18:05 Sandown

Thursday 29 May 2025

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Off time: 18:05 | Winning time: 1m 44.47s

(3)

Seven Symphonies¹⁶⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Oisin Murphy| T: Ollie Sangster| OR: 82| D

11/2

Improved to get off the mark at the first time of asking in a 1m Southwell maiden in November and ran at least as well in defeat over the same C&D the following month, chasing home a couple of well-bred rivals under a penalty (form franked since). Gelded and could have more to offer back on turf.

Form: 2413-

(10)

Imperial Trooper³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: George Downing| T: E Walker| OR: 80

14/1

Best run came when runner-up at this track (7f) as a juvenile. Finished a well-backed seventh of 14 in valuable sales race at York (7f, soft) on final 2-y-o start in October. Likely needed the run on his seasonal return on first try over 1m and certainly looks worth another go at this trip.

Form: 21287-6

(4)

Rockin' The Boat²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: R L Moore| T: D Menuisier| OR: 80

3/1

Promising debut third behind 2 useful types (second won the Nell Gwyn this year) in a July course maiden last August. Didn't build on that in subsequent maiden starts but improved when fourth on handicap debut (7f) earlier this month. Will come on for that experience and has solid claims up in trip.

Form: 335-4

(1)

Bulletin²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman| OR: 80| D

6/1

Much improved since handicapping, beating a subsequent winner when scoring at Southwell (1m) before an excellent second on turf debut at Epsom (8.5f). Shaped as though still in form when fourth of 10 in a 1m Ascot handicap 20 days ago and looks set to give another good account.

Form: 423-124

(7)

Wicked¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: James Doyle| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 80

9/2

600,000 gns yearling Kingman colt. Improved on each start, still looking a bit rough around the edges when runner-up in a 1m Newmarket novice 13 days ago, bumped into a potentially smart one. Open to further improvement on handicap debut.

Form: 6-52

(9)

Run With It⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett| OR: 79| D

12/1

Much improved from debut when winning 9-runner maiden at Southwell (8.1f), finding plenty to lead late having been outpaced under 3f out. Failed to improve up in grade on handicap debut at Nottingham last month and looks to have something to find on bare form.

Form: 415

(2)

Gloriously Sassy³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 78

20/1

Just over a length behind a useful sort and still green when third in a Catterick maiden (7f) but failed to progress when filling the same position at Wetherby on first attempt at 1m last month. Will need to improve on handicap debut.

Form: 433

(12)

Winston's Warrior²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Watson| T: C Hills| OR: 77| BF

9/1

Steady improvement in maidens but showed much improved form when nearly justifying support on handicap debut, narrowly beaten at Kempton (1m) 24 days ago, travelled enthusiastically and pulled clear of rest. Up in grade returning to turf but remains open to improvement.

Form: 982-2

(5)

Lunar Orbit^h1⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S De Sousa| T: W Greatrex| OR: 76

33/1

Showed promise on first two runs in maidens but still looked green making handicap debut after 6 months off, well held at Newmarket (7f) 42 days ago, hung right and carried head a bit awkwardly under pressure. Now hooded and has plenty to find.

Form: 436-8

(11)

Emery Down²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Aidan Keeley| T: J Butler| OR: 75

16/1

Still green on second racecourse outing but backed at long odds and showed improved form to get off the mark after 6 months off at Kempton (7f) last time. Could have more to offer on handicap debut over the extra furlong.

Form: 45-1

(8)

Virtue Patience²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: S M Levey| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 75

25/1

Off the mark at third attempt when landing 12-runner maiden at Lingfield (7f) prior to showing improved form when runner-up on handicap debut at Kempton over this distance 24 days ago. From an excellent family and it's unlikely we've seen the best of him yet.

Form: 50-12

(6)

Moonjid²⁷²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: M P Tregoning| OR: 73| BF

11/1

Improved on a low-key debut display when fourth behind some useful types in a maiden at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Strong in betting but could not justify support when stepped up to 1m at Thirsk on final outing last season. Since gelded and could resume progress now sent handicapping.

Form: 044-

Non-Runners

(13)

Looks Fantastic¹⁹

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: E Bethell J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Rockin' The Boat (3/1), Wicked (9/2), Seven Symphonies (11/2), Bulletin (6/1), Winston's Warrior (9/1), Moonjid (11/1), Run With It (12/1), Imperial Trooper (14/1), Looks Fantastic (14/1), Emery Down (16/1), Gloriously Sassy (20/1), Virtue Patience (25/1), Lunar Orbit (33/1)

ROCKIN' THE BOAT still looked in need of the experience when showing improved form on handicap debut earlier this month and she looks open to further progress over this extra furlong. Winston's Warrior is going the right way and caught the eye travelling powerfully when runner-up on handicap debut at Kempton. He's the main danger ahead of Bulletin, who brings solid handicap form to the table.