may not be as easy to pull off this time.

12/1

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

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

7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

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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11th

4

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Island Hero

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Heather Main

Promising second in a Wolverhampton novice (8.6f) last January but he's struggled in both subsequent runs, including on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, soft) last August; still unexposed but he has plenty to prove after another absence; hooded first time.

33/1

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

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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4th

5

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Dust Cover

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Gained a first success at Southwell (1m3f) in November and has added two more AW victories since, including over 1m3f here; not disgraced with fifth of 15 at Newbury (1m4f) last time and well in the mix if his stamina holds out on his first run beyond 1m4f.

10/1

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

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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12th

7

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Nakaaha

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Grace Harris

Two wins last summer, including one over C&D, and got back to winning ways at Bath (1m, firm) eight days ago; was already due a 2lb drop then so is just 3lb higher under her penalty (1lb well in); one for the shortlist.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Nakaaha

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Grace Harris

Back-to-back wins over this trip last summer; mostly ran with credit of late, including when lacking a change of gear after travelling well over 7f at Newbury eight days ago; runner-up sole visit here.

13/2

6th

3

(15)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Nakaaha

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Grace Harris

Course winner who is likely to have her ideal ground conditions, but still 3lb above her last winning mark and another furlong may have been preferable.

12/1

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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2nd

5

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Carron

9st 9lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: George Boughey

Made it 3-4 on the AW when winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March but below that level in two starts on turf since, including when last of his group of five at Newmarket (1m; first-time cheekpieces) 39 days ago; cheekpieces discarded.

12/1

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

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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