14:10 Sandown

Friday 11 June 2021

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Sandown Park Supporting Racingwithpride Handicap

Off time: 14:11 | Winning time: 1m 31.29s

(10)

Melody Of Life¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 77| D

9/2

Off the mark in 7f Kempton novice in January and solid placed efforts off this mark at Chester and Haydock (both good to soft) the last twice. Still, some of these appear to possess greater potential.

Form: 2-31633

(1)

The Whipmaster³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: R L Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 75

4/1

Gelded during the winter and 2-2 this season, bagging 1m handicaps at Brighton and Windsor. 7 lb rise for latest success tolerable, particularly given that he remains open to improvement.

Form: 5844-11

(8)

Shuv H'penny King¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: M Dwyer| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 75

8/1

Opened his account at the seventh time of asking in 8.6f Wolverhampton handicap. 5 lb rise fair enough, but needs to prove that he can match that form returned to turf and back at 7f.

Form: 04-5381

(3)

Mutaraafeq²³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Jim Crowley| T: C Hills| OR: 74

14/1

Improved with each of his 3 starts as a juvenile, close third in 6f Kempton novice when last seen in October. Gelded since and moving back up in trip for this handicap debut will be in his favour.

Form: 933-

(9)

Royal Tribute^b1²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 73

28/1

Has failed to build on 2-y-o debut promise in 3 subsequent starts, out with the washing on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last time. Now tried in blinkers.

Form: 44-48

(4)

Dashing Dick^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: P Cosgrave| T: W Stone| OR: 72

9/2

Still seeking first taste of success (0-11), but has found just one too good with cheekpieces enlisted in 7f handicaps at Newmarket and Yarmouth the last twice. Should make his presence felt.

Form: 537722

(6)

Prospect¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: B A Curtis| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 70

12/1

Has finished runner-up on no less than six occasions, but he's had plenty of chances (0-12) and is likely to find one or two too good once more.

Form: 3-23824

(5)

Ower Starlight¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR: 69

20/1

Well held on debut in April, but has subsequently shaped well in maidens at Lingfield (7f) and Salisbury (6f). Return to this trip looks a good move and may well improve now pitched into a handicap.

Form: 934

(2)

Tell'em Nowt²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: A Kirby| T: C G Cox| OR: 69

12/1

Failed to go on from an encouraging start here as a 2yo, but step back in the right direction when fourth on return/handicap bow at Newmarket (7f, good to soft). However, this looks a tougher race.

Form: 979-4

(12)

G'daay³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: K Shoemark| T: J Parr| OR: 68

40/1

Has shown ability in 3 starts over 7f on the AW, most recently finishing fourth of 10 in a Chelmsford novice. Appeals as the type to do better now handicapping, but others preferred all the same.

Form: 544

(11)

Mojandil¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: B J Meehan| OR: 68

13/2

Ten-race maiden who hit the crossbar for the third time in a heavy-ground Nottingham handicap on penultimate start. However, not so good when behind Dashing Dick and Prospect at Yarmouth since.

Form: 26-8525

Non-Runners

(7)

Military Man¹⁰

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: R Varian J: Non Runner

Forecasts

The Whipmaster (4/1), Melody Of Life (9/2), Dashing Dick (9/2), Military Man (5/1), Mojandil (13/2), Shuv H'penny King (8/1), Prospect (12/1), Tell'em Nowt (12/1), Mutaraafeq (14/1), Ower Starlight (20/1), Royal Tribute (28/1), G'daay (40/1)

Dropping back to 7f may not prove to be an issue for THE WHIPMASTER on this stiff track, and the progressive gelding is taken to complete the hat-trick with Ryan Moore again in the hot-seat. Dashing Dick and Ower Starlight may emerge as the main dangers.