August 28 / 15.00 Sandown

15.00

Good To Firm

Killik Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Killik Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 311222 D BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 5yo who has form figures of 11222 for his current yard and who has been knocking on the door at Windsor (5f) and Brighton (5.3f) in his last two starts; 3lb well in off the same mark as those last two runs and he has leading claims back in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

South Shore

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

On the up since joining Robert Cowell this summer and comfortably gained a third victory for the yard in nine-runner handicap at Sandown (5f) last month by 3/4l from Maharajas Express; up 5lb but that form has been really well advertised, so he is seriously considered.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

South Shore

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Resurgent 5yo who has form figures of 11222 for his current yard and who has been knocking on the door at Windsor (5f) and Brighton (5.3f) in his last two starts; 3lb well in off the same mark as those last two runs and he has leading claims back in trip.

5/2

2nd

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

South Shore

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Back to something like his best since the hood came off for this yard, winning twice this summer and going back up a stone in the weights; another solid effort off this mark in an apprentice handicap at Windsor last Monday and looks set to go well once more.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 479618 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy profile and was quiet at Wolverhampton last week, but he came from rear to snatch victory at Chester (5f, good) on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.
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8th

8

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Maharajas Express

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Gamely gained a deserved second success of 2026 in 5f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago; up 4lb but runner-up has gone in since so this C&D scorer is a likely player.

7/2

1st

9

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Maharajas Express

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Won at Chester (5f, good) in July and he's been a close second on his last two starts, most recently off this mark in a big field at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday; he's a very solid contender.

9/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 272253 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her three 6f AW wins last backend but she's run several good races this year, including when third at Ffos Las (5f, good) in June; returns after a short break but she's respected with Rossa Ryan booked.
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5th

5

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Hint Of Humour

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Three AW wins in the second half of last year but she's 0-8 on turf; last two efforts on grass were respectable, however, including when third of nine over C&D (good) 19 days ago; taken out on account of soft ground here on Friday and her prospects would be boosted by drying conditions.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Hint Of Humour

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to her three 6f AW wins last backend but she's run several good races this year, including when third at Ffos Las (5f, good) in June; returns after a short break but she's respected with Rossa Ryan booked.

9/2

Form: 542056 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive.
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1st

3

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Dual C&D winner who is back to the mark he was successful from at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; fair fourth over C&D 19 days ago; sports first-time cheekpieces on this 107th start and he warrants consideration.

9/2

4th

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive.

11/2

Form: 303-28

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a close second at Bath (5f, good) in April, but she failed to back that up at Haydock later that month; that took her record to 0-7 and she comes with risks attached after another break.
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4th

12

(11)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:16 Salisbury

Jenny Jerome

9st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Not yet proven over 6f but is now 2lb lower than when close second on seasonal debut at Bath (5f, good) in April and didn't run badly when midfield over that trip at Sandown a fortnight ago, after a break; not ruled out.

25/1

5th

8

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Jenny Jerome

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Reappeared with a close second at Bath (5f, good) in April, but she failed to back that up at Haydock later that month; that took her record to 0-7 and she comes with risks attached after another break.

12/1

8th

10

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Jenny Jerome

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Simon Hodgson

Six-race maiden but she went close at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago on her return from a six-month absence; returning to 6f should be fine and she is not fully exposed just yet; major contender.

6/1

12/1

Form: 664718 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all from the rail draw at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) last month, but she's not easy to predict and was out the back at Brighton last time; this drop back in trip is no problem, but she's drawn out wide and needs to step up again after that last run; stablemate of Hint Of Humour.
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6th

3

(8)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Duskaura

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Made all from the rail draw at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) last month, but she's not easy to predict and was out the back at Brighton last time; this drop back in trip is no problem, but she's drawn out wide and needs to step up again after that last run; stablemate of Hint Of Humour.

12/1

8th

10

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Duskaura

9st 1lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Made all from the rail draw at Lingfield (turf) a fortnight ago; that came in a far less-competitive handicap off 2lb lower against her own sex, and she'll find this rather tougher.

12/1

5/1

Form: 522216 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who was well held at Chepstow last time, but that was a Class 4 event and he won that track (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; remains well treated on his old form and has claims if he can bounce back on this drop back in grade; acts on fast and soft ground.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:37 Bath

Level Up

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

Drawn wide at Chester last time and had previously won narrowly at Chepstow (5f, good to soft), maintaining his good season; perhaps high in the weights now, though.

15/2

8th

12

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Level Up

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Gained second win of the season at Chepstow last time (5f, good to soft) but now 4lb higher and has no easy task from stall 10.

12/1

Form: 124305 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Effective on fast and heavy ground; returned to form with a clearcut win at Windsor (5f) in May, but she's gone off the boil in her last two runs; has bit to prove again and she needs to get back on track in new headgear.
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1st

3

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

Cameley Days

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Chris Dwyer

Won over C&D (good to firm) in May but still 5lb higher and recent efforts suggest she needs to come down a bit more in the weights; cheekpieces return.

20/1

8th

7

(3)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Cameley Days

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Effective on fast and heavy ground; returned to form with a clearcut win at Windsor (5f) in May, but she's gone off the boil in her last two runs; has bit to prove again and she needs to get back on track in new headgear.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Yarmouth

Cameley Days

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Scored at Windsor (5f) in May and in good form since until only 13th in 5f York handicap 20 days ago; no surprise to see her get back on track here.

9/1

16/1

Form: 343137 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dominated a four-runner apprentice handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last month, but he's taken two backward steps since then; handles most ground but he's still 4lb higher than for that last success and others are more convincing.
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12th

5

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

So Smart

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

All six wins over 5f on various ground on turf, the latest when beating three rivals in an apprentice handicap at Chepstow in July; form has regressed in three starts since so needs the return to Class 6 company to bring about a resurgence.

33/1

9th

9

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

So Smart

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Grace Harris

Dominated a four-runner apprentice handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last month, but he's taken two backward steps since then; handles most ground but he's still 4lb higher than for that last success and others are more convincing.

16/1

7th

7

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

So Smart

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Dominated a four-runner apprentice handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last month but not so good there eight days later; back up 4lb today and balance of form this term suggests he is not the percentage call.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £8.49
Tricast £57.84
Trifecta £67.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

South Shore

Telegraph:

Cameley Days

The Guardian:

Hint Of Humour

WEST COUNTRY:

So Smart

POSTDATA:

Good Earth

RP RATINGS:

South Shore

NEWMARKET:

South Shore

The Times:

South Shore

Daily Mail:

South Shore

D Express:

South Shore

Daily Mirror:

South Shore

The Sun:

South Shore

The Star:

South Shore

Daily Record:

South Shore