Today / 17.07 Sandown

17.07

Good

Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
RTV
View Course
Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

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
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Marnier

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Can lead; chased home two good ones on his debut at Newbury last April but he hasn't built on that and become expensive to follow; did win three-runner maiden at Lingfield (1m4f) in November but his latest second of six at Southwell (1m3f, also AW) was another reversal for supporters; form chance off same mark but tempting to look elsewhere.

7/2

2nd

1

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Marnier

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when beating two rivals in good style in a maiden at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in November but he dropped away up the straight having taken a grip in a handicap at Kempton on his return 17 days ago; needs to build on that.

3/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Squire Danagher

10st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Well beaten over 2m here on stable/hurdle debut in May and ran to just a fair level when placed over that trip on next two outings; however, last year's useful Irish Flat form over middle-distance/staying trips in headgear offers hope he can improve over hurdles now he's upped to 2m4f with a visor refitted; interesting.

12/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Percy Shelley

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Three Flat wins and he's 2-5 over hurdles; competitive in both disciplines since returning from a break and this scenario is ideal for him.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Percy Shelley

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Made good start to hurdling career in the autumn, including when going close in a Cheltenham novice (2m4f, good to soft; has won on good ground); reappeared with a creditable third at Plumpton last month and he's feasibly treated on his best Flat form last year, including a sequence of runner-up efforts over staying trips; respected back in this sphere.

9/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

6th

3

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Nottingham

Macari

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

An excellent Flat campaign last year yielded three turf wins under Rose Dawes from May to October and he's been in AW/hurdles action this winter; absent 11 weeks but has to be considered seriously.

11/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Personal Best

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Consistent since handicapping including a win at Ffos Las (1m6f, soft) just under a year ago; may have needed last month's Salisbury return (1m6f, good), but good to firm ground would be a concern.

7/2

4th

7

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Personal Best

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won sole start at two (heavy) and a series of solid efforts from 1m3f to 1m6f last year included win at Ffos Las (1m6f, soft; acts on good) in June; rain would likely increase her chances but still respected on this reappearance.

5/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pyleates

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Made the frame on all of her three starts last year; needs to hit the boards running on her handicap debut here.

12/1

2nd

6

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Pyleates

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Half-sister to four winners for the stable, notably Pyledriver (7f-1m4f including AW/Group 1; RPR 125); well-held fourth of nine on recent Kempton debut (1m4f, AW) but that was behind some useful rivals and she should know more this time; in the mix.

7/2

Form: 94/9-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Betting Forcast

11/2 Marnier, 16/1 Squire Danagher, 100/30 Percy Shelley, 6/1 Macari, 9/2 Personal Best, 4/1 Double Meaning, 14/1 Trojan Storm, 13/2 Pyleates, 33/1 Free World

Verdict

The unexposed Pyleates, Percy Shelley and Personal Best (second choice) each have something to recommend them but this looks a good opportunity for DOUBLE MEANING to resume winning ways. His reappearance effort at Newmarket was promising and today’s extra yardage looks a major plus point.[Paul Smith]

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