April 24 / 13.20 Sandown

13.20

Good

bet365 Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 618-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won with something to spare at Newbury (6f, good to soft) last September on second start then pulled hard when mid-division in Listed race at York (6f, good); gelded since, which may settle him down, and this well-bred sort has potential off his opening mark.
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1st

5

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Black Star Boy

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Won 6f maiden on good to soft as 2yo and a 5f handicap at Sandown on reappearance; has had some difficult tasks at that trip since but he didn't fare too well in a less competitive race than this here (soft) last time and has it to prove back over 6f.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Black Star Boy

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

6f maiden winner on good to soft as 2yo; successful comeback at Sandown (5f, good) in April but his star has waned slightly and he found little at York 17 days ago (first-time tongue-tie, retained); has a query now.

20/1

12th

7

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Black Star Boy

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won on reappearance at Sandown (5f, good) in April and denied a clear run when Listed sixth over this C&D (good) next time; soundly beaten in Royal Ascot handicap latest but, with the Sandown form having been strongly franked by the placed horses, he's not written off; a tongue-tie goes on.

20/1

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11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 311-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won at Chester (6f, good) last June on second start and comfortably followed up in novice there (6f, good) the following month; absent since and this handicap debut is a much tougher test of his credentials, but he's a bright prospect and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
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2nd

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Progressive sprinter; chased home Jazl in a Newmarket handicap last month (2lb worse off today) before improving his flawless C&D record to 3-3 with an easy win eight days ago; worth his place in this stronger company and he looks sure to go well once again.

11/4

1st

2

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:48 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Dual C&D novice winner last season and his handicap form this year is strong, finishing fourth in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) before returning to 6f to finish a neck second of 13 to Jazl in a traditionally hot race at the Newmarket July meeting (good to firm again); a 2lb nudge doesn't look enough to stop him from a good draw.

4/5

2nd

5

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Juvenile wins came in 6f novices; has held his own in 5f handicaps this year, doing well on the far side when fourth of 27 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) just behind Ten Carat Harry; return to 6f can suit; better claims than most.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 34-347

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Ripon (6f, good) last August and won Kempton novice (6f, AW) in November on fourth start; some good AW handicap efforts since but not last time and he's probably vulnerable against unexposed types.
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16th

12

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

One And Gone

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Front-runner who won two in a row in the first half of summer (5f, good) but he finished down the field at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) and it was the same story at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) on Sunday.

50/1

7th

7

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

One And Gone

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

3yo who made all in eight-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, good) in June and rallied to follow up at Sandown (5f, good), beating four rivals; down the field at Glorious Goodwood last time but he's back into a smaller field today and could give it a good go from the front.

12/1

12

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

One And Gone

9st 4lb

T: Ian Williams

16/1

Form: 060-12 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-5 last year, all on turf, but he showed promise and won a handicap at Southwell (5f, AW) in January on his first run since being gelded; close second at Southwell (5f, AW) a fortnight ago and could be thereabouts if the return to grass isn't an issue.
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4th

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Ambishio

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 1-11 but his won was off 1lb higher at Southwell (5f, AW) in January and he ran well for a long way in a Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (fifth of eighth) 11 days ago; headgear is now added and he could make a bold bid on this drop back in grade.

5/2

5th

8

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Ambishio

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

In good form on AW prior to respectable fourth at Sandown (5f, good) in April off 4lb higher; however, two lesser runs have followed; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at York on last intended start (22-1 at the time).

20/1

2

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Ambishio

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Began the year with two good runs at Southwell but backwards steps in three runs back on turf; others look stronger.

20/1

7/1

Form: 921- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Built upon last September's debut (5f, AW) to go close at Nottingham (5f, good to soft), then went one better at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in October when last seen; he could do with breaking more professionally but he impressed last time and could have plenty more to offer; yard in good form.
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4th

12

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Atticum

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

Lightly raced 3yo; has run some fair races in handicaps this season but this is tougher and he requires a personal best; one of three runners for Robert Cowell.

12/1

3rd

3

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Atticum

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Low-mileage 3yo who began this season with two perfectly respectable runs (one over C&D) and did well to take modest third after losing ground at the start at Redcar (5f, good) last month; edging down the weights; big player if he breaks on terms.

5/1

Form: 31830- D

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Midfield in big-field nursery at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) last August when last seen; gelded since; however, close third in a nursery at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft) previously, showing good pace, and he's in the picture on that form; also effective on good/good to firm.
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1st

1

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newmarket

Old Is Gold

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark for the season when making all to win at Goodwood earlier this month (6f, soft; visor on for second time); up 5lb; should give another good account.

15/8

1st

3

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Old Is Gold

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Still seeking a first handicap success but he ran well over C&D as a 2yo and put in some good late work in a 5f handicap at York's Ebor meeting three weeks ago (visored first time); can be tricky at the start but Oisin Murphy is on board for the first time since his debut run; big player.

3/1

Form: 441- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his first two starts (6f, good/AW) when readily winning a Southwell maiden (5f, AW) at odds-on last September; his attractive pedigree provides optimism that he can take higher order still.
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6th

6

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Hypnotised

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harry Charlton

Won his maiden over C&D this time last year; progressed in turf handicaps this season, without winning one, latterly when a solid third in a big field at Doncaster, and his claims are obvious off the same mark.

2/1

3rd

12

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Hypnotised

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

3yo who's had six races; gelded before his 5f seconds at Sandown (good; to Wheels Of Fire) and Newbury (good to firm; 3lb higher today) on last two outings; beaten a neck in the latter, when hanging left and bumping a rival did himself no favours; withdrawn twice since when the ground was good to soft; brings major interest if this ground is suitable.

7/2

Form: 10189-

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won maiden/novice races at Ayr (6f, good to firm/good) last season on two of his first three starts; came up short in Group/sales races otherwise but reappears having been gelded and he could prove well suited by this first crack at 5f; interesting on handicap debut, especially if backed.
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9th

9

(15)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Underwriter

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Keady

3yo who has been in and out but has shown two glimpses of serious promise for his new yard this season, posting an encouraging fourth at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in July and returning to form with close sixth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last Wednesday, when he would have posed more of a threat with a clear passage; on the shortlist.

11/1

6th

3

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

13:56 Yarmouth

Underwriter

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Both wins came in 6f maiden/novice events at Ayr last year for Archie Watson; caught the eye when fourth at Ascot (5f, good to firm) on his second start for this yard but he's struggled in two starts since; now drops in grade with cheekpieces on for the first time; return to 6f may suit.

10/1

11th

12

(13)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Underwriter

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Michael Keady

His second run for this yard saw him shape nicely in a C&D handicap in July; failed to back it up at York 17 days ago; has a point to prove now.

25/1

50/1

Form: 3100-8 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons but down the field in Listed races last autumn on both starts for Charles Byrnes and soundly beaten in a handicap at Newmarket last Thursday on his stable/seasonal debut; others preferred.
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9th

9

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Sir Alfie

8st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Dual Irish winner last term but he's not got going for his new yard this year; last turf start hinted he might be finding his level but he was beaten 10l on AW five weeks ago; well handicapped if this return to grass proves a positive.

33/1

6th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Won twice in Ireland last season before closing out with two lesser efforts in Listed company; struggled for his current yard, coming a stone down the weights, and again didn't achieve much last time when fourth of five on turf here.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Lingfield

Sir Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two sprint wins in Ireland as 2yo, including when making all at the Curragh (6f, good) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's struggled since and has form figures of 89089 for his current yard; lost to prove.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.10
Straight Forecast £44.81
Tricast £505.54
Trifecta £467.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Old Is Gold

NEWMARKET:

Calico Blue

RP RATINGS:

Atticum

POSTDATA:

Ambishio

The Sun:

Hypnotised

SPOTLIGHT:

Black Star Boy

Telegraph:

Atticum

The Times:

Old Is Gold

Daily Mail:

Old Is Gold

Daily Mirror:

Old Is Gold

The Star:

Old Is Gold

The Guardian:

Calico Blue

Daily Record:

Calico Blue

D Express:

Ambishio