UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

HARB accounted for Secret Handsheikh (fifth) when scoring over track and trip last month and is only 3lb higher for that triumph. Peter Crate's five-year-old has struck off higher marks in the past and he looks well placed to record a double. Safari Dream lurks on an appealing mark and is a previous C&D winner to take seriously with Oisin Murphy booked, while Media Guest can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Harb 2nd Safari Dream 3rd Media Guest

WILD NATURE shaped with bundles of promise when finishing second on his debut over track and trip last month and he is likely to take a big step forward from that effort. Charlie Appleby's juvenile is a well-bred son of Kingman and can take this before moving onto better things. The main threat might be Prince Of The Seas, who showed lots of ability to take the silver medal home at Kempton on his first start and he may have loads more in the locker. Any market support behind newcomer Almeric should be noted too.
Prediction : 1st Wild Nature 2nd Prince Of The Seas 3rd Almeric

Cosmic Year is bred to be very smart, being a half-brother to Time Test, and it would be no surprise to see him make an instant impression on his debut However, ROCK D'ORO sets a high standard after finishing second on his debut behind subsequent Group 2 winner Bay City Roller at Chelmsford. Ralph Beckett's youngster might only need to find normal improvement in order to open his account. Keble Spirit is related to plenty of winners and would be interesting if the market speaks in his favour.
Prediction : 1st Rock Doro 2nd Cosmic Year 3rd Keble Spirit

Beshtani was far from disgraced in the Summer Mile at Ascot in July and he is feared along with Imperial Quarter, who was able to reach the frame in the Atalanta over C&D last time out. Having contested the Irish Guineas before running in the Coronation next time, SKELLET found just one too strong in a Group 3 at Chantilly in July. Ralph Beckett's filly remains open to improvement and, in receipt of weight all round, she looks set to throw down a stern challenge. Checkandchallenge is no back number either.
Prediction : 1st Skellet 2nd Beshtani 3rd Imperial Quarter

WINDCRACK returned to the turf with a convincing C&D triumph last month and the unexposed daughter of Cracksman is fancied to go in again, despite a 5lb rise. First-time cheekpieces could elicit some improvement from Own Accord, who finished a creditable second at Hamilton on her latest start. She looks the main threat, while others to note include Dreamrocker and Crystal Casque.
Prediction : 1st Windcrack 2nd Own Accord 3rd Dreamrocker

CARNIVAL DAY more than justified strong support in the market when drawing clear of his rivals at Brighton nine days ago. That was the gelding's first career victory and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to prevent him from doubling his tally. Salamanca Lad warrants respect on the back of a close-up second over a mile at Southwell, but this stiff 1m2f is a concern. With that in mind, Miaswell may give the selection most to think about with this slight drop in yardage expected to suit.
Prediction : 1st Carnival Day 2nd Miaswell 3rd Salamanca Lad

Having found only a progressive rival too strong on the all-weather at Lingfield earlier this month, Alvesta is sure to prove popular now reuniting with three-time champion Flat jockey Oisin Murphy. However, a current rating of 67 has proved beyond Andrew Balding's filly in the past and the lightly-raced UMBRIA makes slightly more appeal. The daughter of The Grey Gatsby endured a luckless passage when a close-up third on her handicap bow at Kempton last month and compensation might be on the cards. Guendolen and Questionable are also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Umbria 2nd Alvesta 3rd Guendolen