Our Sandown racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 24th July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:15 and runs through to 20:05, with going reported as Round 7.2, sprint 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. King’s Castle boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Taryn Langley has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Sir Mark Prescott Bt’s yard sends out runners with a 28.57% 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 | 6 | 60% | 100% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 23 | 13 | 56.52% | 60.87% |
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 16 | 8 | 50% | 62.5% |
| sportinglife.com | sportinglife.com | 17 | 8 | 47.06% | 58.82% |
| Chris Wright | Liverpool Echo | 15 | 7 | 46.67% | 73.33% |
17:15 – Close Brothers Asset Finance Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 5 | Going: Round 7.2, sprint 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This is a compact little apprentice handicap, but it is not short on solid recent form. Imperial Cult heads the market after winning twice before a perfectly respectable fourth last time, while Harlington arrives with a strong sequence of results and looks the obvious danger if bouncing back from a lesser effort. King’s Castle is interesting off top weight after shaping well in two starts this season, and Mrembo is the sort who can get competitive from a handy racing weight. Pride Of Nepal has been thriving but has to shrug off a poor latest run and, notably, is not declared in the betting. It looks a race where tactical positioning will matter around Sandown, and in a field of seven I would rather side with the pair who still look best treated.
Top Selections
1. Imperial Cult – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: George Baker | Form: 33-114 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 62
Imperial Cult makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking much depth. George Baker’s seven-year-old won back-to-back handicaps before finishing fourth last time, and that effort did not read badly at all given he was asked to defy a higher mark. He is only 3lb higher than for the second of those wins and still looks in the groove, which counts for plenty in these apprentice events. Jack Callan takes off useful weight from an already workable burden, and the 9/4 on offer looks fair rather than stingy in a race where several rivals have questions to answer. He is the one with the most convincing recent profile.
Bet: WIN
2. Mrembo – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Olivia Tubb | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: 534145 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 65
Mrembo is the each-way angle at the prices. He does not arrive with the same obvious upside as the favourite, but he has run to a decent level often enough this year to think he can nick a place in a seven-runner field. His Topspeed figure of 65 stacks up well enough against these, he is nicely berthed in stall 2, and he gets in here with just 127lb to carry, which could be helpful if this turns tactical and sharpens late. Jonathan Portman’s runner was only fifth last time, but that was not a disgrace and he had been running consistently before it. At 13/2, he looks the value each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Imperial Cult is the straightforward win play: he is the one in form, still on a feasible mark and should take plenty of beating if reproducing his recent level. For an each-way alternative, Mrembo makes most appeal at the prices with his light weight and solid enough profile. Harlington is the obvious danger if putting his latest run behind him, while King’s Castle is respected despite the lack of a quoted price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington | 7/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Imperial Cult | 9/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Golden Phase | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Mrembo | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Farringdon | King’s Castle |
17:47 – Chasemore Farm EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: Round 7.2, sprint 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly typical Sandown juvenile maiden over the minimum trip: plenty of guesswork around the newcomers, but not much depth in the exposed form. William Haggas introduces Not My Type and the market has latched on, which is no surprise in a race where the standard set by those with experience is useful rather than daunting. Elpeeare shaped with promise when third, while Delighfully Hot has twice shown enough to suggest she can be competitive without looking a certainty. Nightbloom is respected on experience, but her bare rating leaves her with a bit to find. In truth, this is a tricky little puzzle because the unexposed fillies could easily jump past the runners we know about, and raw speed on this quick surface will count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Not My Type – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
In a race lacking a standout on paper, the Haggas newcomer makes plenty of appeal. The yard is always worth respecting with a 2yo filly in a maiden of this type, and the market support suggests she is expected to know her job first time. Drawn in stall 4, she should have every chance to travel where Fallon wants on a track that can reward sharp gate speed over 5f. The exposed fillies have set no insurmountable standard, so Not My Type only needs to be reasonably forward to take a hand. At 5/2 she is hardly missed, but she still looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Elpeeare – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Liam Wright | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 3 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed:
For an each-way angle, Elpeeare makes more appeal than most at the prices. She has at least shown she can operate in this company, and a debut third gives her a solid practical edge over the unraced outsiders. An official mark of 67 is not flashy, but in a maiden where several rivals are complete unknowns, having already handled race conditions counts for a lot. George Scott has two in here, and this one’s experience could be crucial if the favourite is not fully tuned up. Around 11/1, she looks the value play to hit the frame and perhaps give a bit more than the market expects. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Not My Type is the win play in a race where the newcomers may hold the key and the favourite’s yard is hard to ignore. For those wanting a bit more juice, Elpeeare is the each-way punt after a promising third and looks solid enough for the places. Sarasota Blue Blue and Delighfully Hot are the obvious dangers if either takes a step forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bint Palace Pier | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Coconut Stall | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Delighfully Hot | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Downonmainstreet | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Elpeeare | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Nightbloom | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Not My Type | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Sarasota Blue Blue | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
18:20 – Close Brothers Premium Finance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 4 | Going: Round 7.2, sprint 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This is a compact six-runner handicap but it is not lacking in depth, with several arriving in good nick and very little between them on official figures. Personal Best has been knocking hard on the door and sets a solid standard off 93, while Laravie is the obvious thriving stayer after a sequence of strong efforts and looks well suited by this test. Appier comes here on the back of a win and is another with claims if building on that, while Knight Templar has been consistent enough to enter the argument. In a small field like this, tactics and track position could be crucial, especially over Sandown’s stiff 1m6f. It looks competitive rather than a penalty kick, but there are still a couple who make more appeal than the rest.
Top Selections
1. Laravie – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 511122 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 83
Laravie is the one I want on side. He has done very little wrong in recent starts, stringing together a rock-solid sequence of figures and shaping like a horse who is thriving under these staying conditions. That Topspeed mark of 83 stands out in this field, and for all he is now up to 90, he still looks on a workable mark given how reliably he has been running to form. Luke Morris is the sort you want in a race where pace and positioning may matter, and 4/1 looks fair rather than flashy. He is the progressive stayer in the line-up and holds strong claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Knight Templar – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Robert Stephens | Form: 3/1822 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed:
Knight Templar makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where a few of these are closely matched. He has been running well without getting his head in front, but those back-to-back seconds suggest he is holding his form and remains competitive from a mark of 92. David Probert is a positive booking around Sandown, and this looks the kind of small-field handicap where a straightforward ride can get him into the frame again. At 15/2, he is bigger than a couple with similar enough profiles, and that gives him some value. He may not be bombproof, but he is a sensible each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Laravie is the win play, with his recent profile suggesting he is the one most likely to keep progressing at this trip. Knight Templar is the each-way alternative at the bigger price, especially in a tight little race where consistency counts for plenty. Personal Best is the obvious danger after a string of near-misses, while Appier cannot be dismissed after last time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appier | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Personal Best | 7/4 | 5/2 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 7/4 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Knight Templar | 15/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Laravie | 4/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Mister Daydream | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Postdata | Laravie |
18:55 – Close Brothers Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 4 | Going: Round 7.2, sprint 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This is a small-field three-year-old handicap, but it is far from straightforward because the top two in the market both arrive with obvious upside. Cyrano De Bergerac comes here on the back of a tidy maiden success and is open to more for the Gosdens, while Hot And Cold already looks a proper Prescott handicapper, improving with racing and shaping as though this trip is right in his comfort zone. Behind them, Blue Noon has enough solid handicap form to nick a place if the principals underperform, and Roker Roar is another with scope after just three starts. Knightsail needs a fair step forward. It is not a deep race numerically, but the front pair set a useful standard and one of them is very likely to take this.
Top Selections
1. Hot And Cold – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 561-12 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 72
Hot And Cold is the one I want on side. Prescott’s three-year-olds in handicaps are never there by accident, and this colt has the right profile after winning on his reappearance and then finishing second off this mark last time. That 89 rating asks another question, but he has already shown he can operate to a fair level and his Topspeed figure stacks up well in this field. Luke Morris is exactly the rider you want on a straightforward, improving type, and in a five-runner tactical contest I would rather side with the horse who looks battle-hardened than one still learning. At 15/8, he makes most appeal.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Hot And Cold is the win bet. He brings the most convincing handicap form to the table and looks less risky than Cyrano De Bergerac, who is the obvious danger after his maiden win for the Gosdens. Blue Noon is the one to consider if the market leaders fluff their lines, but this should revolve around the front two.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrano De Bergerac | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/5 | 5/4 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| Hot And Cold | 15/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 8/5 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Knightsail | 6/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Noon | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Roker Roar | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | Cyrano De Bergerac |
| Ratings Hub | Cyrano De Bergerac |
| Newmarket | Hot And Cold |
| Spotlight | Hot And Cold |
19:30 – Close Brothers Invoice Finance Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Round 7.2, sprint 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This is a compact but quite interesting mile handicap, with the 3yos Swiped and Lorca’s Waltz taking on older rivals who already look fairly exposed. Cristo arrives in good nick after a solid second and sets a reliable standard off 88, while Swiped has the profile of a progressive sort and still looks to have more to give after winning again last time. Sea Suite is consistent enough to get involved, but whether he has the same upside is another matter, and Winston’s Warrior needs to bounce back from a lesser run. In a six-runner race tactics will matter, but I suspect this will be decided by which of the younger horses is still ahead of the assessor rather than by any hidden draw angle or hard-luck story.
Top Selections
1. Swiped – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: -52121 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 78
Swiped is the one I want on side because his profile is still pointing the right way. That form string tells its own story: he has been knocking hard on the door and got his reward again last time, suggesting this mark may not have caught up with him yet. Beckett’s 3yos in handicaps are always worth a second look, and this one gets in with just 130 despite already showing he knows how to win. In a race where a few of these look close to their ceiling, he appeals as the runner most likely to improve past it. At 7/2, he makes plenty of appeal. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sea Suite – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 434172 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 80
Sea Suite looks the value play if you want something at a bigger price. He has been running consistently well, that recent 172 sequence showing he is holding his form and staying competitive from this sort of mark. His Topspeed figure of 80 stacks up respectably in the context of this race, and in a tactical six-runner event that ability to travel and keep finding can take you a long way. He probably lacks the upside of Swiped, but he does not need to improve much to hit the frame and could easily make a race of it if the favourite does not get a smooth trip. At 8/1, he is a fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Swiped is the win play here, as he looks the most progressive runner in the field and the one most likely to step forward again. Sea Suite is the each-way alternative at a more interesting price, especially in a race lacking depth. Cristo is the obvious danger after his latest second and looks the one most likely to punish any weakness in the two younger contenders.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo | 2/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Sea Suite | 8/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Bubbles Wonky | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Swiped | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
20:05 – Close Brothers Motor Finance Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: Round 7.2, sprint 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This is a small-field 3yo handicap, but it is not lacking in depth at the top of the market. Lyra Lea arrives in the best recent nick after a string of solid efforts, while Berkshire Boom looks the obvious danger after shaping as though a race of this nature is within range. Norfolk Blue has bits and pieces of form that give him a squeak as well, though he does keep finding one or two too good. King Cherry is respected from the foot of the weights, but the market may have latched onto potential rather than what he has actually achieved. In a race where tactical speed and track position could prove decisive, this looks a contest between the proven consistency of Lyra Lea and the upside of Berkshire Boom.
Top Selections
1. Lyra Lea – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds | Trainer: Rod Millman | Form: 73-422 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 68
Lyra Lea is the one I want on side because she has been knocking loudly on the door and this does not look any deeper than the races in which she has been placed. Those recent figures of 4-2-2 tell the story of a filly holding her level well, and an opening mark of 84 looks fair rather than harsh. Drawn in stall 1, Lewis Edmunds should be able to get her into a handy rhythm, which matters in a six-runner race around Sandown. At 5/2 with Bet365, she is not exactly hiding from the assessor or the market, but she still makes plenty of appeal as the percentage call here.
Bet: WIN
2. Berkshire Boom – 3/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 1-7632 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 73
Berkshire Boom looks the value alternative and makes plenty of each-way sense in a race lacking obvious outsiders with compelling credentials. Andrew Balding’s colt has gradually worked his way into form this season and that latest second suggested he is ready to strike again before long. His topspeed mark of 73 is one of the better numbers on offer in this field, and racing off 83 leaves him little to find with the favourite on official figures. Jason Watson is a positive booking for a race that could turn tactical, and the 3/1 with Paddy Power is fair enough if you think he is still progressing. He is the one most likely to trouble the selection.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Lyra Lea is the win play because she brings the strongest recent consistency and looks set for another prominent showing. Berkshire Boom is the each-way punt in this six-runner field, as he has the profile of a progressive sort and rates the main threat. Norfolk Blue is the danger if reproducing his best figures, but he is starting to look expensive to follow.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyra Lea | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Decalogue | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Unionville | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Berkshire Boom | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Norfolk Blue | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| King Cherry | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
Sandown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King’s Castle | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Mrembo | 4 | 0 | 0% | 50% |
| Personal Best | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taryn Langley | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Marco Ghiani | 53 | 9 | 16.98% | 30.19% |
| William Carver | 18 | 3 | 16.67% | 27.78% |
| Luke Catton | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 41.67% |
| Rose Dawes | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sandown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 28 | 8 | 28.57% | 50% |
| William Haggas | 129 | 28 | 21.71% | 41.09% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 164 | 35 | 21.34% | 45.12% |
| Rod Millman | 60 | 12 | 20% | 51.67% |
| David Menuisier | 108 | 21 | 19.44% | 37.96% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sandown racing tips for Friday 24th July 2026. We’ve covered all 6 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 July 2026 goes off at 17:15, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Sandown today?
The going at Sandown is reported as Round 7.2, sprint 7.0) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick).
How many races are at Sandown today?
There are 6 races on the card at Sandown today, running from 17:15 through to 20:05.
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