Sandown
Tomorrow, FlatClass 21m1f
Verdict
Verdict
The handicapper hasn't missed KOKBASTAU after Kempton but it still might not stop this fast-improving 3-y-o. Fellow 3-y-o My Love Is King failed to figure in a Group 3 at Royal Ascot but retains potential back from a break and is second choice ahead of Alcarath and last year's Balmoral winner Crown of Oaks, who has been given a bit of time to get over a below-par reappearance in Ireland.
Kokbastau
My Love Is King
Alcarath
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 5. KokbastauJ: Ray DawsonT: Roger VarianF: 6-311
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWell-bred colt who won novice at Southwell last month and found another chunk of improvement to score easily on handicap debut at Kempton (1½m again) 17 days ago. Hit with a 14 lb rise but there's almost certainly more to come. - 10. My Love Is KingJ: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady GosdenF: 1-228
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 72
VerdictKingman colt who chased home Maltese Cross in a Newbury novice on reappearance before runner-up in a Newmarket (1¼m, good) in May. Never a threat with cheekpieces added in the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot but returns from 10 weeks off as an unexposed 3-y-o from a top yard. A visor goes on now. 
2. Kings CharterJ: Toby MooreT: Charlie ApplebyF: 34/11-924- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 169
VerdictWon both starts last year, including 1¼m Newmarket handicap. recorded a couple of good in-frame efforts at Meydan at the start of the year and Toby Moore takes a handy 7 lb off on his return to Britain. Also wears first-time cheekpieces.- 8. AlcarathJ: Oisin MurphyT: Alan KingF: 4214-542
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 78
VerdictUseful sort who posted his best effort in a handicap when close second of 14 over C&D (good to soft) in June. This low-mileage 4-y-o merits plenty of respect with Oisin Murphy taking the reins for the first time. 
1. Crown Of OaksJ: Callum RodriguezT: William HaggasF: 3/331131-7- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 62
VerdictQuickly developed into a smart performer last season, winning 3 of 4 starts in handicaps, including a game success in the Balmoral at Ascot. Well held in 1¼m Curragh Group 3 on reappearance in June but no surprise if he were to resume his progression now. Tongue tied first time.
6. Tribal ChiefJ: Sean LeveyT: David MenuisierF: 6107-3360- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictShaped well when third in Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good) and Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) this spring. Has ruined his chance with slow starts over 1m here and at Goodwood last twice. The longer trip gives him more time to recover if he misses the break again but he comes with risks.
13. Gonna FlyJ: Rossa RyanT: Ralph BeckettF: 1-8159- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictUseful form, winning 2 novices but failed to make a significant impact at Chester and Goodwood switched to handicap company last month. Still early days but he'll need an improved effort to go close.
12. StemJ: Pat DobbsT: Richard HannonF: 022-90410- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLow-mileage 4-y-o who gained a first win since his debut in 9-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) last month. Can have a line put through his subsequent run at Ascot (saddle slipped).
7. Flying FrontierJ: Luke MorrisT: James TateF: 1/919-8448- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictTook this race in 2024 and added another C&D win last summer. Respectable fourths at Redcar and over C&D this summer but never threatened over 1½m at Ascot latest. Cheekpieces on first time. Others arrive with more pressing claims.
3. InvolvementJ: Mason PaetelT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 5/0134638- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictWon handicap at Meydan in March. Has reached the frame in a few listed races since but well held in Glorious Goodwood Group 3 latest. More chance back in a handicap but others are still preferred.
9. Love BeachJ: Kaiya FraserT: James FanshaweF: 15633-130- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 78
VerdictLow-mileage 4-y-o who improved to win on Nottingham reappearance in May. Backed it up with a good third at Goodwood in May and had an excuse (not clear run) at York since.
11. The Glen RoversJ: William BuickT: Lucy WadhamF: 19-851994- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictFine servant who was back to his best when causing a minor surprise to win the Easter Classic at Newcastle on Good Friday. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at York (1½m, good to firm) 35 days ago.
4. CashJ: Jamie SpencerT: David SimcockF: 43/64662-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 77
VerdictWinless since debut back in 2021 but has still reached a smart level. However, well held on 1m course reappearance in June and absent for a further 11 weeks since. Feasibly handicapped (second off 2 lb higher on final start last season) but others are more obvious. Drawn widest.- Unnamed Favourite
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