Sandown
Today, August 30, 2025FlatClass 37fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
This is wide open but it could pay to side with KODI LION who wasn't seen to ideal effect when an excellent runner-up at Haydock last time and can resume winning ways nudged up just 1 lb with William Buick now up. William Haggas' unexposed Headmaster looked ill at ease on the track on his handicap debut at Goodwood last time and could emerge as the main danger, while last year's victor Glenfinnan and the handily-weighted Metabolt are others who can have a say. Woroodd completes the shortlist.
Kodi Lion
Headmaster
Glenfinnan
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 3. Kodi LionJ: William BuickT: Michael ApplebyF: 2-6221452
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictImproved for current yard this season, landing 6f Haydock handicap in May. Conceded first run when an excellent second of 9 in similar company there three weeks ago so he merits serious consideration with William Buick up. - 10. HeadmasterJ: Tom MarquandT: William HaggasF: 2210
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictGot off the mark at Haydock in July and best forgiven his last of 16 on his handicap bow at Goodwood (7f, good) 28 days ago as he looked ill at ease on the track. Remains with potential for leading yard. 
15. WorooddJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Ed WalkerF: 311- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 100
VerdictProgressive Dark Angel filly who went 2-3 in 6-runner novice at Haydock (7f, good to firm) in May, always holding on. Goes into handicaps with more to offer so needs considering.
2. TarkhanJ: Saffie OsborneT: Jamie OsborneF: 113-90004- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictGot back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 23 days ago. Can give a good account in his bid for a first victory of 2025.- 13. GlenfinnanJ: Connor BeasleyT: Michael DodsF: 00-009007
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictTook this 12 months ago and he posted a respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 12/1) 9 days ago. Merits consideration in his follow-up bid. 
1. GaleronJ: Robert HavlinT: Charles HillsF: 300-50070- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictIt's now 23 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in last of 21 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Others appeal more.
4. Ellaria SandJ: Oisin MurphyT: Ollie SangsterF: 23951-498- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 97
VerdictYet to fire in a trio of runs this term, cheekpieces tried when eighth of 9 in German 1000 Guineas at Dusseldorf (8f, soft) in May. Needs this switch to handicaps to spark improvement.
6. MetaboltJ: Rossa RyanT: David LoughnaneF: 36/41190-6- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictA dual 7f/1m scorer in 2024. Off 12 months but not disgraced when sixth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Weighted to go well off a 2 lb lower mark here.
5. God Of WarJ: David EganT: Tom CloverF: 4157-2054- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictArrives in decent nick without winning, fourth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Possibilities.
12. Kindest NationJ: Clifford LeeT: Hugo PalmerF: 146-30007- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictComes here well below par, last of 7 in handicap at Chester (7f, firm) 27 days ago when losing all chance at the start. Needs to take a major step forward.
14. YokkellJ: Lewis EdmundsT: Adrian WintleF: 632-14079- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictA fair 1m scorer this spring for Kevin Philippart De Foy but below par since, though she didn't enjoy a clear run on her yard debut when ninth of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good) 23 days ago. Still has it to prove here though.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
11. Cavolo NeroJ: Non RunnerT: James FergusonF: 122168- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictA two-time 7f/1m winner in the first half of 2025 who continues in good nick, eighth of 15 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Shortlisted.
7. Angel HunterJ: Joe LeavyT: Richard HannonF: 34313-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 357
VerdictA fairly useful 7f winner at 2yrs but he resumes from 11 months off here with his fitness to prove.
8. Walsons LawJ: Charles BishopT: Eve Johnson HoughtonF: 4626-1516- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictLooked on the up when scoring at Newbury in July but he came in last of 6 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 29 days ago. He's the sort to bounce back though.
9. Arctic GreyJ: Sean LeveyT: Richard HannonF: 12107- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictMade a winning start in handicaps at Goodwood in May but has raced freely when well below that level since at Ascot and over C&D. May still do better if becoming more tractable.