September 17 / 14.05 Sandown

14.05

Heavy

Sporting Times Sri Lanka Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sporting Times Sri Lanka Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 487624 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both C&D starts; good record on slow ground and he finished second at Epsom (6f, good) last month; slow starts are a recurring theme though and he turned in a laboured effort at Brighton on Monday.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Danger Alert

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Without a win since spring 2023 and absent since finishing down the field on final start for George Baker in May; on another career-low mark for stable debut, though, and won't mind what the weather does; swaps cheekpieces for first-time eyeshields.

10/1

9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

Form: 0-7953 D

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner; two runs in May were both respectable but he's been absent since; has gone well fresh in the past but whether he wants the ground this testing is a moot point.
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6th

2

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Multiple AW wins include two over this C&D, although his most recent success came on turf in April; has taken rather a drastic wrong turn since, though, and refitting cheekpieces (now discarded) made no difference back on this track last time.

14/1

6th

5

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 7lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Simon Hodgson

Ten-time winner who is effective here but last three runs have been very underwhelming.

33/1

12th

7

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Simon Hodgson

Scored over C&D in December off 2lb lower and landed his tenth career win at Bath (5f, good) in April; last of eight though over C&D when last seen and vulnerable to younger rivals.

28/1

Form: 243614 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has won on soft ground but this year's best efforts have come on good to firm; ran okay at Goodwood last month but more will be needed this time.
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4th

3

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Merrimack

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

In-form front-runner who has two wins, a second and two thirds to his name in five runs here; on career-high mark, though, having been put up 5lb for his Newmarket win early in the month under 7lb claimer Chloe Lyons.

4/1

4th

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Merrimack

9st 12lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Tough and consistent sort who made all over C&D (good to firm) under Chloe Lyons last Saturday; raised 5lb but likely to give it his usual good shot.

9/4

1st

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Merrimack

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Tough 5f performer, holding his form well; close third under regular rider Chloe Lyons at Windsor on Monday; should give it his best shot again.

3/1

Form: 965423

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark now and she has run with credit on her last three starts; cheekpieces return this afternoon (well beaten in them when tried previously); something to prove on slow ground but sire's record on soft/heavy offers hope.
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2nd

4

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Losing run goes back to last September (5f, turf) but she ran creditably in better AW races than this earlier in the year and has won and gone well fresh in the past; interesting to see what another change of yard does for her; usually tongue tied but not today.

4/1

6th

3

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Fiorella Princess

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Wallis

Still 5lb higher than for her last win but she has been running with credit on AW for new trainer in recent starts; others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

1

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiorella Princess

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Her record at Chelmsford reads 1223; her latest third was a well-beaten one, however, and more minor money may be her best hope.

10/1

Form: 456-64 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won three sprint handicaps last summer, including over 5f on heavy ground; down the field in two runs back from a break this summer but latest effort was better and he's a leading contender off a reduced mark.
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3rd

1

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sub Thirteen

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jeremy Scott

All four wins have come on turf (5f-6f) but he has run well on AW on his last two starts (1m/7f); drop back in trip demands he's sharper at the stalls but he is a major player all the same.

3/1

4th

10

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Sub Thirteen

8st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jeremy Scott

Spent most of his career running in sprints but has been fine with 1m lately, latterly when chasing home a subsequent winner at Kempton; fairly treated now back in form and is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

8

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Sub Thirteen

8st 12lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Jeremy Scott

Got back on song for his new yard with third of ten in 1m Chepstow handicap 23 days ago; no forlorn hope off an easing mark.

11/1

Form: 644684

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Handicap mark tumbling but 2025 has generally been a struggle; beaten 4l into fourth at Salisbury on Friday (6f, heavy); unconvincing.
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5th

11

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

South Shore Island

9st 2lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Went close over C&D two runs ago but wasn't so good at Hamilton 11 days ago and is now 0-28; a first-time tongue-tie is added.

14/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

South Shore Island

8st 12lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Lizzie Quinlan

27-race maiden but he went close to getting off the mark when beaten a neck at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago; drops back in trip with solid place claims.

5/1

2nd

8

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

South Shore Island

9st 3lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Two creditable runs for new connections but he is an exposed 26-race maiden and may have to make do with some more minor money.

8/1

Form: 257633

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Solid placed efforts in her two starts last month (6f, good to firm and AW); modest form on good to soft and unraced on slower; stable may have stronger claims with Roman Spring.
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7

(8)

17th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:05 Sandown

Mammy

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Solid placed efforts in her two starts last month (6f, good to firm and AW); modest form on good to soft and unraced on slower; stable may have stronger claims with Roman Spring.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mammy

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Finished in front of Phoenix Moon and Gogo Yubari when a one-length third of nine at Windsor last week (6f, good to firm); will need more to win and Phoenix Moon might well reverse the placings under these conditions.

6/1

3rd

5

(5)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Mammy

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Just one win from 20 starts but she has run some sound races for her new yard this summer, including over C&D; now drops into a 0-55 and she has stronger claims than her formfigures might suggest.

7/1

Form: 812850

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Gained an overdue first success in a 6f classified event at Brighton in July (good to firm); went close at Lingfield two weeks later (6f, good to soft) but he's found it tougher on his last three runs; this is easier than last time but others are still more persuasive.
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2nd

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won over C&D last November but has failed to match that level since and doesn't appeal.

9/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:58 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won three times in the second half of 2025, including here (5f); mixed bag in 2026 but he is capable at this level and shouldn't be discounted; stable also run Real Gold.

12/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Hard to predict and was well held at Salisbury last time but he looks interesting on his third in a Newbury handicap (6f, good to firm) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was at this track.

13/2

Form: 745167

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 6f classified event at Lingfield (good) last month; unplaced in two handicaps since; the ground shouldn't be an issue but he needs more now upped in class.
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8

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Colorada Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Karen Jewell

Landed his second win, in a classified at Lingfield (6f, good) in August, but well held in three handicaps since.

14/1

9

(2)

17th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:05 Sandown

Colorada Dancer

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Karen Jewell

Made all to win a 6f classified event at Lingfield (good) last month; unplaced in two handicaps since; the ground shouldn't be an issue but he needs more now upped in class.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.80
Straight Forecast £45.98
Tricast £406.73
Trifecta £423.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Merrimack

SPOTLIGHT:

Sub Thirteen

Daily Mail:

Danger Alert

The Sun:

Roman Spring

The Times:

Sub Thirteen

Telegraph:

Sub Thirteen

The Star:

Sub Thirteen

POSTDATA:

Merrimack

NEWMARKET:

Merrimack

The Guardian:

Merrimack

Daily Mirror:

Merrimack

D Express:

Danger Alert

Daily Record:

Danger Alert