UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

EXQUISITELY has stepped forward since joining her current stable, following a win at Ffos Las with a last-gasp Goodwood defeat. She appears to have more to offer and is expected to confirm her latest effort with Mary Of Modena. The latter has scored twice on soft ground this season, though, and still commands plenty of respect, while others to note include Firenze Rosa and Bang On The Bell.
Prediction : 1st Exquisitely 2nd Mary Of Modena 3rd Firenze Rosa

Ralph Beckett has enjoyed a strong season with his juveniles and WHISKEY PETE appears more than capable of shedding his maiden tag at the third attempt. Bred to stay well, as a half-brother to Candleford and Atty Persse, he has made the frame at Newmarket and Haydock, and the stiffer test of stamina on this occasion is likely to yield further progression. Kingdom Of Time finished fourth at Newmarket on debut and is entitled to step forward with a tongue-tie now applied. Dambuster boasts a smart pedigree and has to be respected, as does Always A Star.
Prediction : 1st Whiskey Pete 2nd Kingdom Of Time 3rd Dambuster

THE LINE made a promising start to his career when third over 5f at Ascot in May and the son of Caravaggio, who has been gelded since, is expected to benefit from stepping up in trip, given the manner of his finishing effort. Navy Jack was disappointing when a beaten favourite at Newbury, but he is better judged on his C&D second the time before. Winterfair, whose dam is a half-sister to Camelot, and Duke's Command appeal most of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st The Line 2nd Navy Jack 3rd Winterfair

Chindit was a commanding winner of the Superior Mile at Haydock but while he merits respect, Richard Hannon's entire might struggle to concede 9lb to the unexposed KNIGHT. The son of Mehmas was collared late on in the Celebration Mile at Goodwood but first-time cheekpieces could eke out further improvement, and he won the Horris Hill in testing ground around this time last year. The returning Sir Busker can follow the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Knight 2nd Chindit 3rd Sir Busker

A step up in class wasn't enough to prevent the ultra-progressive EASTERN CHARM from completing a five-timer at Ripon and a further 3lb hike in the ratings might not be enough to stop William Haggas' filly from winning again. Classic Times sports a first-time hood and is a likely improver now switched to handicaps. Tango Tonight, who hit the crossbar here last month, is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Eastern Charm 2nd Classic Times 3rd Tango Tonight

BORN RULER won with plenty in hand over C&D last Friday and could make light work of a 6lb penalty. Star Ahoy, who has improved with each run, has been gelded since breaking through in a Pontefract maiden and may have more to come now entering handicaps off what looks a fair mark. He is feared most, ahead of Miss Dolly Rocker, who found only a progressive rival too strong in a competitive event at Chepstow.
Prediction : 1st Born Ruler 2nd Star Ahoy 3rd Miss Dolly Rocker

KAMANIKA is only 2lb higher than for her close-up third at Newmarket and looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to go two places better. Al Hargah was unable to complete a double when weakening late on in a class 4 event at Leicester, but she ran well enough to suggest that she can get involved on the return to 0-70 company. Bletchley Storm and Kynsa are also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Kamanika 2nd Al Hargah 3rd Bletchley Storm