August 30 / 13.50 Sandown

13.50

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  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.70
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 7-2054 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Seemed to run well in Listed grade last September; mostly respectable form in handicaps this term, fourth at Haydock (1m, good) most recently; gained his 2yo success over 7f and could go well.
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5th

8

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

God Of War

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Never involved back on turf at Newmarket last month; however, he returned with two respectable efforts on AW prior to that and the fact he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Sandown (7f, soft) last summer and was runner-up at this meeting last year make him a dangerous one to discount.

14/1

10th

3

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

God Of War

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Soft-ground Sandown winner in August who is just 1lb higher; comes here fit after two respectable fourth-place finishes at Kempton (also 7f, AW); acts on this forecast good ground and could make his presence felt.

20/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: -90004 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed very useful form on German/Italian soil; 0-5 in Britain but proved resurgent when running-on fourth in Racing League event at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities if building on that effort.
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18th

8

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Tarkhan

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Listed win in Germany in October 2024 and went close at Sandown and Newbury last term; however, after a disappointing October he made it 0-10 for the season and this is a tough race in which to try to break his British duck.

50/1

1

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Tarkhan

10st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Smart on the continent, including on testing ground; 0-9 for Jamie Osborne but he has run some good races, including a near miss over C&D last month; not so good at Ascot since but returning to Class 3 will be in his favour.

12/1

9

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Tarkhan

8st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Smart on the continent; some notable form in eight defeats for this yard, last time going down narrowly in a Class 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft; second-time cheekpieces); however, he was behind four of these here the time before.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 51-498 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on 2025 form but this is a drop back in class on handicap debut; interesting at this level if the ground is slow, having gained her 2yo wins (including Listed) on softer than good.
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13th

12

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Ellaria Sand

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Sangster

Landed a 7f Listed event in the mud on her final 2yo start; best effort of the current campaign when third of 11 in 7f Sandown handicap (soft) five weeks ago; tongue-tied first time; place shout if the ground becomes testing.

16/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Ellaria Sand

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Not particularly solid on 2025 form but this is a drop back in class on handicap debut; interesting at this level if the ground is slow, having gained her 2yo wins (including Listed) on softer than good.

12/1

9th

6

(12)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Ellaria Sand

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Below par in AW race on reappearance; bagged Listed honours over C&D in last turf outing but faces a stiffer task at this level and, having raced eight times, may not have much more progress left in the locker.

33/1

11/1

Form: 009007 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on good/firmer; defied an 11lb higher mark in this contest last year in sole Sandown attempt; has failed to repeat the form but returns here looking very attractively handicapped.
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1st

10

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Glenfinnan

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Winless since August 2024 but he's hinted at promise of late, set plenty to do (also slipped on bend) when seventh of 12 in 7f Thirsk handicap two weeks ago; needs considering off a falling mark.

9/1

7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Glenfinnan

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Hasn't won for nearly two years but he's well handicapped now and he shaped much better than the result suggests when seventh of ten at Haydock (7f, good; badly hampered over 1f out) last Saturday; should go close if getting the rub of the green this time.

10/1

7th

6

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Glenfinnan

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

He should be winning races off this mark and his down-the-field effort at Doncaster six weeks ago isn't the race to judge him on; better can be expected back up at 7f.

10/1

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10/1

Form: -50070 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably in the Lincoln on return from spell in Australia; not in same form subsequently, albeit having a physical excuse (irregular heartbeat) last time; no win since 2022 but mark is handy on peak RPRs.
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12

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Galeron

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

On a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March (unseated rider on the way to post).

25/1

12th

11

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Galeron

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Winless since September 2022 and 0-9 last year after returning from a stint in Australia; however, last season's best efforts came over C&D, including when fifth in this (good to soft) and runner-up in October (heavy); 7lb lower than 12 months ago and Jack Callan removes valuable 5lb; each-way claims.

12/1

6/1

Form: 311 D

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Solid record over 7f at maiden/novice level reads 311, most recently defying a penalty with neck success at Haydock (good to firm) 100 days ago; remains open to further improvement; one for the shortlist.
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8th

3

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Woroodd

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

Won over this trip in her last two qualifying runs in May but she's found things tough in two handicaps since and was beaten a long way at Newbury (1m, good to soft) last month; still unexposed but she needs to bounce back on this switch to AW.

8/1

15th

5

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Woroodd

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Won over 7f at Thirsk (good) and Haydock (good to firm) in May, but finished a well-held sixth of 11 on her return/handicap debut at Sandown (7f, soft) three weeks ago; 1m should be within range, but she has questions to answer if the ground remains on the soft side.

7/1

6th

15

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Woroodd

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Solid record over 7f at maiden/novice level reads 311, most recently defying a penalty with neck success at Haydock (good to firm) 100 days ago; remains open to further improvement; one for the shortlist.

6/1

14/1

Form: 1190-6 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Held by Kodi Lion on Haydock running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt; however, perhaps ideally needs a drop back in grade, having never won above Class 4.
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9th

1

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Metabolt

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

A dual 7f/1m winner in 2024; lightly raced this term and got back on track when fifth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 12 days ago; one to consider off an easing mark with blinkers added.

8/1

7

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Metabolt

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Won twice last June (7f, soft/1m, good to firm) and he is now 1lb lower than for the second success; only midfield in two starts last month (after a year off) but he has the ability to feature.

8/1

7th

6

(15)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Metabolt

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Held by Kodi Lion on Haydock running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt; however, perhaps ideally needs a drop back in grade, having never won above Class 4.

14/1

Form: 221452 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; largely consistent throughout his career; 6f winner for current yard; sound efforts at Ascot (fifth in major handicap) and Haydock (close second despite traffic issues) since returned to 7f; solid.
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5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kodi Lion

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Second in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower (only seven ran); he has progressed for his new stable this year, winning at Haydock in May and finishing second off this mark back at Haydock in August; not so good on soft ground on his last two starts; type to bounce back.

10/1

25

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Kodi Lion

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Flits between 6f and 7f with aplomb; 5lb higher than for his Haydock win in May (6f, good) though and not sure where the requisite improvement is coming from.

25/1

9th

3

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Acts on any ground; largely consistent throughout his career; 6f winner for current yard; sound efforts at Ascot (fifth in major handicap) and Haydock (close second despite traffic issues) since returned to 7f; solid.

7/2

7/2

Form: 2210 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred gelding who was the subject of a gamble at Glorious Goodwood (handicap debut) most recently but ran as if something was possibly amiss; has otherwise shown solid promise (221) and remains of interest.
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1st

13

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Two 7f wins in Britain last year for Willie Haggas included final start in Newbury handicap (soft) in first-time tongue-tie; bought for 48,000gns and okay comeback run (tired late on) behind a stablemate at Naas last month for which he is entitled to come on for but has a bit to find with several of these on that run.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Headmaster

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; won two for William Haggas, a 7f Haydock maiden (good) and a 7f Newbury handicap (soft) on his final run for that yard in October; bought for 48,000gns later that month and the market can guide on first start for new yard.

11/2

13

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Headmaster

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

7f maiden winner at Haydock in July (good ground); handicaps have proved more challenging since but he ran okay given he was trapped wide at Kempton last time (1m); tongue-tie now tried; still to prove he wants slow ground but in good hands and could yet find a surge of progress.

9/1

50/1

Form: -14079

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made a winning reappearance but holds weak claims on subsequent form; best watched on second run for new yard unless the market speaks positively, which wasn't the case last time.
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5th

6

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Yokkell

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Adrian Wintle

On a losing sequence but she really caught the eye when a running-on third of 14 in 1m2f handicap here two weeks ago; up 2lb but very much one to consider.

15/8

3rd

3

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Yokkell

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Kevin Philippart de Foy; formerly a useful performer and was successful at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last April; now 24lb lower than for that win but she's struggled since and has form figures of 9050876 for her current yard; opposable.

16/1

6th

3

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yokkell

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Kevin Philippart de Foy; formerly a useful performer, winning off 21lb higher mark on turf last April; mainly disappointing since; on a good mark, but plenty to prove now.

25/1

Form: -30007 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Scored three times in 2024 and ran respectably on reappearance; subsequent form is broadly dismal and she failed to beat a rival last time having blown the start; difficult to support at present.
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Non-runners

Angel Hunter, Walsons Law, Arctic Grey, Cavolo Nero

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Payout
Exacta £135.40
Straight Forecast £116.84
Tricast £1351.58
Trifecta £1117.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Headmaster

POSTDATA:

Kodi Lion

LAMBOURN:

Woroodd

TOPSPEED:

Angel Hunter

Telegraph:

Ellaria Sand

D Express:

Tarkhan

The Sun:

Metabolt

The Star:

Galeron

RP RATINGS:

Headmaster

NEWMARKET:

Headmaster

The Times:

Headmaster

Daily Mirror:

Headmaster

Daily Record:

Woroodd

The Guardian:

Kodi Lion

Daily Mail:

Kodi Lion