Sandown Park Race 1 - Bet365 Handicap
CALICO BLUE (2) enhanced a promising record last July scoring by 4.75L a 1200m novice race at Chester. Drops in trip making handicap debut. Leading player. HYPNOTISED (7) was off the mark at the third attempt last September winning by 2L a 1000m maiden at Southwell AW. That race has produced three subsequent winners. Big claims. OLD IS GOLD (6) registered a solid 1L third tackling a class two nursery over 1200m at the Goodwood Festival two outings back during August. Represents notable connections. Likely to go well. BLACK STAR BOY (5) drops in level providing seasonal return and first handicap run. Might feature.

Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 61kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Deauville August 14 over 1300m, soft track; 7 len behind Cape Orator carrying 57.5kg at $6.20. On debut won by 2 len Ayr May 21 over 1200m defeating Kanishka with 60.5kg at $2.10. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 253 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | CL2 2 | $461,810.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Soft | James Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:17.03 | - | 11 |
| 7.9L | $6.20 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $317,610.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:11.12 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | 27 | NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | James Doyle | 62kg | 1:11.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 20/20 | 17/06/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 7-6-20 | 18 |
| 23.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:12.04 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning to post a big 5 len win. Chester July 11 over 1220m defeating Blazing with 61.5kg at $1.70. On debut third of 13 at Leicester May 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Rock On Thunder with 60.5kg at $17. Improvement to come and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 287 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/07/2025 | 27 | NOV 2 | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1223m | Good | Aidan Keeley | 61.5kg | 1:15.97 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $1.67 |
| 1/10 | 14/06/2025 | 18 | OPEN NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good Soft | Aidan Keeley | 60.5kg | 1:16.78 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 27/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $16,330.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | Aidan Keeley | 60.5kg | 1:12.59 | 7-5-3 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Greatrex
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
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Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 13 at Newmarket (Rowley) on April 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sovereign Spell carrying 56.5kg at $101. Previously second-up won by a neck at Down Royal June 20 over 1005m defeating Silver Flash carrying 60.5kg at $23. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 16/04/2026 | 188 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Thomas Greatrex | 56.5kg | 1:10.23 | 1-1-1-4-6-8 | 13 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/10/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $82,380.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 0:59.45 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/09/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Y | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | 1:14.41 | - | 13 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/08/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $60,700.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Nicola Burns | 61.5kg | 1:12.89 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/07/2025 | 20 | 2 | $51,480.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good Firm | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 0:58.79 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2025 | 15 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Nicola Burns | 59.5kg | 1:11.21 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 20/06/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | 1:00.80 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/05/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $67,160.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 0:58.56 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning to post a big 3.5 len win. Great Yarmouth October 21 over 1000m defeating Overbudget carrying 60.5kg at $2.40. On debut ninth of 13 at Newcastle All Weather September 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Dark Angel Star carrying 60.5kg at $29. Has ability and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 185 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21/10/2025 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good Soft | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:02.38 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $16,260.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good Soft | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 1:01.00 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 08/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:02.32 | 12-9-9 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at York in the LR Rockingham Stakes October 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Division carrying 58.5kg at $11. On debut sixth of 12 at Windsor August 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Poatan carrying 60.5kg at $26. Has upside and is worth following up.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $129,150.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 1:12.37 | 12-8-8 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $24,390.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:15.61 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | George Downing | 60.5kg | 1:12.19 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 19 at York August 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ruby's Angel carrying 58.5kg at $8. On debut third of 7 at Ascot May 10 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Military Code carrying 59kg at $6.50. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19 | 20/08/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:12.58 | 12-11-12 | 17 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2025 | 44 | HCP NSY 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 60kg | 1:12.75 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/23 | 18/06/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,850.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 59.5kg | 1:00.06 | 11-12-8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN C 2 | $92,250.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | P J McDonald | 58kg | 1:03.70 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $40,590.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 0:59.26 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2 len Southwell All Weather September 21 over 1000m defeating Yellow Diamonds carrying 60.5kg at $1.70. On debut fourth in a small field at Redcar July 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sword Maker carrying 60.5kg at $5. Improver who can go on with it.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $39,930.00 | Southwell | 1005m | NS | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 0:59.39 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.67 |
| 4/11 | 03/09/2025 | 35 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Colin Keane | 59kg | 1:14.72 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 30/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:10.78 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start 2nd of 7 at Southwell All Weather on April 11 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Proof carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. At only start last preparation favourite; won by a neck at Southwell All Weather January 23 over 1000m defeating Baker Blue with 56.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 78 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 0:57.77 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | 134 | HCP 3 | $18,800.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 56.5kg | 0:59.64 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 18/21 | 11/09/2025 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $811,260.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 54.5kg | 1:18.60 | 3-4-18 | 12 |
| 19.1L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2025 | 36 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 58.5kg | 1:02.82 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 15/19 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $466,430.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:01.18 | 8-7-15 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2025 | 34 | OPEN MDN 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:03.81 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $14,230.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | 1:02.18 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 14 at Newcastle All Weather on April 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Al Najashi carrying 53.5kg at $23. Before that 4th of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on February 27 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Saffron Dandy carrying 54kg at $12. Looks out of his depth.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 03/04/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 53.5kg | 1:12.03 | 2-3-2-2-4-7 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/02/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 54kg | 1:10.49 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 53kg | 1:12.19 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/12/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:14.86 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:15.73 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 41 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NSL | Ryan Kavanagh | 58kg | 1:13.26 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 1:11.66 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 19/09/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $24,390.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:15.61 | 3-2-5 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:11.42 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |