MEETING · TODAY

Friday 3 July 2026 Sandown

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

7 races 53 runners First off 13:50

Going Good Flat / Jumps Right-handed Undulating Headline 15:35 · £34,026

13:50

HKJC World Pool Battaash Handicap ✓ Result

Class 2 5f10y ·Good ·£12,885 · 5 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Havana Hurricane

Age 3 · 9-9

346-30

Charles Bishop 10%

Eve Johnson Houghton 13%

100

9-9

10/3 7/2 10/3

Ranked last of five on our figures, he struggled badly in a Group 1 at Ascot most recently, leaving plenty to prove on his return to handicap company. First-time cheekpieces on a colt whose best trip is 6f, though an official mark of 100 looks stiff.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form (346-30) and a high weight of 9-9 limit confidence despite a competitive Saturday Rating of 97 at 10/3.

Comical Point

Age 3 · 9-5

43-332

Ryan Moore 24%

Andrew Balding 18%

104

9-5

7/4 3/2 7/4

Consistent at 6f on good ground, he pushed the winner close at Windsor last time, beaten half a length off a mark 2lb lower than today's. First-time tongue-tie and the booking of Ryan Moore strengthen the case for our top-rated runner here.

AI verdict

Consistent form (43-332) and a competitive 104 Saturday Rating justify strong market support at 13/8 despite carrying 9-5.

Westport

Age 3 · 9-3

1110

Billy Loughnane 18%

George Boughey 18%

105

9-3

2/1 32/17 2/1

Three wins from his last four starts show him in smart form; his Ascot handicap debut, where his draw left him unable to land a blow, can be forgiven. Those victories look solid, and he merits another chance here in a more accessible contest.

AI verdict

Westport's strong form (1110) and competitive 105 Saturday Rating are offset by a hefty 9-3 weight burden at 15/8.

Exclamation

Age 3 · 9-1

-90190

Rossa Ryan 18%

Grace Harris 10%

9-1

18/1 12/1 18/1

A three-quarter length success at Chester three starts back shows he can do it, but he has been highly inconsistent around that effort. Retained cheekpieces and a 2lb pull in the weights add interest, though his current official mark looks demanding.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-1 at 14/1 with a Saturday Rating of 83 and poor recent form -90190 limits Exclamation's winning prospects.

One And Gone

Age 3 · 8-6

733401

Ryan Kavanagh 11%

Ian Williams 11%

8-6

7/1 7/1 13/2

Returned to his best last time, drawing away to take a handicap by a length at Goodwood off a mark 6lb lower than today's. Acts well at this trip on good ground and is a reliable type; the concern is a trainer managing just one winner from 49 recent runners.

AI verdict

Rated just 80 with inconsistent form (733401), carrying 8-6 at 10/1 in a competitive market limits One And Gone's winning prospects.

14:25

Coral Dragon Stakes (Listed) ✓ Result

Class 1 5f10y ·Good ·£25,520 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

A Bear Affair

Age 2 · 9-4

1376

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-4

5/1 4/1 9/2

Pushed to his limits at Ascot last time, finishing four lengths behind the leaders in a Listed contest having possibly reached his ceiling; acts at 6f on good to firm and good to soft, with stall nine providing a wide berth to navigate.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 95, inconsistent form (1376), and 9/2 odds suggest mid-tier market confidence warranting three stars.

Bill The Bull

Age 2 · 9-4

4341

Pat Cosgrave 11%

Adam Kirby 12%

9-4

9/2

Won a maiden at Bath by three lengths last time having benefited from a drop in class, with his earlier course form here in Listed company given a further boost at Royal Ascot; the sharp 5f trip suits and he acts well on good ground.

AI verdict

Rated 96 with inconsistent form (4341) and 9/2 odds, Bill The Bull shows mid-tier Saturday market confidence at 9-4.

It Dunt Marra

Age 2 · 9-4

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ollie Sangster 14%

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132

9-4

12/1 10/1 11/1

Shaped well on debut at Goodwood, pulling away from a more experienced rival before going down by two lengths in a maiden; handles 5f on good ground and is likely to progress, though this is a significant step up in class for a once-raced colt.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 132 and 18/1 odds signal the market holds little confidence in this 9-4 weighted runner.

Ronson

Age 2 · 9-4

712

Rowan Scott 11%

Nigel Tinkler 11%

101

9-4

10/3 11/4 10/3

Still green under pressure at Beverley last time, narrowly denied by a short-head in a 2yo contest; acts well at 5f on good and fast ground and looks capable of further progress as that rawness irons out.

AI verdict

Ronson's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 101, inconsistent 712 form, and 9-4 weight limit his appeal at 5/2 odds.

Underdog

Age 2 · 9-4

Saffie Osborne 14%

Richard Spencer 15%

9-4

9/1 17/2 9/1

Well held in a Group 2 at Ascot last time where the pace was simply too sharp at that level; has a speedy pedigree, acts at 5f on good ground and his trainer is currently in form, but the bar to clear here remains considerable.

AI verdict

Underdog's weak form (10), low Saturday Rating of 80, and 11/1 odds signal limited market confidence.

Bint Archange

Age 2 · 8-13

310

Ryan Moore 24%

Richard Hughes 15%

8-13

8/1 11/2 8/1

Taken too forward in a Group 2 at Ascot last time and weakened well before the line; a fine prospect who acts at 5f on a sound surface and is capable of bouncing back, though the trainer is in a lean spell.

AI verdict

Rated 89 with inconsistent form (310) and sent off 15/2, Bint Archange shows mid-tier potential without favourite market support.

Havana Flash

Age 2 · 8-13

Billy Loughnane 18%

George Boughey 18%

—

147

8-13

10/1 12/1 17/2

Beaten a neck on her second start at Lingfield last time after showing the benefit of her debut outing; a speedy pedigree with her dam successful at Listed level gives her appeal, though stall eight is a wide berth and this is a significant rise in class.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form figures of 8 and 2, combined with 11/1 odds and a 147 Saturday Rating, limit confidence to three stars.

Miss Lizzy

Age 2 · 8-13

74150

Paddy Bradley 9%

Charlie Fellowes 11%

8-13

4/1 7/2 4/1

Beaten five lengths in a Group 2 at Ascot last time, a performance well within her capabilities at this level; acts at 5-6f on a sound surface and probably at her best over a slightly longer trip, though first-time tongue-tie could provide a boost.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 98 and inconsistent form (74150) at 4/1 suggest mid-tier potential without market confidence.

15:00

Tattersalls 40,000 Pound EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 2 7f ·Good ·£20,616 · 11 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Collateral Damage

Age 2 · 9-9

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

—

154

9-9

7/2 7/2 10/3

Showed genuine promise when landing a maiden at Catterick by a neck on debut and should continue to improve with that experience under his belt; bred to get beyond 7f and acts on good to soft, though stall eleven is a wide berth to overcome.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 154 combined with a winning form figure and competitive 4/1 odds justify four stars.

Gymbaazy

Age 2 · 9-9

Daniel Muscutt 14%

Owen Burrows 21%

—

152

9-9

SP 4/1 11/2

Landed a maiden here by a neck on debut despite meeting interference, suggesting there is more to come with a cleaner passage; effective over 7f on good ground and with the trainer in excellent form, he is a live threat despite carrying a penalty.

AI verdict

Gymbaazy's single winning form and 11/2 odds outside the favourite market limit confidence despite a solid 152 Saturday Rating.

My A'Ali Baba

Age 2 · 9-9

Saffie Osborne 14%

David Evans 13%

9-9

28/1 16/1 28/1

Well held when stepped up in class in a novice at Goodwood last time under a penalty, and the rise to 7f is uncertain to suit on breeding; his form at 6f on good to soft has the most appeal, making this a stiff test.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 55 and 25/1 odds signal limited winning prospects despite solid 9-9 weight and form showing one win.

Beach Noir

Age 2 · 9-4

—

Rhys Clutterbuck 11%

Gary & Josh Moore 11%

—

125

9-4

100/1 50/1 100/1

A 25,000-guinea breeze-up purchase by Blackbeard and a half-brother to Only In Dreams, who showed ability at 12f; with no racecourse experience and the field setting a solid standard, he looks best watched on debut from stall ten.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 80/1 undermine Beach Noir's solid Saturday Rating of 125, creating a conflicted market signal.

Cilician

Age 2 · 9-4

Joe Leavy 11%

Brian Meehan 9%

—

158

9-4

3/1 FCST 5/2

Well beaten late in a Group 2 at Ascot after racing prominently throughout, but this represents a significant drop in grade; effective at 6f on good and fast ground and if his stamina holds at 7f, he sets the form standard here.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 158 and fair 5/2 odds offset by winless form figure of 20 and non-favourite market position.

Dontlookbackinanga

Age 2 · 9-4

—

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

137

9-4

14/1 12/1 14/1

A 92,000-guinea Acclamation colt, full-brother to Tabarrak who was high-class at 7f, with a dam that was smart at 8f and successful on her debut; the market should be informative on his first start, and the 7f trip looks well within his compass on breeding.

AI verdict

Rated 137 but sent off at 16/1 with 9-4 weight suggests market doubt despite solid Saturday Rating.

Encounter

Age 2 · 9-4

Ryan Moore 24%

S. P. C. Woods 12%

9-4

7/2 3/1 11/4

Held up by interference at a key stage last time yet still managed a two-length third here on his most recent start, which reads better than it appears; has speed in his pedigree but seems effective at 7f on good ground and remains a genuine player.

AI verdict

Solid 93 Saturday Rating and consistent form figures of 23 at 3/1 suggest capability without dominance, carrying 9-4 against likely stronger market rivals.

Or Ever

Age 2 · 9-4

—

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charles Hills 15%

—

130

9-4

20/1 18/1 20/1

A Mehmas colt, half-brother to Kindergarten who was notably capable at 6f; the stable has a decent record with first-time-out runners and a strong jockey booking is noteworthy, though he has no racecourse form to assess.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 22/1 and unknown form limit confidence despite a competitive Saturday Rating of 130.

Storm Blade

Age 2 · 9-4

James Doyle 21%

Andrew Balding 18%

—

134

9-4

9/1 14/1 15/2

Showed some early promise when fourth on debut at Lingfield — beaten six lengths but still green throughout; bred to get around a mile and should improve with experience, though stall twelve is a wide draw and this stronger field is a big ask.

AI verdict

Weak 18/1 market position, single form figure of 4, and a Saturday Rating of 134 signal limited winning prospects.

The Balearic Sun

Age 2 · 9-4

—

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

—

152

9-4

7/2 9/2 7/2

A 300,000-guinea Lope De Vega colt, half-brother to Berkshire Rocco who excelled at 15f, with a half-sister that landed a Listed race in Italy; the stable has a record of producing competitive debutants, though the dam was moderate at 8f and this is a tough assignment.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 152 at 5/1 odds with 9-4 weight suggests mid-tier potential without favourite market support.

Walcourt

Age 2 · 9-4

—

Pat Cosgrave 11%

Jim Boyle 10%

—

125

9-4

100/1 40/1 100/1

A 70,000-euro Churchill colt, half-brother to Sollertia, a very useful 7f performer, out of a dam who was talented at 8f; the stable's record with first-time-out runners is modest, making him harder to recommend on debut despite the appealing pedigree.

AI verdict

Walcourt's 66/1 odds and unknown form signal minimal market confidence despite a 125 Saturday Rating.

15:35

Davies Insurance Solutions Gala Stakes (Listed) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m1f209y ·Good ·£34,026 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Boiling Point

Age 5 · 9-12

1-4313

James Doyle 21%

K. R. Burke 20%

112

104

9-12

14/1 16/1 11/1

Ran too freely up front on soft ground at Epsom last time and paid for it late, finishing two lengths third; stays 10f well on a sound surface but has not been at his sharpest this season and the top weight is an added burden.

AI verdict

Weak 14/1 market position, modest 104 Saturday Rating, and inconsistent 1-4313 form justify just 2 stars despite carrying 9-12.

Dividend

Age 4 · 9-9

311253

Rossa Ryan 18%

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 11%

112

106

9-9

11/1 6/1 10/1

Third in a Listed contest at Ascot last time in a performance that reads to form, and his progressive record around that level makes him a credible threat; first-time cheekpieces, acts on this ground and effective over today's trip, though this step up in class is the test.

AI verdict

Dividend's 106 Saturday Rating, 10/1 odds, and inconsistent 311253 form suggest limited winning claims at this Listed level.

Persica

Age 5 · 9-9

08-425

Ryan Moore 24%

Richard Hannon 12%

114

111

9-9

13/2 FCST 11/2

Back in form when beaten three lengths in a Listed contest at Ascot last time, suggesting there is a bit more to offer over a slightly longer trip; effective at 8-10f on any ground with a top jockey back aboard, though he faces stiff opposition here.

AI verdict

Persica's poor recent form (08-425), a Saturday Rating of 111, and 13/2 odds suggest limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-9.

Royal Rhyme

Age 6 · 9-9

35-650

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

113

110

9-9

5/1 3/1 5/1

Denied a clear run and ultimately eased after showing good speed at Ascot last time, which flatters the beaten margin considerably; acts well at 10f on any ground, and with genuine excuses for all his 2026 outings, first-time tongue-tie could spark a return to his previous best.

AI verdict

Recent form of 35-650 and a Saturday Rating of 110 limit Royal Rhyme to mid-tier appeal despite fair 7/2 odds.

Sallaal

Age 4 · 9-9

135-21

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

119

106

9-9

10/11 10/11 5/6

Won a handicap at Epsom by six and a half lengths last time despite trouble in running, suggesting he operates at a higher level than his current mark reflects; acts on any ground and first-time hood adds intrigue, with a trainer in sharp form.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 as a non-favourite at evens, Sallaal's patchy form of 135-21 and moderate Saturday Rating of 106 limit confidence.

Glacius

Age 3 · 8-13

143-3

Billy Loughnane 18%

Hugo Palmer 13%

106

113

8-13

7/1 11/2 7/1

Hampered when a length and a quarter third in a Group 3 at Ascot last time, with his true level arguably understated by that result; stays 10f, acts on a sound surface and the trainer is in excellent form — plenty more to come from this one.

AI verdict

Glacius rates a mid-tier 113 Saturday Rating at 13/2, with inconsistent 143-3 form and a competitive 8-13 weight limiting confidence.

16:10

Coral Marathon (Listed) (Registered As The Esher Stakes) ✓ Result

Class 1 2m50y ·Good ·£34,026 · 5 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Duke Of Oxford

Age 6 · 9-2

51-157

Ryan Moore 24%

Michael Bell 13%

102

9-2

SP FCST 10/1

Beaten six lengths here in a Group 3 last time — a result that may overstate his current level slightly — yet today's 16f trip is at the heart of his ability and he acts well on good; first-time tongue-tie, though his trainer is in a lean spell.

AI verdict

Rated 93 with inconsistent form (51-157) and 11/1 odds suggest mid-tier potential without clear market confidence.

Furthur

Age 4 · 9-2

60-460

James Doyle 21%

Andrew Balding 18%

108

105

9-2

9/2

Beaten well down the field over an excessive distance at Ascot last time, but returns to a trip within his compass here; stays 14f well on a sound surface, and his stable having landed this race last year adds confidence, though a return to form is still to come.

AI verdict

Recent form of 60-460 and a Saturday Rating of 105 limit Furthur's claims at 11/2 in this Listed contest.

Lazy Griff

Age 4 · 9-2

/223-3

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charlie Johnston 13%

113

121

9-2

8/13 9/17 8/13

Acquitted himself well here last time on his return from a long absence, finishing two lengths third in a Group 3 over this course and distance; effective from 12f to 2m on a sound surface and looks to have further improvement to offer over staying trips.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 121 and dominant 8/15 market position justify 4/5, despite form showing no wins.

Paradias

Age 7 · 9-2

-31355

Rossa Ryan 18%

Alan King 16%

107

111

9-2

9/2

Ran to form when beaten five lengths here last time, confirming his effectiveness over this course and distance; consistently holds his form, handles today's ground well and a trainer currently in good shape gives further confidence, though the first-rate opposition poses the challenge.

AI verdict

Rated 111 with solid 11/2 odds, Paradias shows inconsistent form (-31355) and carries 9-2 weight, limiting confidence to a mid-tier three stars.

Lady Vivian

Age 4 · 8-11

772-54

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

8-11

9/1 14/1 9/1

Back in better form when fourth at Baden-Baden on her most recent outing over a shorter trip, but this step up in distance is a question her form doesn't answer convincingly; usually consistent, yet she faces a stiff stamina test and a strong field here.

AI verdict

Rated just 86 with uninspiring 772-54 form and drifting at 14/1, Lady Vivian offers little confidence in this Listed contest.

16:42

JRA Handicap (GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 4 1m6f ·Good ·£6,281 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Arqoob

Age 8 · 10-4

164-56

James Doyle 21%

Lucy Wadham 17%

10-4

8/1 7/1 8/1

Capable in both codes and at home over today's extended trip, though first-time blinkers are a new variable after he ran too keenly in front at York last time and weakened. The current mark will stretch him, but form and distance say he can be involved.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 10-4 with inconsistent form 164-56 and a modest Saturday Rating of 74 at 8/1 limits confidence.

Minhad

Age 4 · 10-1

420-15

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ismail Mohammed 12%

10-1

7/2 6/1 10/3

Landed a head verdict at Thirsk two starts back off a mark 4lb lower than today's; last time was a more modest fifth, beaten 9 lengths off the same official mark. Off 51 days; a reliable type and the trainer is striking at a decent clip currently.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-1 with inconsistent form (420-15) and a Saturday Rating of 88 limits confidence despite fair 7/2 odds.

Marnier

Age 4 · 10-1

1-7263

Robert Havlin 15%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

10-1

7/2 5/2 7/2

Shaped well at this course and distance last time, beaten only 2 lengths off a mark 1lb higher than today's when unable to get to the front. Top-rated on our figures, first-time cheekpieces, and a trainer with a strong course record give him clear appeal.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 82 and fair 10/3 odds are offset by inconsistent form (1-7263) and a hefty 10-1 weight burden.

Galactic Jack

Age 6 · 9-13

00/00/

Tom Queally 10%

Gary & Josh Moore 11%

9-13

40/1 25/1 40/1

Four consecutive unplaced efforts represent a concern, and a comfortable defeat in a hurdle at Fontwell last time adds to the caution. The combination of tongue-tie and cheekpieces applied for the first time may spark some improvement on the Flat, but he's one to watch rather than back.

AI verdict

Rated just 52 with a 33/1 outsider price and a blank form reading of 00/00/, Galactic Jack shows no winning case.

Macari

Age 6 · 9-11

7-4628

Rose Dawes 13%

Sheena West 12%

9-11

14/1

Well held on his latest visit here, beaten 6 lengths in a handicap having been well placed; his current mark looks stiff and he sits at the bottom of our figures. Trip and ground suit, but he needs to find more to figure.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with a Saturday Rating of 69, weak recent form 7-4628, and 14/1 odds suggest market holds little confidence.

Aggagio

Age 8 · 9-9

534-53

Mr Jude Fernandes 10%

Gary & Josh Moore 11%

9-9

17/2 7/1 17/2

A reliable Flat performer rated second in the field on our figures with a mark that suits this grade; his most recent third at Goodwood came after going off too sharply, which cost him in the closing stages. Ground and trip are no barrier.

AI verdict

Odds of 17/2, a Saturday Rating of just 70, and inconsistent form figures of 534-53 suggest limited winning prospects under 9-9.

So Alex

Age 4 · 9-6

119-22

Billy Loughnane 18%

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 11%

9-6

11/4 7/4 5/2

Making genuine progress, he has won twice in his last five starts and performed with credit at staying distance for the first time at Carlisle last time, beaten three-quarters of a length off a mark just 1lb lower. Still with more to discover at this trip.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 84 and consistent form (119-22) are undermined by 9-6 weight and non-favourite market position at 5/2.

Pyleates

Age 4 · 8-11

423-37

Saffie Osborne 14%

William Muir & Chris Grassick 11%

8-11

13/2 7/1 13/2

Related to top-level winner Pyledriver, and her mark may yet underestimate her potential; she encountered interference at a decisive stage last time here and was beaten 5 lengths without getting a clean run. A clearer passage could see a different result.

AI verdict

Pyleates rates a mid-tier 3/5 with a Saturday Rating of 72, carrying 8-11 off 7/1 odds and inconsistent 423-37 form.

17:15

Debenhams Handicap ✓ Result

Class 4 1m ·Good ·£6,281 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Epictetus

Age 6 · 10-2

422330

Saffie Osborne 14%

Jamie Osborne 12%

10-2

8/1 12/1 15/2

A solid record at this trip on any going, but a well-below-form turf reappearance at York last time clouds the picture. Winless for close to three years, though consistent placings across that spell suggest he retains a decent level of ability at this distance.

AI verdict

Rated just 78 with inconsistent form (422330) and dismissed at 10/1 by the market carrying 10-2.

Triple Double A

Age 4 · 10-1

-17757

Billy Loughnane 18%

Hugo Palmer 13%

10-1

7/2 4/1 7/2

Set off too freely at Nottingham last time and paid the price, beaten 10 lengths; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces are designed to settle him and help him conserve his energy. Acts at this trip on good ground and has shown he can compete when ridden more patiently.

AI verdict

Rated 78 with inconsistent form (-17757) and carrying top weight 10-1 limits appeal despite fair 3/1 odds.

Silca Bay

Age 4 · 10-0

4-4041

Oliver Carmichael 8%

Eve Johnson Houghton 13%

10-0

10/1 5/1 9/1

A step up on the run before when prevailing in a close handicap at Goodwood last time by half a length off a mark 2lb lower. First-time cheekpieces for a reliable type at this trip; the slight rise in official mark is the main question.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with a modest Saturday Rating of 73 and inconsistent form of 4-4041 limits confidence at 8/1.

Cristo

Age 4 · 9-13

7832U7

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-13

8/1 9/1 15/2

Beaten only 3 lengths at York last time off a mark 1lb above today's, though he was caught for pace and it left the impression he'd be better served by a longer distance. Rated third in the field on our figures, he's on a potentially attractive mark with first-time cheekpieces.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-13 with inconsistent form 7832U7 and a modest Saturday Rating of 71 limits Cristo's appeal at 9/1.

Special Ghaiyyath

Age 4 · 9-13

10-368

Rose Dawes 13%

P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck 7%

9-13

40/1 33/1 40/1

Well beaten at Lingfield last time, emptying quickly once challenged and showing little; rated second-lowest in the field on our figures. Off 52 days with first-time cheekpieces, and while the trip suits his best form, recent runs suggest the mark is too high.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-13 with a Saturday Rating of just 49, 50/1 odds, and poor form reading 10-368 makes Special Ghaiyyath an unconvincing outsider.

H Key Lails

Age 6 · 9-12

5-2331

James Glennon 4%

Michael Attwater 9%

9-12

20/1 9/1 18/1

Thrived on a proactive ride when shortening in trip last time, taking a handicap at Lingfield by 3½ lengths off a mark 6lb lower than today's. Steps back up in distance today, a return he is respected for, and first-time cheekpieces suggest connections are managing the transition.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 at 16/1 odds with a modest Saturday Rating of 68 limits H Key Lails' winning prospects.

Ascending Star

Age 3 · 9-8

33-1

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Owen Burrows 21%

9-8

5/4 31/19 5/4

Stepped up in trip after a break and won a novice at Lingfield by a length last time; the performance suggests he handles this distance well, and his initial handicap mark looks accessible. The trainer is in good form, and our figures place him top of the field.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 93 and recent winning form (33-1) at 5/4 odds justify four stars despite carrying 9-8.

Amused

Age 4 · 9-6

55-020

Paddy Bradley 9%

Jim Boyle 10%

9-6

50/1 40/1 50/1

Has landed a race in France but his form since switching to British racing has been mixed; he had difficulty with the Brighton track on his most recent start. First-time visor for a gelding effective at this trip on sound going, though more is needed.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 46, 50/1 odds, and uninspiring form figures of 55-020 offer little confidence here.

Chilly Breeze

Age 4 · 9-4

968-97

Ryan Kavanagh 11%

Ian Williams 11%

9-4

66/1

Pulled wide by a tricky draw at Chester most recently and well beaten, though the sharp nature of that track may have hindered him; acts on good ground at 7f. Rated last in the field on our figures with a trainer who has fired just once in 28 recent runners.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 80/1, a Saturday Rating of just 45, and dismal form of 968-97 make Chilly Breeze an unconvincing contender.

Thursday Girl

Age 3 · 9-2

5-22

Hector Crouch 18%

Ed Walker 16%

9-2

8/1 5/1 13/2

Runner-up twice in her last three starts, including at Lingfield most recently when beaten 2 lengths but tending to pull hard. Off 52 days; second-highest-rated on our figures and the potential for further progress on her handicap bow makes her a genuine threat.

AI verdict

Thursday Girl's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 79, unimpressive 5-22 form, and 13/2 odds justify a cautious 3-star assessment.