May 28 / 20.20 Sandown

20.20

Good

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  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 43-22

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Yet to score but he's been in the frame all four starts and ran well when second at Newbury (1m, good) on his handicap debut 12 days ago; made his bid on a part of the track that was possibly unfavoured that day and looks sure to make his presence felt again.
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2nd

7

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

Law Court

9st 0lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Progressed well this year and was doing all his best work late when mid-division in a big field at Glorious Goodwood (1m); stays 1m1f and he'll probably stay this far; has more to offer.

4/1

9th

6

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Law Court

9st 6lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive this term and he got off the mark at Sandown (1m, good) in May on his second handicap start; couldn't quite get there when second of five at Sandown (1m1f, good) since but the expected competitive gallop in this big field should be right up his street, and he's one to consider.

8/1

2nd

1

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

Law Court

9st 9lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Richard Hannon

Has shown steady progress that may well continue; opened his account in Sandown handicap (1m, good) most recently, beating The Joker and taking record this term to 221; solid claims.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 429-33

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-6 record includes three runs here but he's run well on all of those visits, including when third of six in a hot Class 4 on his April return; filled that position again at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good) 12 days ago and this free-going sort may benefit from today's drop back to 1m; player.
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11th

15

(15)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

The Joker

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

3yo who was placed in the spring in his first three handicaps (1m2f/1m, good) before beating his four rivals to win at Sandown (1m1f, good) last month; this is a tougher assignment but he travelled well last time and could have more to offer; possible contender.

8/1

1st

4

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

The Joker

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Seven-race maiden who has largely consistent form, latterly 332 since handicapping, latest effort behind Law Court at Sandown (1m); along with that rival, looks a solid contender.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

The Joker

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-6 record includes three runs here but he's run well on all of those visits, including when third of six in a hot Class 4 on his April return; filled that position again at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good) 12 days ago and this free-going sort may benefit from today's drop back to 1m; player.

7/1

3rd
6 (3)
Loblolly

40/1

  • Place: £11.00

Form: 2216-6

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gained due reward for a couple of close calls when making all for a convincing win at Lingfield (7f, AW) in September; beaten around 17l on his next two starts, however, including in a warm event at Southwell on his April return (had been gelded); needs to get back on track.
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1st

2

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:13 Epsom

Loblolly

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: S Woods

Yet to add to his 7f AW 2yo win but has performed well in four handicaps since returned to turf in May, most recently when seventh of 19 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; in calmer waters here and could be a threat if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

4/1

7th

15

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Loblolly

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Twice finished third behind Law Court and The Joker at Sandown (1m/1m1f, good) then finished fourth of eight there (1m2f, good to firm); he's raced ten times, with one win, and improvement is needed in this hot contest.

33/1

4th

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: S Woods

Sole win came on AW last September but best form when taking minor honours in 1m/1m1f handicaps here (good) on last two outings; made most last time and looks well worth a go at 1m2f for yard among the winners.

11/2

Form: 412-52 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Picked up a Southwell nursery (AW) in September and after a solid comeback at Newmarket in April he posted his best effort yet when second at Ascot (also 1m, good) three weeks ago; improving colt who is much respected.
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3rd

8

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Luzon Heights

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

AW winner (1m) last September; his form dipped at York 40 days ago but he had been in good form earlier in the year; each-way shout.

6/1

9th

1

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Luzon Heights

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Won a Southwell handicap (1m, AW) last September and he's held his form with five creditable efforts since; ridden more prominently than previously when going down only narrowly at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) under Cieren Fallon a fortnight ago; should remain competitive after a 2lb nudge.

9/1

20/1

Form: 613-33 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Leicester maiden (good to soft) winner in October but she's been stuck in third place since, including when she came up against Blues And Royals at Kempton (again 1m, AW) three weeks ago; should give her running while finding one or two stronger again.
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5th

7

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Trio

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won twice over 8.5f here on fast ground last month; finished last of four in her hat-trick bid 17 days ago; has to prove her stamina.

6/1

4th

3

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:13 Epsom

Trio

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Improving filly who won twice over C&D on good to firm ground last month; raised another 5lb since beating Chantelle in four-runner race on latter occasion but still has obvious claims.

6/4

1st

3

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

19:15 Epsom

Trio

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Bounced back quickly from a below-par AW run to win narrowly over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and is now 2-9; recent 5lb rise demands more from her but she ought to give another good account.

15/8

Form: 73-121 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner this year but he's fine on turf too and ran creditably when second of ten at Musselburgh (again 1m, good) in April; up 5lb for latest Kempton success three weeks ago but likely he can do better again.
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1st

6

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

16:10 Musselburgh

Blues And Royals

8st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Bell

Maintained his progress when repelling Victory Ace for a second AW success in May (1m) and Sandown last time didn't go entirely to plan after hitting traffic; remains of interest.

4/1

6th

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Blues And Royals

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Dual AW winner this year but he's fine on turf too and ran creditably when second of ten at Musselburgh (again 1m, good) in April; up 5lb for latest Kempton success three weeks ago but likely he can do better again.

11/2

1st

1

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Blues And Royals

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Solid effort to justify favouritism on his C&D comeback in March, having been gelded, when held up off an ordinary pace; backed that up when one of three to come away behind a cannily ridden winner on turf latest and holds leading claims upped 2lb.

9/4

Form: 38-62

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made a big move at halfway but stuck to his task when second of 12 at Windsor (1m, good to firm; winner was completing a four-timer) 17 days ago; that was his handicap debut and first go at 1m so plenty of optimism he can progress again with Oisin Murphy taking over.
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3rd

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Brave Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Fairly useful form when runner-up in Newmarket handicap (1m4f, good) in June, but he was well held back in a novice last time and that took his record to 0-7; visor is now tried but this looks a tough task on his AW debut and others are preferred.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

14:45 Doncaster

Brave Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Given every chance when going down narrowly in a 1m4f Newmarket handicap 20 days ago; that form entitles him to a second look here (in new cheekpieces) but he is 0-6 and others should have greater potential.

8/1

25/1

Form: 211423 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW within five days in March and carried on his progression back on turf when second of 12 at Nottingham (also about 1m, good) in April; might have found 1m2f a slight stretch when third on his final start for George Scott and subsequently secured for 20,000gns; he's back at 1m but up in grade for this stable debut.
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5th

7

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:32 Newmarket (July)

Crimson Rambler

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Matt Crawley

Won two AW handicaps for George Scott in March; fair efforts in the last two of his three runs for current yard but his latest second was in a three-runner race at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm); this drop back in trip could suit but he needs to find more to make the breakthrough on turf.

10/1

2nd

2

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:33 Nottingham

Crimson Rambler

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Matt Crawley

Won two AW handicaps for George Scott in March; ran well on the second of two outings for current stable when third of ten at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; this looks easier and he should go close, at the least.

5/2

Form: 89-150

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Took a 7f Lingfield maiden (AW) on his comeback in March but bombed out when strong in the market on his handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) next time; finished 12th of 14 at York a fortnight ago and has a point to prove now.
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10th

5

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Montague Menace

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Took a 7f Lingfield maiden (AW) on his comeback in March but bombed out when strong in the market on his handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) next time; finished 12th of 14 at York a fortnight ago and has a point to prove now.

40/1

12th

11

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Montague Menace

8st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Possibly didn't take to Epsom (8.5f) last time when beaten favourite on handicap debut; recorded a ready success in Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) in his only other start this term and may still have more to offer.

12/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:23 Epsom

Montague Menace

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Gelded ahead of his AW debut when readily landing Lingfield maiden (7f) on last month's return; will probably need more on this switch back to turf/handicap debut but it's still early days and he warrants consideration.

5/2

11th
10 (10)
Brighlee

16/1

Form: 2624-5

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Chased home a subsequent Listed winner at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in August but disappointed in October after a break; plugged on without threatening when fifth at Nottingham on her reappearance in April and she'll need to tap back into that Salisbury promise to make an impact on this handicap debut; newly fitted hood might help, though.
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3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:23 Doncaster

Brighlee

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Menuisier

Struggled on her first two outings this year but back on track stepped up to 1m2f when third in 11-runner handicap at Newbury (good to firm) three weeks ago, staying on having had to switch to get a run; the first two from that race have run well since; considered from an unchanged mark.

7/2

3rd

6

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Brighlee

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Second to a subsequent Listed winner in August (1m, good to firm) but disappointed in October after a break and hasn't got going this season, including when hooded for handicap debut at Sandown a month ago; downgraded here but with a bit to prove now.

7/1

11th

10

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Brighlee

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Chased home a subsequent Listed winner at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in August but disappointed in October after a break; plugged on without threatening when fifth at Nottingham on her reappearance in April and she'll need to tap back into that Salisbury promise to make an impact on this handicap debut; newly fitted hood might help, though.

16/1

Form: 31-16 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Signed off last term by landing a Musselburgh maiden (7f) and reappeared at that track when making a winning handicap debut (1m, also good) in April; raised to this mark when only sixth at Beverley next time but softer conditions were a plausible excuse; not dismissed back on a sounder surface with William Buick taking over.
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4th

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Suddenly I See

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful handicap debut at Musselburgh in April when making all off 4lb lower; below that level since, including when able to lead at Lingfield last time (1m1f, good to firm) on the back of a gelding operation.

14/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Lingfield

Suddenly I See

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all off 6lb lower round Musselburgh in April; has not been able to lead on either run since (fluffed the start at Beverley; said to have stopped quickly at Sandown a month ago) and has since been gelded; too soon to write him off.

6/1

12th

2

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Suddenly I See

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Signed off last term by landing a Musselburgh maiden (7f) and reappeared at that track when making a winning handicap debut (1m, also good) in April; raised to this mark when only sixth at Beverley next time but softer conditions were a plausible excuse; not dismissed back on a sounder surface with William Buick taking over.

11/2

Form: 51 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £42.60
Straight Forecast £31.04
Tricast £1108.44
Trifecta £2776.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Joker

NEWMARKET:

Blues And Royals

The Times:

Law Court

Daily Record:

Darzah

Daily Mirror:

Brave Hunter

The Guardian:

Suddenly I See

RP RATINGS:

The Joker

TOPSPEED:

The Joker

POSTDATA:

The Joker

Daily Mail:

The Joker

Telegraph:

Law Court

D Express:

Blues And Royals

The Sun:

Blues And Royals

The Star:

Blues And Royals