UK Horse Racing Tips: Sandown

BEST RATE won twice in the space of a week at Ascot and Pontefract and Richard Hannon's charge may prove tough to oppose in his current vein of form, despite an 8lb rise. He was more impressive on the latter occasion and is expected to be too strong for Happy Banner, who has been running with credit all season, and Jungle Ruler.
Prediction : 1st Best Rate 2nd Happy Banner 3rd Jungle Ruler

NOVELETTE progressed well as a juvenile until appearing to have a valid excuse when encountering soft ground over C&D last August. She wasn't disgraced on her return at Nottingham in May and is likely to step forward from that outing. Hypnotised may do better for a gelding operation after a below-par effort here in April, while Rage Of Thunder appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Novelette 2nd Hypnotised 3rd Rage Of Thunder

Quest For Stars made a bright start to his career at Doncaster when proving too strong for better-fancied rivals. However, it wouldn't be a surprise if he struggled under a 7lb penalty against some well-bred newcomers, not least LANCASTER TOWER. A half-brother to impressive Wood Ditton winner Portcullis, the Gosdens may well have another exciting prospect on their hands. King High, a half-brother to Group 2 winner Running Lion, and Dancing Dunes are others of significant interest.
Prediction : 1st Lancaster Tower 2nd Quest For Stars 3rd King High

GALBA's third-placed finish over 7f here last month was arguably his best effort yet and he should have more to offer on just his second try over a mile. With the rest arriving with something to prove, this could be a good bit of placement for the son of Lope Y Fernandez to strike on his debut for new connections. The fitting of blinkers may draw some improvement from Santiago Boy on his handicap bow, while Sogniamo is one to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Galba 2nd Santiago Boy 3rd Sogniamo

AMMOONY appeared to have plenty left in the locker when successful at Redcar and may have enough scope to brush aside a 6lb rise to go in again. Melody De Vega also won well on her latest start and is likely to be a key player off just 3lb higher. Lady Milton and Celestias Comet are others with solid chances based on their good recent form.
Prediction : 1st Ammoony 2nd Melody De Vega 3rd Lady Milton

KAKIRRA has remained unbeaten since tackling handicaps and can kick on further. Admittedly, this is a stiffer test and Chepstow winner Last Verse won't be a pushover. Heed the betting signals where he is concerned on his debut for a new yard. Boilermaker has scope to make progress now he takes a step up in trip and he can master Outflank to claim third.
Prediction : 1st Kakirra 2nd Last Verse 3rd Boilermaker