Sandown

Wednesday, September 17, 2025FlatClass 47f

Verdict

William Haggas has his string in great nick so it could pay to side with his Dubawi colt MORSHDI to make a winning start and thwart Esna, who shaped well when a debut runner-up over C&D and rates a big threat. Andrew Balding's debutant Montague Menace also needs considering, especially if the market vibes are positive.

Morshdi
Esna
Montague Menace

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places

1. Midnight Bandit
J: Sean LeveyT: Richard Hannon
F: 7
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
28/1, last of 7 in maiden at Ascot (7f, good to soft) on debut 12 days ago. Lots more is required.
2. Montague Menace
J: Jason WatsonT: Andrew Balding
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 18. 80,000 gns yearling, €55,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Dam, 10.7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m French Navy out of useful French winner up to 1¼m First Fleet. Considered newcomer for leading yard.
3. Morshdi
J: Cieren FallonT: William Haggas
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 16. Dubawi colt. Brother to useful 1m-1¼m winner Elraaed and smart 1¼m-14.5f winner Nakheel. Interesting newcomer from top stable.
4. Shadowmere
J: Pat CosgraveT: George Baker
F: 8
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
100/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at this C&D (soft) on debut 19 days ago. Needs a major step forward.
5. Esna
J: Charles BishopT: Brian Meehan
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Starman filly came in a promising second of 7 in maiden at this C&D (soft, 12/1) on her debut 18 days ago. Holds very good claims.
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