June 12 / 15.58 Sandown

15.58

Good

Ministry Of Sound At Sandown Park 24 July Handicap

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Ministry Of Sound At Sandown Park 24 July Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
10 (9)
Chapter

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £45.90
  • Place: £8.90

Form: 4713-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Narrowly made a successful nursery debut at Salisbury (7f, heavy) last September and ran well on similar ground at Doncaster (7f) the following month, but having been gelded he was well held on last month's Nottingham reappearance (1m, good to soft); blinkers given a go, but not certain to appreciate the longer trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chapter

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Ran poorly at Kempton last August in his only AW race; resumed progress with his turf form on latest outing, winning a 12-runner handicap at Sandown (1m2f, good) five weeks ago when 40-1 in first-time blinkers; up 4lb but that was a warm race and he'll go well if this surface proves no impediment.

11/4

1st

10

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Chapter

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

Narrowly made a successful nursery debut at Salisbury (7f, heavy) last September and ran well on similar ground at Doncaster (7f) the following month, but having been gelded he was well held on last month's Nottingham reappearance (1m, good to soft); blinkers given a go, but not certain to appreciate the longer trip.

25/1

6th

8

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Chapter

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Still quite unexposed but may be ground-dependent; has shown his handicap form (win/third, both over 7f last autumn) on heavy and was withdrawn due to good going on intended reappearance; gelded since he last raced.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 241-86

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Consistent as a 2yo, winning a novice at Salisbury in October (7f, good), but having been gelded he has been held in two 1m handicaps since returning in April; more needed upped in trip, though Oisin Murphy is 1-1 on him.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Akho Mezzna

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Jack Jones

Wore cheekpieces last three outings, for a rallying second at Sandown (1m2f, good/good to firm) on last two occasions; better is needed but he shapes as if new trip is well worth a go.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Akho Mezzna

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Wore cheekpieces last two outings and latest brought easily his best show as a 3yo, when soon close up for a rallying second of 12 over C&D (good; probably acts on good to firm); Bridge Of Eagles and Tambora were in close attendance that day and this one is now 1lb worse off; in the mix.

4/1

2nd

9

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Akho Mezzna

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Consistent as a 2yo, winning a novice at Salisbury in October (7f, good), but having been gelded he has been held in two 1m handicaps since returning in April; more needed upped in trip, though Oisin Murphy is 1-1 on him.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 536-16 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Narrowly made a successful reappearance/handicap debut over C&D (good) early last month, but proved a disappointing favourite at York (1m2f, good) last time; needs to bounce back, but the return to Sandown may help.
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3rd

4

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Bridge Of Eagles

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

All three starts this term were at about 1m2f on good, unraced on firmer; won handicap debut at Goodwood in May; disappointing favourite at York (failed to settle early on) next time but better from off the pace when third of 12 off this mark over C&D three weeks ago, in a tight finish for second with Akho Mezzna and Tambora; each-way contender again for in-form yard.

4/1

3rd

4

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Bridge Of Eagles

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Narrowly made a successful reappearance/handicap debut over C&D (good) early last month, but proved a disappointing favourite at York (1m2f, good) last time; needs to bounce back, but the return to Sandown may help.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Bridge Of Eagles

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David Menuisier

11-2 for handicap/seasonal debut at Goodwood (1m2f, good) three weeks ago and showed improved form to come from off the pace and win narrowly; the runner-up went one better on Monday; open to further improvement and the 3lb rise will probably underestimate him.

3/1

4/1

Form: 5-66

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in three starts over 7f-1m2f at Newbury; open to progress now handicapping but whether he wants this far is debatable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Tambora

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Quietly progressive, always close up when fourth of 12 on handicap debut over C&D (good; unraced on firmer) three weeks ago and he was only just behind Akho Mezzna and Bridge Of Eagles that day on almost the same terms; after just four races, he should still be open to improvement.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Tambora

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Out of the frame in three starts over 7f-1m2f at Newbury; open to progress now handicapping but whether he wants this far is debatable.

4/1

6th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Tambora

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

120,000gns foal; out of the frame here in his two starts, but he showed ability on both occasions as when sixth of 25 over 1m last month (second and third have won since); stamina not assured on breeding, but still interesting given the stable won this with a twice-raced colt last year.

10/1

Form: 434-24

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In the frame in his last six starts, but was disappointing when fourth of five at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may not have appreciated the fast ground, but still has something to prove; blinkers given a go.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Devils Peak

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

A string of minor honours but no win from his eight races; disappointing on good to firm at Ascot in May, in between showing his best form at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and Sandown (1m2f, good); blinkers were fitted for that latest start, when he came from the back for fifth of 12 despite carrying his head high, and this race is markedly less competitive.

5/2

5th

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Devils Peak

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

In the frame in his last six starts, but was disappointing when fourth of five at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may not have appreciated the fast ground, but still has something to prove; blinkers given a go.

8/1

4th

3

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:30 Ascot

Devils Peak

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Six-race maiden but he looked unlucky not to collect on his 1m3f Kempton reappearance in April, just failing have been denied a clear run; has looked a little ungainly on occasions but he's talented enough to win races.

3/1

9/1

Form: 7-33

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Third in two Nottingham novices since returning in April, though the drop to 1m didn't appear to suit him last time; better expected back up in trip for handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Qarreeb

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Third in two Nottingham novices since returning in April, though the drop to 1m didn't appear to suit him last time; better expected back up in trip for handicap debut.

9/1

3rd

5

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:08 Nottingham

Qarreeb

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Half-brother to two useful winners at 1m; made a low-key start at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November but he returned after a break with a front-running third here (1m2f, good) last month; that was a promising effort and he's respected on this drop back in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

13:47 Nottingham

Qarreeb

8st 11lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Half-brother to two useful winners but he made a low-key start when seventh of ten at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November; should know more this time but he needs a transformation upped in trip on his return.

12/1

Form: 7332-

Last run: 243 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed in his last three starts last season, the latest when beaten 5l into second of seven here (1m1f, good) in October; market useful now making his handicap debut after eight months off.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Edwin Hubble

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Meehan

Two seconds and two thirds from his six starts; upped to 1m2f then 11.4f in handicaps for his two starts this season, best form in a never-nearer second of five last time; back up 2lb but could have more to give at this trip.

6/1

2nd

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:50 Windsor

Edwin Hubble

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Acquitted himself well in smart company on final 2yo starts at 1m and 1m1f; easy to back for handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) ten days ago where he was checked in his run but nevertheless made some progress from off the pace; can go well with the extra distance likely to suit.

5/1

7th

8

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Edwin Hubble

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Meehan

Placed in his last three starts last season, the latest when beaten 5l into second of seven here (1m1f, good) in October; market useful now making his handicap debut after eight months off.

12/1

Form: 5741-9

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
No show on last month's Windsor reappearance (1m, good to firm), but relished the conditions when winning a Pontefract nursery (1m, soft) in October; interesting if conditions remain testing with a run under his belt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Ohara

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2yo win was over 1m on soft at a stiff track and he was stepped up to 1m4f when second of four at Chepstow (good to firm) on latest outing, his best show this term; needs to build on that but he saw the trip out very well and could have more in the tank.

7/1

2nd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:37 Chepstow

Ohara

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a handicap at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October off a mark 4lb lower than today's but he's been below that level in two starts this year, latest at Sandown (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; steps up in trip with stamina to prove.

6/1

8th

7

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Ohara

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

No show on last month's Windsor reappearance (1m, good to firm), but relished the conditions when winning a Pontefract nursery (1m, soft) in October; interesting if conditions remain testing with a run under his belt.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4364

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability and, given his wide trip, he probably ran even better than it looked when fourth of ten on handicap debut at Chester (1m2f, good) 13 days ago (winner followed up in a 0-100 handicap at Epsom on Derby Day); respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Bemersyde

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Has shown ability and, given his wide trip, he probably ran even better than it looked when fourth of ten on handicap debut at Chester (1m2f, good) 13 days ago (winner followed up in a 0-100 handicap at Epsom on Derby Day); respected.

6/1

4th

5

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Bemersyde

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Minor honours over 1m at Newmarket (good) and Windsor (good to firm) on first two starts, before a lesser show under 7lb claimer on latest outing; one to note stepped up to 1m2f for this handicap debut.

7/1

6th

4

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:57 Newmarket

Bemersyde

9st 4lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Respectable C&D debut behind a smart-looking winner and followed that with a keeping-on close third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last week; the return to a stiff finish may well suit but some tough opposition awaits.

8/1

10th
6 (3)
Plan C

12/1

Form: 732-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form in three starts over 7f/1m as a 2yo, but comfortably held on handicap debut at York (1m2f, good) last month; may have needed the run after 248 days off, so too early to be giving up on him.
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10th

6

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Plan C

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Showed some fair form in three starts over 7f/1m as a 2yo, but comfortably held on handicap debut at York (1m2f, good) last month; may have needed the run after 248 days off, so too early to be giving up on him.

12/1

5th

6

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Plan C

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

Fair form at Kempton (7f, AW) and Sandown (1m, soft; three ran) on his last two starts as 2yo and he shaped as if he'd prove capable of better, including at this trip; one to note on handicap/seasonal debut.

6/1

3

(1)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Sandown

Plan C

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Both runs over 7f; seventh behind the subsequent Acomb (Group 3) winner at Newbury (good to firm) but finished a lot closer to the runner-up when third at Kempton (AW) where he ran on encouragingly from off the pace; shouldn't remain a maiden for long.

9/2

7/1

Form: 55-71 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Improved for the switch to a handicap and the longer trip when winning by a neck at Newbury (1m2f, good) four weeks ago (third has won since); a player following a 2lb rise.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Brighton View

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

First time over this far and his first handicap when winning by a neck at Newbury (1m2f, good; 2lb lower); finished last at Sandown where he hung left-handed throughout; better expected returned to a left-handed track.

12/1

12th

13

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Brighton View

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Improved for the switch to a handicap and the longer trip when winning by a neck at Newbury (1m2f, good) four weeks ago (third has won since); a player following a 2lb rise.

7/1

1st

4

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Newbury

Brighton View

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Fifth of nine on debut at Haydock (good to soft) in September has been followed by two lesser shows on AW, all at 1m; has a run under his belt this season and makes handicap debut over new trip.

16/1

Form: 5375

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Dryburgh

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Payout
Exacta £738.10
Straight Forecast £481.66
Tricast £3076.79
Trifecta £7035.20

Selections

The Times:

Tambora

RP RATINGS:

Dryburgh

POSTDATA:

Al Maslool

LAMBOURN:

Qarreeb

NEWMARKET:

Brighton View

SPOTLIGHT:

Bemersyde

The Sun:

Devil's Peak

D Express:

Plan C

The Star:

Al Maslool

Daily Mail:

Qarreeb

Daily Record:

Brighton View

Telegraph:

Tambora

The Guardian:

Tambora

TOPSPEED:

Dryburgh

Daily Mirror:

Dryburgh