Sandown Park Race 5 - Bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3)
The winning trainer and jockey combination of last year could team up again for victory as ACTION (1) holds leading claims following a solid 1.5L third in the 1600m G2 Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket before a 0.5L second tackling the heavy ground 1600m G1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster. Top selection. WISE PRINCE (7) represents the Gosden team. Made a winning debut last October scoring by 3.25L contesting a 1600m novice race at Nottingham. Third and fourth that day have both won since. Rates highly. AL ZANATI (2) went two from three during his first campaign after a narrow victory contesting the 1800m G3 Prix Thomas Bryon at Chantilly AW (France) last November. In the mix on seasonal return. Ascot debut winner RAAHEEB (4) looks one to note.
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Doncaster in the G1 Futurity Trophy October 25 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Hawk Mountain carrying 58.5kg at $4. On debut third of 15 at Curragh July 19 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind New Zealand carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Big chance to find winning form.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $358,010.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 58.5kg | 1:43.85 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/09/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $242,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:36.95 | 8-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1709m | GY | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:48.69 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.44 |
| 3/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:27.15 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation won by head Chantilly All Weather G3 Prix Thomas Bryon November 18 over 1800m defeating Bourbon Blues with 57kg at $1.60. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Autumn Stakes October 11 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Hankelow carrying 58.5kg at $4. Interesting runner.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | 38 | G3 OPEN 2 | $129,330.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Neutral | William Buick | 57kg | 1:48.61 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | 64 | G3 OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58.5kg | 1:38.12 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:25.99 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by head Chantilly G3 Prix Des Chenes September 20 over 1600m slow track defeating Elastic carrying 58kg at $4.30. On debut ninth of 12 at Newmarket (July) July 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Distant Storm carrying 58kg at $51. Looks tested against this line-up.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN CG 2 | $130,710.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:39.73 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 30/08/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Soft | Joe Leavy | 58.5kg | 1:31.12 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/08/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $17,420.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | 1:32.68 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN C 2 | $46,130.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:26.27 | 10-8-9 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Ascot September 5 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Pompette with 60.5kg at $2.80. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Soft | Jim Crowley | 60.5kg | 1:31.45 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Zetland Stakes October 11 over 2000m, 3 len behind Pierre Bonnard carrying 59kg at $9. On debut second of 13 at York August 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Frescobaldi with 60.5kg at $29. Must respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 25 | G3 OPEN 2 | $119,930.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 2:04.63 | 3-1-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/09/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:38.55 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:24.60 | 8-9-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Second-up. Won on debut won by 4 len at Southwell All Weather October 3 over 1400m defeating Medyg carrying 60.5kg at $2.20. Returned from break 2nd of 13 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 1 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Balzac with 61kg at $3.80. Will need to do a bit more.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 01/04/2026 | 180 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:40.51 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:30.61 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when won by 3.5 len at Nottingham October 8 over 1700m defeating Glory Road carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Makes appeal for a top stable.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $60,970.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:50.69 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |