Following a couple of fairly local tracks this weekend despite the lack of attendees they should have competitive contests. Today we look towards Esher, home of Sandown Park racecourse, one of my favourites and usually rather profitable when I get the chance to attend. Sadly we know that all racing is behind closed doors with only few owners in attendance and strict protocols in place for the jockey's, trainers and other support staff. Hopefully one day we'll be able to return to experience the parade, atmosphere and general buzz of a winner. We've an eight race card to enjoy this afternoon, all the races named after local towns close to the course.
Going: Good [good to firm in places]
Today's Race-card can be found here
12:35 British Stallion Studs EBF Broad Water Maiden Stakes (2yo)
5f 10y [Class 5 8 runners]
The meeting opens with a modest looking 2yo maiden over the minimum trip, where POLITICS [Won 11/10f] is likely to be a warm order having been runner up on debut for Qatar Racing. Richard Hannon has good 2yo's to play with and his PURE DREAMER [3rd] was not quite seeing out the 6f trip on debut so dropping back to 5f should see him closer, while DARK ILLUSION [2nd] could be one to look for in the place market another who raced well with the pace but faded in the final furlong and also steps back to the minimum trip.
Winner - (5) Politics @11/10f
13:10 Oxshott Nursery (2yo)
5f 10y [Class 4 4 runners]
A 2yo nursery up next, just the seven declared so we limited for place options, will instead aim for two against the field to win. PEROTTO [WON 9/4] ran well last time out in a better nursery than this beaten by an even money shot, so this out to be more to his liking, while support for the in form Roger Charlton runner ONE DAY [Non Runner] should be noted, his filly winning at Bath recently and gets a good weight allowance so not expected to be too far away again today. [update] - with three non runners including One Day we left with a field of four now and Holwah vying for the market lead. Winner - (1) Perotto @9/4
13:45 Weybridge Handicap (3yo)
5f 10y [Class 4 6 runners]
The three year olds turn now, a sprint handicap and again a small field of seven, while Ishvara [Non Runner] and Garsman have been very consistent in similar company they do look beatable with top weight to carry, so will be looking closer at the pair of NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND [4th] (trained by W Muir) and AGENT SHIFTWELL [6th] (SC Williams) the latter won a course and distance handicap here last time out and can make the most of the weight difference this afternoon.
13:10 Oxshott Nursery (2yo)
5f 10y [Class 4 4 runners]
A 2yo nursery up next, just the seven declared so we limited for place options, will instead aim for two against the field to win. PEROTTO [WON 9/4] ran well last time out in a better nursery than this beaten by an even money shot, so this out to be more to his liking, while support for the in form Roger Charlton runner ONE DAY [Non Runner] should be noted, his filly winning at Bath recently and gets a good weight allowance so not expected to be too far away again today. [update] - with three non runners including One Day we left with a field of four now and Holwah vying for the market lead. Winner - (1) Perotto @9/4
13:45 Weybridge Handicap (3yo)
5f 10y [Class 4 6 runners]
The three year olds turn now, a sprint handicap and again a small field of seven, while Ishvara [Non Runner] and Garsman have been very consistent in similar company they do look beatable with top weight to carry, so will be looking closer at the pair of NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND [4th] (trained by W Muir) and AGENT SHIFTWELL [6th] (SC Williams) the latter won a course and distance handicap here last time out and can make the most of the weight difference this afternoon.
Winner - (5) Minhaaj @20/1
14:20 British Stallion Studs EBF River Ember Maiden Stakes
1m [Class 5 8 runners]
Back with the two year olds for the mile maiden event only four have run before so we'll be looking over the newcomers. Both PIED PIPER [6th] and SYMBOLIC POWER [3rd] appeal as well bred types, the former trained by John Gosden is a runner for her majesty The Queen, while the latter is a Godolphin inmate of Charlie Appleby. Of those that have run Recovery Run has been runner up both times, although they were on the all weather tracks at Kempton Park and Chelmsford so whether they'll perform switched to the turf and stiff up hill climb is a worry.
Winner - (6) Recovery Run @13/8f.
14:55 Kingston Handicap
1m [Class 5 11 runners]
Consistent performer at this level CASEMENT [6th] (C Fallon) makes plenty of appeal with the 3lb claim of his rider a valuable advantage. PRODUCTION [5th] (T Marquand) has tried a variety of trips (including a couple over hurdles) and finally comes back to a mile with another good young in-form jockey booked to ride, both are priced around 12/1 so good win/place options here in a wide open contest. Winner - (8) Mon Choix @10/11f
15:30 Cobham Handicap (3yo)
14:20 British Stallion Studs EBF River Ember Maiden Stakes
1m [Class 5 8 runners]
Back with the two year olds for the mile maiden event only four have run before so we'll be looking over the newcomers. Both PIED PIPER [6th] and SYMBOLIC POWER [3rd] appeal as well bred types, the former trained by John Gosden is a runner for her majesty The Queen, while the latter is a Godolphin inmate of Charlie Appleby. Of those that have run Recovery Run has been runner up both times, although they were on the all weather tracks at Kempton Park and Chelmsford so whether they'll perform switched to the turf and stiff up hill climb is a worry.
Winner - (6) Recovery Run @13/8f.
14:55 Kingston Handicap
1m [Class 5 11 runners]
Consistent performer at this level CASEMENT [6th] (C Fallon) makes plenty of appeal with the 3lb claim of his rider a valuable advantage. PRODUCTION [5th] (T Marquand) has tried a variety of trips (including a couple over hurdles) and finally comes back to a mile with another good young in-form jockey booked to ride, both are priced around 12/1 so good win/place options here in a wide open contest. Winner - (8) Mon Choix @10/11f
1m 1f 209y [Class 3 5 runners]
Another handicap for the three year olds now, headed by ENEMY for John Gosden, was a short head runner up at this track last time and is given the benefit of the doubt to put that loss right today. Next in line is Louganini winner of a Haydock handicap albeit on soft ground and is unlikely to get that going here, Kingbrook was favourite for his last handicap when trained by Mark Johnston and was a bit one paced has now joined Ian Williams but might need further in time. Native Tribe is the Godolphin runner and while shed his maiden tag at this course as a 2yo came last in only outing to date this year, should improve with further experience but looks safe to oppose in this, Nova Roma [Non Runner] is the second string of John Gosden so we'll look towards STAR OF WINS [WON 11/4] (W Haggas) to take on the field having won his maiden at Windsor beating a large field, by Sea the Stars and expected to stay this trip and further. Winner - (6) Star of Wins @11/4
16:05 Hersham Handicap (3yo)1m 6f [Class 3 5 runners]
The stayers contest only a field of five, where Sir Mark Prescott sends REVOLVER [WON 6/5f] in the expectation of another win to add to the four he's already won since June. A fifth win would not surprise in this field, but will be a short price as a result of the master trainers experience with this sort of horse. We will see how the pair of MARGARET DUMONT [4th] (Mark Johnston) and DANCING HARRY [2nd] (Roger Charlton) get on as they step up in trip against the jolly. Winner - (2) Revolver @6/5f
16:35 Shepperton Fillies' Handicap
7f [Class 4 11 runners]
Our finale over seven furlongs looks very open, heading the weights is the 4yo filly Kwela, who has spent the last year on the all weather and while she's had a number of wins the return to turf with top weight might see her struggle to something better handicapped. GYPSY WHISPER [WON 9/5f] won her latest race here and is respected at the trip and amongst her gender, while support for the Godolphin inmate ARABIC CHARM and it is this pair against the field I will take in the final handicap today. Mick Channon's Queen of Silca is a potential each way option, though would be preferred over mile in future and one to keep an eye on having been seen running strongly to place off an increase mark, a winner of three races last year still seems to have improvement in her. Winner - (7 Gypsy Whisper 9/5f) .
Results will be updated later in the afternoon then we will pay attention to the weekend fixture from Ascot, Berkshire which will also be televised on ITV.
Another handicap for the three year olds now, headed by ENEMY for John Gosden, was a short head runner up at this track last time and is given the benefit of the doubt to put that loss right today. Next in line is Louganini winner of a Haydock handicap albeit on soft ground and is unlikely to get that going here, Kingbrook was favourite for his last handicap when trained by Mark Johnston and was a bit one paced has now joined Ian Williams but might need further in time. Native Tribe is the Godolphin runner and while shed his maiden tag at this course as a 2yo came last in only outing to date this year, should improve with further experience but looks safe to oppose in this, Nova Roma [Non Runner] is the second string of John Gosden so we'll look towards STAR OF WINS [WON 11/4] (W Haggas) to take on the field having won his maiden at Windsor beating a large field, by Sea the Stars and expected to stay this trip and further. Winner - (6) Star of Wins @11/4
16:05 Hersham Handicap (3yo)1m 6f [Class 3 5 runners]
The stayers contest only a field of five, where Sir Mark Prescott sends REVOLVER [WON 6/5f] in the expectation of another win to add to the four he's already won since June. A fifth win would not surprise in this field, but will be a short price as a result of the master trainers experience with this sort of horse. We will see how the pair of MARGARET DUMONT [4th] (Mark Johnston) and DANCING HARRY [2nd] (Roger Charlton) get on as they step up in trip against the jolly. Winner - (2) Revolver @6/5f
16:35 Shepperton Fillies' Handicap
7f [Class 4 11 runners]
Our finale over seven furlongs looks very open, heading the weights is the 4yo filly Kwela, who has spent the last year on the all weather and while she's had a number of wins the return to turf with top weight might see her struggle to something better handicapped. GYPSY WHISPER [WON 9/5f] won her latest race here and is respected at the trip and amongst her gender, while support for the Godolphin inmate ARABIC CHARM and it is this pair against the field I will take in the final handicap today. Mick Channon's Queen of Silca is a potential each way option, though would be preferred over mile in future and one to keep an eye on having been seen running strongly to place off an increase mark, a winner of three races last year still seems to have improvement in her. Winner - (7 Gypsy Whisper 9/5f) .
Results will be updated later in the afternoon then we will pay attention to the weekend fixture from Ascot, Berkshire which will also be televised on ITV.
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