April 24 / 15.35 Sandown

15.35

Good

bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £53874.5
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smartly bred, being a brother to Baaeed and Hukum; duly showed strong promise in justifying favouritism at Ascot (7f, soft) in sole 2yo outing; held a Royal Lodge entry at the time and currently holds three major entries, including the Derby; should be suited by middle distances; bright prospect.
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4th

7

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Raaheeb

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Owen Burrows

Sea The Stars colt has strong pedigree credentials as a brother to Baaeed and Hukum; showed strong promise in justifying favouritism at Ascot (7f, soft) on only juvenile outing; made an excellent start to the season when landing the Classic Trial at Sandown, with the disappointing odds-on favourite Action well held in fourth; fascinating as the relative unknown quantity here.

9/4

1st

4

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Raaheeb

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Owen Burrows

Smartly bred, being a brother to Baaeed and Hukum; duly showed strong promise in justifying favouritism at Ascot (7f, soft) in sole 2yo outing; held a Royal Lodge entry at the time and currently holds three major entries, including the Derby; should be suited by middle distances; bright prospect.

7/2

6

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Ascot

Raaheeb

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

By Sea The Stars; ninth foal; brother to superstar Baaeed (1m-1m2f including multiple Group 1; RPR 136) and King George hero Hukum (1m-1m6f including 2yo/AW/Group 1; 128), half-brother to three winners including Naqeeb (1m4f AW/1m6f turf; 111); dam French 1m2f winner (including Listed; 101) from excellent family; surely one of the best-bred juveniles to hit the track this season and he's a fascinating newcomer who already holds a Group 2 entry.

2/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 121-

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt who got up in the final strides to win 1m1f AW Group 3 at Chantilly on final 2yo start, taking record to 2-3; looks likely to be well suited by going up further in distance; doesn't have a Derby entry but further progress may materialise.
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5th

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Newbury

Al Zanati

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won debut last August and a 1m1f AW Group 3 at Chantilly in November; runner-up in British Group 3s in two other starts, one on good to firm last October and the other in Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f) this April; that's not the best form in this field and he wasn't so good in the Dante at York in May on latest outing, but this lightly raced 3yo could still bring potential and William Buick seemingly prefers him to Arabian Light.

9/2

6th

2

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

16:05 York

Al Zanati

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Won debut last August and a 1m1f AW Group 3 at Chantilly in November; runner-up in British Group 3s in his other two starts, on reappearance starting 11-2 for Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good; unraced on softer) and keeping on steadily from rear to be second of seven, with Wise Prince and Action the next two behind him; that's not the best form in this field but he could still bring potential.

14/1

2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Al Zanati

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Dubawi colt who got up in the final strides to win 1m1f AW Group 3 at Chantilly on final 2yo start, taking record to 2-3; looks likely to be well suited by going up further in distance; doesn't have a Derby entry but further progress may materialise.

9/1

Form: 1-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ghaiyyath colt whose two major entries include the Derby; scored comfortably at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) in sole 2yo start, looking the type who'll be suited by middle distances and could develop into a Group performer this year; interesting contender.
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8th

2

(15)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Wise Prince

9st 8lb

J: Toby Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Promising 2yo winner; yet to get in the thick of things this season but started off in Group races and he ultimately paid for chasing a strong pace when folding late on in a good Listed event at Sandown three weeks ago (1m, good; unraced on faster); no forlorn hope on handicap debut with Toby Moore taking 7lb off this back.

33/1

4th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Wise Prince

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Promising win at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) last October on sole 2yo start and showed up very well before fading into third in the Group 3 Classic Trial here (1m2f, good) on his reappearance; pulled hard and weakened when finishing last in the Group 2 Dante at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip looks the right move and he retains potential.

11/1

8th

8

(2)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

16:05 York

Wise Prince

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Scored comfortably in six-runner novice at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) in October on his only start as 2yo; 6-1 for Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on return three weeks ago and kept on to split Al Zanati and Action in third of seven, having raced freely early on; major work to do and something to learn, but he could still be a good prospect.

11/1

6/4

Form: 3132-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Closely related to last year's Derby winner Lambourn and has his own Epsom aspirations, having ended a progressive 2yo campaign with close second to one of his stablemates in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy); now goes in tongue-tie; the pick on the figures and may well rate higher still.
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7th

1

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Action

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

Closely related to Derby/Irish Derby winner Lambourn; Galway maiden winner; graduated to Pattern company with two solid displays, third to the excellent Bow Echo in the Royal Lodge, in front of Benvenuto Cellini when second in the Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy); tame effort when fourth behind Raaheeb on reappearance at Sandown; better when a front-running second in the Dante; dropped away tamely after making the running in the Derby; cheekpieces are left off now.

20/1

12th

1

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Action

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Closely related to 2025 Derby winner Lambourn; carries his head high but ended last season with a close, battling second in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) and front-running second in the Dante at York (10.2f, good) last month was of a similar order, albeit no match for Item in the final 1f; a disappointing, sluggish display on reappearance was his only start with tongue tied; likely to stay 1m4f, with a possible place role but it's unlikely to be more unless the new cheekpieces have a major positive effect.

14/1

2nd

1

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

16:05 York

Action

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Closely related to 2025 Derby winner Lambourn; carries head high but progressed with every start last season and ended it with a close, battling second to one of his stablemates in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy); consequently 4-6 for Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) three weeks ago but sluggish leaving the stalls and for most of the race before mustering something to finish fourth of seven; perhaps a first-time tongue-tie that day backfired, and he now goes without; the form pick if he bounces back.

6/1

5th
5 (5)
Spyce

14/1

Form: 214-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Eye-catching second in the Convivial Maiden at York then went one better at Yarmouth and ran well in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) upped further in trip; developing into a useful Flat performer for his esteemed dual-purpose trainer.
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9th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Spyce

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Stays 1m2f and acts on good to firm; put firmly in his place when 20-1 for Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown on reappearance but made late headway into fourth of ten off this mark to Lost Boys in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) on handicap debut, despite racing freely in rear early on; could have more to give and a stronger pace today may suit.

14/1

4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Spyce

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Yarmouth maiden winner who was fourth in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on his third 2yo start; put firmly in his place in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but was 20-1 that day, may have needed the run and could be of more interest on this handicap debut.

10/1

5th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Spyce

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Eye-catching second in the Convivial Maiden at York then went one better at Yarmouth and ran well in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) upped further in trip; developing into a useful Flat performer for his esteemed dual-purpose trainer.

14/1

Form: 1-2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Both starts on AW, scoring comfortably at Southwell (7f) as a 2yo then running well under a penalty at Kempton (1m); holds a Derby entry and may be suited by going up further in distance today but faces a stiff task at this level; bottom on bare figures.
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5th

2

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Winding Stream

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

Considerable promise in AW novice races on first two starts (7f/1m) then down the field in 1m2f Classic Trial at Sandown; showed good pace before fading into ninth of 30 in the Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and he could benefit from the drop back in trip; trainer has won two of the last three runnings of this race (at usual home Haydock); chance.

13/2

9th

31

(24)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Winding Stream

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Richard Hughes

Made a highly encouraging start on the AW before suffering a reality check in Sandown's Group 3 Classic Trial (behind Wise Prince); it could be that he never did himself true justice on that occasion but he did go off at 80-1.

33/1

20/1

Form: 9131-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Narrowly bagged Group 3 honours at Chantilly (1m, soft) in September when last seen but still needs to prove he can repeat the clear peak form he appeared to show when going close at 25-1 in an exciting Solario at Sandown; gelding who has no major entries in the future.
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2nd

6

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Newbury

Oceans Four

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Meehan

Group 2 Great Voltigeur entry; French Group 3 winner (1m, soft) last September; well behind Al Zanati in the Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but resumed improvement with a big run at 80-1 in Group 3 at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) one month ago, keeping on admirably for a close fourth of ten; better still may be needed in today's first-time headgear but he's in calculations.

7/2

4th

1

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Oceans Four

9st 6lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Brian Meehan

Went very close in the Group 3 Solario at Sandown (7f, soft) last August and won the Group 3 Prix des Chenes at Chantilly (1m, soft) in September; his trainer won this two years ago and this 3yo is much better than he showed in the Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) in April on his reappearance, but he's hard to fancy on the back of that heavy defeat (50-1).

66/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Oceans Four

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Narrowly bagged Group 3 honours at Chantilly (1m, soft) in September when last seen but still needs to prove he can repeat the clear peak form he appeared to show when going close at 25-1 in an exciting Solario at Sandown; gelding who has no major entries in the future.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.40
Straight Forecast £31.44
Trifecta £89.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Action

SPOTLIGHT:

Raaheeb

Daily Mail:

Wise Prince

NEWMARKET:

Al Zanati

Daily Record:

Wise Prince

LAMBOURN:

Raaheeb

The Guardian:

Raaheeb

The Sun:

Raaheeb

The Star:

Raaheeb

TOPSPEED:

Action

POSTDATA:

Action

The Times:

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Telegraph:

Action

D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

Action