Sandown Park Race 8 - Billy Ocean At Sandown Park 29 July Hcp
KING OF BERKSHIRE (1) showed good early pace over 2400m at Thirsk last time and managed to keep going scoring by 3L. Likely to improve holding strong prospects. WARDLAW (3) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a second last start trying 2400m at Lingfield All Weather. Suitably positioned so anticipating another big performance. RED RIFLE (4) broke through for his maiden triumph attempting 2400m at Catterick last time scoring comfortably. Cannot be underestimated. HEROICS (2) made the frame at Southwell All Weather when resuming two runs back then could only run fourth at York trying 2400m four weeks ago. Likely parked just off the speed finding a nice race.

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Thirsk June 5 over 2400m defeating Rumbustious carrying 61kg at $1.40. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Windsor on May 18 over 2300m, 2 len behind Morbeh carrying 61kg at $3.30. Does rise 3.0kg on that win, but still looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 6 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 | 05/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | P J McDonald | 61kg | 2:38.44 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.44 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good | Jason Watson | 61kg | 2:28.61 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 30/04/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 58kg | 2:04.82 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/9 | 21/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 61kg | 2:05.27 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/03/2026 | 166 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 56.5kg | 1:39.74 | - | 11 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | York | 1584m | Good | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:41.48 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $36,300.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:32.34 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Southwell All Weather on April 30 over 2200m, 0.8 len behind Too Farhh Gone with 55kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 14 at York on May 14 over 2400m, 7 len behind Arc Ole Ole with 57.5kg at $23. Can get off the mark without surprising.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 2:34.08 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 182 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 55kg | 2:24.46 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | NOV 2 | $17,710.00 | Bath | 1609m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:46.02 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:43.77 | 10-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 7 at Windsor on May 18 over 2300m, 7 len behind Morbeh carrying 60kg at $15. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on June 1 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Charles Darnay with 57kg at $9.50. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 10 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 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 57kg | 2:31.28 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2026 | 215 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good | Dylan Hogan | 60kg | 2:28.61 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 15/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Dylan Hogan | 60.5kg | 1:38.46 | 4-2-4 | 14 |
| 10.3L | $251.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 60.5kg | 1:28.70 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $151.00 |
| 14/14 | 18/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:26.50 | 8-13-14 | 11 |
| 18.3L | $201.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run scored a big 7 len win at Catterick May 30 over 2400m defeating La Tosca with 61kg at $13. The race before that 11th of 14 at Doncaster on May 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Tarmonbarry Kid carrying 61kg at $51. He can measure up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 2:35.99 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 11/14 | 16/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:40.59 | - | 11 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/04/2026 | 203 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Oliver Stammers | 57.5kg | 2:04.82 | - | 1 |
| 19.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 61kg | 1:44.20 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Soft | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:51.80 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/09/2025 | 19 | NOV C 2 | $22,360.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Oliver Stammers | 58kg | 1:43.95 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $401.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:39.60 | 8-9-12 | 8 |
| 25.0L | $34.00 |