UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

Havana Hurricane was admirably reliable throughout his two-year-old campaign and showed that same trait when third in a Listed contest at Newbury on his return. He faced a daunting task in the Commonwealth Cup latest and probably isn't thrown in off a mark of 100 now handicapping, but the son of Havana Gold is still a big player. Even so, Andrew Balding is fancied to land this for a second year on the spin courtesy of COMICAL POINT. The Blue Point colt went close at Windsor last month and looks sure to run another big race with Ryan Moore aboard for the first time. Westport is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Comical Point 2nd Havana Hurricane 3rd Westport

Plenty of these have their sights lowered including A Bear Affair, who was far from disgraced in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot. Ronson belied odds of 50-1 to give favourite backers a fright in the Two Year Old Trophy at Beverley and looks a horse going places, but this could go to MISS LIZZY. Six furlongs might suit her better in truth, but she emerged with plenty of credit when mid-division in the Queen Mary and is sure to benefit from another strong pace. Ollie Sangster pitches It Dunt Marra into the deep end following a promising debut effort and he could be the fly in the ointment.
Prediction : 1st Miss Lizzy 2nd A Bear Affair 3rd Ronson

GYMBAAZY is one of three that must shoulder a winner's penalty, but his debut success came over C&D and that track craft might be crucial. Encounter wasn't beaten far by the selection last time so has to be of interest in receipt of 7lb, and so does Cilician because this shouldn't be as taxing as the Coventry. 300,000gns purchase The Balearic Sun is related to a number of useful types and market support would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Gymbaazy 2nd Encounter 3rd Cilician

SALLAAL could hardly have been more impressive when winning a valuable handicap at Epsom a month ago off a mark of 107. With that in mind, it would be no surprise to see the son of Frankel play a leading role now stepped up in class. Dividend's third in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot suggests that he could pose the biggest threat to the selection, although Persica was not far behind in fifth that day and Glacius remains open to plenty of improvement after his third in the Hampton Court.
Prediction : 1st Sallaal 2nd Dividend 3rd Persica

Last year's Derby second LAZY GRIFF was far from disgraced when finishing third in the Henry II over C&D in May. That was his first appearance since his placed effort in the Irish Derby last June and he could return to winning ways with the benefit of that outing. Furthur failed to stay the trip in the Gold Cup a couple of weeks ago but is a player based on the best of his form. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Paradias is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Lazy Griff 2nd Furthur 3rd Paradias

So Alex has found one too good the last twice, including when upped to this distance at Carlisle last month, and he should remain competitive with Billy Loughnane back on board. Minhad struck at Thirsk two starts ago and is also of interest, but the vote goes to MARNIER. The son of Saxon Warrior wasn't disgraced in third in this class over track and trip on his most recent outing and a repeat of that performance would see him go close.
Prediction : 1st Marnier 2nd So Alex 3rd Minhad

Ascending Star made a winning start for the Owen Burrows yard at Lingfield on his return to the fray and an opening mark of 80 might not be beyond him. Thursday Girl also makes her handicap bow and is noted, but it's SILCA BAY who appeals most. The son of Cable Bay returned to winning ways at Goodwood last month and may have found a good opportunity to complete a double.
Prediction : 1st Silca Bay 2nd Ascending Star 3rd Thursday Girl