Sandown Races & Results Tomform Saturday 20th August 2022

There were 56 Races on Saturday 20th August 2022 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Newton Abbot, 7 races at Killarney, 7 races at York, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Chester, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 20th August 2022

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

14:05 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Potapova (18/1 -13%)
Potapova

18/1(-13%)
(4) Potapova 18/1, Runner-up effort in the Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes a stand out effort this season, merely plugging on in the Kilboy Estate Stakes at the Curragh last month.
2
2nd (10) Grande Dame (2.25/1 +0%)
Grande Dame

2.25/1(+0%)
(10) Grande Dame 2.25/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in April and took a big step forward when going down narrowly in York listed event in May. Disappointed in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot but back in calmer waters and forged clear in a C&D listed race last month. Very promising.
3
3rd (2) Mrs Fitzherbert (9/1 +25%)
Mrs Fitzherbert

9/1(+25%)
(2) Mrs Fitzherbert 9/1, Picked up where she left off in 2021 with victory in Goodwood listed race on return in April, overhauling Bashkirova close home. Excuses at Epsom (too free) and likely to bounce back given overall profile.
4
4th (9) Fonteyn (2.5/1 +17%)
Fonteyn

2.5/1(+17%)
(9) Fonteyn 2.5/1, Progressive filly who built on encouraging return when narrow winner of listed event at York in May. Runner-up boosted that form and she excelled herself when fourth in the Nassau (9.9f) despite racing freely.
5th
5th (1) Bounce The Blues (10/1 +29%)
Bounce The Blues

10/1(+29%)
(1) Bounce The Blues 10/1, Useful form when runner-up first 2 starts back this term over 7f. Never a factor from a poor draw in Oak Tree Stakes and now goes back up in trip.
6th
6th (12) Mise En Scene (10/1 -25%)
Mise En Scene

10/1(-25%)
(12) Mise En Scene 10/1, Made a winning start in impressive fashion at Haydock in July 2021 and improved her form a chunk when following up in Group 3 at Goodwood. Excellent fourth in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket but not seen since a heavy defeat on reappearance in May.
7th
7th (3) Nizaaka (6.5/1 +46%)
Nizaaka

6.5/1(+46%)
(3) Nizaaka 6.5/1, Landed the odds in the manner of a very useful filly at Newmarket 3 weeks ago, completing a hat-trick of 7f handicaps. Stamina to prove up in class but she warrants consideration.
8th
8th (6) Rising Star (25/1 -79%)
Rising Star

25/1(-79%)
(6) Rising Star 25/1, Landed Kensington Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot and even better form when making listed breakthrough at Haydock (Random Harvest second). Worth a shot at this level.
9th
9th (5) Random Harvest (22/1 -10%)
Random Harvest

22/1(-10%)
(5) Random Harvest 22/1, Progressive in handicap company, winning at Ascot last month and better than ever when second to Rising Star in listed company a fortnight ago. Dominating this field a different ask, though.
10th
10th (7) Roman Mist (40/1 -21%)
Roman Mist

40/1(-21%)
(7) Roman Mist 40/1, Made the breakthrough at listed level when scoring at Kempton on Easter Monday. Creditable third in Epsom Group 3 next time but a couple of heavy defeats since raise concerns.
11th
11th (8) Serenading (100/1 -52%)
Serenading

100/1(-52%)
(8) Serenading 100/1, Stuck to her task when fourth in Valiant Fillies' Stakes at Ascot but al her wins have been in handicap company and this looks a tough ask.
LTO Selection:

14:05 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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


14:40 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Silver Knott (2.25/1 +10%)
Silver Knott

2.25/1(+10%)
(4) Silver Knott 2.25/1, Showed plenty of ability amidst greenness when fourth on debut at Newbury (7f) in July and, despite still showing inexperience, he had little fuss in getting off the mark at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago, making all. In excellent hands and there's even better to come.
2
2nd (6) Wahaaj (5/1 +58%)
Wahaaj

5/1(+58%)
(6) Wahaaj 5/1, Gregorian colt who impressed when coming clear to taste success on debut in a Nottingham maiden (6f) in June and similarly had little fuss in following up under a penalty at Yarmouth 25 days ago. More to do now but he's open to further improvement.
3
3rd (2) Desert Hero (2.12/1 -6%)
Desert Hero

2.12/1(-6%)
(2) Desert Hero 2.12/1, Sea The Stars colt who is bred in the purple and impressed the further he went as he beat a next-time-out winner in clear-cut style on debut at Haydock (7f) in June. Just the type to make his mark at this higher level with significant progress anticipated.
4
4th (1) Defence Of Fort (4/1 +20%)
Defence Of Fort

4/1(+20%)
(1) Defence Of Fort 4/1, £19,000 Starspangledbanner colt who was backed at long odds and looked a useful prospect as he cleared away from 11-rivals in an Ascot novice (7f) on debut in July. Looks sure to progress.
5th
5th (7) Lady Bullet (25/1 -14%)
Lady Bullet

25/1(-14%)
(7) Lady Bullet 25/1, Breeze-up purchase who knew her job and made it first time lucky in a Doncaster maiden (5f) in April and followed up from the front at Ripon (6f) in May. Hard to knock her 4-lengths sixth of 16 to Meditate in Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot since but she may lack the potential of some here.
6th
6th (3) Dornoch Castle (16/1 -14%)
Dornoch Castle

16/1(-14%)
(3) Dornoch Castle 16/1, Easy winner on debut at Haydock (7f) in June and had little fuss in justifying cramped odds when following up under a penalty at Ayr next time. Seemingly not himself in Vintage at Goodwood (sweated up beforehand) and not one to write off.
LTO Selection:

14:40 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Zainalarab (1.75/1 +13%)
Zainalarab

1.75/1(+13%)
(7) Zainalarab 1.75/1, Wootton Bassett colt who arrives on an upward curve having landed a maiden at Salisbury and followed up in a novice at Chester 56 days ago, overcoming the run of the race. Likely to be better than a mark of 83 and leading claims here.
2
2nd (1) Al Rufaa (3/1 +25%)
Al Rufaa

3/1(+25%)
(1) Al Rufaa 3/1, Most progressive as a 3-y-o but lightly raced since and hasn't looked the most determined. Back to form when fourth of 6 at Newmarket last time, so not ruled out.
3
3rd (6) Global Esteem (3.33/1 +45%)
Global Esteem

3.33/1(+45%)
(6) Global Esteem 3.33/1, Holding his form well this term and doubled his tally for the campaign when landing a 5-runner event over C&D 16 days ago. Should give another good account.
4
4th (5) Prontissimo (9/1 -20%)
Prontissimo

9/1(-20%)
(5) Prontissimo 9/1, Won a couple of times last season and, while he hasn't quite matched his best form so far this term, he wasn't seen to best effect at Newmarket last time. Can't be written off.
5th
5th (2) Tomfre (5.5/1 +15%)
Tomfre

5.5/1(+15%)
(2) Tomfre 5.5/1, Below form at Chester last time but previous effort contained some encouragement and he's becoming well treated, so dangerous to completely dismiss him.
LTO Selection:

15:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Protagonist (8.5/1 -31%)
Protagonist

8.5/1(-31%)
(8) Protagonist 8.5/1, Multiple winner in Ireland for previous connections and built on encouraging C&D reappearance/debut for this yard when narrowly landing a four-runner Doncaster handicap (10.2f, good to firm), despite conceding first run. Major player off just a 1 lb higher mark.
2
2nd (12) Dual Identity (14/1 -40%)
Dual Identity

14/1(-40%)
(12) Dual Identity 14/1, Improved performer this year, successful at Newcastle in May and quickened in good style when seeing off seven rivals over this C&D last month. This represents a step up in class, but 6 lb rise looks fair all things considered and he has to enter calculations.
3
3rd (17) Vee Sight (4.5/1 +18%)
Vee Sight

4.5/1(+18%)
(17) Vee Sight 4.5/1, Gelded during the winter and duly improved when making a winning reappearance/handicap debut over 9f here in June (form of that race is strong). Valid excuses when fourth at Glorious Goodwood next time (not far behind third-placed Migdam) and he remains with potential.
4
4th (6) Arqoob (22/1 -10%)
Arqoob

22/1(-10%)
(6) Arqoob 22/1, Useful sort who sprung a 33/1 surprise when striking over this C&D last month. Wasn't ideally drawn when down the field at Glorious Goodwood since, but his effort was ultimately short-lived that day and this demands a clear career-best.
5th
5th (10) Migdam (4/1 +27%)
Migdam

4/1(+27%)
(10) Migdam 4/1, Winner of two of his three starts as a juvenile and further progress when scoring on return/handicap debut at Doncaster in June. Third of 13 in what was a pretty competitive contest at Glorious Goodwood next time and he has to be considered.
6th
6th (13) Croeso Cymraeg (40/1 -21%)
Croeso Cymraeg

40/1(-21%)
(13) Croeso Cymraeg 40/1, Narrowly resumed winning ways back up in trip in a six-runner handicap at Salisbury (1½m, good to firm) last month. Lost little caste in defeat when fifth at Doncaster since and he was successful over C&D on his sole previous visit here in July 2020.
7th
7th (7) Dubai Horizon (28/1 +0%)
Dubai Horizon

28/1(+0%)
(7) Dubai Horizon 28/1, Landed this race off a 9 lb higher mark in 2018, but hasn't tasted success since and the majority of his subsequent efforts have been essentially underwhelming.
8th
8th (16) Secret Box (8.5/1 -31%)
Secret Box

8.5/1(-31%)
(16) Secret Box 8.5/1, Plenty of promise in maiden/novice company and he was well on top at the finish when making a successful handicap debut over this C&D in June 2021. Subsequent absence an obvious concern, but this unexposed 4-y-o will be of strong interest if the market vibes are upbeat.
9th
9th (15) Knight Of Honour (5.5/1 +15%)
Knight Of Honour

5.5/1(+15%)
(15) Knight Of Honour 5.5/1, Runner-up in maidens on first two starts of this season prior to winning one in pretty decisive fashion upped to this trip at Goodwood in June. Good second to Hamaki (winner again since) on subsequent handicap bow at Haydock and it's likely that he has more to offer.
10th
10th (14) Asgoodassobergets (50/1 -100%)
Asgoodassobergets

50/1(-100%)
(14) Asgoodassobergets 50/1, French import who made a winning start on this side of the Channel at Wolverhampton in April. Followed that with a good effort at Royal Ascot, but he was well adrift of Migdam and Vee Sight at Glorious Goodwood.
11th
11th (2) Palavecino (40/1 +20%)
Palavecino

40/1(+20%)
(2) Palavecino 40/1, Smart effort to win Lingfield handicap in January, but hasn't come close to matching that form in three subsequent starts back on turf, including when moving back into handicap company at Goodwood last month.
12th
12th (4) Ajero (4/1 +33%)
Ajero

4/1(+33%)
(4) Ajero 4/1, Useful hurdles winner who, having hit the crossbar on his first four starts on the Flat, opened his account in this sphere when bagging a 16-runner Glorious Goodwood handicap (9f, good to firm) three weeks ago. 7 lb rise tolerable and he's a must for the shortlist.
13th
13th (1) Belloccio (40/1 -82%)
Belloccio

40/1(-82%)
(1) Belloccio 40/1, Found it tough in pattern company at 3 yrs, but better than ever when making a successful reappearance/handicap bow at Kempton (11f) in April. Subsequent effort at York was poor, though, and no easy task here under top-weight.
14th
14th (9) Good Birthday (22/1 -57%)
Good Birthday

22/1(-57%)
(9) Good Birthday 22/1, Not the most reliable of types nowadays, but he's talented when on-song and there wasn't much wrong with his recent effort at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm) where he was probably sent for home a little soon. Place possibilities off an attractive mark.
15th
15th (5) Victory Chime (40/1 -60%)
Victory Chime

40/1(-60%)
(5) Victory Chime 40/1, Scored twice last autumn, including in listed company at Goodwood in September, but he's barely beaten a rival home in four starts so far this season.
LTO Selection:

15:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Sandown Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (11) Queen Fleur (8.5/1 +6%)
Queen Fleur

8.5/1(+6%)
(11) Queen Fleur 8.5/1, KIngman filly out of a 1¼m-1½m winner, including at listed level. Pedigree suggests that she'll be a decent middle-distance prospect for next season, but represents a leading yard and it'll be interesting to see which way she goes in the betting.
1
1st (4) Chelsea Green (11/1 +31%)
Chelsea Green

11/1(+31%)
(4) Chelsea Green 11/1, Fetched 80,000 gns as a yearling and shaped with encouragement when sixth in a 15-runner Glorious Goodwood maiden on debut (7f, good to firm). Well worth a second look with improvement on the cards.
3
3rd (9) Mubhijah (10/1 +17%)
Mubhijah

10/1(+17%)
(9) Mubhijah 10/1, Ultimately failed to land a meaningful blow on recent debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm), but it was a promising introduction all the same (considerately handled) and she can be expected to build on that here.
4
4th (6) Daydream Dancer (20/1 +20%)
Daydream Dancer

20/1(+20%)
(6) Daydream Dancer 20/1, Lots to like on paper and while she was never in the hunt on debut at Glorious Goodwood where she looked very green, that experience won't be wasted on her and she's surely capable of a good deal better.
5th
5th (8) Gentle Whinny (33/1 +18%)
Gentle Whinny

33/1(+18%)
(8) Gentle Whinny 33/1, Foaled January 30. 65,000 gns foal, 75,000 gns yearling. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 9f/1¼m winner Wonderment. Yard's strike rate with juveniles is very modest and she's probably best watched on this occasion.
6th
6th (10) Orange Martini (22/1 -38%)
Orange Martini

22/1(-38%)
(10) Orange Martini 22/1, Started to get the hang of things late in the piece when fourth in a 15-runner Newbury maiden (7f, good to firm) on debut last month. Likely to do better in time, particularly when faced with a stiffer test.
7th
7th (2) Beautiful Star (25/1 -108%)
Beautiful Star

25/1(-108%)
(2) Beautiful Star 25/1, Foaled April 29. 62,000 gns yearling. Half-sister to several winners, including very smart performer Wichita. Yard also saddles Cruise and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say.
8th
8th (5) Cruise (9/1 +25%)
Cruise

9/1(+25%)
(5) Cruise 9/1, Positives to glean from Newmarket debut (6f, good to firm) and clearly found things happening too quickly dropped to 5f at Glorious Goodwood next time. This trip will be more her bag and improvement could be forthcoming.
9th
9th (12) Sentimentality (40/1 -21%)
Sentimentality

40/1(-21%)
(12) Sentimentality 40/1, Signs of ability first time out at Lingfield (7f, good), but subsequent Kempton effort hardly represented a step in the right direction and newcomer Queen Fleur is presumably the stable first-string.
10th
10th (1) Aunt Violet (1.38/1 +31%)
Aunt Violet

1.38/1(+31%)
(1) Aunt Violet 1.38/1, Equipped with a hood when a promising third on Newbury debut and just touched off with the headgear omitted in a 6f Ascot novice (6f, good to firm) next time. Holds Group-race entries and she sets a good standard.
11th
11th (3) Catch A Star (5/1 -100%)
Catch A Star

5/1(-100%)
(3) Catch A Star 5/1, Foaled March 2. Closely related to 7f-9f winner Dream Castle and winner up to 1¼m With The Moonlight, both smart, and half-sister to useful 7f winner Inveigle. Naturally of strong interest given her pedigree/connections and she needs close attention in the betting.
12th
12th (13) Tomouh Dubai (20/1 -67%)
Tomouh Dubai

20/1(-67%)
(13) Tomouh Dubai 20/1, Bettered debut display when third of nine in a 1m Lingfield novice (AW) a fortnight ago. Another step forward will be needed here, but that's entirely possible and she's a live each-way candidate.
13th
13th (7) Delightfully Yours (125/1 -25%)
Delightfully Yours

125/1(-25%)
(7) Delightfully Yours 125/1, Foaled March 7. 12,000 gns yearling. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 1¼m winner Aunt Julia. Yard is hardly synonymous with winning newcomers and she's pitched into what looks a pretty warm maiden.
LTO Selection:

16:25 Sandown Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Urban Sprawl (2.25/1 +25%)
Urban Sprawl

2.25/1(+25%)
(4) Urban Sprawl 2.25/1, Took his form up a notch when making a winning start in nurseries at Catterick in July and similar form upped in grade when runner-up at Thirsk 16 days later. Turned in another good effort when fourth at Haydock 13 days ago and sure to remain competitive.
2
2nd (3) Gulmarg (3.5/1 -17%)
Gulmarg

3.5/1(-17%)
(3) Gulmarg 3.5/1, Got back on the up when winning 4-runner nursery at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago, pushed out. Hit with 5 lb rise but still respected as a last-time-out winner.
3
3rd (2) Seductive Power (2.75/1 +8%)
Seductive Power

2.75/1(+8%)
(2) Seductive Power 2.75/1, Kodi Bear colt who put his experience to good use when making it third time lucky at Newbury in June. Disappointed upped in trip on nursery debut at Goodwood but well worth another chance with his Newbury form working out well.
4
4th (5) The Toff (6.5/1 -63%)
The Toff

6.5/1(-63%)
(5) The Toff 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who ran his best race when third of 11 on nursery debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, seeing out the trip well. Nudged up 1 lb and must enter calculations.
5th
5th (1) Priors Dell (5.5/1 +8%)
Priors Dell

5.5/1(+8%)
(1) Priors Dell 5.5/1, Charm Spirit colt who opened his account at Windsor in May and followed up under a penalty at Newbury in July. Wasn't in anything like the same form tackling softer ground than previously at Chester last time, so a bounce back needed on nursery debut.
LTO Selection:

17:00 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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


17:35 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Chipstead (1.75/1 +30%)
Chipstead

1.75/1(+30%)
(3) Chipstead 1.75/1, It's taken time for him to get going this season but he was back on song when second of 15 in handicap (7/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, running on. Player if in the same form.
2
2nd (7) Isle Of Lismore (12/1 +25%)
Isle Of Lismore

12/1(+25%)
(7) Isle Of Lismore 12/1, Latest win at Windsor in June. Well beaten in a deeper race there since but this is more his level and he's handily drawn against the rail.
3
3rd (10) Yimou (12/1 +40%)
Yimou

12/1(+40%)
(10) Yimou 12/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2020. 12/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Others more obvious.
4
4th (1) Beyond Equal (16/1 -14%)
Beyond Equal

16/1(-14%)
(1) Beyond Equal 16/1, Second at Windsor (5f) in May. Below par since but more than capable off this mark if bouncing back to form.
5th
5th (8) Four Adaay (10/1 -67%)
Four Adaay

10/1(-67%)
(8) Four Adaay 10/1, Didn't need to improve to win 7-runner handicap (15/8) at Nottingham (5f, good) in May, pushed out. Claims if returning from a 3-month break in similar form.
6th
6th (9) Marnie James (10/1 +38%)
Marnie James

10/1(+38%)
(9) Marnie James 10/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2018. 33/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Needs to show he can build on that.
7th
7th (4) Impeach (10/1 -100%)
Impeach

10/1(-100%)
(4) Impeach 10/1, Three AW wins earlier in the year and has also gone close on turf the last twice (C&D first occasion). No reason why he won't continue to run well.
8th
8th (2) Neptunian (3.5/1 -5%)
Neptunian

3.5/1(-5%)
(2) Neptunian 3.5/1, Lightly-raced 3-y-o who arrives on the back of a 6f Windsor win under Andrea Atzeni. Looks speedy enough to cope with the drop to 5f. Leading claims.
9th
9th (6) Josies Kid (14/1 +13%)
Josies Kid

14/1(+13%)
(6) Josies Kid 14/1, Excellent Goodwood third in April. No impact in ultra-competitive races at York and Royal Ascot since but it's possible he could get back on track in these calmer waters.
10th
10th (5) Just Glamorous (28/1 -27%)
Just Glamorous

28/1(-27%)
(5) Just Glamorous 28/1, C&D winner who also went close here in June. Below par twice since, albeit it was a very competitive Glorious Goodwood race last time.
LTO Selection:

17:35 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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