UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

A MAJOR PAYNE has held his form well and appeals strongly after second-placed finishes at Kempton and Nottingham on his last two starts. Nudged up just 1lb for the latest of those efforts, the son of Harry Angel has a very feasible chance on these terms. Similar comments apply to Warning Sign, who has filled the runner-up berth on no less then seven previous occasions. He again has each-way prospects with first-time blinkers added. Rising Force and Atlantis Blue complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st A Major Payne 2nd Warning Sign 3rd Rising Force

The Charlie Appleby-trained pair KEY OF MAGIC and Pacifica Pier could be the ones to focus on in this intriguing contest. The former, who cost $950,000 as a yearling, is related to several high-class performers in the USA and as the choice of William Buick, shades preference over his equally well-bred stable companion. Publish could be the Gosden's flag bearer, while Richard Hannon's Magician of Riga is probably one just for the notebook on his debut.
Prediction : 1st Key Of Magic 2nd Pacifica Pier 3rd Publish

MILITARY CODE is bred to get further but his run in the Coventry at Royal Ascot didn't suggest that would be ideal. However, he showed up well for a long way and that run is worth forgiving. Back over the minimum distance, a return to form could be imminent for this dual 5f winner. Staya's fifth in the Queen Mary is a solid indicator for a race of this nature, while Windsor-scorer Lebron Power and Rogue Supremacy can also be competitive.
Prediction : 1st Military Code 2nd Staya 3rd Lebron Power

Having continued his upward trajectory when completing a double on his handicap bow at Goodwood a fortnight ago, GETREADYTORUMBLE looks destined for greater things. Although an 8lb hike from the assessor will make life more difficult for Jack Channon's gelding, he looks ready for this step up in class. Kassaya endured a troubled passage in last season's Queen Mary and she warrants respect on her return to action. Nad Alshiba Green is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Getreadytorumble 2nd Kassaya 3rd Nad Alshiba Green

Having found himself with too much to do when ninth in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot last month, Checkandchallenge should find this smaller-field affair much more to his liking. William Knight's inmate cannot be dismissed at this level, but CASH may prove king. The six-year-old arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Goodwood and a reproduction of that effort may be sufficient. Stable-debutant Caviar Heights is a feasible alternative and the market may prove informative.
Prediction : 1st Cash 2nd Checkandchallenge 3rd Caviar Heights

Coltrane took the 2022 renewal of this event and he will appreciate this easier assignment and ought to go close. However, TRUESHAN was a two-length victor last year and is bidding to retain his crown. The nine-year-old has run respectively at the top level in four of his five starts since and he looks the one to beat. Term Of Endearment completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Trueshan 2nd Coltrane 3rd Term Of Endearment

PENDRAGON hasn't looked back since switching to handicaps, bolting up at Ripon and Doncaster, and he is likely to have lots more to offer. Sir Mark Prescott's three-year-old is improving at a rapid rate of knots and can continue his upward trajectory. Fireblade finished a good second in this grade over C&D last month and is just 1lb higher with James Doyle booked, so he is one to watch out for. Triple Gee is next best.
Prediction : 1st Pendragon 2nd Fireblade 3rd Triple Gee