Thursday 28 May 2026 Sandown
6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.7 races 56 runners First off 17:10
Star Sports Handicap ✓ Result
Open
1
541-20
Tom Dascombe
12%
87
73
3
9-11
13/2
11/2
13/2
Landed Hamilton maiden (6f, good to firm) on debut but better form after wind surgery when bagging Haydock handicap (5f, good to soft) in September; subsequently gelded and ran well for second (5f, AW; winner on the middle leg of a hat-trick) on his reappearance, while latest start from a wide stall at Chester can be written off; needs considering.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
P4529-
Finley Marsh
14%
Richard Hughes
15%
87
67
3
9-11
14/1
8/1
14/1
Off the mark on her third start when taking a Windsor maiden (good to firm) in June and it was a fine effort when second of 12 in Listed event at Ayr (also 5f, soft) in September; makes her handicap debut on this reappearance and she warrants respect.
AI verdict
SR 67 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
3
23109-
Lewis Edmunds
12%
Rod Millman
13%
85
73
3
9-9
13/2
11/2
6/1
Improved in three consecutive C&D appearances last summer, finishing third of seven in Listed event before a commanding maiden win (also good; made all) in July; was cast in her box the night before an August assignment after which her trainer recently reported she was never really right; that stable tour also offered hope she's back in a good place and can go well on this handicap debut/reappearance.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
3217-0
Oisin Murphy
22%
George Scott
19%
83
71
3
9-7
11/4
7/2
11/4
Won a 7f Newmarket maiden (good) in October but finished down the field having led in French heavy-ground Listed race next time; weakened when attempting 1m on his comeback in April but this first start at 5f since his 2yo debut is still something of a surprise; fascinating to see what he makes of it in an additional tongue-tie with Oisin Murphy steering.
AI verdict
SR 71 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
223-15
Kieran Shoemark
14%
Ed Walker
16%
82
73
3
9-6
5/1
13/2
4/1
In the placings on all five starts on a variety of surfaces as a juvenile (6f/7f) and he deservedly made the breakthrough on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month; respectable fifth of 14 at Hamilton on his recent handicap debut and this experiment at 5f looks worth a go.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
21-830
Ray Dawson
14%
Roger Varian
20%
81
71
3
9-5
9/2
9/2
7/2
Catterick maiden (good) winner in August who was every bit as good when third at Wolverhampton (also 5f, AW; Kolkata Knight second) in March; didn't look to be making much of an impression when the door slammed in his face at Thirsk last time but it's too soon to write him off.
AI verdict
SR 71 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
15214-
Rossa Ryan
18%
Clive Cox
17%
80
74
3
9-4
7/1
9/2
7/1
All starts at 5f; fast turf no problem when runner-up at Windsor (latterly promoted to first) in August and he bolted up in Wolverhampton maiden in November having previously gone quite close on handicap debut at Southwell (also AW); underwhelmed on final start of last term but subsequently gelded and he's in the right hands to progress this season.
AI verdict
SR 74 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
7274-7
David Probert
13%
72
67
3
8-10
14/1
11/1
12/1
Sole start at 5f came at this track and it was his best effort too, when second of nine in a maiden (good) in August; last two runs were at 7f and didn't scream he's desperate for this return to 5f; not handicapped out of things, though.
AI verdict
SR 67 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Star Sports National Stakes (Listed Race) ✓ Result
Open
1
13
Sean Levey
13%
Richard Hannon
12%
—
79
2
9-2
13/2
11/2
13/2
Won the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) in March and beaten only 1l when third of three to Adaay Of Scarlett at Ascot four weeks ago (5f, good to firm; same terms today); something to find with the winner but might not be far away.
AI verdict
SR 79 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
11
Oisin Murphy
22%
Hugo Palmer
13%
—
86
2
9-2
9/4
5/2
9/4
Impressive on debut at Newmarket (5f, good) last month and narrowly followed up in a warm, three-runner conditions race at Ascot (5f, good to firm); he could have improvement in him and is one to consider.
AI verdict
SR 86 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
43
Charles Bishop
10%
Adam Kirby
12%
—
67
2
9-2
80/1
Fourth of 15 to A Bear Affair in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) and again showed promise when third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) recently; having hung right last time he could appreciate having a rail on his right-hand side today, but others have stronger claims.
AI verdict
SR 67 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
4
1
Saffie Osborne
14%
David Evans
13%
—
65
2
9-2
18/1
12/1
16/1
Belied 40-1 odds and evident inexperience to win on last month's debut at Bath (5.7f, firm); likely to improve but others have more substance to their form.
AI verdict
SR 65 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
417
Ray Dawson
14%
Oli Rix
10%
—
64
2
9-2
66/1
40/1
66/1
Won at Leicester (5f, good to firm) last month on second start; faded when seventh of 13 in Newmarket novice (6f, good) and returns to 5f today, but it seems likely that his limitations will again be exposed.
AI verdict
SR 64 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
41
David Egan
14%
—
91
2
9-2
5/2
Built upon the promise on last month's debut fourth at Newbury (5f, good) to win valuable novice at Newmarket (5f, good to firm); did it nicely from the front last time and he's a leading contender today.
AI verdict
SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
1
Kevin Stott
15%
Kevin Ryan
12%
—
81
2
9-2
3/1
5/2
11/4
Sent off favourite when readily making all at Thirsk (5f, good) last month and that form has been franked by the clear runner-up; this likeable prospect is firmly in calculations.
AI verdict
SR 81 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
15
Rossa Ryan
18%
David O'Meara
13%
—
84
2
8-11
11/1
11/1
17/2
Easily made all when favourite on debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; did too much too soon when attempting to repeat those tactics in Listed race at York (5f, good) a fortnight ago, finishing fifth of ten, but she's not written off in view of her initial promise.
AI verdict
SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Star Sports Henry II Stakes (Group 3) ✓ Result
Open
1
3212-1
Robert Havlin
15%
117
109
7
9-9
4/6
2/3
8/13
Won this in 2024 and has added three more Group-race wins, the latest on reappearance in this month's Sagaro Stakes at Ascot (2m, good to firm) where he was clear with subsequent Group 1 winner Caballo De Mar; leading claims despite 5lb penalty.
AI verdict
SR 109 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
366-84
David Probert
13%
Saeed bin Suroor
20%
109
93
10
9-4
28/1
22/1
28/1
Won Group 3 (1m6f, good) and Group 2 (2m, good) races at Meydan early last year and he's very much of interest on that form; however, not at the same level subsequently and he was a soundly beaten fourth behind Sweet William in the Group 3 Sagaro at Ascot (2m, good to firm) recently.
AI verdict
SR 93 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
051-15
David Egan
14%
Michael Bell
13%
102
101
6
9-4
50/1
Progressive on AW in the winter with 2m handicap wins at Kempton and Newcastle; however, only fifth of 12 at Newcastle (2m) last month and the suitability of turf is questionable.
AI verdict
SR 101 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
5
2-2553
Daniel Tudhope
18%
David O'Meara
13%
111
101
7
9-4
9/1
15/2
9/1
Beaten in Group races on his last ten starts but went close in the Yorkshire Cup at York (1m6f, good to firm) last May and he was a good third in that same Group 2 a fortnight ago (good); he should be fine back up in trip and might not be far away.
AI verdict
SR 101 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
2-3135
Rossa Ryan
18%
Alan King
16%
105
99
7
9-4
20/1
22/1
18/1
7yo who has a good record here and has been better than ever in AW handicaps this year, and he wasn't beaten far when fifth of six in Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; however, his form needs to go to a new level and he's unraced beyond 1m4f on the Flat.
AI verdict
SR 99 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
7
5160-4
Oisin Murphy
22%
Andrew Balding
18%
111
101
4
9-3
11/2
FCST
5/1
He hasn't kicked on since beating Epic Poet to win the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm) last August and failed to threaten when fourth in the Yorkshire Cup at York three weeks ago; however, he could improve for that first outing since finishing mid-division in the Melbourne Cup (gelded between those starts); this 4yo remains one to be interested in.
AI verdict
SR 101 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
1/223-
William Buick
25%
Charlie Johnston
13%
114
101
4
9-3
5/1
9/2
5/1
Runner-up in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good) last June and kept on well for third in the Irish Derby at the Curragh (1m4f, good) later that month; absent since but this lightly raced 4yo could be suited by the step up in trip and he's a major player if ready to rumble after his absence.
AI verdict
SR 101 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Star Sports Heron Stakes (Listed Race) ✓ Result
Open
1
21181-
James Doyle
21%
Charlie Appleby
33%
107
102
3
9-7
8/1
8/1
7/1
Made it three wins from his six 2yo starts when landing the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury (7f, soft) last October; has also won on good ground; carries a 5lb penalty on his reappearance and Talk Of New York may be his top yard's chief hope, but he won with something to spare at Newbury and could have a part to play.
AI verdict
SR 102 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
21-232
Oisin Murphy
22%
103
100
3
9-5
13/2
6/1
13/2
Listed winner at Dundalk (7f, AW) last October and running well in defeat this year, particularly at the Curragh (1m, good; Listed) this month when 2l runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (retained); with a clear run he'd have finished closer last time and holds each-way claims under a 3lb penalty.
AI verdict
SR 100 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
3
41-
Kieran Shoemark
14%
Ed Walker
16%
—
85
3
9-2
25/1
Promising fourth on debut at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last September and built on that to make all by nearly 2l at Newmarket (1m, good) in October; unexposed and could have more to offer but has plenty to find today.
AI verdict
SR 85 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
5-3235
Connor Planas
11%
Charlie Appleby
33%
97
86
3
9-2
66/1
40/1
66/1
Won last May/June on first two starts and some creditable runs since, but he's finished held at Newmarket on both outings this spring (7f, good/good to firm), including behind stablemate Talk Of New York; others preferred.
AI verdict
SR 86 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
11-
Rossa Ryan
18%
Charlie Appleby
33%
99
96
3
9-2
15/2
8/1
6/1
5l win on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last November and made all by 6l in novice there (1m) the following month; takes a steep rise in grade this evening and most of today's rivals have greater substance to their form, including two of his stablemates, but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie and he's an interesting contender.
AI verdict
SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
1-31
William Buick
25%
Charlie Appleby
33%
104
104
3
9-2
11/10
5/4
11/10
Impressive at Kempton (1m, AW) last October on sole 2yo start and returned with close Listed third at Meydan (1m, good) before comfortable conditions race win at Newmarket (7f, good) where he settled better in a first-time hood (retained); that latest form hasn't worked out well but he is William Buick's mount of the four Godolphin runners and is a key player.
AI verdict
SR 104 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
1-38
Robert Havlin
15%
104
98
3
9-2
14/1
11/1
12/1
Promising win at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) last October on sole 2yo start and showed up very well before fading into third in the Group 3 Classic Trial here (1m2f, good) on his reappearance; pulled hard and weakened when finishing last in the Group 2 Dante at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip looks the right move and he retains potential.
AI verdict
SR 98 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
9
311-1
Ryan Moore
24%
104
104
3
9-2
4/1
10/3
4/1
Two novice wins last autumn (7f, good to soft/good) and he comfortably completed the hat-trick when making all in a warm, three-runner conditions race at Southwell (1m, AW) on last month's reappearance; in top hands (one of two for the yard) and he could take this rise in grade in his stride.
AI verdict
SR 104 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Stakes (Group 3) ✓ Result
Open
1
1212-1
William Buick
25%
128
118
5
9-9
4/7
8/13
9/17
Second in this last year on his reappearance and he's won three Group 1 races since (1m2f/1m1f, good to firm/good), the latest the Dubai Turf at Meydan in March on his sole outing this year; John Gosden has said that this is "going to bring him on to where we want him at (Royal) Ascot" but he'll be very tough to beat under a 7lb penalty if close to the top of his game.
AI verdict
SR 118 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
/119-3
Oisin Murphy
22%
Andrew Balding
18%
117
111
4
9-2
10/1
17/2
9/1
Three wins (1m-1m2f, soft/good to soft) from his first four starts, including two Listed races; his progress has stalled on good going on his two starts since but one was the Group 1 Champion Stakes and the other was last month's reappearance (here); it's too soon to label him a slow-ground specialist and he's not written off in view of his abundant earlier promise.
AI verdict
SR 111 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
305-12
Ryan Moore
24%
Charlie Appleby
33%
111
102
5
9-2
20/1
16/1
18/1
Beat Bedouin Prince to win handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; this 5yo has had just ten starts and further improvement cannot be ruled out, but a career best is necessary if he's to come out on top today.
AI verdict
SR 102 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
112-22
Connor Planas
11%
Charlie Appleby
33%
107
99
4
9-2
33/1
28/1
33/1
Very lightly raced 4yo who went close in a handicap at Meydan in January (1m2f, good; behind Arabian Light) and did likewise in a Listed race in Bahrain (1m3f, good to firm) in February; however, further improvement is required if he's to make a serious impact this evening.
AI verdict
SR 99 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
5
/122-1
James Doyle
21%
Owen Burrows
22%
113
112
4
9-2
3/1
10/3
11/4
2-2 (heavy/good) prior to finishing second in two Listed races last autumn (1m4f/1m2f, very soft/good to soft); reappeared with convincing Listed win at Kempton (1m2f, AW), an improved performance which bodes very well for his future prospects; acquired by Wathnan Racing since that last run; respected.
AI verdict
SR 112 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
42210-
Cieren Fallon
18%
James Owen
18%
115
109
4
9-2
16/1
12/1
14/1
Admirably consistent in defeat in Group races last year before winning the Grade 3 Nashville Derby at Kentucky (10.5f, firm) last August; well beaten in the Breeders' Cup Turf next time; has an each-way shout if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.
AI verdict
SR 109 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Starsports.Bet Whitsun Cup Handicap ✓ Result
Open
1
5212-0
Saffie Osborne
14%
Jamie Osborne
12%
96
87
8
9-10
14/1
12/1
14/1
Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.
AI verdict
SR 87 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
11-
Ray Dawson
14%
Roger Varian
20%
95
88
4
9-9
5/6
4/5
5/6
Won on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last August and easily justified 1-9 odds in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September; his opening mark is a lofty one but he has the potential to be better than it; respected on return.
AI verdict
SR 88 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
1158-8
John Egan
9%
Michael Wigham
12%
93
82
5
9-7
33/1
There was no return to his peak form on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (7f, good) but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for that run; might not be far away; watch the betting.
AI verdict
SR 82 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
8000-0
Michael Appleby
13%
89
75
6
9-3
9/1
FCST
8/1
Group 3 runner-up in June 2024; nothing like the same force subsequently but some encouragement can be taken from his stable/seasonal debut in the Victoria Cup at Ascot, where he was soundly beaten overall but was first of seven in the group that raced initially on the far side; he's not ruled out.
AI verdict
SR 75 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
6-1113
Daniel Muscutt
14%
James Horton
11%
87
84
4
9-1
9/1
8/1
9/1
He won earlier this year on his first three starts for James Horton (7f/1m, AW); made it 0-9 on turf when 2l third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago but that was still a positive run and he could be in the mix.
AI verdict
SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
42-207
William Buick
25%
Charles Hills
14%
86
85
5
9-0
15/2
17/2
15/2
He needs to produce more than he's managed back on turf on his last two starts but prior to those he was a good second at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he won on grass at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last May; capable of having a say if getting back to his best.
AI verdict
SR 85 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
1456-8
Pat Dobbs
14%
Richard Hannon
12%
86
80
5
9-0
4/1
9/2
4/1
Consistent across his five starts last year and won off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good) last June; reappeared with close eighth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) and could build on that effort today; chance.
AI verdict
SR 80 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Starsports.Bet Handicap ✓ Result
Open
1
43-22
Faleh Bughenaim
15%
Richard Hannon
12%
82
67
3
9-11
5/1
6/1
5/1
Yet to score but he's been in the frame all four starts and ran well when second at Newbury (1m, good) on his handicap debut 12 days ago; made his bid on a part of the track that was possibly unfavoured that day and looks sure to make his presence felt again.
AI verdict
SR 67 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
31-16
William Buick
25%
Charlie Johnston
13%
80
73
3
9-9
7/1
6/1
7/1
Signed off last term by landing a Musselburgh maiden (7f) and reappeared at that track when making a winning handicap debut (1m, also good) in April; raised to this mark when only sixth at Beverley next time but softer conditions were a plausible excuse; not dismissed back on a sounder surface with William Buick taking over.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
73-121
Saffie Osborne
14%
Michael Bell
13%
80
67
3
9-9
13/2
6/1
13/2
Dual AW winner this year but he's fine on turf too and ran creditably when second of ten at Musselburgh (again 1m, good) in April; up 5lb for latest Kempton success three weeks ago but likely he can do better again.
AI verdict
SR 67 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
429-33
80
66
3
9-9
4/1
7/2
4/1
0-6 record includes three runs here but he's run well on all of those visits, including when third of six in a hot Class 4 on his April return; filled that position again at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good) 12 days ago and this free-going sort may benefit from today's drop back to 1m; player.
AI verdict
SR 66 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
5
89-150
Andrew Balding
18%
79
64
3
9-8
66/1
40/1
66/1
Took a 7f Lingfield maiden (AW) on his comeback in March but bombed out when strong in the market on his handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) next time; finished 12th of 14 at York a fortnight ago and has a point to prove now.
AI verdict
SR 64 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
6
2216-6
Robert Havlin
15%
S. P. C. Woods
12%
79
69
3
9-8
66/1
40/1
66/1
Gained due reward for a couple of close calls when making all for a convincing win at Lingfield (7f, AW) in September; beaten around 17l on his next two starts, however, including in a warm event at Southwell on his April return (had been gelded); needs to get back on track.
AI verdict
SR 69 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
7
412-52
Marco Ghiani
16%
William Knight
14%
79
74
3
9-8
5/1
4/1
5/1
Picked up a Southwell nursery (AW) in September and after a solid comeback at Newmarket in April he posted his best effort yet when second at Ascot (also 1m, good) three weeks ago; improving colt who is much respected.
AI verdict
SR 74 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
38-62
Oisin Murphy
22%
Ismail Mohammed
12%
79
64
3
9-8
4/1
4/1
7/2
Made a big move at halfway but stuck to his task when second of 12 at Windsor (1m, good to firm; winner was completing a four-timer) 17 days ago; that was his handicap debut and first go at 1m so plenty of optimism he can progress again with Oisin Murphy taking over.
AI verdict
SR 64 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
9
51
Cieren Fallon
18%
William Haggas
23%
78
65
3
9-7
7/1
6/1
7/1
Her debut fifth at Newmarket (good) was a promising effort in April and she had little difficulty getting off the mark when scoring at Bath (also 1m, firm) a fortnight ago; still a touch raw that day and she brings plenty of potential to this handicap debut.
AI verdict
SR 65 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
10
2624-5
Rossa Ryan
18%
David Menuisier
12%
76
63
3
9-5
22/1
33/1
22/1
Chased home a subsequent Listed winner at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in August but disappointed in October after a break; plugged on without threatening when fifth at Nottingham on her reappearance in April and she'll need to tap back into that Salisbury promise to make an impact on this handicap debut; newly fitted hood might help, though.
AI verdict
SR 63 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
11
613-33
Charles Bishop
10%
71
71
3
9-0
20/1
28/1
18/1
Leicester maiden (good to soft) winner in October but she's been stuck in third place since, including when she came up against Blues And Royals at Kempton (again 1m, AW) three weeks ago; should give her running while finding one or two stronger again.
AI verdict
SR 71 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
12
211423
Ray Dawson
14%
Matt Crawley
9%
69
70
3
8-12
40/1
Won twice on AW within five days in March and carried on his progression back on turf when second of 12 at Nottingham (also about 1m, good) in April; might have found 1m2f a slight stretch when third on his final start for George Scott and subsequently secured for 20,000gns; he's back at 1m but up in grade for this stable debut.
AI verdict
SR 70 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.