Sandown
Friday, August 29, 2025FlatClass 55f
Verdict
Verdict
Preference is for LIPSINK, who turned in his best effort of the season when runner-up at Newmarket a fortnight ago and Mick Appleby's 8-y-o can open his account for the campaign back at the minimum trip. Fletcher's Flight should be up to taking advantage of his reduced mark before long, so he heads up the opposition, with Charlie Mason and Savannah Smiles taken to fight out third.
Lipsink
Fletchers Flight
Charlie Mason
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. LipsinkJ: Saffie OsborneT: Michael ApplebyF: 018-53742
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictBest effort of the season when second of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 11/2) 2 weeks ago, just running out of steam faced with an uphill finish late in the day. Nudged up 1 lb but there's every chance he can open his account for the season. 
2. Level UpJ: Alec VoikhanskyT: David EvansF: 71212744- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictLatest win at Leicester in June. 18/5, respectable fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) just under 3 weeks ago. Can make presence felt.- 3. Charlie MasonJ: C. T. KeaneT: Tony CarrollF: 21580332
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict15/2, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good) 3 weeks ago, nearest finish. Going through a good spell at present and should be in the mix again with the booking of Colin Keane catching the eye. 
4. Sioux WarriorJ: Joe LeavyT: Adrian WintleF: 0-7921330- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictWinner at Brighton in May. 14/1, found run of good form coming to a halt when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Newbury (6f, firm) 7 weeks ago. Bounce back needed.- 5. Fletchers FlightJ: Sean LeveyT: Philip McBrideF: 39907842
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
Verdict13/8, confirmed he's back in reasonable heart when second of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) 26 days ago. Should be up to taking advantage of his reduced mark before long. 
6. South Shore IslandJ: Robert HavlinT: Amanda PerrettF: 0-4096446- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictWent off too hard in refitted headgear when sixth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 10 days ago. Remains a maiden but worth a try at the minimum trip.
7. Diomed SpiritJ: Marco GhianiT: Stuart WilliamsF: 803-87355- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 120
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. Never threatened back up in trip when fifth of 6 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford (6f) 4 months ago. Seems best on all-weather so others more appealing.
8. Secret HandsheikhJ: Trevor WhelanT: John GallagherF: 45754371- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict4/1, bounced back to form to notch his first win of the season in 5-runner handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) 13 days ago, that his first success away from Brighton since 2022. Nudged up 2 lb and should remain competitive.
9. Savannah SmilesJ: David EganT: Grace HarrisF: 34212522- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictLatest win at Chepstow in July. 5/4, again ran well when second of 6 in handicap at same course (5.1f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Firmly knocking on the door and the booking of David Egan rates as a positive.
10. Mister SandmanJ: Darragh KeenanT: Peter CrateF: 89643- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
Verdict17/2, confirmed previous form to make the frame again when third of 8 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good) 23 days ago. First-time blinkers applied to try eke out that bit extra.- Unnamed Favourite
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