Sandown Park Race 6 - Starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap
Roger Varian won this in 2023 and he looks to hold the key here with the exciting RAAMMEE (2). This well-bred son of Persian King came with a late burst scoring on debut at Kempton before cruising clear for a facile 12L success at Newcastle under a penalty. He steps into handicap company off what is likely to prove a workable mark and can remain unbeaten. The progressive and in-form SAYTARR (5) was a good third tackling this trip at Ascot recently. May produce bold bid once more. BOYFRIEND (7) ran well when midfield at Newbury making his reappearance. Might get involved with that outing under his belt. COGITATE (6) holds place appeal.

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 18th of 28 at Ascot on May 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind The Wizard Of Eye with 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on May 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Hafeet Alain carrying 59.5kg at $8. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/28 | 09/05/2026 | 217 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 1:24.81 | - | 17 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/15 | 04/10/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Soft | Edward Greatrex | 55kg | 1:30.89 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/09/2025 | 22 | OPEN 3U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Soft | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:30.01 | 10-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 62.5kg | 1:39.62 | 4-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 31/07/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | William Carver | 61kg | 1:46.89 | 11-9-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/17 | 26/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 56.5kg | 1:41.19 | 17-16-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 64kg | 1:25.72 | 10-7-6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:24.71 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $49,910.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:25.20 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 29/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 1:43.47 | 11-11-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/17 | 10/05/2025 | 201 | HCP 4U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 52.5kg | 1:23.66 | 13-11-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten in two starts. Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning to post a big 12 len win. Newcastle All Weather September 8 over 1600m defeating Terrapin with 62kg at $1.10. On debut favourite; won by 0.5 len Kempton Park All Weather August 6 over 1600m defeating Vronti carrying 59kg at $1.90. Comfortable winner last time and can measure up again.
Last Starts 262 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 | 08/09/2025 | 33 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Silvestre De Sousa | 62kg | 1:42.01 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $1.11 |
| 1/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Silvestre De Sousa | 59kg | 1:43.13 | 7-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.91 |

Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 8th of 11 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Superposition carrying 61kg at $19. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Leicester May 10 2025 over 1400m defeating Indian Spirit carrying 64.5kg at $3.30. Second up record is sound but looks tested again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/05/2026 | 274 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | John Egan | 61kg | 1:23.78 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | John Egan | 62.5kg | 1:41.84 | 3-5-8 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/07/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN 4U | $288,110.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | John Egan | 58.5kg | 1:38.69 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | John Egan | 61kg | 1:24.30 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2025 | 36 | OPEN MDN 3U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | John Egan | 64.5kg | 1:24.62 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2025 | 286 | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | John Egan | 64.5kg | 1:24.83 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 17/19 | 22/06/2024 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3 | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | John Egan | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | 11-16-17 | 20 |
| 14.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2024 | 251 | NOV 3U | $72,600.00 | York | 1609m | Good | John Egan | 59kg | 1:37.42 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/09/2023 | 20 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | John Egan | 59kg | 1:26.12 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/08/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | John Egan | 60.5kg | 1:31.14 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 14th of 28 at Ascot on May 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind The Wizard Of Eye carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Ascot in the G2 Summer Mile Stakes on July 12 over 1600m, 11 len behind Never So Brave carrying 58.5kg at $34. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/28 | 09/05/2026 | 211 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 57.5kg | 1:24.81 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 14/17 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 56.5kg | 1:36.97 | 4-5-14 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $12.00 |
| 19/20 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Marco Ghiani | 62.5kg | 1:26.99 | 5-17-19 | 19 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 16/17 | 16/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 62.5kg | 1:10.77 | 13-15-16 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/07/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN 3U | $326,690.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Jason Watson | 60kg | 1:24.55 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $288,110.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 1:38.69 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2025 | 281 | G3 OPEN 3U | $184,500.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 1:23.56 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2024 | 83 | LR OPEN 3U | $95,140.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Soft | William Buick | 59kg | 1:25.07 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/06/2024 | 64 | G3 OPEN 3U | $152,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 1:23.12 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2024 | 244 | G2 4U | $226,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:45.17 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2023 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3U | $321,590.00 | York | 1810m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 1:49.31 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at Ascot on May 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Joolianoss with 59.5kg at $15. The run before that won by a neck at Newcastle All Weather March 27 over 1600m defeating Harry The Rogue carrying 60kg at $3. Great chance to score.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 01/05/2026 | 35 | APP HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 59.5kg | 1:39.19 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/03/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | 1:40.05 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/02/2026 | 29 | APP HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:39.81 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 30/01/2026 | 99 | HCP 4U | $12,880.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | 1:27.31 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 61kg | 1:41.56 | 10-8-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $23,370.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | 1:48.87 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/09/2025 | 2 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | James Doyle | 61kg | 1:39.46 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 5/12 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $17,070.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:24.65 | 4-4-5 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/08/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:23.70 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/12 | 19/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Mikkel Mortensen | 57kg | 1:12.68 | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/08/2025 | 304 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Mikkel Mortensen | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 11-9-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 16 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Spanish Voice with 61kg at $17. The run before that 12th of 24 at Newbury on April 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Linwood with 55kg at $26. Has ability and is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $73,800.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:38.45 | - | 9 |
| 7.7L | $17.00 |
| 12/24 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 55kg | 1:38.70 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | 150 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:25.55 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $24,090.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | James Doyle | 64.5kg | 1:39.67 | 4-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $29,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 1:37.43 | 9-7-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 63.5kg | 1:39.41 | 5-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/14 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 56kg | 1:37.78 | 14-14-7 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | 1:23.03 | 7-7-4 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/17 | 26/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 57kg | 1:41.19 | 4-4-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | William Buick | 62.5kg | 1:38.32 | 9-8-10 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/06/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 1:24.71 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 24 at Newbury on April 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Linwood carrying 54.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a neck at Nottingham June 4 over 1700m defeating Madame De Sevigne carrying 61.5kg at $2.80. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | 18/04/2026 | 204 | HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 54.5kg | 1:38.70 | - | 15 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/13 | 26/09/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 62.5kg | 1:50.74 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/16 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:54.77 | 11-12-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/07/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 62kg | 1:38.32 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 04/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 61.5kg | 1:44.62 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 17/05/2025 | 358 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Sam Hitchcott | 52.5kg | 1:37.29 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $23,340.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | 1:40.71 | 9-9-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/05/2024 | 231 | HCP 3 | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | 1:42.02 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/09/2023 | 15 | HCP NSY 2 | $22,960.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Soft | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 1:32.50 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/09/2023 | 28 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | 1:41.09 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/08/2023 | 35 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 1:14.05 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |