UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

Wicked showed improvement when filling the runner-up spot at Newmarket earlier in the month and is an interesting contender off an opening mark of 80. However, VIRTUE PATIENCE was only beaten a neck into second at Kempton and is just 2lb higher. Amanda Perrett's three-year-old could have lots more to offer and has Sean Levey booked. Run With It and Moonjid are just two others to consider in an open event.
Prediction : 1st Virtue Patience 2nd Wicked 3rd Run With It

Sayidah Hard Spun justified favouritism at Kempton eight days ago and the booking of William Buick catches the eye. However, FIRST LEGION made a deeper impression when coming through the field to strike on his first outing at York earlier in the month. Richard Hannon's colt has got plenty of pace in his pedigree and could take this step up in class in his stride. The unbeaten Anthelia is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st First Legion 2nd Sayidah Hard Spun 3rd Anthelia

TRAWLERMAN had Al Nayyir (eighth) behind when returning to finish fifth in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan last month and this may prove to be an easier assignment. The Gosdens' seven-year-old is a previous Group 2 winner and sets a fair standard with an official rating of 118. Coltrane ran below par when second in a Group 3 at Ascot last month, but he has competed in much deeper contests than this and needs to be considered. Burdett Road looks next best.
Prediction : 1st Trawlerman 2nd Coltrane 3rd Burdett Road

OMBUDSMAN puts his unbeaten record on the line here after wins at Newmarket, Leicester, Deauville and Longchamp. As the Night Of Thunder colt was unraced as a juvenile, he could go on to even better things this year. Almaqam comes out top on official ratings and is a serious danger in receipt of 3lb from the selection. He shaped encouragingly on his return over C&D last month, while trainer Charlie Appleby can do little wrong at present and his pair of Military Order and Ancient Wisdom also deserve plenty of respect.
Prediction : 1st Ombudsman 2nd Almaqam 3rd Military Order

Opera Ballo pulled too hard before finishing sixth in the Craven at Newmarket, but connections add a hood for the first time and we may see a much better effort. Nebras drops back in trip wearing first-time cheekpieces after his Newmarket second over 10 furlongs. He can go well with the stiff uphill finish expected to suit, but BAY CITY ROLLER could have their measure. Unbeaten after three starts including winning the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster, he drops in class for his return to action and could be up to giving 5lb and a beating to the rest of the field.
Prediction : 1st Bay City Roller 2nd Nebras 3rd Opera Ballo

Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance.
Prediction : 1st Whip Cracker 2nd Atlantic Gamble 3rd Golden Ocean