16:10 Sandown

Saturday 4 July 2026

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  • 3YO only  |   Class 3  |   7f  |   Good to Firm (Good in places)  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:11  |   Winning time: 1m 27.63s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
(4)
Horse silk
Richie's Rocket16
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-10| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR:  91| D
9/2
€110,000 New Bay gelding. Useful form on the all-weather over the winter. Promising seventh in a hot Goodwood handicap (7f) penultimate start, but he didn't build on that over a trip expected to suit in the Britannia (1m) last time.
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2
(5)
Horse silk
He's Waliim98
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-8| J: Billy Loughnane| T: J Tate| OR:  89| D
12/1
Things haven't gone entirely to plan since impressive all-the-way success on debut at Beverley last summer. One of the first beaten on reappearance at Kempton in late-March, and he looks the stable second string even with Billy Loughnane taking over.
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3
(1)
Horse silk
Spirit Of Saxony21
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR:  85| D
9/4
Improving son of Saxon Warrior who got off the mark in a solid Kempton novice in May. Ought to have finished further clear of the rest when runner-up to a smart prospect over C&D subsequently, and he can resume winning ways with better luck in running.
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4
(3)
Horse silk
Jungle Ruler21
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: C J Whiteley(5)| T: M Appleby| OR:  85| D
6/1
Followed up debut win for Joseph O'Brien with success on stable debut at Southwell in January. Less than ideally placed when creditable fourth at Chester last time, but he has a couple of upwardly-mobile rivals to contend with back down in grade.
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5
(2)
Horse silk
King's Cavalry29
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: James Doyle| T: J Tate| OR:  85| D
7/4
Powerful son of Kingman who is progressing gradually. Looked set to follow up his Leicester novice success by a wider margin before scrambling home at Doncaster last time (third won since). Still impressed with how he went through the race, and he's expected to make a bold bid for the hat-trick.
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6
(6)
Horse silk
Sunny Smilep,t17
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: Oisin Murphy| T: H Palmer| OR:  80
18/1
Successful in a Hamilton maiden (good to firm) last summer. Took a step forward from his reappearance when no match for well-backed winner at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft) last time, but he now finds himself in a deeper race.
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Forecasts

King's Cavalry (7/4), Spirit Of Saxony (9/4), Richie's Rocket (9/2), Jungle Ruler (6/1), He's Waliim (12/1), Sunny Smile (18/1)

Verdict

SPIRIT OF SAXONY looks to have the best form on offer, and he may go one better than over C&D last time. Hat-trick seeking King's Cavalry stands out as the danger.

Previous Winners

2025
Mudbir
Weight: 9-8  |Age: 3
9/2

Prize Money

1st: £10,308.002nd: £4,834.003rd: £2,418.004th: £1,208.005th: £604.006th: £302.00

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