Our Sandown racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 24th April 2026. The action gets underway at 13:20 and runs through to 16:45, with going reported as Round 6.2, sprint 6.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Cicero’s Gift boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Colin Keane has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 16 rides, Charlie Appleby’s yard sends out runners with a 23.38% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Sandown
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Sandown over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computeform | The Racing App | 10 | 5 | 50% | 90% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 27 | 13 | 48.15% | 62.96% |
| Chris Wright | Liverpool Echo | 13 | 6 | 46.15% | 61.54% |
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 19 | 8 | 42.11% | 63.16% |
| sportinglife.com | sportinglife.com | 18 | 7 | 38.89% | 61.11% |
13:20 – bet365 Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 2 | Going: Round 6.2, sprint 6.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is a smart little 3yo sprint handicap rather than a punting giveaway, and there are several with perfectly legitimate claims. Old Is Gold brings the best Topspeed figure in the field and looks an obvious starting point, while Atticum is another with upside after signing off last season with a win and now pitched into a better race. Calico Blue is unexposed after just three starts, Hypnotised has a feather weight and could easily improve again, and Ambishio arrives in form if coping with this stronger grade. It feels the sort of race where the balance between class and tactical speed over Sandown’s sharp 5f will decide it. Competitive, yes, but not impossible to get a handle on.
Top Selections
1. Old Is Gold – 7/2 with William Hill
Jockey: James Doyle | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 31830- | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 85
Old Is Gold looks the percentage call. He already has solid handicap form in the book, his mark of 96 is workable in a race of this depth, and that Topspeed figure of 85 is the standout number on offer here. The 31830- sequence doesn’t scream certainty, but it does show he has been holding his own in useful company, and this track should suit a sharp 5f type. James Doyle is an eye-catching booking for Andrew Balding in a race where getting organised early matters. At 7/2, he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to run his race. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ambishio – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: Michael Appleby | Form: 060-12 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 81
Ambishio is the each-way play at the prices. He has returned this year with a win and a second, so unlike a few of these he comes here match-fit, and his Topspeed mark of 81 says he is not wildly outclassed in a race like this. The draw in 9 is not ideal on paper, but a truly run 5f can help smooth those concerns out, and Michael Appleby’s sprinters are often worth respecting when they hit a vein of form. Off 95, he is not thrown in, but 14/1 feels bigger than it should be for one arriving with current momentum and a profile that suggests he can nick a place if the principals don’t get a clean run. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Old Is Gold is the win bet and makes most appeal as the solid one in a race full of lightly raced improvers. Ambishio is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, especially with three places on offer in a nine-runner field. The obvious dangers are Atticum, who could easily have more to come, and Calico Blue, an unexposed type from a yard that places them well.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwriter | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Calico Blue | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Alfie | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Atticum | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Black Star Boy | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Old Is Gold | 10/3 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (William Hill) |
| Hypnotised | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Ambishio | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| One And Gone | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Fortunatus | Sir Alfie |
| Ross Shepherd | Old Is Gold |
13:50 – bet365 Esher Cup Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 2 | Going: Round 6.2, sprint 6.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a properly interesting little Esher Cup despite the small field, with several lightly raced three-year-olds arriving with plenty of upside rather than exposed handicap form. Organise is the obvious starting point after winning both starts and the market has cottoned on, but he is hardly being missed at around even-money. Nobody Knows, also unbeaten, comes here with less mileage and a handy racing weight, while Look To The Stars and Laureate Crown bring solid pieces of juvenile form and could easily step forward again at a mile. Capall Rasa is on a hat-trick but has a bit more to prove in this company. It is a classy race for the grade, but not an easy one, because most of these still have improvement lurking.
Top Selections
1. Nobody Knows – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 1-1 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 53
I like the profile of Nobody Knows quite a bit. He has done nothing wrong in two starts, arrives unbeaten, and his opening mark of 104 does not look wildly generous but nor does it scream impossible in a race where potential matters as much as established figures. Ryan Moore is an eye-catching booking and this colt gets in with just 124, which could prove a big help if this turns tactical before becoming a proper test late on. Organise may be the sexy one, but at 9/2 Nobody Knows looks the one with the better balance of upside and price. He makes plenty of appeal as the win play.
Bet: WIN
2. Look To The Stars – 13/2 with Betfair
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 22116- | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 89
Look To The Stars is the each-way angle in a race where the Godolphin pair could easily dominate the market discussion. He signed off last season with a below-par sixth, but his earlier form reads well enough and that Topspeed figure of 89 is one of the more persuasive numbers in the line-up. William Buick riding for Charlie Appleby around Sandown in a three-year-old mile handicap is never something to dismiss lightly, and this colt has already shown he can be competitive at a useful level. From stall 8 he may need things to fall right, but 13/2 looks fair for a horse with the class to hit the frame.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Nobody Knows is the win bet at 9/2, chiefly because he brings an unbeaten profile, a workable weight and more juice in the price than the favourite. For an each-way punt, Look To The Stars makes most appeal in an eight-runner field with two places on offer. Organise is the clear danger if progressing again, while Laureate Crown is another who should not be underestimated.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Galaxy | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Look To The Stars | 9/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Organise | 11/10 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 5/4 | 5/4 (William Hill) |
| Suspended Sentence | 18/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 18/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
| Laureate Crown | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Capall Rasa | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Nobody Knows | 9/2 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newsboy | Nobody Knows |
| Lambourn | Nobody Knows |
| Rockavon | Nobody Knows |
| Templegate | Nobody Knows |
| Lee Sobot | Suspended Sentence |
14:25 – bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3)
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.2, sprint 6.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
A five-runner Group 3 rarely leaves much room for hiding places and this looks a tight little tactical affair rather than a deep renewal. Almeric sets the standard on ratings after a very smart 4-year-old campaign, and his profile suggests there should be more to come over this sort of trip. Saddadd is the obvious one to give him most to think about after progressing well last season, while Devil’s Advocate arrives off a solid comeback second and adds a bit of intrigue for the Gosdens. King Of Cities has Ryan Moore booked and is no back number, but he may need another step forward at this level. Muddy Mooy looks up against it on the figures. In truth, it is not a nightmare puzzle: Almeric is the class act and the one they all have to beat.
Top Selections
1. Almeric – 8/5 with William Hill
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 1/119- | Rating: 133 | Topspeed: 115
Almeric is the standout on the numbers and, more importantly, he looked a colt going the right way throughout last season. That 133 rating is comfortably the best in this field and his form string tells its own story, with three wins before signing off with a creditable effort in stronger company. Balding’s yard knows how to place one at this level and Oisin Murphy is exactly the rider you want in a small-field tactical race around Sandown. At 8/5 he is not hiding from the market, but he still makes plenty of appeal because he brings the clearest class edge and the strongest recent body of work. Hard to oppose if returning in the same vein.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Almeric is the win bet and the only play. Each-way angles make little appeal in this sort of field size, especially with a short-priced favourite who has the best form and rating. Saddadd and Devil’s Advocate are the chief dangers if the favourite underperforms, but this looks Almeric’s race to lose.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almeric | 6/4 | 7/5 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 8/5 | 8/5 (William Hill) |
| King Of Cities | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Saddadd | 5/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Muddy Mooy | 20/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| On The Nose | Muddy Mooy |
| The Score | Muddy Mooy |
15:00 – bet365 Mile (Group 2)
Race Details: 1m | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.2, sprint 6.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is a cracking little Group 2 despite only attracting six runners, and there’s no hiding from the fact that the market revolves around the Gosden-trained Field Of Gold, the standout on official figures with a lofty mark of 139. He sets a proper standard, but this is not a gimme in a field featuring unbeaten four-year-old Zeus Olympios, the progressive Godolphin colt Opera Ballo and a smart, battle-hardened rival in Cicero’s Gift. Never So Brave also has enough class to get involved if resuming on song, while Dancing Gemini needs to leave last season behind. Tactically it could get interesting in a small field, and that may matter as much as raw ratings, but the class angle still looks the safest route in.
Top Selections
1. Field Of Gold – 6/5 with William Hill
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 21145- | Rating: 139 | Topspeed: 123
He is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is simply the right one. Field Of Gold has the best rating in the race by a fair margin and his Topspeed figure of 123 backs up the view that he’s the class act in this line-up. Last season’s form tailed off slightly on the bare figures, but this mile should suit him down to the ground and Sandown’s stiff finish can play to the strengths of a horse with proven quality rather than just momentum. Colin Keane is an eye-catching booking and at 6/5 with William Hill he looks short enough, but still entirely fair in a race where he sets the standard. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Opera Ballo – 10/1 with Betfair
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 1121-1 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 118
If you want something at a price against the favourite, Opera Ballo makes plenty of each-way appeal. Charlie Appleby’s colt has done very little wrong, winning four of his five starts, and he arrives here off another success that suggested there could still be more to come at four. He is not as exposed as some of these and that counts for plenty in a race like this, especially with William Buick doing the steering from a handy draw. A mark of 127 leaves him with a bit to find on strict ratings, but 10/1 with Betfair feels bigger than it should be for a progressive sort from a yard that places them shrewdly. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Field Of Gold is the win play because he has the clearest top-level form and sets the bar on both rating and speed figures. For an each-way punt, Opera Ballo looks the value at double-figure odds in a six-runner race where further improvement is entirely plausible. Zeus Olympios is the obvious danger if his unbeaten profile stands up in this company, while Cicero’s Gift is respected as the solid older horse.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opera Ballo | 15/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Zeus Olympios | 10/3 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Dancing Gemini | 10/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Field Of Gold | 1/1 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 6/5 | 6/5 (William Hill) |
| Never So Brave | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jason Heavey | Zeus Olympios |
| sportinglife.com | Zeus Olympios |
| racing-daily.com | Zeus Olympios |
| Ben Morgan | Opera Ballo |
| Sam Hardy | Field Of Gold |
| Rob Wright | Field Of Gold |
| Glendale | Field Of Gold |
| Brian Flanagan | Cicero’s Gift |
| Dean Kilbryde | Opera Ballo |
15:35 – bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3)
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.2, sprint 6.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fascinating rather than deep Classic Trial, with just seven runners but a fair bit of intrigue around unexposed middle-distance colts. Action brings the standout juvenile form and, on pure ratings, he sets the standard by a clear margin for Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore. The question is whether something less exposed can bridge that gap now stepping into a proper trial. Al Zanati has done little wrong for Charlie Appleby, while Raaheeb and Wise Prince are the sort who could take a sizeable step forward from limited evidence. Sandown’s 1m1f can catch out the flashy types if they don’t settle and see it out strongly, so this may come down to who handles the track and who has genuinely trained on. It is a small field, but not an easy one.
Top Selections
1. Action – 6/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 3132- | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 122
He is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. Action sets a lofty standard on a mark of 126 and his juvenile form leaves these with plenty to find. O’Brien sending Ryan Moore over for a seven-runner Sandown Group 3 is hardly a negative signal either. The slight niggle is that he isn’t being handed this on a plate against several potential improvers, yet his form figures suggest both class and consistency, and that 122 Topspeed backs up the substance of it. Available at 6/4, he is not a giveaway, but he looks the most likely winner if returning in the same shape. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Raaheeb – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Owen Burrows | Form: 1- | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 82
If you want to take on the favourite, Raaheeb is the interesting each-way angle. He has only had the one start, so his 105 rating leaves him with plenty to prove on paper, but that also means he has more room than most to improve. Owen Burrows is not one to throw them into this company unless he thinks they belong, and Rossa Ryan is an eye-catching booking. In a seven-runner race with three places on offer, 9/2 makes each-way sense for a colt who could easily take a big step forward now upped in class and trip. He doesn’t need to be a superstar to hit the frame, and he may be better than the bare numbers. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Action is the win play because he has the strongest form and the highest rating by a distance, so there is no need to get cute if you simply want the likeliest winner. For an each-way punt, Raaheeb appeals as the unexposed one with upside at a fair enough price in a small but tricky field. Al Zanati and Wise Prince look the main dangers if taking a sharp step forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action | 10/11 | 1/1 | 6/4 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 6/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Al Zanati | 11/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Oceans Four | 40/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Raaheeb | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Spyce | 16/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Winding Stream | 66/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Wise Prince | 5/1 | 18/5 | 2/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Judge | Spyce |
| Andrew Mount | Wise Prince |
| Robin Goodfellow | Wise Prince |
| Rory Delargy | Raaheeb |
| Whistler | Raaheeb |
| Luke Tucker | Oceans Four |
16:10 – bet365 “Wild Card” Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 3 | Going: Round 6.2, sprint 6.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a useful fillies’ novice rather than a routine spring maiden, with several yards that know exactly what is required in this sort of race. Sunshine Star sets the standard on the figures after her promising second and it is no surprise she heads the market, while Ribbon Of Sea arrives here on the back of a win for Charlie Appleby and is the obvious threat. Felicitas also made a winning start and could easily have more to come, so the front end of the market is solid enough. After that it becomes more interesting than clear-cut, with Ladykirk and Bintsaleh the pair who appeal as possible improvers at bigger prices. In truth, the favourite is hard to crab, but it is not a gimme in a race with a bit of depth.
Top Selections
1. Sunshine Star – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 2- | Rating: 92 | Topspeed:
She brings the best rating into the race and her sole start already reads like the right sort of novice form for a contest of this nature. A mark of 92 gives her a clear edge on what has been achieved so far, and the Gosdens are masters at placing fillies once they know what they have. Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking and the step up to 1m1f looks an obvious plus rather than a guess. At 11/10 with Bet365 she is short enough, but not unfairly so, because she sets the standard and still has the scope to take a healthy step forward. Bet type: this is the WIN play.
Bet: WIN
2. Ladykirk – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam | Form: 2- | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 65
Ladykirk is the one at a price who makes plenty of each-way appeal. She shaped nicely when runner-up on her only start, and that Topspeed figure of 65 is actually the best in the field, which suggests there was more substance to that effort than the market may be crediting. An opening rating of 84 leaves her with a bit to find on Sunshine Star, but not an impossible amount, especially with natural improvement from two to three. Rossa Ryan is a positive jockey booking for a filly likely to be ridden with a bit of confidence, and 14/1 with Bet365 looks too big in a 10-runner novice where some of these are still complete unknowns. Bet type: solid EACH-WAY punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Sunshine Star is the win bet because she has the strongest piece of form on offer and looks the most likely improver over this trip. For an each-way angle, Ladykirk is the value at double-figure odds. Ribbon Of Sea is the main danger after getting off the mark last time, while Felicitas is another who should not be underestimated if building on her debut win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felicitas | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Ribbon Of Sea | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Alma Latina | 25/1 | 25/1 | 30/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 30/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bintsaleh | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Corallience | 80/1 | 70/1 | 70/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Ladykirk | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Palomezcal | 125/1 | 70/1 | 70/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Ruby Wedding | 22/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Sullom Voe | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Sunshine Star | 11/10 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 11/10 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Moorestyle | Ladykirk |
| Ratings Hub | Sunshine Star |
| The Brigadier | Sunshine Star |
16:45 – Nordoff & Robbins Ozzy Osbourne Memorial Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 4 | Going: Round 6.2, sprint 6.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is a small but quite tasty 3yo handicap, and it doesn’t look a race lacking depth despite only six going to post. Lost Boys heads the market after signing off last year with a win and is the obvious one to beat, while Into The Light brings the sort of lightly-raced profile that could make a mockery of opening marks. Colourband arrives on the back of a win and still looks open to progress, and Bnaider is the lurker at the bottom of the weights with Oisin Murphy booked. In a compact field over 1m1f at Sandown, tactical speed and track position will matter, so the draw and who settles best could prove decisive. It’s not a straightforward handicap, but there are a couple who still look ahead of the assessor.
Top Selections
1. Into The Light – 11/2 with William Hill
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 12 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed:
Into The Light is the one I want to be with because he has the most convincing “could be better than this mark” profile in the field. He won on debut, then followed up with a solid second, and that form line leaves the impression there’s more to come now stepping into handicap company. An opening mark of 93 isn’t lenient on paper, but Appleby’s lightly-raced three-year-olds often take a good step forward with racing and Buick is an eye-catching booking as ever. In a race where a few have shown their hand already, he appeals as the progressive sort, and 11/2 looks fair rather than flashy. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Bnaider – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Harry Charlton | Form: 443- | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 88
Bnaider makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where there may not be much between the principals. He didn’t win at two, but his form figures suggest he was learning on the job and his rating of 90 doesn’t look punitive given the promise he showed. The booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye, and from a handy draw he should be able to get into a decent rhythm in what may turn tactical. His Topspeed figure stacks up well enough and, at 9/1, he looks overpriced against rivals with similar levels of substance. He’s the one to chisel out a bit of value from the race. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Into The Light is the win play on the basis that he has the strongest scope for improvement and may simply be better than this mark. Bnaider is the each-way punt at the prices, especially in a race where tactical positioning could blur the gap between them. Lost Boys is the obvious danger, while Colourband also has enough upside to get involved if building on that latest win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colourband | 4/1 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 7/2 | 11/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Lost Boys | 6/4 | 11/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 11/8 | 7/4 (Sky Bet) |
| Into The Light | 5/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Magic Trip | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 10/3 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| The Joker | 12/1 | 12/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Bnaider | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Bnaider |
| The Guardian | Colourband |
| Computeform | Into The Light |
Sandown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero’s Gift | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Keane | 16 | 4 | 25% | 50% |
| Ryan Moore | 128 | 29 | 22.66% | 42.97% |
| Ray Dawson | 25 | 5 | 20% | 28% |
| William Buick | 565 | 105 | 18.58% | 42.3% |
| Marco Ghiani | 51 | 9 | 17.65% | 31.37% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sandown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Appleby | 201 | 47 | 23.38% | 49.75% |
| William Haggas | 121 | 27 | 22.31% | 42.15% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 144 | 30 | 20.83% | 44.44% |
| David Menuisier | 99 | 20 | 20.2% | 38.38% |
| Harry Charlton | 15 | 3 | 20% | 33.33% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sandown racing tips for Friday 24th April 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Sandown today?
The first race at Sandown on Friday 24th April 2026 goes off at 13:20, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Sandown today?
The going at Sandown is reported as Round 6.2, sprint 6.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Sandown today?
There are 7 races on the card at Sandown today, running from 13:20 through to 16:45.
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Bet only what you can afford to lose. Set deposit limits, never chase losses, and take regular breaks. Gambling should be entertainment, not income.
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