June 13 / 17.07 Sandown

17.07

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  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £51.00
  • Place: £6.80

Form: 35711/

Last run: 610 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins in Ireland in 2024 (10.7f-1m4f), all in blinkers; modest hurdle form for Ben Pauling in 2025; makes his stable debut after 205 days off and he goes without headgear.
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9th

4

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Squire Danagher

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Emma Lavelle

Pulled up over hurdles on final two runs for Ben Pauling but he won his two previous Flat races when trained in Ireland and belatedly completed a hat-trick when coming from last to first despite steady fractions in a 1m6f handicap at Sandown in June (good); raised a fair 5lb; showed some early promise on slow ground.

7/2

1st

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Squire Danagher

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Emma Lavelle

Four AW wins in Ireland in 2024 (10.7f-1m4f), all in blinkers; modest hurdle form for Ben Pauling in 2025; makes his stable debut after 205 days off and he goes without headgear.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 422-43 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Her best form has come on slower than good and she looks on a fair mark when granted such conditions; latest Newbury third (2m, good to firm) was a good effort as she was keeping on well before being hampered by the winner 120 yards from home; each-way claims despite the likely drying conditions.
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3rd

8

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Personal Best

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

First two wins were on soft and heavy; has improved with each run this term, last time dealing with fast ground to beat Knight Templar at Sandown (1m6f); a 3lb rise isn't too damaging and she's hard to knock.

9/2

1st

2

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Personal Best

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Jonathan Portman

Ground this fast is a nagging concern but she's building up some momentum this season and was nailed late on over C&D 41 days ago; only had the 12 races and she's consistent.

9/2

2nd

5

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Personal Best

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Her best form has come on slower than good and she looks on a fair mark when granted such conditions; latest Newbury third (2m, good to firm) was a good effort as she was keeping on well before being hampered by the winner 120 yards from home; each-way claims despite the likely drying conditions.

9/2

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11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 51-726

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
His only win from nine starts came in a three-runner AW maiden (1m4f) last November; he has run to a useful level in three handicaps this year (1m3f-1m4f) but stepping up to 1m6f needs to prompt further progress
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6th

7

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Marnier

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2-11 for the Gosdens, whom he left after winning at Sandown (1m6f, good; in regular cheekpieces); later bought for 77,000gns and did well at the Shergar Cup (2m, good to firm) given he pulled hard early; effective on good to soft (unraced on slower).

10/1

6th

7

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Marnier

9st 3lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2-11 for the Gosdens, scoring for the first time on turf when leading late on at Sandown a month ago (1m6f, good; in regular cheekpieces); later bought for 77,000gns; tackles a new trip here and might well have more to offer; good to firm seems fine.

8/1

1st

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Marnier

10st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record is only 1-10, the success in AW maiden; however, shaped well in C&D handicap (good) most recently, staying on for third place in his first attempt beyond 1m4f; possibilities off current mark kept to this scenario.

5/2

Form: -80707 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Now 1lb lower than for his Ascot win last summer (1m6f, good to firm) but that is a result of some modest efforts this year, including when back over more suitable trips on his last three starts; others look safer.
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4th

7

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Trojan Storm

8st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Now 1lb lower than for his Ascot win last summer (1m6f, good to firm) but that is a result of some modest efforts this year, including when back over more suitable trips on his last three starts; others look safer.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

Trojan Storm

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Won twice last year, notably a 1m6f handicap at Ascot in July off a 1lb lower mark; well held in five starts since December but this trip more suitable than those he has been tackling and the return of the tongue tie could help; betting should be revealing.

12/1

10th

5

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Trojan Storm

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Two wins last year, but hasn't beaten many in four starts over 1m-2m on the AW since returning from over five months off in December; slipping back down the weights, but probably best watched for now; stable also runs Vaguely Royal.

20/1

Form: 1245-3 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
His two wins last season (1m6f and 2m) both came on AW and by wide margins; also fully effective on turf and he made a most encouraging seasonal return when keeping on strongly in a 1m4f handicap (good ground) at Newmarket four weeks ago; still capable of better and the return to 1m6f will suit; Tom Marquand a good booking (a win and a fourth from two rides for the stable in the last five years); strong claims.
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7

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Double Meaning

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John Berry

1m6f and 2m wins on the AW last season and by clear daylight; excellent third at Newmarket (1m4f) after a break and it wasn't a bad run at Sandown (1m6f) where he hung in the closing stages; could be a factor if bringing his best game.

10/1

5th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Double Meaning

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John Berry

His two wins last season (1m6f and 2m) both came on AW and by wide margins; also fully effective on turf and he made a most encouraging seasonal return when keeping on strongly in a 1m4f handicap (good ground) at Newmarket four weeks ago; still capable of better and the return to 1m6f will suit; Tom Marquand a good booking (a win and a fourth from two rides for the stable in the last five years); strong claims.

4/1

3rd

8

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Double Meaning

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Made good progress handicapping for this yard from August onwards, scoring at Southwell (1m6f) then easily defying a penalty at Lingfield (2m, also AW) ten days later; fine effort when fourth in the Old Rowley Cup over C&D (good) in October and had soft-ground excuse on final start of the term; not fully exposed and he's respected on this return.

5/1

100/30

Form: 2222-4 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins in France in 2022 (1m1f-1m3f); two hurdle wins last year (one a walkover) and he didn't run badly when fourth of seven, beaten 2l, at Goodwood last month on his return to the Flat (2m, good; 5-2 joint favourite); Oisin Murphy booked; contender.
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4th

3

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Percy Shelley

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

His last Flat win came in France in 2022 but he won over hurdles last autumn and was a clear second of five to stablemate High Fibre in this code at Newmarket (2m, good to firm) last month; probably versatile ground-wise and holds each-way possibilities.

8/1

2nd

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:33 Newmarket (July)

Percy Shelley

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Hasn't scored under this code since his French days in 2022 but looks interesting with usual visor removed, having gained all wins (Flat/hurdles) without headgear; yard also runs High Fibre.

13/2

6th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Percy Shelley

11st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: James Owen

Runner-up (albeit no match for winner) off today's mark at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May and didn't run badly on the Flat (1m6f) last month; could yet have a bigger effort in him over jumps but this drop back in trip may not be in his favour.

8/1

Form: 423-3

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to connections' top-class Pyledriver; promise in four runs at 1m4f, including her handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month, and this trip should suit even better; more to come but this is a rise in class.
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1st

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 109y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Pyleates

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-6 but she ran her best race so far when close second in a Sandown handicap (1m6f, good) two weeks ago; has shaped as though this step up to 2m should be fine and she's strongly respected off only 1lb higher than last time.

3/1

2nd

8

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Pyleates

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Five-race maiden who was hindered by traffic issues over C&D (behind Marnier) most recently; has encouraging form otherwise and is bred to do better still, being a half-sister to three winners (including Group 1) for her connections; shortlisted.

8/1

7th

8

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Pyleates

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Half-sister to connections' top-class Pyledriver; promise in four runs at 1m4f, including her handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month, and this trip should suit even better; more to come but this is a rise in class.

13/2

8th
4 (8)
Macari

6/1

Form: 17-462 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Four Flat wins to his name, including over C&D, and he was second of four at Lingfield 18 days ago (1m6f, good); should run his race but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes.
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8th

5

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Macari

9st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Creditable second in small field on penultimate start; successful over C&D (off 2lb lower) last July but wasn't in the same form returned to this scenario (behind two of today's rivals) in latest outing.

14/1

8th

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Macari

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Four Flat wins to his name, including over C&D, and he was second of four at Lingfield 18 days ago (1m6f, good); should run his race but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:54 Lingfield

Macari

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Four wins last year including one over hurdles and two over this trip on the Flat; just 2lb above his last winning mark, but needs to put a tame effort at Nottingham (1m6f, good) last month behind him.

14/1

33/1

Form: 94/9-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £256.30
Straight Forecast £198.10
Tricast £1452.97
Trifecta £1647.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Double Meaning

RP RATINGS:

Percy Shelley

LAMBOURN:

Personal Best

D Express:

Pyleates

The Times:

Double Meaning

Telegraph:

Double Meaning

The Sun:

Double Meaning

Daily Record:

Double Meaning

The Guardian:

Personal Best

Daily Mirror:

Personal Best

The Star:

Personal Best

TOPSPEED:

Percy Shelley

POSTDATA:

Percy Shelley

NEWMARKET:

Percy Shelley

Daily Mail:

Percy Shelley