UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

MAGICAL MILE drops in class following a below-par run on his return to action at Haydock last month and this looks a more suitable task for him to bounce back in. He is rated 3lb above his last winning mark and cannot be underestimated with that in mind. Silastar bolted up on his latest outing over this distance and can give the selection plenty to think about, despite a 7lb rise, while Night Arc is another to consider now back from a break.
Prediction : 1st Magical Mile 2nd Silastar 3rd Night Arc

A case can be made for several of these, but ELITE STATUS bolted up on his racecourse debut over this trip at Doncaster earlier this month and he left a strong impression that there would be more to come. The fact that Karl Burke's charge holds an entry for the Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar later in the year suggests he is showing all the right signs at home and he would be dangerous to ignore with that in mind. Newmarket winner On Point is a well-related sort and cannot be underestimated for powerful connections, while Dapper Valley and Blue Storm add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Elite Status 2nd On Point 3rd Dapper Valley

ENEMY has proven to be capable of more than his most recent showing in the Ormonde at Chester and this stiffer stamina test can see the gelded son of Muhaarar make a return to the winner's enclosure. A half-brother to Group 1 winner Magic Wand, he seems capable of bouncing back today. Nate The Great was a Listed winner last season and looks the biggest threat to the selection, while Roberto Escobarr also warrants consideration.
Prediction : 1st Enemy 2nd Nate The Great 3rd Roberto Escobarr

Sir Michael Stoute first won this race in 1991 and has been responsible 11 other high-class victors in the intervening period. Therefore, it's almost an understatement to say last year's Derby hero, DESERT CROWN, follows a tried and trusted path on his first public racecourse appearance since Epsom last June. The unbeaten son of Nathaniel has untapped potential and it looks like all systems go for what is sure to be an intriguing four-year-old campaign. Last season's Coronation Cup winner, Hukum, looks the chief threat, while Cash has previous C&D experience and is open to further progression.
Prediction : 1st Desert Crown 2nd Hukum 3rd Cash

Yaanaas is an interesting contender on just his second start in a handicap and is one to monitor closely in the betting, while similar comments apply to Quantico (second), who was just behind Roger Varian's representative when the former scored on the Polytrack at Kempton in April, and is respected on 4lb better terms. However, Sir Michael Stoute holds a strong hand, with Aerion Power and ASSESSMENT both looking capable of posting bold efforts. The latter is especially appealing, given his lightly-raced profile, and, with Ryan Moore in the saddle, he looks the main hope for his yard here.
Prediction : 1st Assessment 2nd Aerion Power 3rd Yaanaas

The betting market surrounding the likes of Dancing In Paris, a game winner at Haydock last month, and Dutch Kingdom, who has undergone a wind operation since winning on the all-weather in March, should be informative. However, the vote goes to the well-bred GREEK ORDER, who looks more than ready for this step up in trip after finding himself done for toe over an inadequate 7f in a tactical affair at Salisbury three weeks ago. Prince of Zenda, who retains a visor after an improved effort at Ascot 13 days, is another taken seriously
Prediction : 1st Greek Order 2nd Dancing In Paris 3rd Dutch Kingdom