September 12 / 17.25 Sandown

17.25

Good

Aspall Handicap

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Aspall Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 220703

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Not added to his debut success in 17 runs since but he has been beating down the door this year, running well on AW on his first three starts and back to form with a good third over C&D two weeks ago (soft); runs off the same mark today and new cheekpieces could give him a lift.
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12th

14

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

High marks for consistency of late and belatedly doubled his tally at Lingfield last month (1m4f, AW); better form when going down by a nose under same conditions next time and it wasn't much of a drop off when third at Windsor last week; hard to rule out.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Son Of Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Just two wins from 25 starts but latest was at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month and he had a near-miss on his return visit three weeks ago; up another 3lb but he remains feasibly treated and his first win was on turf; strongly respected.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jim Boyle

Gained a first success (since his debut in 2023) when edging out Wonder by 1l in 15-runner handicap over C&D 24 days ago; 2lb worse off here but still not taken lightly.

3/1

Form: 474134 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner one year ago; off the mark for this campaign when easily seeing off four rivals at Epsom in July (1m2f, good to soft); two solid efforts have followed, most recently fourth behind a couple of reopposing rivals over C&D two weeks ago; each-way shout again.
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4th

1

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Carnival Day

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Jim Boyle

All wins have been at 1m2f and he ran well over the extended 1m here on reappearance, before a lesser show at Sandown; his record at this track is very solid, but those on good to firm and at 1m4f less so.

6/1

7th

13

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Carnival Day

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

All wins have been at 1m2f, on ground ranging from soft to good; therefore, his reappearance effort when a closing third (just behind Sweet Reward) over the extended 1m at Epsom can be viewed positively.

16/1

3rd

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Carnival Day

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jim Boyle

Respectable fourth in the Great Metropolitan on last year's card; one win last year but it did come here in July and he was a respectable second at this track (also 1m2f, good to soft; has won on good) in September; below par over 1m on his final start in October and this trip again asks a question; market might help ahead of his comeback.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 300-50 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Third in last season's Lincoln (1m, soft) on his first run for James Horton but that remains the high point of his time in Britain; neither run this year suggests he is the answer now upped to 1m2f for the first time.
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14th

12

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Navagio

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but losing run stretches back to July 2023; recent Roscommon sixth was mildly encouraging; plenty more needed now.

12/1

6th

12

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Navagio

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but losing run stretches back to July 2023; no signs of making a return to the winner's enclosure in four starts for this yard; top rider booked but others in better form.

20/1

Form: 917389 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

Form: 422911 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Chasing a C&D hat-trick after wins in July (good) and two weeks ago (soft); tried to throw it away last time, hanging left and then right in the closing stages, before just hanging on in a head-bobbing finish; 4lb rise in a deeper race could scupper him.
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4th

6

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Beach Point

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Has done well with cheekpieces, winning twice at 1m2f at Sandown (good/soft) last summer; started 2026 with three creditable in-frame efforts (including good to firm) but needs to shrug off a lesser effort over C&D four weeks ago.

14/1

8th

10

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Beach Point

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Has done well with cheekpieces, winning twice at 1m2f at Sandown last summer (good/soft); acts on fast ground and following three fair runs this season has an each-way chance.

14/1

4th

4

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Beach Point

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Two Yarmouth runs over 1m2f in April tie in closely with A Major Payne, including when a whisker behind that rival in third a fortnight ago; shouldn't be much between the pair again.

5/1

Form: -11233 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made most in handicaps at Ayr (1m5f, good to soft) and Chester (14.4f, good) in July; expensive to follow since (1m4f-1m6f) but doubt this mark is out of range; drops back in trip which asks a new question of him.
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12th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Whatsgoingonmarvin

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mickey Bowen

A useful 1m5f Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott last year; only fair form at best in four hurdle outings for this yard since, including when well-held sixth on Stratford handicap debut in that sphere four weeks ago; returns to the Flat with something to prove; first-time cheekpieces go on.

40/1

6th

9

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Whatsgoingonmarvin

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

A useful 1m5f Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott; changed hands for 115,000gns and shaped well when runner-up in 2m Catterick juvenile hurdle in January; faced a stiff task in Haydock's Victor Ludorum last time and remains with potential now handicapping.

9/2

6th

7

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

12:55 Haydock

Whatsgoingonmarvin

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A fairly useful and three-time Flat scorer (at up to 1m6f) for Sir Mark Prescott in 2025; beat only one on his hurdling debut at Kempton but vastly improved when a clear second of nine in 2m Catterick juvenile 15 days ago; open to further progress but this demands plenty more.

25/1

Form: 34-077 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sent off the 11-8 favourite when winning this race 12 months ago (soft); came into that race in better form but he's 2lb lower today and his latest run (behind a few of these) wasn't as bad as the distance beaten might suggest; the more rain the better for him.
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6th

11

(12)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Tipsy Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Stone

Placed a couple of times on turf last autumn but no win since September 2024 and still 2lb higher; has run with credit here, but likely he will need this after 252 days off.

12/1

Form: 1-0877

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner, the latest in December (1m3f, Polytrack) off this mark; her turf form is less convincing though and she needs to raise her game.
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9

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Silver Nightfall

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time AW winner, the latest in December (1m3f, Polytrack) off this mark; her turf form is less convincing though and she needs to raise her game.

33/1

1

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:22 Kempton (AW)

Silver Nightfall

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual winner here, the latest over this trip from 2lb lower last December; modest in three outings since returning in May, but the return of the visor looks a positive.

12/1

6

(6)

24th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:30 Sandown

Silver Nightfall

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time AW winner at up to 1m4f; seemed unsuited by the drop back to 8.5f at Epsom most recently but remains a maiden on turf and current mark looks difficult.

8/1

10/1

Form: 140114 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
He has added another three wins to his haul this summer and neither trip nor ground should be an issue; he could only manage fourth at Beverley off this mark two weeks ago, however, and likely vulnerable once more.
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5th

5

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Distinction

9st 7lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, slowly away when sixth of eight in 1m2f Pontefract handicap last month; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.

20/1

Form: 733435 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; yet to strike this season but he has run some fair races, notably his third of 12 at Windsor in May; returning to 1m2f is no problem and rain won't hurt (has won on soft); fully exposed but can't rule out off his reduced mark.
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2nd

5

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Fast Steps

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Losing run is mounting up but on a good mark and placed in his last two races (1m2f); goes on all ground; hard to rule out.

4/1

3rd

9

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

C&D winner whose losing run is up to 17 but he had dropped 14lb below his last winning mark when beaten less than a length into third of seven here four weeks ago; respected if building on that.

11/2

10/1

Form: 5-1656 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Left his 2yo efforts behind when making a successful reappearance/handicap debut at Beverley in April (1m2f, good); that hasn't been a springboard to better things but after just seven starts it's possible a bigger effort is around the corner.
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8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Kokanee

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended a losing run in 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (on soft) last month; up 4lb here and any rain would be a help given he goes well on soft ground.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

Kokanee

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Yet to make any significant further progress since winning handicap debut at Beverley (1m2f, good) in spring 2025 but went close at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) two starts ago and should cope if the ground remains soft.

7/1

6th

1

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Kokanee

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Winner over 1m2f at Beverley (good) last spring and went agonisingly close to a second career success on Pontefract reappearance (1m, good to soft) 11 days ago; a 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent another prominent showing if in similar form.

4/1

25/1

Form: 1560

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Southwell in March (1m) and she ran to a similar level under a penalty at Kempton in both April and May; well-beaten 20-1 shot on last month's handicap debut (1m) and improvement is a must now stepping up in trip.
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14

(11)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Bijoux

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Made a winning debut at Southwell in March (1m) and she ran to a similar level under a penalty at Kempton in both April and May; well-beaten 20-1 shot on last month's handicap debut (1m) and improvement is a must now stepping up in trip.

25/1

10

(7)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Bijoux

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Justified support when winning on Southwell debut (1m, Tapeta) in March but she was beaten around 4l at Kempton in next two runs; now goes handicapping back up in trip but she needs improvement after a short break.

20/1

Form: 5-5743 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-7 but he has shown enough to think races could go his way; well backed and made a bold bid in a Class 5 at Chelmsford (1m2f) three weeks ago, leading 2f out but headed deep inside the final furlong; could do with settling better, and this is a stronger race, but he's a contender.
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8

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

0-9, but having been ridden aggressively he put up his best effort yet when beaten just over a length into second of ten behind Pride Of Donegal over C&D 19 days ago (6l back to the third); up 5lb but 2lb better off with his old rival and should ago well again.

5/1

8

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

0-9, but having been ridden aggressively he put up his best effort yet when beaten just over a length into second of ten behind Pride Of Donegal over C&D 19 days ago (6l back to the third); up 5lb but 2lb better off with his old rival and should ago well again.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Caspian King

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Eight-race maiden; struggled to cope with soft turf last month, but is better judged on his keeping-on second off today's mark at Chelmsford (1m2f) two starts ago and has a fighting change if the new trip suits.

7/1

Non-runners

Lunar Orbit, Raedwald

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.70
Straight Forecast £18.36
Tricast £155.22
Trifecta £197.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Caspian King

POSTDATA:

Beach Point

NEWMARKET:

Whatsgoingonmarvin

SPOTLIGHT:

Fast Steps

Telegraph:

Kokanee

The Sun:

Son Of Man

The Times:

Tipsy Tiger

The Guardian:

Distinction

Daily Mail:

Whatsgoingonmarvin

D Express:

Caspian King

The Star:

Caspian King

Daily Mirror:

Beach Point

Daily Record:

Beach Point

TOPSPEED:

Fast Steps