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Saturday 4 July 2026 Sandown

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

7 races 65 runners First off 13:50

Going Good Flat / Jumps Right-handed Undulating Headline 15:35 · £560,200

13:50

Coral Charge (Group 3) (Registered As The Sprint Stakes) ✓ Result

Class 1 5f10y ·Good ·£53,875 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Getreadytorumble

Age 4 · 9-5

13-370

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Jack Channon 14%

100

9-5

11/1 8/1 11/1

A subject of sound form before stepping up too far, this gelding was found out of his depth when beaten 6 1/2l in a Group 1 at Ascot last time; he appears to have found his level in pattern company without adding to his tally, and a wide draw is an added complication, though the minimum trip and any surface both suit.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form (13-370), a burdensome 9-5 weight, and 10/1 odds reflect weak market confidence supporting a low 94 Saturday Rating.

Partisan Hero

Age 6 · 9-5

382713

Colin Keane 16%

David Loughnane 12%

9-5

22/1 40/1 18/1

A confirmed front-runner who ran to form when third, beaten 2 1/2l, up in trip in a handicap at Epsom last time, having had every chance that day; cheekpieces go on for the first time and he's a reliably consistent sort over this sort of range, but he may find this grade a bit sharp again.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 78 and 33/1 odds suggest Partisan Hero lacks the form and market confidence to compete at Group 3 level.

Rumstar

Age 6 · 9-5

560-20

Rob Hornby 12%

Jonathan Portman 13%

110

112

9-5

11/4

A pattern-class talent who landed this event last year, this gelding franked that assessment when a good second on his reappearance, though he found the very top level too hot again last time, beaten a long way; he remains without a win in his last five starts, but this minimum trip and quick ground both play to his strengths and he can put things right today.

AI verdict

Form figures of 560-20 and a 112 Saturday Rating at 11/4 suggest fair claims without compelling market dominance.

Shagraan

Age 5 · 9-5

21-300

Rossa Ryan 18%

Clive Cox 17%

106

105

9-5

8/1

Not quite at the very top level, as shown when beaten in a big sprint previously, this gelding put up a fair effort in a Group 1 at Ascot last time, beaten 5 1/4l, and he's already a dual Listed winner; he handles any ground and has a definite each-way chance, with the step up to the very best again the obvious question.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 105, burdensome 9-5 weight, and patchy 21-300 form justify mid-tier appeal at 17/2.

Asfoora

Age 7 · 9-2

71-007

Oisin Murphy 22%

Henry Dwyer 25%

112

118

9-2

5/2 2/1 5/2

A multiple Group 1 winner who's yet to hit top form this season, this mare showed a definite step forward when beaten just 2l in a Group 1 at Ascot last time after being asked for her effort in good time; tongue-tie and blinkers are added for the first time and today looks her easiest assignment so far, though a wide draw is the complication.

AI verdict

Recent form figures of 71-007 show inconsistency, limiting confidence despite a competitive 118 Saturday Rating at 2/1.

Leovanni

Age 4 · 9-2

7/4-40

James Doyle 21%

K. R. Burke 20%

9-2

33/1 50/1 33/1

Racing keenly and fading having gone too soon on her first run back from a wind operation, this filly nonetheless had things going for her for a spell before finishing down the field in a handicap at Ascot last time; a former Group winner who's been below her best since that lay-off, she's now second-time from the operation with a tongue-tie added and drops back in trip, both factors that should help.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 50/1, a poor Saturday Rating of 72, and uninspiring recent form of 7/4-40 make Leovanni an unlikely contender.

Luna A Inbhir Nis

Age 4 · 9-2

25-036

Ray Dawson 14%

Katie Scott 10%

9-2

22/1 22/1 20/1

Consistent enough to run to form when beaten 2l in a Listed race at Ayr last time, this filly remains without a win in her recent starts and looks up against it stepping into this company; she is progressive on her day and both today's minimum trip and any cut in the ground should suit.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 25/1, a poor Saturday Rating of 71, and inconsistent form of 25-036 make Luna A Inbhir Nis an unlikely contender.

Words Of Truth

Age 3 · 9-0

113-21

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charlie Appleby 33%

110

116

9-0

3/1

A top-class sprinter who confirmed that when winning a Listed race at this course by a length last time, doing so with a little in hand; he should have come on for that outing and the step back up in grade looks well within his compass, with only a slight need for some cut in the ground the possible catch.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 116 and consistent form (113-21) at 3/1 make Words Of Truth a strong each-way proposition carrying 9-0.

Gold Digger

Age 3 · 8-11

16-19

Saffie Osborne 14%

Richard Spencer 15%

8-11

28/1 40/1 25/1

Denied a clear passage and left with too much ground to make up when beaten 8l in a handicap at Ascot last time, a drop in trip that likely didn't help, this filly is lightly raced with more improvement expected; a dual novice winner with the yard currently firing, though today's minimum trip again looks sharper than ideal.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 75 and poor form figures of 16-19 at 40/1 odds make Gold Digger a weak contender.

Palmeira

Age 3 · 8-11

3-6555

Charles Bishop 10%

Eve Johnson Houghton 13%

8-11

50/1

Held up as usual and never landed a blow when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Nottingham last time, this filly is an exposed sort who needs more to be competitive at this level; blinkers go on for the first time alongside a tongue-tie, and the minimum trip on a sound surface should suit, but she remains winless in her last five starts.

AI verdict

Palmeira's 50/1 odds, poor 3-6555 form, and low Saturday Rating of 62 suggest no winning prospects.

14:25

Coral Challenge (Handicap) ✓ Result

Class 2 1m ·Good to Firm ·£61,152 · 15 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Liberty Lane

Age 6 · 9-12

41-548

Ryan Moore 24%

K. R. Burke 20%

110

9-12

20/1 18/1 20/1

Held up out the back and beaten a long way in a handicap at Epsom last time, shouldering a big weight; a below-form effort but he does have a win in his last five, and cheekpieces go on for the first time, though he wants further than today's 8f trip and conditions may not be forgiving enough.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 at 22/1 with a Saturday Rating of 80 and inconsistent form of 41-548 makes Liberty Lane a weak contender.

Ebt's Guard

Age 5 · 9-6

24-044

Lewis Edmunds 12%

William Muir & Chris Grassick 11%

104

9-6

11/1 FCST 10/1

Consistent if not always prolific, this gelding ran to a fair level when beaten 3l from a good draw at Ascot last time, racing on the favoured side, but he's now 6lb higher than his last winning mark; tough and versatile with the going, he should give another honest account without necessarily adding to his tally.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-6 with inconsistent form 24-044 and dismissed at 14/1 by the market justifies a cautious 2/5 rating.

Excellent Believe

Age 4 · 9-5

22-330

James Doyle 21%

Jack Channon 14%

103

9-5

33/1 33/1 28/1

Held up too far back to feature in a handicap at Ascot last time, this gelding is now 8lb above his last winning mark but he carries real quality; he's yet to score in his last five starts, though his versatility with trip and ground works in his favour and there should be more to come.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-5 at 40/1 with a Saturday Rating of 79 and uninspiring form 22-330 offers minimal winning appeal.

Balmacara

Age 5 · 9-5

00-376

Charles Bishop 10%

Eve Johnson Houghton 13%

103

9-5

50/1 FCST 40/1

A fair level though outclassed when beaten 7l in a Group 3 at York last time, this gelding drops into easier company today which should suit, but his mark still looks full enough and a wide draw doesn't help; he remains winless in his last five starts, quick to reappear just a week on.

AI verdict

Long odds of 50/1, poor recent form of 00-376, and a modest Saturday Rating of 76 undermine any winning claims.

Classic

Age 6 · 9-1

28-219

Pat Dobbs 14%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-1

17/2 11/1 17/2

A track scorer last year under a lower weight, this gelding remains competitive back at the same course though he shoulders more today; his latest run, a workmanlike ninth beaten 4 1/4l from an awkward draw off this same mark, reads better than the bare result, and a mile on quick ground remains ideal.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-1 with patchy form (28-219) and at 11/1 in the market, Classic's 98 Saturday Rating suggests potential but inconsistency limits confidence.

Indalo

Age 5 · 9-1

412-23

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

110

9-1

10/3 7/2 10/3

Building on a progressive campaign, this gelding got the better of those in his portion of the field when beaten 2 1/2l from an unfavourable low draw off a marginally lower mark at Ascot last time, form that should be rated more highly, and he's currently at his peak; a first-time hood is added, and while our own figures rate him well above his official mark, he already looks up to confirming that.

AI verdict

Indalo's Saturday Rating of 110, competitive 7/2 odds, and consistent form figures of 412-23 carrying 9-1 justify four stars.

Ozat

Age 5 · 9-1

48-008

Jamie Spencer 12%

Ian Williams 11%

9-1

20/1 FCST 18/1

Missed the break and never got competitive from an unfavourable draw when beaten 4l in a handicap at Ascot last time; this gelding remains winless in his last five starts and needs more to be seen to good effect off his current mark, though the sharper trip and testing ground conditions here should both suit.

AI verdict

Poor form (48-008), a Saturday Rating of 73, and 25/1 odds signal a horse the market strongly dismisses.

Popmaster

Age 8 · 8-13

122704

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

8-13

50/1 28/1 40/1

A tough, consistent sort who came back to form when stepped up in trip, beaten 2 1/2l off his current mark at Epsom last time; he does have a win in his last six starts and handles most surfaces, but he'll need to progress again to figure prominently in a race of this depth.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 76 and 40/1 odds reflect inconsistent form (122704) and uncompetitive market standing.

Hard Endeavor

Age 4 · 8-13

315-04

Billy Loughnane 18%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

8-13

11/1 14/1 9/1

Back to form when fourth, beaten 3 1/4l, off a marginally higher mark at this course last time, though he looked in need of a stiffer test that day; his mark now looks a stretch and he may want further than today's trip, leaving him with plenty to find in this company.

AI verdict

Rated 99 with awkward 8-13 weight and patchy 315-04 form, Hard Endeavor's 10/1 odds reflect modest market confidence.

River King

Age 4 · 8-11

31-215

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

106

8-11

5/1 17/2 7/2

Progressive and nicely treated by our figures, this gelding scored by 3 1/4l off a much lower mark at Newbury two starts back and has kept on progressing since; the yard won this race last year, and with a step up in trip likely to suit, he rates a big threat to all, though he needs to prove that promise stands up to sterner opposition.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 106 and consistent form (31-215) are offset by 8-11 weight and non-favourite 7/1 market position.

Sea Force

Age 4 · 8-10

61-630

Harry Davies 13%

William Haggas 23%

8-10

18/1 FCST 16/1

Well beaten last time when dropped in trip proved detrimental in a handicap at York, this gelding is now stepping back up and returns from almost two months off with a tongue-tie fitted for the first time; he was a fairly consistent sort before that but his mark already looks full, and the trainer's good recent form is arguably his main asset here.

AI verdict

Rated 85 with poor form (61-630) and 18/1 odds, Sea Force lacks market confidence to overcome a competitive handicap field.

Mirsky

Age 7 · 8-10

-31007

Oisin Murphy 22%

David O'Meara 13%

8-10

28/1 20/1 28/1

A narrow scorer off a similar mark at Thirsk in the spring, this gelding did too much early when only seventh, beaten 5l, from a stiff weight last time; a leading jockey returns for the ride today, but his current mark already looks testing enough for a sort who needs things to fall right.

AI verdict

Long odds of 25/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 75, and patchy form of -31007 signal limited winning prospects.

Tribal Chief

Age 5 · 8-9

107-33

Saffie Osborne 14%

David Menuisier 13%

100

8-9

7/2

Denied a clear run and left with too much to do when beaten 2l off this mark at Ascot last time, this gelding is a reliable sort in the right conditions and the step up in trip should suit given he's shown he stays a mile; the yard is in good form and a tongue-tie is added for the first time, leaving only a short turnaround as a minor concern.

AI verdict

Tribal Chief's Saturday Rating of 100, competitive 7/2 odds, and consistent form figure of 107-33 justify strong 4/5 star appeal despite carrying 8-9.

Bourbon Blues

Age 3 · 8-9

22-306

Connor Planas 11%

Brian Meehan 9%

102

8-9

18/1 18/1 12/1

Ridden for the trip and found short in a handicap at Ascot last time, beaten 4l having been poorly placed early, this gelding remains without a win in his recent starts and his profile may be flattered somewhat by a run in a French pattern race; he does handle a range of ground, which keeps him in the shake-up.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-9 with a Saturday Rating of 90 and weak 22-1 odds, Bourbon Blues' 22-306 form offers little winning confidence.

City Of Poets

Age 4 · 8-8

1-3941

Rob Hornby 12%

James Tate 19%

8-8

22/1 14/1 20/1

At his best when landing a handicap by a short-head off a marginally lower mark at Redcar last time, this colt remains on a workable mark with a likeable attitude and the yard in excellent recent form; he's up 1lb for that but the trip and ground both look conditions he handles well, with only that fine winning margin against him.

AI verdict

Rated just 86 with weak 1-3941 form and dismissed at 20/1, City Of Poets carries 8-8 without market confidence.

15:00

Coral Distaff (Fillies' Listed) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m ·Good to Firm ·£34,026 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Act Of Kindness

Age 3 · 9-2

31-34

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charlie Appleby 33%

101

104

9-2

7/2

A nice sort still open to improvement, this filly ran to form when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l, in a Listed race at York last time, form that has since been franked elsewhere; she stays this trip well, acts on good ground, and the yard is firing, leaving only the length of her absence as a minor concern.

AI verdict

Rated 104 with competitive 7/2 odds and consistent form figures of 31-34 justify strong but not top-tier confidence.

Estissa

Age 3 · 9-2

3-121

Oisin Murphy 22%

James Fanshawe 18%

9-2

9/1 8/1 17/2

Progressive and already boasting two wins from her last four starts, this filly overcame trouble to land a handicap by a head on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton last time, form since franked; a leading jockey resumes the ride, but the yard is out of form currently and this represents another step up in class.

AI verdict

Solid form (3-121) and a 93 Saturday Rating suggest ability, but 8/1 odds and non-favourite status indicate market skepticism at 9-2 weight.

Ourbren

Age 3 · 9-2

6-5168

Rob Hornby 12%

J. S. Moore 7%

9-2

100/1 66/1 100/1

Found well below that level and possibly stayed short of the trip when beaten 9 1/4l in a Listed race at Goodwood last time, this filly looks up against it again after finding Listed company too strong; she does have a win in her last five starts and a shorter trip today, on paper, should suit, but a wide draw adds to the task.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 70 and 66/1 odds reflect poor recent form of 6-5168, making Ourbren a long shot.

Pacific Mission

Age 3 · 9-2

122-53

Colin Keane 16%

Andrew Balding 18%

107

117

9-2

7/2 2/1 7/2

An honest sort who ran a fair race from the worst of the draw when third in a Group 3 at Epsom last time, this filly was placed at Group 1 level as a two-year-old and may yet rediscover that level; a first-time tongue-tie is added and connections landed this race last year, though a wide draw again is the complication.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 117 and strong 122-53 form justify 4/5 stars despite 5/2 odds and non-favourite status.

Sacred Ground

Age 3 · 9-2

12-224

Ryan Moore 24%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

111

9-2

11/4 3/1 11/4

Better than her latest run suggests, this excitable filly who's tricky to settle still covered the ground nicely before being ridden too promptly and fading late when fourth, beaten just 1/2l, in a Listed race at Goodwood last time; cheekpieces are added for the first time, the yard is among the form horses right now, and she handles this trip and ground well, though she can still take plenty of managing.

AI verdict

Solid 111 Saturday Rating and 3/1 market support are offset by a form string showing no recent wins.

Secret Of Life

Age 3 · 9-2

1-1

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-2

4/1 7/1 3/1

Unbeaten in both starts to date, this filly showed a touch of keenness but still quickened away nicely to defy a penalty at Haydock by 3 1/4l last time, with that novice form since franked; she looks sure to progress again with this step up in class, though she remains unexposed at today's level and conditions.

AI verdict

Solid 98 Saturday Rating and perfect 1-1 form are offset by 9-2 weight and 6/1 odds suggesting market doubts.

Silenciosa

Age 3 · 9-2

1-60

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Tom Clover 17%

9-2

9/1 8/1 17/2

Below that level but ran creditably to her own form when beaten 9l in a Group 1 at Newmarket last time, this filly is a big sort with more improvement expected back in calmer company; she was in good heart before that run and both today's trip and ground should suit, though a lengthy absence since is a small question mark.

AI verdict

Rated 94 with workable 9-2 weight, but 9/1 odds and inconsistent 1-60 form limit confidence.

Spinning Lizzie

Age 3 · 9-2

5-1830

Saffie Osborne 14%

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 11%

9-2

33/1 25/1 33/1

A below-par effort on her handicap debut, down the field in a handicap at Ascot last time, undid a run of form that had been solid before that; this filly does handle a range of ground and trips, but she'll need to bounce back sharply to confirm her current mark.

AI verdict

Long odds of 28/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 79, and patchy form reading 5-1830 mark Spinning Lizzie as a rank outsider here.

Tavana

Age 3 · 9-2

174-90

Lewis Edmunds 12%

Edward Smyth-Osbourne 10%

9-2

80/1 100/1 50/1

Overly keen and weakened late when beaten 9l in a handicap at Ascot last time, this filly looks up against it again in this company; she does handle a variety of ground and today's trip, but there's plenty of query over whether she can settle better this time.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 63 and 80/1 odds expose Tavana's poor form of 174-90 as insufficient for Listed company.

15:35

Coral-Eclipse (Group 1) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m1f209y ·Good to Firm ·£560,200 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Comment

Gethin

Age 4 · 9-9

122-12

James Doyle 21%

Owen Burrows 21%

117

124

9-9

4/1

Consistently progressive and a neck away from winning at this course last time, with that form given a real boost when the winner followed up in eye-catching fashion at Royal Ascot; the yard's in good form, but quicker ground than ideal is the concern.

AI verdict

Gethin's consistent form of 122-12, competitive 4/1 odds, and strong Saturday Rating of 124 carrying 9-9 justify four stars.

King's Gambit

Age 5 · 9-9

52-297

Jamie Spencer 12%

Harry Charlton 16%

109

9-9

80/1 FCST 66/1

Held up too long and would have gone closer than the beaten 5l implies in a Listed race at Ascot last time; a reliable sort but still winless in recent starts, and with this looking a stiffer test again, more needed to break the duck.

AI verdict

Rated 84 with chaotic form (52-297) and dismissed at 66/1, King's Gambit lacks the market confidence for Group 1 level.

Saddadd

Age 4 · 9-9

113-13

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

116

120

9-9

7/1 7/1 13/2

Ran well enough from off the pace when third, beaten 3l, in a Group 1 at The Curragh last time, form since franked at the top level; a quality colt with a likeable attitude who can improve again, so long as he's ridden closer to the pace today.

AI verdict

Saddadd's solid 120 Saturday Rating and consistent 113-13 form justify appeal at 7/1, but 9-9 weight and non-favourite status limit confidence.

A Boy Named Susie

Age 3 · 8-13

422-34

Oisin Murphy 22%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

114

117

8-13

9/1 15/2 9/1

Blocked for room and arguably closer than the result reads when fourth, beaten 3l, in a Group 1 at Chantilly last time; still winless in its recent starts, though a step up in trip could suit and there's more to come if the ground has some cut.

AI verdict

Rated 117 with consistent form (422-34) and fair 17/2 odds, but weight of 8-13 and non-favourite status limit expectations.

Constitution River

Age 3 · 8-13

211-11

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

119

132

8-13

5/6 FCST 4/5

Rarely below his best, boasting four wins in his last five starts with his only defeat a debut loss to subsequent Group 1 form; he backed that up landing a Group 1 at Chantilly last time aided by the run of the race, and the yard has a strong record in this event. He may want further than today's trip - the one query.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 132, strong 211-11 form, and competitive 5/6 odds justify four stars despite not heading the market.

Flushing Meadows

Age 3 · 8-13

2-8550

Sean Levey 13%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

8-13

150/1 FCST 100/1

Down the field last twice and yet to prove he stays today's trip, this colt was outpaced on his handicap debut, beaten 5 1/2l at Ascot, and needed a stronger test that day; cheekpieces go on for the first time, but he looks more of a pace-setter than a threat, with the yard boasting a strong record in this event his main source of hope.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 77 and 150/1 odds reflect dire recent form of 2-8550 at Group 1 level.

Hawk Mountain

Age 3 · 8-13

111-12

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

117

125

8-13

15/2 7/1 15/2

A confirmed front-runner with four wins from his last five starts, he improved again when runner-up, beaten 3/4l, in a Group 1 at Chantilly last time with the run of the race in his favour; cheekpieces go on for the first time and there's more to come, though he may again have to find extra to turn around placings with a stable companion who opposes.

AI verdict

Strong 125 Saturday Rating and near-perfect 111-12 form justify 4/5 stars despite 13/2 market position.

16:10

Join Coral Bet 5 Pound Get 30 Pound Handicap ✓ Result

Class 3 7f ·Good to Firm ·£10,308 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Richie's Rocket

Age 3 · 9-10

1-4570

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-10

8/1 9/1 7/1

Richie's Rocket was below form up in trip when unplaced at Ascot last time, a run that looks more about stamina than a loss of form. His figures owe plenty to the all-weather and he still has a point to prove in this grade, but a swift return to 7f suits, and he won five starts back.

AI verdict

Richie's Rocket's poor recent form of 1-4570, long odds of 12/1, and a Saturday Rating of 79 justify the 2/5 star rating.

He's Waliim

Age 3 · 9-8

1625-6

Billy Loughnane 18%

James Tate 19%

9-8

22/1 12/1 20/1

He's Waliim raced too free and was ultimately well beaten in a three-year-old event at Kempton last time, having had only a short break beforehand — a run that's hard to read much into. He needs to settle to show his true colours, and now returns after 98 days off, still with a point to prove in this company despite winning five starts back.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 16/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 74, and recent form showing a sixth place finish make He's Waliim an unlikely contender.

Spirit Of Saxony

Age 3 · 9-4

-25512

Charles Bishop 10%

Eve Johnson Houghton 13%

9-4

13/8 7/4 3/2

Spirit Of Saxony ran into trouble and was left with too much to do when beaten just over a length here last time, from a mark 2lb lower than today's, so the form reads better than the bare result. Sharp over 7f and effective on good ground or the all-weather, he's progressing with a fair-looking mark still and won two starts back, leaving traffic trouble on the day his main risk.

AI verdict

Rated 95 with a strong 7/4 market position and consistent form showing two recent wins justifies four stars.

Jungle Ruler

Age 3 · 9-4

144454

Conor Whiteley 15%

Michael Appleby 13%

9-4

10/1 17/2 10/1

Jungle Ruler ran to his true level when beaten three lengths at Chester last time, asked to finish out strongly and given plenty to do off a mark 1lb higher than today's. A picture of consistency, he's effective at 6f and 7f on the all-weather or good to soft, his mark is easing, and he did win six starts back, though today's ground is unconfirmed.

AI verdict

Jungle Ruler's inconsistent 144454 form, high 9-4 weight, and 11/1 odds reflect weak market confidence despite a 78 Saturday Rating.

King's Cavalry

Age 3 · 9-4

6-211

James Doyle 21%

James Tate 19%

102

9-4

5/4 10/11 Evs

King's Cavalry landed his first handicap at Doncaster last time, grinding out a narrow success off a mark 3lb below today's after a drop in grade, and looks the type to progress further now he's into this sphere. A big, unexposed colt who's effective over 7f on a sound surface, he heads the field on our figures, with limited experience in this grade his only query.

AI verdict

Recent form of 6-211 and a strong Saturday Rating of 102 justify market confidence at 11/10 carrying 9-4.

Sunny Smile

Age 3 · 8-13

142-02

Oisin Murphy 22%

Hugo Palmer 13%

8-13

14/1 17/2 12/1

Sunny Smile could never land a blow and was well held when second at Ffos Las last time, beaten a long way having been ridden out for the place. He's best over 6f to 7f on good or firm ground, and while his opening mark still looks fair on his juvenile form, this year's efforts need to be put behind him, with a yard in good form and first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces added for a possible boost.

AI verdict

Sunny Smile's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 81 and inconsistent form (142-02) at 10/1 odds justify a modest 3/5 assessment.

16:47

Coral Free Rewards Shaker Handicap ✓ Result

Class 4 1m1f209y ·Good to Firm ·£7,851 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Valpovo

Age 3 · 9-11

913-9

Charles Bishop 10%

Ian Williams 11%

9-11

50/1 40/1 50/1

Valpovo raced keenly and paid for it, needing the run on his stable debut when well beaten at Chester last time, though he should improve for the experience. Effective at 9f on heavy ground, conditions today are a concern, and with the yard out of form of late — just one winner from 28 runners in the past fortnight — he's hard to fancy on our figures despite a win three starts back.

AI verdict

Valpovo's 50/1 odds, poor 913-9 form, and low Saturday Rating of 55 under 9-11 weight combine to make this a weak selection.

Sassicaia

Age 3 · 9-9

1-43

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Owen Burrows 21%

9-9

6/1 7/1 9/2

Sassicaia raced freely but stayed on well for third on his handicap debut at Ascot, beaten seven lengths in a first taste of this grade, and there should be more to come with experience. Effective over 9f to 10f with further ground likely to suit even better, he acts on the all-weather, has a yard in form, and won three starts back, though he's up against it on our figures fifty-six days on from that Ascot run.

AI verdict

Sassicaia's solid Saturday Rating of 80 and recent winning form are offset by a hefty 9-9 weight and 17/2 odds.

Loblolly

Age 3 · 9-9

16-633

Ryan Moore 24%

S. P. C. Woods 12%

9-9

7/1 9/2 13/2

Loblolly confirmed his current level when beaten a length and a half here last time on this same mark, and a notable jockey booking suggests confidence in another solid effort. Sharpest over 7f and 8f, he goes well on good ground but seems to prefer the all-weather, and stepping up in trip remains the open question against him despite a win five starts back.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form of 16-633 and a mid-range Saturday Rating of 80 at 9-9 weight limit a stronger market case at 6/1.

Bridge Of Eagles

Age 3 · 9-7

36-163

Billy Loughnane 18%

David Menuisier 13%

9-7

9/4 7/2 2/1

Bridge Of Eagles is in decent form, having got up by a head at Goodwood three starts back off a mark 3lb lower than today, and he confirmed that with a solid third two runs later, beaten two lengths on this same 78 mark. Effective at 8f to 10f on heavy or good ground, he's a persistent threat on our figures, with today's going still to be proven the only slight concern.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 91 and fair 2/1 odds are offset by inconsistent form (36-163) and a hefty 9-7 weight.

Tambora

Age 3 · 9-7

5-664

Pat Dobbs 14%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-7

6/1 9/2 11/2

Tambora confirmed encouraging form on his handicap debut when beaten two lengths here last time on this same mark, and there should be more to come now he's fully into this sphere. Effective from a mile to a mile and a quarter with give in the ground to suit, he remains without a win in his last four starts, and today's exact going is unconfirmed.

AI verdict

Tambora's mid-range Saturday Rating of 76 and uninspiring form of 5-664 justify a cautious 3/5, despite fair 13/2 odds.

Akho Mezzna

Age 3 · 9-6

41-862

Oisin Murphy 22%

Jack Jones 12%

9-6

5/1 7/2 9/2

Akho Mezzna bounced back into form when beaten just over a length here last time, from a mark only 1lb below today's, and could take another step forward if building on that. He's inconsistent but has real claims on his best form, is effective from 7f to 10f with a mile looking his optimum, acts on fast ground or the all-weather, and adds first-time cheekpieces today, having won four starts back.

AI verdict

Akho Mezzna's 84 Saturday Rating and consistent form figures support the 9/2 odds, but 9-6 weight limits upside.

Barbury Boy

Age 3 · 9-3

60-141

Rossa Ryan 18%

Alan King 16%

9-3

4/1 10/3 7/2

Barbury Boy stepped back down in trip to land a narrow success at Nottingham last time, doing so off a mark 5lb below today's, and that placed his progress on a formline that stands up. Effective from 7f to 10f on most types of ground, he heads the market on our figures, though he has also flattered to deceive on occasion, having been below his best two starts back.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-3 with patchy form 60-141 and a Saturday Rating of 88 limits Barbury Boy's appeal despite fair 7/2 odds.

St Hilda

Age 3 · 9-2

4-22

Rob Hornby 12%

Marcus Tregoning 8%

9-2

12/1 FCST 11/1

St Hilda kept on gamely when second at Goodwood last time, beaten only three-quarters of a length in a novice event, a run that reads well on our figures. She looks likely to stay further as she matures, is effective from 7f to 10f on good ground or the all-weather, and remains without a win in her last three starts, with today's exact going still unconfirmed.

AI verdict

St Hilda's 14/1 odds, modest 72 Saturday Rating, and uninspiring 4-22 form make her an unconvincing outsider at 9-2.

17:22

Coral Celebrating 100 Years Handicap ✓ Result

Class 2 1m1f209y ·Good to Firm ·£23,193 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Great David

Age 4 · 10-1

555-90

James Doyle 21%

James Tate 19%

10-1

14/1 14/1 12/1

Below-par in first-time cheekpieces last time at Epsom, Great David is winless in his last five starts and looks fully up against it on a testing mark. He does retain claims over today's 10f trip on any going, and connections landed this race last year.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 10-1 with weak 555-90 form and dismissed at 12/1 by the market, Great David's Saturday Rating of 85 offers little confidence.

Rathgar

Age 6 · 9-12

0-4119

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Jack Channon 14%

9-12

17/2 9/1 17/2

Rathgar has won at Epsom and is racing better than ever, finishing ninth last time on this same 94 mark. Effective over 10 to 14f on any going, first-time cheekpieces are added today, though the mark may already be full.

AI verdict

Rathgar's solid Saturday Rating of 97 and improving form (4119) are offset by a stiff 9-12 weight at 9/1.

Flying Frontier

Age 6 · 9-12

919-84

Rossa Ryan 18%

James Tate 19%

9-12

5/1

Flying Frontier ran to true form when fourth at Redcar last time despite hitting trouble early, and he won this race last year on a track that clearly suits him. Third of ten on our figures, he usually races off the pace and needs a clear run to strike again.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 97 and fair 5/1 odds are undermined by heavy 9-12 weight and inconsistent 919-84 form.

Theory Of Tides

Age 5 · 9-11

00/42-

Saffie Osborne 14%

Jamie Osborne 12%

9-11

16/1

A slow break cost Theory Of Tides at Newbury last time, beaten only half a length off a shade lower mark, and there should be more to offer. Fresh after 287 days off, he holds claims over today's trip, though the long layoff remains the obvious concern.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with outdated form of 00/42- and dismissed by the market at 16/1 limits confidence.

Brasil Power

Age 7 · 9-11

416090

Megan Smith 0%

George Boughey 18%

9-11

66/1 FCST 50/1

Brasil Power struggled for pace when dropped in trip last time at Ascot, and today's test again looks short for a stayer now seen at his best over 12 to 16f. He did well on the all-weather this winter, but a full mark and first-time tongue-tie make him hard to trust here.

AI verdict

A 50/1 outsider carrying 9-11 with a Saturday Rating of 67 and dismal form of 416090 offers no winning case.

King's Code

Age 6 · 9-10

680005

Kieran Shoemark 14%

David Evans 13%

9-10

40/1 FCST 33/1

King's Code is winless in his last six starts and was well beaten again at Windsor last time, extending a lean run. He's now back below his last winning mark and switches to a first-time visor for a yard in good form, with today's 10 to 12f range and ground both in his favour.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 66, poor form figures of 680005, and 33/1 odds confirm the market holds little confidence in King's Code.

Point Of Contact

Age 4 · 9-6

656-61

Ryan Moore 24%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-6

2/1 7/4 2/1

Point Of Contact is a fair, consistent sort who landed a handicap at York last time down in class off a lower mark, and connections' view of his mark as fair holds up. Effective at 7f and 8f, he arrives unproven over today's longer trip, the obvious concern given our rating of 96.

AI verdict

Consistent form of 656-61, a competitive 9-6 weight, and strong 97 Saturday Rating justify the 7/4 market confidence.

Stem

Age 4 · 9-5

22-904

Pat Dobbs 14%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-5

7/1 7/1 13/2

Stem was narrowly held when fourth last time at Newmarket's July meeting, beaten just a length on this same mark, and remains yet to win in his last five starts. Versatile from 7f to 12f on soft or better going but unproven on today's surface, the yard do have a strong record in this event, successful in it twice from the last nine runnings.

AI verdict

Stem's 89 Saturday Rating, inconsistent form (22-904), and 8/1 market position suggest limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-5.

Cloth Of Gold

Age 4 · 9-4

/01-02

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charlie Johnston 13%

9-4

10/1 8/1 10/1

Cloth Of Gold bounced back to form on the all-weather at Newcastle last time, beaten three and a half lengths off a mark just 1lb below today's, though he remains an inconsistent sort who blows hot and cold. Effective from a mile to 10f on synthetic or soft ground, he's unproven on today's surface, nine days after that outing.

AI verdict

Cloth Of Gold's solid Saturday Rating of 89 and consistent form of /01-02 are offset by 9-4 weight and 9/1 market position.

Spoken Truth

Age 5 · 9-4

-42232

Oisin Murphy 22%

David O'Meara 13%

100

9-4

3/1 3/1 11/4

Spoken Truth has been the picture of consistency, racking up four places from his last five outings, and made good headway before hitting interference at a crucial point when second at Nottingham last time. Suited by today's 10f trip on this ground and boosted by a notable jockey booking, he rates the one to beat on our figures, though he remains without a win in that sequence.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of -42232 and a competitive Saturday Rating of 100 are offset by a demanding 9-4 weight at 3/1.