May 28 / 19.45 Sandown

19.45

Good

Starsports.Bet Whitsun Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Starsports.Bet Whitsun Cup Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1456-8

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Consistent across his five starts last year and won off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good) last June; reappeared with close eighth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) and could build on that effort today; chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:24 Salisbury

Boyfriend

10st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Has not had much racing for his age and never better than this summer, producing another career best when runner-up at Goodwood (about 1m1f, good), going down narrowly to one who was ahead of his mark, both suffering interference; up 2lb; solid form chance back at 1m.

7/2

2nd

3

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Boyfriend

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Fifth of 16 in this last year in a race that favoured those ridden more prominently and he's been in career-best form at Sandown on his last two starts, posting a win (1m, good) and a very creditable third of 12 (1m2f, good); could be involved.

11/1

3rd

2

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Boyfriend

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Usually gives his running and won with a bit in hand over 1m here two weeks ago (1m, good); goes further this afternoon and off a career-high mark (4lb higher), so likely to need more.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 8000-0 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Group 3 runner-up in June 2024; nothing like the same force subsequently but some encouragement can be taken from his stable/seasonal debut in the Victoria Cup at Ascot, where he was soundly beaten overall but was first of seven in the group that raced initially on the far side; he's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Nostrum

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Has been a smart performer on his day and his second of seven at Sandown (1m, good) in May was encouraging, but he has gone backwards from that; has run with credit on soft ground, but losing run now up to 17 and best watched for now.

8/1

13th

8

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Nostrum

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Extremely well handicapped on his old form; it appeared to bode very well for this campaign when he was runner-up at Sandown in May on his second stable start, but he's failed to kick on and has something to prove.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Nostrum

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

Broadly disappointing since proving smart in his early days; form for new yard includes a couple of encouraging efforts but he dropped away rather tamely over C&D (race won by Dark Tornado) last time.

20/1

11/1

Form: 42-207 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
He needs to produce more than he's managed back on turf on his last two starts but prior to those he was a good second at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he won on grass at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last May; capable of having a say if getting back to his best.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Cogitate

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual winner (7f/1m) who has posted some good efforts at this track, including when runner-up over this C&D in March off a 4lb higher mark; two solid runs since joining this stable and has to be considered with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

4/1

4th

1

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Cogitate

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful 7f and 1m form in 2026, including when fifth in a higher grade at Sandown (first-time cheekpieces) in June on yard debut; however he's won just once in the last three years and although he showed useful form in a C&D novice as a 3yo, his AW runs since have come on Polytrack; shade to prove.

9/1

5th

11

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Cogitate

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run is mounting up but he ran respectably over C&D most recently (final start for Charles Hills) and ties in with unexposed Raammee on that form; possibilities off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear; remains with same owner.

10/1

4/5

Form: 11- D

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last August and easily justified 1-9 odds in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September; his opening mark is a lofty one but he has the potential to be better than it; respected on return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Raammee

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Has raced only on good/good to firm when on turf; 4yo who was having only the fifth start of his career when landing the 22-runner John Smith's Cup over C&D six weeks ago; an 8lb rise means a Group-class performance will be needed to follow up but no surprise were he to find it.

7/2

1st

11

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Raammee

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

2-2 in last season's first campaign (1m, AW) and he built upon his comeback run with a close second in a first-time hood (retained) at Sandown (1m, good) last month; his finishing effort last time suggests this step up in trip could prompt further improvement; due a 3lb rise and he's one to consider.

9/2

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Raammee

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two from two (on AW) in his first season last year; paid the price for going too freely when beaten favourite in C&D handicap (good) on reappearance but may settle better with the outing under his belt and hood now fitted; still open to further progress and remains of interest.

7/2

6/1

Form: 6-1113 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
He won earlier this year on his first three starts for James Horton (7f/1m, AW); made it 0-9 on turf when 2l third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago but that was still a positive run and he could be in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(16)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Saytarr

9st 0lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: James Horton

Won early this year on first three runs for James Horton (7f/1m, AW) before good third here (1m, good to firm) and a fifth of seven at Sandown (1m, good); won at Kempton (1m, AW) next time; could give a good account but he's 6-9 on AW as opposed to 0-10 on turf, which tempers enthusiasm.

20/1

1st

1

(14)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Saytarr

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Hugely progressive for his new stable at the start of the year, winning handicaps at Southwell (7f/1m) before completing his hat-trick at Newcastle (1m); beaten on turf twice since but he is 0-10 in that sphere as opposed to 5-8 on AW; drawn widest but still of some interest.

6/1

5th

5

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Saytarr

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

He won earlier this year on his first three starts for James Horton (7f/1m, AW); made it 0-9 on turf when 2l third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago but that was still a positive run and he could be in the mix.

6/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 5212-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Hickory

10st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Has a patchy profile but he got back near best with a strong-finishing success in a Class 2 handicap at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; that was in a bunch finish but he's only 2lb higher and is a big player if he can repeat that form.

7/2

12

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Hickory

9st 4lb

T: Jamie Osborne

6/1

20/1

Form: 1158-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
There was no return to his peak form on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (7f, good) but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for that run; might not be far away; watch the betting.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Has gained both handicap wins off a mark of 90, including when beating Aalto over C&D (good to firm) latest start; could go well but needs a career-best performance to defy a penalty; 1lb badly in.

16/1

1st

6

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Promising stable debut in the race won by Superposition last month but he hasn't built on it in either start since; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others look stronger.

33/1

8th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Made it two wins in a row when scoring off this mark on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last May; however, has to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this term; visor goes on.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.70
Straight Forecast £25.82
Trifecta £122.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Raammee

POSTDATA:

Boyfriend

TOPSPEED:

Nostrum

LAMBOURN:

Hickory

RP RATINGS:

Raammee

NEWMARKET:

Raammee

The Times:

Raammee

Telegraph:

Raammee

The Guardian:

Raammee

Daily Mail:

Raammee

D Express:

Raammee

The Sun:

Raammee

The Star:

Raammee

Daily Record:

Raammee

Daily Mirror:

Boyfriend