20:32 Sandown

Wednesday 2 August 2023

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Off time: 20:34 | Winning time: 1m 52.89s

(4)

Palamon³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: James Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR: 72

10/3

Promise on first of 3 starts in novice/maiden company and, having been gelded, shaped better than bare result when fifth on handicap debut at Bath (1m) in June (reportedly finished lame). Remains with potential to do better and market support behind him would look significant.

Form: 27-75

(7)

City Cyclone¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Rossa Ryan| T: A W Carroll| OR: 69

15/2

Fair maiden who is beginning to look exposed and he faded out of things back from a short break on yard debut at Newbury (1m) 12 days ago. Eased 2 lb ahead of this but others make greater appeal.

Form: 72-3358

(3)

Dicko The Legend³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: J P Spencer| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 68

11/1

Displayed promise on first of 3 novice outings for Joseph Parr as a juvenile. Gelded/switched yard, possibly needed the run on handicap debut at Leicester (7f) 5 weeks ago, weakening gradually. Needs to leave that behind if he's to figure.

Form: 377-6

(1)

Loddon¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: R Havlin| T: E Walker| OR: 67

13/2

Fair form on 2 of his 3 starts in maiden/novice events at up to 10f since the spring and she had soft ground as a plausible excuse on handicap debut at Salisbury (9.9f) 18 days ago. Yard enjoying a good spell and she's not one to write off.

Form: 0346

(5)

H Key Lails^p¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Paddy Bradley⁽³⁾| T: M J Attwater| OR: 64

14/1

Dual winner on AW for Craig Lidster and solid start for new yard (acquired for £16,000) when second at Brighton (7f) on penultimate run last month. Not in same form at Epsom (7f) 13 days ago, however.

Form: 282126

(6)

Eastern Charm²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: A J Farragher⁽³⁾| T: W J Haggas| OR: 64| D

6/4

Progressive from a low base this term, gaining third success from last 4 starts back on AW at Chelmsford (1m) last month. This undoubtedly tougher back on turf but she's in excellent hands and further progress distinctly possible.

Form: 87-1411

(8)

Italian Magic^p1⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Callum Shepherd| T: C Fellowes| OR: 60

9/1

Offered something to work on in trio of 1m novice events but easy to back and ultimately finished well held on handicap debut at Newbury (1m, firm) back in June. Return to this forecast easier ground may help with cheekpieces now enlisted.

Form: 5490

Non-Runners

(2)

Playupskyblues¹²

Weight: 9-7| Age: 3

T: Alice Haynes J: Thore Hammer-Hansen

Forecasts

Eastern Charm (6/4), Palamon (10/3), Loddon (13/2), Playupskyblues (13/2), City Cyclone (15/2), Italian Magic (9/1), Dicko The Legend (11/1), H Key Lails (14/1)

EASTERN CHARM has made a bright start to her 3-y-o campaign from a low base, making it 3 wins from 4 starts at Chelmsford (1m) 24 days ago, and, with her rider's claim off-setting her latest weight rise, she earns the vote to enhance her already impressive strike rate. Playupskyblues and Palamon, who remains the type to do better, are others to consider.