Sandown Races & Results 1 Saturday 8th July 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Sandown Races & Results Tomform Saturday 8th July 2023

There were 54 Races on Saturday 8th July 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Naas, 6 races at Beverley, 6 races at Leicester, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Carlisle, 6 races at Nottingham, 8 races at Bellewstown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 8th July 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:50 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 -8%) Equality	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) Equality 7/1, Excuses in Group company first 2 starts this season and back on calmer waters, he blew 6 rivals away in a Windsor handicap a month ago. Clearly in top form. Readily defied top weight in Windsor handicap last month, producing a smart RPR.
2	10 2nd (10) (10/1 +29%) Makarova	10 10/1(+29%)	(10) Makarova 10/1, Strong at the finish when gaining her listed breakthrough at Ayr a fortnight ago, suited by how the race developed. Away from her own sex here and needs to improve again. Broke her Listed duck at Ayr two weeks ago; faces tougher task upped in grade.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 +8%) Tiber Flow	6 6/1(+8%)	(1) Tiber Flow 6/1, Smart sort who was just about better than ever when gaining her breakthrough at Group level back on the AW at Newcastle a week ago. Penalty to cover back at 5f and cheekpieces go back on but he's a big player. Incurs 3lb penalty for 6f AW win and has a question mark over this drop in trip.
4	2 4th (2) (6.5/1 -30%) Annaf	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(2) Annaf 6.5/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran his best race on turf when third in the King's Stand and that puts him right there. Stall 11 may not be ideal, though. 0-8 on turf but has some very encouraging form, most recently third in the King's Stand.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/1 -10%) Raasel	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Raasel 11/1, Another big success story for these connections, winning over 5f at listed level and this Group 3 race last year. Yet to hit the same heights this time round (although has had excuses a couple of times) and this is an ease in class in his repeat bid. Won this race last year; 0-10 since but interesting back in this scenario; 1-1 at Sandown.
6th	9 6th (9) (6.5/1 -30%) Get Ahead	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(9) Get Ahead 6.5/1, Useful filly who ran out a comfortable winner in listed company at Haydock in May and confirmed she's better than ever when second in Group 2 company at Chantilly a month ago. Slightly more needed on the figures but she's thriving. Went close in Group 2 at Chantilly last time; better than ever and has to be feared.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 -45%) Diligent Harry	16 16/1(-45%)	(3) Diligent Harry 16/1, Smart sort on his day and, while he didn't fire in the Duke of York Stakes, he was back on his game when fourth in listed company at Salisbury (6f), going with plenty of enthusiasm. Well worth another go at 5f on that evidence. 0-8 on grass and ran poorly when last seen at 5f; others preferred.
8th	8 8th (8) (3/1 +40%) Marshman	3 3/1(+40%)	(8) Marshman 3/1, Made a winning reappearance in a 5.5f Chantilly Group 3 in April but seemed to have his limitations exposed in Group 1/Group 2 company since, never really looking like justifying support in the King's Stand last time. Eases in class. Still fairly unexposed over a bare 5f; this 3yo may rate higher still; respected.
9th	6 9th (6) (25/1 +0%) Existent	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Existent 25/1, Went close in last year's Palace House at Newmarket and made the most of a good stall when fourth in the Temple Stakes at Haydock in May. Never really a factor in the King's Stand, though. Only 1-18 on turf; behind some of these rivals in the King's Stand.
10th	11 10th (11) (9/1 +36%) Lady Hamana	9 9/1(+36%)	(11) Lady Hamana 9/1, Reacted really well to cheekpieces when doubling career tally over C&D 3 weeks ago, producing a big career-best in the process. This a different assignment but she could be dangerous from the inside stall. Took well to first-time cheekpieces in the Scurry Stakes over C&D; this is harder.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

This represents a drop in grade for ANNAF, who was able to outrun big odds when an excellent third behind Bradsell in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot last month. He beat Marshman (seventh) on that occasion, as well as Existent and Raasel, and the son of Muhaarar is the one to beat on the back of that performance. Tiber Flow was a game winner of the Chipchase at Newcastle last week and looks the selection's most serious danger.

Lots of collateral form to assess and this looks very open, but ANNAF confirmed that he's as effective on turf as the AW when an excellent third in the King's Stand at Ascot last time. Stall 11 could have been better but he's still just about the most persuasive option. Raasel won this race last year and he's a threat eased in class, with Tiber Flow likely to be keeping on back in trip.

This looks an open Coral Charge with nothing standing out. The tentative suggestion is EQUALITY, with Annaf second choice.

13:50 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5/1 +17%) Perotto	5 5/1(+17%)	(9) Perotto 5/1, Caught the eye when seventh in Ascot's Victoria Cup but made his effort earlier than ideal when tenth of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot 17 days ago. Hood on. This course winner is well worth another chance. Holds good claims if taking well to first-time hood; third start for new stable.
2	8 2nd (8) (6.5/1 +7%) Ouzo	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(8) Ouzo 6.5/1, As consistent as they come but that means the handicapper isn't cutting him any slack. Ran well again in the Hunt Cup 17 days ago and went close in this last year. Consistent for current yard; close third (off this mark) in this race last year; solid.
3	11 3rd (11) (11/1 +0%) Dutch Decoy	11 11/1(+0%)	(11) Dutch Decoy 11/1, Five-time 7f/1m winner in 2022 who is knocking on the door, set lot to do when ½-length second of 12 to Maysong in handicap over C&D 21 days ago. One for the shortlist. Close second to Maysong over C&D last month; threatening to regain the winning thread.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 +38%) Revich	25 25/1(+38%)	(6) Revich 25/1, Resumed winning ways at Chester in May and not disgraced when eleventh of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Needs considering. Not disgraced in Royal Hunt Cup but appears to be back in the assessor's grip.
5th	10 5th (10) (8.5/1 -13%) Indemnify	8.5 8.5/1(-13%)	(10) Indemnify 8.5/1, Off 8 months before cosily landing 9-runner handicap over C&D 44 days ago on his final run for Roger Varian. Still low mileage so he's much respected starting out for another good yard. C&D winner on final run for Roger Varian; sold for £125,000 since; open to more progress.
6th	3 6th (3) (25/1 +0%) Major Partnership	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Major Partnership 25/1, Resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Had a bit up his sleeve there so not taken lightly despite a 4 lb rise. Defied top weight at Nottingham on return to British soil; this is harder up 4lb.
7th	14 7th (14) (14/1 -17%) Maysong	14 14/1(-17%)	(14) Maysong 14/1, C&D winner in June who backed it up with a good third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 4 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more. C&D scorer (beat Dutch Decoy) last month; ran creditably at Hamilton on Tuesday.
8th	13 8th (13) (11/1 +8%) Spirit Catcher	11 11/1(+8%)	(13) Spirit Catcher 11/1, Runner-up on his last three outings, beaten a nose in 1m handicap at Newcastle 9 days ago. One to consider off an unchanged mark. Largely consistent since wearing a hood; each-way possibilities off unaltered mark.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 -52%) Orbaan	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Orbaan 50/1, Dual 7f/1m winner in 2022. In and out this term though, only 22nd of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Can have a say if on his A-game. Well held in the Royal Hunt Cup and doesn't look entirely solid on 2023 form.
10th	12 10th (12) (33/1 +0%) Baltimore Boy	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Baltimore Boy 33/1, In good form until only eighth of 12 to Maysong in handicap over C&D 21 days ago. This fairly useful 7f winner is the sort to bounce back. Hasn't made the expected further improvement this season; opposed.
11th	5 11th (5) (11/1 +0%) Silent Film	11 11/1(+0%)	(5) Silent Film 11/1, Course winner for Charlie Appleby who made an encouraging start for his new handler when eighth of 29 in 7f handicap at Royal Ascot 16 days ago. In the picture. Has raced at 7f for the last two years; bit to prove off current mark back over 1m.
12th	15 12th (15) (5/1 +33%) Sceptic	5 5/1(+33%)	(15) Sceptic 5/1, Improving sort who bagged his second win in 1m handicap at Goodwood 15 days ago. Strong at the finish there so he merits serious consideration despite taking a 6 lb rise. Sole 3yo in the field; won at Goodwood two weeks ago and remains unexposed; interesting.
13th	1 13th (1) (28/1 -40%) Escobar	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Escobar 28/1, Not at his best this year, fourth of 6 to Regal Reality in Diomed Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 35 days ago. More is needed back in handicap company. Has form figures of 2249 in this contest; on last winning mark; each-way hopes.
14th	2 14th (2) (7.5/1 +25%) Positive	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(2) Positive 7.5/1, Course winner who posted a creditable eighth of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Not discounted. 1-1 at Sandown, namely a success in the 2019 Solario; hasn't won on turf since.
4	4 \|RR\| (4) (16/1 -33%) Intellogent	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Intellogent 16/1, Failed to build on previous promise when twenty fifth of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Weighted to go well if back on song. Ran poorly in the Royal Hunt Cup last month; now 0-10 for current stable.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

This could go the way of the consistent DUTCH DECOY, who lost little in defeat when filling the runner-up spot behind Maysong over C&D on his most recent outing. He has gone up 2lb for that run, which may not be enough to hold him back, especially given he is now 2lb better off with that rival. The six-year-old is fancied to get the better of Perotto, who may bounce back. Spirit Catcher has been knocking on the door of late and adds further spice to the race, along with Major Partnership.

Roger Varian's new recruit PEROTTO wasn't seen to best effect in Ascot's Hunt Cup last time and is well worth another chance to confirm his promising Victoria Cup seventh off a 3 lb lower mark here. Intellogent is another who is weighted to have a say if back to his best while the improving Sceptic and reliable Spirit Catcher must also enter calculations in a very competitive handicap.

This looks the perfect next step for INDEMNIFY (nap), who won the Whitsun Cup over C&D on his seasonal debut. Ouzo is second choice.

14:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (22/1 +12%) Mystic Pearl	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Mystic Pearl 22/1, Hasn't had much racing and returned to form when runner-up in a handicap over C&D 3 weeks ago, finishing strongly. Appears to be flying too high in this grade, however.
2	12 2nd (12) (2.5/1 +9%) Stenton Glider	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(12) Stenton Glider 2.5/1, Useful filly. 67/10, 3 lengths second of 11 to Habana in German 1000 Guineas at Dusseldorf (8f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Has few miles on the clock and, in theory, takes a drop in class now, so should be thereabouts.
3	3 3rd (3) (3.5/1 -5%) Bridestones	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(3) Bridestones 3.5/1, Looked a bright prospect when readily landing a Yarmouth maiden on debut last autumn. Yet to make an impact this term but was better than the result in the Sandringham last time. Not ruled out.
4	5 4th (5) (33/1 -83%) Crystallium	33 33/1(-83%)	(5) Crystallium 33/1, Fairly useful dual 7f scorer as a juvenile but she's yet to hit top form this year and has plenty to find anyway.
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 +30%) Karsavina	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Karsavina 14/1, Landed 7f novice at Newmarket on debut last autumn. Reappeared with a promising 4¼ lengths fourth of 15 to Mammas Girl in Nell Gwyn there in April and back on track to some degree when mid-field in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot. Needs to improve to make a serious impression, though.
6th	1 6th (1) (4/1 +50%) Back See Daa	4 4/1(+50%)	(1) Back See Daa 4/1, Boasts a progressive profile and opened her account in ready fashion in a novice at Newbury 23 days ago. This is significantly tougher but she should take another step forward.
7th	9 7th (9) (5/1 -25%) Magical Sunset	5 5/1(-25%)	(9) Magical Sunset 5/1, Likeable type who registered 3 wins as a juvenile, notably a 7f Newbury listed on heavy. Back to that level last 2 starts and deserves plenty of extra credit having been first home in her group when eighth in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot. Well respected.
8th	4 8th (4) (14/1 -17%) Cell Sa Beela	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Cell Sa Beela 14/1, Fairly useful form as a 2yo and returned with an encouraging performance in the Sandringham when eleventh in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot, travelling strongly with little cover. Potential to do better still back up in grade.
9th	8 9th (8) (11/1 +8%) Maggie's Way	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Maggie's Way 11/1, Improved on 2yo form when making a winning return in 11-runner handicap at Nottingham a couple of months ago. More required up in grade.
10th	7 10th (7) (33/1 +18%) Lady Alara	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Lady Alara 33/1, Newbury debut winner last June but found out at listed/Group 3 level since. Ran to form in valuable handicap at Royal Ascot last time but set to struggle back up in grade.
11th	10 11th (10) (80/1 -21%) Miss Jungle Cat	80 80/1(-21%)	(10) Miss Jungle Cat 80/1, Fairly useful as a juvenile but yet to fire this term and looks out of her depth in this.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

It is hard to look past the unexposed STENTON GLIDER, who finished a decent second in the German 1000 Guineas last month. She drops considerably in grade for this outing and Hugo Palmer's inmate would be foolish to underestimate with that in mind. Another to consider is the recent novice winner Back See Daa, who caught the eye when seeing off her opposition over this distance at Newbury most recently, while Magical Sunset (eighth) and Bridestones (12th) performed with credit in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot and they could also have a big say.

MAGICAL SUNSET shaped significantly better than the bare result in the Sandringham and looks set for a big run. Stenton Glider, runner-up in the German 1000 Guineas last time, is a big player, while Back See Daa could improve again to take a hand up in grade.

Magical Sunset may prove best of the Sandringham runners but Fred Darling and German Guineas runner-up STENTON GLIDER gets the vote.

15:00 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Sandown Group 1 (Class 1) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.73/1 +12%) Paddington	0.73 0.73/1(+12%)	(4) Paddington 0.73/1, Most progressive colt who took the big step up in class in his stride in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Produced a high-class effort to bring up the 4-timer this season in St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot 18 days ago. Will stay and obvious claims taking on elders for the first time. Admirable 3yo colt who is improving at a rate of knots; Group 1 winner the last twice.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.12/1 -30%) Emily Upjohn	2.12 2.12/1(-30%)	(3) Emily Upjohn 2.12/1, Most unlucky second in the Oaks last summer, stumbling at start and forced wide. Signed off for 2022 with an emphatic success in Fillies and Mares at Ascot before taking form to another level when making impressive winning return in Coronation Cup at Epsom. Drop back in trip not an issue. Big shout. Very classy filly who is one of the two big contenders lined up for an engrossing showdown.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 +52%) West Wind Blows	12 12/1(+52%)	(2) West Wind Blows 12/1, Landed a second 1¼m Longchamp Group 3 success of his career when seeing off 7 rivals last month. Good second in Hardwicke at Royal Ascot 2 weeks later but was seen to maximum effect. Up against it at this level. Mostly progressive and he's 4-5 over this distance but faces a tough task on the figures.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +27%) Dubai Honour	8 8/1(+27%)	(1) Dubai Honour 8/1, Big improver over 1¼m at 3, winning pair of Group 2s in France and runner-up in Champion Stakes at Ascot. Failed to reach those levels last term but firmly back on track this season, winning a couple of Group 1s in Australia in the spring. Creditable third in Group 1 at Sha Tin since. Respected. Better than ever in international Group 1 races this year; 0-5 at Group level on home soil.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Sandown Group 1 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

PADDINGTON's rise from being a handicap winner to glory in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes puts him among the elite of the current Classic generation. Obviously, this is the first time the son of Siyouni takes on older horses and Emily Upjohn, who is fresher than the selection having been rested since landing the Coronation Cup at Epsom, has to be feared with William Buick deputising for the suspended Frankie Dettori. Dubai Honour is no back number considering he is already a dual Group 1 winner, while West Wind Blows, a two-time Group 3 winner in France, also commands respect as he bids for a first success at this level.

Only four runners but still a fascinating Eclipse with a clash of the generations. EMILY UPJOHN proved herself to be a high-class filly when settling the Coronation Cup in a matter of strides on her return at Epsom 5 weeks ago and she can end the winning run of highly progressive 3-y-o Paddington, who's running in his third Group 1 in the space of 6 weeks.

Talented 4yo filly EMILY UPJOHN gets the narrow vote over admirable 3yo colt Paddington in a gripping clash.

15:40 Sandown Group 1 (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 +9%) Lord Protector	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Lord Protector 5/1, Winner of C&D handicap last June and returned to form when touched off by Paradias in this year's renewal of the same race. Meets that rival on 1 lb better terms now and it should again be close between them. Roared back better than ever when neck second to Paradias over C&D three weeks ago.
2	3 2nd (3) (16/1 -14%) Haunted Dream	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Haunted Dream 16/1, Reliable sort who enhanced good strike rate on the AW when scoring at Chelmsford in April. However, failed to land a blow off this mark at Royal Ascot since and likely to come up short once again. Not discredited in the pack over 1m4f at Royal Ascot and going back to 1m2f may suit.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 -17%) Aramaic	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Aramaic 7/1, Firmly on the up in 2021 and, having missed the whole of last season, he proved that his ability remains intact when sixth of 13 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm) in May. Around 6 lengths adrift of Paradias and Lord Protector over C&D since but now 2 lb lower and he's not discounted. Lightly raced; absent 608 days before two respectable runs this season; now tongue tied.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 -14%) Majestic	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Majestic 4/1, Won the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final 4-y-o start and has made a solid start to the new campaign, on his latest start finishing second of 11 over 1¼m at the Epsom Derby meeting. Key player off the same mark here with Ryan Moore aboard. Ran creditably in three of his four starts this season, including twice at 1m2f.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/1 +23%) Paradias	5 5/1(+23%)	(4) Paradias 5/1, Good second to a progressive one from the Gosden yard on return at Windsor and went one better in gritty fashion when seeing off Lord Protector over this C&D, with Aramaic (fourth) and Spirit of The Bay (seventh) also adrift. 5 lb rise tolerable and he has to enter calculations. Came from off the pace to win by a neck from Lord Protector over C&D latest; up 5lb.
6th	11 6th (11) (66/1 -32%) Postmark	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Postmark 66/1, Dual Flat winner last summer and opened account over hurdles at Newbury (16.3f) in February. Not improved on that subsequently in that sphere, though, and safely held back on the Flat at York 3 weeks ago. Return to 1m2f may help; probably needs career-best Flat form; bit better last year on AW.
7th	10 7th (10) (7/1 -56%) Mustazeed	7 7/1(-56%)	(10) Mustazeed 7/1, Improved when making a winning start for this yard on return at Newbury (1¼m, heavy) in April. Further progress when following up over the same C&D (good to firm) the following month and this 5 lb higher mark may well be within his reach. Won from off the pace in two large-field 1m2f handicaps at Newbury this spring; respected.
8th	8 8th (8) (16/1 +0%) Tregony	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Tregony 16/1, Superb strike rate, completing a 4-timer in 2021 and signed off 2022 with a hat-trick of big-field handicap victories on the AW. Didn't do much wrong when fourth off 11 on her reappearance at Beverley (1¼m, good to firm) but this demands a clear career-best. Progressive on AW last term to win three in a row; repeated that form on reappearance 4th.
9th	2 9th (2) (8.5/1 +6%) Honiton	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(2) Honiton 8.5/1, Wide-margin C&D winner last season and stepped up on his reappearance effort back on better ground when landing a Newmarket handicap in May. However, latest effort at Epsom was underwhelming and he's opposable on the back of that. A possible front-runner in this field; his record is beginning to look pretty mixed.
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 -21%) Spirit Of The Bay	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Spirit Of The Bay 40/1, Better than ever when landing a 7-runner handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm) on penultimate start but she was behind a few of these over C&D last time. Others preferred. Below form behind some of these here last time, denting what had been a good course record.
11th	7 11th (7) (10/1 +29%) Moktasaab	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Moktasaab 10/1, Improved when winning handicaps on first 2 starts for this yard last spring and performed to a similar level when fifth of 13 in a typically competitive York contest in May. However, he was pretty disappointing in a first-time visor (retained) on the AW last time. Below form when tried in a visor (retained today) on AW one month ago, denting his appeal.
12th	13 12th (13) (18/1 +28%) Yantarni	18 18/1(+28%)	(13) Yantarni 18/1, Off the mark for Charlie Appleby in 1m Newmarket handicap last summer but he has come up short both starts for new connections. Doesn't appear to be crying out for this step up in trip and, all things considered, it's probably best to look elsewhere. Third run for new yard; probably needs a career best but the new trip is interesting.
13th	1 13th (1) (40/1 -14%) Aikhal	40 40/1(-14%)	(1) Aikhal 40/1, Smart at his best for Aidan O'Brien but he was out with the washing starting out for new connections on return in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot. The first-time tongue strap he sported that day is retained and blinkers are also added. 1m2f Group 3 win the clear pick of his Irish races; no show at Royal Ascot for new yard.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Few would begrudge Majestic if he were to emerge victorious after some solid efforts in defeat in big handicaps this season. Indeed, the five-year-old was a well-backed favourite when second at Epsom last month and he must have a live chance off the same mark. However, earlier York form suggests MOKTASAAB could go well on these terms and William Knight's gelding edges the vote with a visor utilised for only the second time. Paradias, Honiton and Lord Protector are others with live chances.

There could be more to come from MUSTAZEED, who has landed back-to-back Newbury handicaps for his new yard this season and a 5 lb rise for his latest success doesn't look at all prohibitive. Lord Protector returned to form from out of the blue when touched off by Paradias over C&D and it would be no surprise were he to reverse the placings with that rival and emerge as the main danger. The booking of Ryan Moore is an obvious plus where Majestic is concerned and he is also accorded respect.

Moving up to 1m2f could unleash an improved display from YANTARNI. Second and third on the list are Paradias and Haunted Dream.

16:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 +14%) Classic	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Classic 6/1, Useful 7f winner at 2. Not up to Group 3 level in the Greenham on Newbury reappearance but hasn't been disgraced back in handicap company the last twice despite racing freely. Steadily back to form this term, most recently fourth over C&D; possibilities.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.75/1 +21%) Novus	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(5) Novus 2.75/1, Won a big-field Newbury maiden in the mud at 2 and once again showed how effective she is on a testing surface when a cosy winner of a 7f Goodwood handicap in May. Raced closer to the pace than ideal when sixth of 29 in the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot subsequently and remains of interest. Both wins on soft; ran respectably back on faster surface at Royal Ascot; not ruled out.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/1 +21%) Tiger Bay	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Tiger Bay 11/1, Improved to get off the mark in a 7f Lingfield maiden in April. Showed better form in defeat when fifth of 11 on Goodwood handicap debut, but couldn't lay a glove on an improver at Salisbury on most recent outing and may come up short again. No match for the winner in Class 5 last time; in deeper waters upped two grades.
4	4 4th (4) (2.75/1 -38%) New Business	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(4) New Business 2.75/1, Showed improved form switched to all-weather when off the mark in 12-runner novice event at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago, well on top finish. In excellent hands and type to go on improving now handicapping. Suited by the drop to 7f at Kempton last time; the type to improve further; respected.
5th	3 5th (3) (3/1 -9%) Merlin The Wizard	3 3/1(-9%)	(3) Merlin The Wizard 3/1, Confirmed previous promise when off the mark at the third attempt in a 7f Kempton novice in June. Followed up in good style on Ffos Las handicap debut (7.4f) 13 days ago and open to further improvement. Justified favouritism the last twice; looks capable of further progress; major player.
6th	1 6th (1) (22/1 -38%) Scholarship	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Scholarship 22/1, 6f course debut winner who got back on the up when making a successful return in the mud in 7f Newbury handicap in April. However, failed to back that up at Ascot and ran even worse in first-time cheekpieces at Haydock last time. Enough to prove. Has gone backwards since reappearance win and is proving inconsistent.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +25%) Prospering	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Prospering 12/1, Improved again to get off the mark in a 6f Ascot handicap in May and is best excused his latest run at Thirsk having been left poorly placed. Not one to write off. Form dipped last time but generally consistent otherwise; may bounce back.
8th	6 8th (6) (40/1 -21%) Empty Metaphor	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Empty Metaphor 40/1, James Garfield colt who backed up his reappearance effort when making all in a Limerick maiden (7f) in April, digging deep under pressure. Changed hands for 70,000 gns and faced a very stiff task tried tongue tied when well held in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot 9 weeks later. Ex-Irish; faced stiff task at Royal Ascot on debut for new yard; drops back in class.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

NOVUS finished a respectable sixth in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last month and the Gary Moore-trained filly is fancied to regain the winning thread in these slightly calmer waters. Last-time-out novice winner New Business enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark and the son of Sea The Stars isn't taken lightly, while the hat-trick seeking Merlin The Wizard cannot be discounted either, with a 6lb rise for his recent success at Ffos Las looking more than fair.

It wasn't the deepest of races MERLIN THE WIZARD won at Ffos Las 13 days ago, but it was very hard not to be impressed with the manner of his victory and he looks up to completing the hat-trick with further improvement on the cards. New Business and Novus are others to view positively.

Unexposed NEW BUSINESS should build on his Kempton success. Merlin The Wizard is feared most.

16:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (8.5/1 +15%) Lisboa	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(8) Lisboa 8.5/1, Has a pedigree of contrasts and showed plenty on 2 of his 3 starts in novice events at 7f. Seemingly not 100% on handicap bow at Kempton (1m) 10 days ago but he makes a pretty quick turnaround and yard's runners always command respect. Blinkers on 1st time. Four starts and he has not lived up to the form he showed first time; blinkers go on.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.75/1 +54%) Ribal	2.75 2.75/1(+54%)	(3) Ribal 2.75/1, Steady improver in novice/maidens, runner-up on return at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) in April. Didn't convince with his application on handicap debut at Redcar (10f) a month later (hung badly left) but gelded since and too soon to be writing off. Promising before he hung left and dropped away tamely last time; gelded later in May.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/1 +0%) Hakuna Babe	11 11/1(+0%)	(10) Hakuna Babe 11/1, Hasn't had a hard time to date and her pedigree indicates that she should be better than an opening mark of 72, so can't be ruled out. Well worth noting if the market speaks in her favour. Promise on first two starts, before a backward step on latest; makes her handicap debut.
4	6 4th (6) (6.5/1 +13%) Miller Spirit	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(6) Miller Spirit 6.5/1, Australia colt who has displayed fair form in a trio of novice/maiden contests at up to 10f. Never threatened on his latest outing at Windsor 26 days ago but switch to handicaps rates a plus here and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Carries his head high but showed significant ability on all three starts; handicap debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (3.5/1 +36%) Orchestra	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(4) Orchestra 3.5/1, Scored at Beverley (10f) in May and made the frame both starts since, plugging on for third at Redcar (10f) 15 days ago. Interesting connections opt for a visor now and he's of interest with William Buick an eye-catching booking. Form dipped a little last time and he looks more exposed than many; headgear is enlisted.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/1 +25%) Abu Royal	9 9/1(+25%)	(1) Abu Royal 9/1, Dark Angel colt who made race-by-race progress in novice/maiden company this spring, off the mark at the third attempt at Ayr (1m) in May. However, that form nothing special and he never figured on handicap debut last month. Longer trip needs to unlock some improvement. Asserted in Ayr maiden (1m, good) but disappointing on handicap debut; new trip could suit.
7th	5 7th (5) (5.5/1 +31%) Ramensky	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(5) Ramensky 5.5/1, Gelded/blinkered for 1st time, looked a better model when opening his account in an AW novice in February. Reportedly lost action next start but back on track following another break when third in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago, keeping on final 1f. Not ruled out in re-fitted headgear. He's been hanging badly but a good, never-nearer third of nine over C&D three weeks ago.
8th	9 8th (9) (8/1 +11%) Blue Yonder	8 8/1(+11%)	(9) Blue Yonder 8/1, Back-to-back winner of handicaps at around 10f in May and produced best effort yet when second (clear of remainder) at Wetherby (10f) 2 starts back. Found run of good form coming to a halt at Haydock (10f) 23 days ago but he rates a likely type to bounce back. Nearly won three in a row once stepped up to this sort of trip; failed to fire on latest.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ORCHESTRA hasn't been sustaining his finishing effort in recent defeats, but a first-time visor could prove the tonic for Ed Dunlop's gelding and enable him to enjoy a second success of the season. Entrancement has been hiked up 11lb for her six-and-a-half length win at Goodwood in May, nevertheless, she could still have more to offer. Ramensky stayed on into third over C&D last month and completes the shortlist.

This looks wide open and with that in mind the vote goes to ORCHESTRA. An improved model this term (successful at Beverley in May), he's been far from disgraced both starts in handicaps since and the application of a visor could just eke out a little more. Ramensky and Entrancement are others to consider, with Ribal also interesting having been gelded.

This is an interesting field but they all present issues of one sort or another. ABU ROYAL is taken to bounce back from a poor run.

17:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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