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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15th

19

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Black Star Boy

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Proved well suited to a stiff 5f when strong at the finish at Sandown on his return in April; that form has taken some knocks though and he was behind some of today's rivals at York last month.

20/1

6th

2

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Black Star Boy

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Newbury maiden (good to soft) winner who was gelded after finishing down the field in Listed event here (also 6f) in October; coped well with the drop to 5f when taking good step forward to land Sandown handicap (good) on his reappearance three weeks ago; unexposed and likely capable of better again.

12/1

1st

5

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Black Star Boy

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

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.

4/1

OUR TIP

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

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

4th

20

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Calico Blue

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

He has improved his RPR with each of his four starts, bettering 2yo form when chasing home Black Star Boy at Sandown (5f, good) eight weeks ago; unexposed at the trip but that latest form has taken some knocks and he's up 2lb.

16/1

2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Calico Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

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.

11/4

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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1st

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

One And Gone

8st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Generally consistent sort whose penultimate effort can be excused; made all in Class 4 contest at Goodwood (5f, good) last time, taking record to 2-14; back up two grades but receives weight all round and could go well; creditable third in sole C&D attempt.

7/1

1st

4

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:35 Goodwood

One And Gone

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Sole win from 13 starts came in a novice at Kempton (6f, AW) in November on his stable debut; has posted some solid efforts since, including when fourth over this C&D last month, and can have his latest run ignored having stumbled early on; can bounce back.

11/2

16th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

One And Gone

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in 6f novice on Kempton AW as 2yo; has had plenty of chances in handicaps, albeit with his persevering fourth to Wedonttelllies at Goodwood 13 days ago, when switched across the track, putting him on the scene here with the expected strong pace likely to suit; cheekpieces refitted.

14/1

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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3rd

1

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Redcar

Atticum

9st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Robert Cowell

Improved with each 2yo start, winning a Yarmouth novice (5f, good to soft) in October; respectable fifth in handicaps at Sandown (5f, good) and Windsor (6f, good to firm) this year; this represents a slight ease in grade; likely to go well.

3/1

5th

4

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Atticum

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

All runs at 5f; improved with each 2yo start, winning a Yarmouth novice (good to soft) in October; tapped for speed on his seasonal/handicap debut at Sandown in April, but he was keeping on well close home and the step up to 6f could prompt further progress; ground faster than good will be a first.

6/1

5th

4

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Atticum

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

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.

7/1

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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4

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Old Is Gold

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Displayed plenty of ability in his five-race 2yo campaign and well backed ahead of last month's reappearance at Sandown (5f, good), where he was a 3l sixth of nine having been slowly away and denied a clear passage; could have a part to play if things pan out more favourably today.

7/1

6th

6

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Old Is Gold

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

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.

9/2

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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7th

7

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Hypnotised

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Harry Charlton

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.

9/2

4

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

15:37 Southwell (AW)

Hypnotised

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Harry Charlton

Improved plenty from his Redcar debut (6f, good) in July and had two of these behind when fourth of 11 at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 18 days ago (third has won since); drop in trip may suit having raced freely in both starts; high on the list.

10/11

5

(9)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Hypnotised

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Harry Charlton

Juddmonte colt who showed some ability, amid greenness, with fourth-place finish at Redcar (6f) where he was the sole newcomer in a field of six; possibilities with progress on the cards.

9/2

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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11th

10

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Underwriter

9st 4lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Won twice at Ayr (6f) in novice/maiden company last term either side of a heavy defeat in the Coventry Stakes; well beaten in two handicaps this year and sold out of Archie Watson's stable for 4,600gns last week; plenty to prove and stable has more obvious claims with Emperor Spirit.

66/1

20th

7

(14)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Underwriter

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Archie Watson

Won maiden/novice races at Ayr (6f, good to firm/good) last year, either side of finishing down the field at Royal Ascot; however, soundly beaten on last three starts, most recently on handicap/seasonal debut at Sandown.

33/1

8th

1

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Underwriter

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Archie Watson

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.

10/1

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

7

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Sir Alfie

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two sprint wins in Ireland as 2yo, including when making all at the Curragh (6f, good) last August, but in poor form on turf and the AW in Britain this year and it's hard to believe he's worth his current mark.

40/1

8th

2

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Sir Alfie

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Won twice for Ger Lyons last summer, making all in a 6f handicap at the Curragh last August; well beaten in two runs for Charles Byrnes last autumn and he hasn't fired in three runs for his new connections either; latest York run was slightly more encouraging so he's worth a market check dropping into a Class 4 and returning to 6f.

25/1

10th

3

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Sir Alfie

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons; however, he's been a long way below his best on his last four starts, the first two for Charles Byrnes and the latest two for this yard; transformation needed in first-time tongue-tie.

66/1

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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