August 30 / 16.45 Sandown

16.45

Good

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 27172 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gained his novice win over 6f at Newbury (good to firm) and went very close in nursery over that same C&D (good) last time; possibly not crying out for this return to a stiff 7f.
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5

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Penhallam

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Held over 7f the last twice and seems set for another supporting role, unless first-time headgear makes a difference; best form remains over 6f at Newbury.

10/1

2

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Penhallam

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Brian Meehan

Has shown best form over 6f at Newbury and proved a non-stayer over a testing 7f at Sandown most recently; this is a sharper scenario but he has something to prove.

7/1

1

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Penhallam

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Meehan

Gained his novice win over 6f at Newbury (good to firm) and went very close in nursery over that same C&D (good) last time; possibly not crying out for this return to a stiff 7f.

15/8

OUR TIP

Form: 5223

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Proving consistent and appears to have a race in him; close third in Chester nursery (7f, good to firm) most recently, pulling clear of remainder and taking form figures to 5223; solid chance.
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3rd

5

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Lucky Hero

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Often ran well in 2yo campaign and he got off the mark on his reappearance in a novice at Redcar (7f, good to firm); it's possible he'll stay this far but there is a question mark on that score, and also one about his current form as he's been well beaten on handicaps on his last two starts.

10/1

4th

5

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:47 Chester

Lucky Hero

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David O’Meara

Gained a first victory in 7f Redcar novice on his return in April but he came in a well-held 17th in 7f York handicap 20 days ago; cheekpieces go on for the first time now.

14/1

17th

7

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Lucky Hero

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

0-7 as 2yo but improved a bit for gelding operation when making winning reappearance in Redcar novice (7f, good to firm; 11-4) three weeks ago; may find a bit more and he's more persuasive than many.

14/1

Form: 8738

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Clear best sprinting effort when close third to Penhallam at Newbury on penultimate start; drops back in class after Glorious Goodwood defeat but doesn't seem to be screaming for the new trip.
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3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:00 Nottingham

Airside

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Six-race maiden who hasn't progressed from his 6f Newbury third in July; the return to 6f may help after fading late over 7f at Brighton latest but Charles Bishop sides with stablemate Kesta.

11/2

3rd

1

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:42 Brighton

Airside

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-race maiden but was close third in Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) in July and she ran respectably when third of five in a Sandown nursery (7f, soft) 16 days ago; sets a fair standard back in a maiden and yard is 25% with 2yos here in recent years; key player.

13/8

5

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Airside

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Clear best sprinting effort when close third to Penhallam at Newbury on penultimate start; drops back in class after Glorious Goodwood defeat but doesn't seem to be screaming for the new trip.

8/1

Form: 4556

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held switched to nursery level last time, failing by a long way to back up his maiden/novice form; however, bred to do better yet, being brother to a fairly useful sort for his connections.
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6th

3

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Newbury

You Sexy Thing

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Showed promise against talented rivals before winning a 7f Sandown handicap (soft) last August, relishing that stiff finish; creditable show in a higher grade at Doncaster after before well held in a valuable sales race last October; gelded since and he should stay 1m; of interest.

12/1

25th

4

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

You Sexy Thing

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Spencer

Softening ground wouldn't harm having won his 7f Sandown nursery on soft and run perfectly well off his 4lb higher mark at Doncaster (good to soft); this is a different kettle of fish altogether and he probably lacks the scope for the improvement that he'll need.

50/1

11

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:10 Doncaster

You Sexy Thing

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Bounced back with a bang from a disappointing nursery debut when responding well to see off a short-priced favourite over 7f at Sandown (soft) 12 days ago; a 4lb rise doesn't look too severe with the front two clear and he's one of few in the line-up who has proved he's effective on going softer than good.

16/1

Form: 433

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Pulled too hard on debut; has fared better with a hood fitted since, twice finishing third over 6f while shaping as if this longer distance will suit; open to progress in nurseries and warrants respect.
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7th

1

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

20:40 Epsom

Piazza

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ollie Sangster

Unraced on good to firm except on debut (last of four); yard is among the winners and a recent, never-nearer fifth of 12 on the Kempton AW (7f; 12-1) was a respectable start to this filly's 3yo campaign, not getting the clearest of runs late on; needs a close look.

7/2

5th

11

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Piazza

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ollie Sangster

No improvement for either 7f or handicap company when fourth of five at Sandown (soft ground) when last seen ten months ago but perhaps underfoot conditions weren't to her liking; dropped 4lb and still has potential; Jack Callan's claim is a bonus; usual hood is discarded but she looks interesting.

9/1

Non-runners

Mr Writer, Lohoobb

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Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £18.35
Trifecta £76.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lucky Hero

SPOTLIGHT:

Piazza

NEWMARKET:

Mr Writer

D Express:

Lohoobb

The Star:

You Sexy Thing

Daily Mail:

Mr Writer

POSTDATA:

Piazza

Telegraph:

Piazza

TOPSPEED:

Lucky Hero

The Times:

Lucky Hero

The Guardian:

Lucky Hero

Daily Mirror:

Lucky Hero

The Sun:

Lucky Hero

Daily Record:

Lucky Hero