Our Sandown racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 28th August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:25 and runs through to 17:20, with going reported as Round 7.1, sprint 6.8) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Good Earth boasts a 28.57% strike rate from 7 runs at the track, Connor Planas has been in fine form here with 5 wins from 16 rides, Lemos De Souza’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 10 | 5 | 50% | 70% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 17 | 8 | 47.06% | 82.35% |
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 15 | 7 | 46.67% | 60% |
14:25 – Killik Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: Round 7.1, sprint 6.8) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper sharp 2yo nursery rather than a weak late-summer scramble, with several arriving from useful novice and handicap form. Innichen is the obvious starting point on the figures and in the market, while Sky Secret has enough ability to bounce back if settling better than last time. Undercover Affair has the standout topspeed figure but is now fairly exposed for one so young, and Betty Boop is interesting now sent into handicap company after just three starts. With only eight runners, tactical speed and a clean break over this bare 5f will matter plenty, and I’d much rather side with a youngster still open to improvement than one who has already shown most of their hand. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Innichen – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Jack Channon | Form: 621130 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 82
He’s the percentage call. That recent duck egg needs forgiving, but his earlier run of 62113 reads well for a race like this and suggests he’s already operating at a solid nursery level. A mark of 89 makes life no easier, yet he has the profile of a colt who can cope with it, and Buick is the sort you want onside in a small-field Sandown sprint where track position can be everything. He has enough pace to hold a handy spot from stall 2 and, at 9/4, he isn’t exactly a giveaway price, but he still looks the one with the strongest all-round claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Betty Boop – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 315 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 71
She’s the interesting one at a fairer price. Betty Boop has only had three starts, won her maiden at the second attempt and wasn’t disgraced when fifth last time in what may turn out a better race than this. There’s a chance an opening mark of 89 is on the punchy side, but Hughes’s juveniles often learn with racing and Murphy aboard catches the eye immediately. She doesn’t have the finished article look of Innichen, which is exactly why the 11/2 appeals for an each-way punt in an eight-runner field paying three places. If she takes another step forward, she can easily get involved late. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Innichen is the win play because his form is the most solid and he looks the safest option in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Betty Boop is the each-way alternative at 11/2, with scope to improve now handicapping. Sky Secret is the danger if bouncing back, while Undercover Affair has the raw speed figures to threaten if getting a smoother run than of late.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Secret | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Innichen | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Undercover Affair | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Betty Boop | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Rotelle | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Arabica Queen | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Holi Scarlett | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| True Charm | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ross Shepherd | Betty Boop |
15:00 – Killik Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: Round 7.1, sprint 6.8) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper sharp 5f handicap rather than a procession, with several habitual sprinters arriving in decent enough nick. South Shore is the obvious one to start with after a sequence of solid efforts, and he’s drawn well enough to get involved again if Sandown’s stiff finish doesn’t just find him out late. Hint Of Humour has been knocking loudly on the door and is another with reliable recent form, while Good Earth and Level Up bring plenty of battle-hardened sprint experience to the table. The lower-weighted So Smart is not without interest from stall 1 either. It’s not the deepest Class 5 you’ll ever see, but it is competitive, and in a race like this track position, early pace and who handles the final climb best are likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. South Shore – 9/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Robert Cowell | Form: 311222 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 69
South Shore is hardly hiding from the assessor, but he’s doing plenty right and his recent form reads like that of a horse ready to cash in again. Those last three second-place finishes all advertise consistency, and an 80 mark looks demanding rather than impossible given how regularly he’s been running to it. Robert Cowell knows exactly how to place a sprinter of this type, and Marco Ghiani is a positive booking for a race where getting organised early matters. At 9/4 he isn’t a giveaway, but he does look the most solid option in a field where a few of the others come with slightly more guesswork attached. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Hint Of Humour – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 272253 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 63
Hint Of Humour makes plenty of each-way appeal because he keeps putting himself in the argument without getting his head in front. That can be frustrating if you’re backing him for win purposes, but it’s exactly the sort of profile that works for an each-way punt in a nine-runner sprint. His mark of 77 is fair, he gets Rossa Ryan on board, and the recent form figures suggest he’ll run his race again if the gaps come at the right time. Tony Carroll also runs Duskaura, but this one is clearly the stable’s more persuasive form horse. With 11/2 available, he looks the value alternative to the favourite.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
South Shore is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the straight win bet given how dependable he’s been in this grade. For those looking to play a bit safer, Hint Of Humour is the each-way option at 11/2, with his consistency giving him solid place claims. Good Earth and Level Up are the obvious dangers if this turns into a proper burn-up from halfway.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore | 15/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Good Earth | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Duskaura | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Hint Of Humour | 11/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Maharajas Express | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Level Up | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Cameley Days | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Jenny Jerome | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| So Smart | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Spotlight | South Shore |
15:35 – Chasemore Farm EBF Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: Round 7.1, sprint 6.8) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a useful enough maiden for late August, with race-fitness on one side and a potentially smart Gosden debutant on the other. Cilician and Thunder Home bring the most solid established form to the table, both having shown plenty in defeat, while Netherstream, Palace Legacy and New Oxford all made promising starts and should improve for experience. The market is clearly taking no chances with Algaihabane, and when William Buick is booked for John & Thady Gosden in a race like this you have to pay attention. Even so, this is not a penalty kick because several of these have already run to a fair level. Tactically, a well-run 7f and a bit of professionalism up Sandown’s rising finish should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Thunder Home – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: James Horton | Form: 752 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 63
Thunder Home sets the most solid standard among those with experience and appeals as the percentage call. He has improved with racing, culminating in that runner-up finish last time, and his profile suggests a colt getting the hang of things rather than one treading water. In a maiden full of unexposed types, I tend to side with the horse who has already proved he can put it all together to a decent level, and an 86 rating gives him a very workable edge. Billy Loughnane is a positive booking for a race that may get competitive late, and 7/2 looks fair rather than cramped. He holds strong claims if taking the expected next step.
Bet: WIN
2. New Oxford – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds | Trainer: Harry Charlton | Form: 4 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 52
New Oxford looks the value each-way play after a perfectly respectable debut fourth. He was not knocked about to get involved that day and shaped like a colt who would benefit for both the experience and this extra emphasis on stamina at 7f. Harry Charlton’s youngsters often come forward sharply from first to second run, and stall 1 could be handy if he can hold a good early position. He does need to bridge the gap on bare figures with a couple of the principals, but in a field of 11 there is enough upside to make 7/1 appealing. He is the type to outrun his price and hit the frame at least.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Thunder Home is the win play because he brings the most convincing racecourse substance and still has the scope to improve again. New Oxford makes more appeal than a few similarly unexposed rivals as the each-way punt at 7/1. The obvious danger is Algaihabane if the Gosden newcomer is above average, while Cilician is the other one with form good enough to make this tight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algaihabane | 2/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Beloved Country | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Cilician | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Diamondise | 100/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| El Paso | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Keegan | 80/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Netherstream | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| New Oxford | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Old Oak | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Palace Legacy | 17/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Thunder Home | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Glendale | New Oxford |
16:10 – House Of Killik Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Round 7.1, sprint 6.8) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a properly competitive 3yo mile handicap rather than a penalty kick for the market leader. Drymee brings the most obvious progressive profile after winning twice before a solid third off this mark, while Thursday Girl has been admirably consistent and sets a fair standard on figures. Glen Nevis is another with a case, especially from a handy low draw with William Buick booked, and Dovecote still has scope after just three starts. Even so, this doesn’t scream deep race quality-wise; it feels more like a contest where tactical position and who handles Sandown’s demanding finish best will decide it. With only eight runners, there should be no hiding place, and that makes the value angle especially interesting.
Top Selections
1. Drymee – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 4-7113 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 86
Drymee is the percentage call. James Fanshawe’s filly looked a progressive handicapper when rattling off back-to-back wins, and her latest third did nothing to dent the view that she remains on the upgrade. A topspeed figure of 86 is the best in the field, which matters in a race where there isn’t much between the principals on official ratings. Billy Loughnane is an eye-catching booking and she’s drawn well enough in stall 4 to get a sensible run into it. At 2/1 she is hardly missed, but she still looks the one with the strongest claims if continuing her upward curve. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Glen Nevis – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 243942 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 85
Glen Nevis appeals as the each-way play because he has the right blend of consistency, pace figures and a workable draw. He’s been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, but that latest second suggested he’s still in good order and his 85 topspeed says he belongs in this company. Charlie Johnston’s runners are often straightforward, prominent types, and stall 2 could be a real asset around here if Buick gets him into rhythm early. Available at 11/2, he looks a fair bit more interesting than some of the shorter ones for place purposes and wouldn’t be a shock winner either. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Drymee is the win play because she has the strongest recent profile and the best speed figure in the race. For an each-way punt, Glen Nevis makes plenty of appeal at the prices in an eight-runner field with three places on offer. Thursday Girl is the obvious danger after her consistent run of form, while Dovecote is the unexposed one who could easily take a step forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Home Hero | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Magic Trip | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Thursday Girl | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Drymee | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Dovecote | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Tamzan | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Glen Nevis | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newsboy | Drymee |
| Jason Heavey | Drymee |
| Karl Hedley | Glen Nevis |
| Ben Morgan | Glen Nevis |
| The Guardian | Glen Nevis |
| Lambourn | Thursday Girl |
| Sam Hardy | Thursday Girl |
16:45 – Killik Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: Round 7.1, sprint 6.8) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly workable little fillies’ handicap rather than a deep one, with the 3yos understandably dominating the market. Box Clever arrives off a breakthrough win and has the plum draw in stall 1, while Kino Plasmat and Poets Praise are the unexposed types who could easily find a chunk of improvement now handicapping or building on limited runs. Perfect Ruler also comes here on the back of a win, though that latest success asks a question about whether she can back it up under a penalty-free revised mark. Of the older mares, Dark Rosa and Pretty Spirited are capable of making the frame, but both look a touch exposed. In a race lacking a standout, a bit of upside and tactical positioning may decide it.
Top Selections
1. Box Clever – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: -29031 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 59
She makes the most appeal. That latest win suggests things are clicking now, and a mark of 73 still looks manageable for a 3yo filly who may not have reached the ceiling of her ability just yet. The topspeed figure of 59 is one of the more solid numbers in this field and, in a race where several rivals are promising rather than proven, that matters. Stall 1 could also be a help around Sandown’s mile if Jason Watson can secure a sensible position early. At 11/4 she is no giveaway, but she looks the one with the fewest holes in her profile and is hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Poets Praise – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 54-4 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 33
Poets Praise is the each-way alternative because she’s the one I can see stepping forward sharply from a light profile. She returned from a break with a respectable fourth and that should have blown away the cobwebs, while the Beckett-Rossa Ryan combination always commands respect in races of this type. There isn’t much substance in the topspeed figure yet, but that is often the case with lightly raced fillies who are only just beginning to show their hand. Drawn widest in 8 is not ideal, though if Ryan can get her switched off early, she has the right sort of profile to outrun a relatively short each-way field.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Box Clever is the straightforward win play after getting off the mark and looks the percentage call in a modest Class 5. For an each-way punt, Poets Praise makes more appeal than the exposed older mares because she still has room to improve. The main dangers are Kino Plasmat, who is open to progress, and Perfect Ruler, who arrives with winning form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Rider | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Box Clever | 11/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Dark Rosa | 11/2 | 7/1 | 10/1 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Kino Plasmat | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Poets Praise | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Perfect Ruler | 7/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Dandy Khan | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Pretty Spirited | 10/1 | 17/2 | 14/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Whistler | Box Clever |
17:20 – Killik Family Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 4 | Going: Round 7.1, sprint 6.8) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little nine-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has latched on to the right cluster. Galyx, Sharp Move and Sovereign View all make obvious appeal, while Oh Yes You Do adds a progressive 3yo angle in receipt of weight from the older horses. The interesting question is whether proven handicap solidity beats unexposed potential. Galyx has the strongest body of recent form in races of this type, but Sharp Move is the one with more upside after just three starts and now goes into handicaps for William Haggas. Carnival Day is reliable without looking ahead of the assessor, while a few others need to step forward sharply. It’s a tricky enough puzzle, but not an impossible one.
Top Selections
1. Sharp Move – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 41-8 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed:
Sharp Move is the one I want to be with because he still has the look of a horse who could be better than an opening mark of 86. He won as a 3yo, was then put away, and his comeback eighth can be marked up a touch as he was returning from a lengthy absence and entitled to need it. Haggas is not in the habit of persevering with ordinary ones in races like this, and the booking of William Buick only underlines the intent. At 4/1, you are backing potential as much as profile, but in a race where several are exposed enough, that makes plenty of appeal. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Galyx – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: George Bass | Trainer: Jack Channon | Form: 73-046 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 77
Galyx is not bombproof, but he makes plenty of each-way sense because his mark is workable and his recent runs have come in stronger races than this. He has been holding his own from higher in the weights, and dropping into this Class 4 company gives him very solid claims from stall 1 if George Bass can secure a handy position. The topspeed figure of 77 is among the better pieces of evidence on offer here, and there is enough in his form line to suggest this test at Sandown will suit. At 7/2 he is no giveaway, but with three places on offer he still appeals as the percentage play.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sharp Move is the win play on the basis that he could have a fair bit more to offer now entering handicaps after his comeback. Galyx is the safer each-way punt, dropping into a more suitable grade with strong enough recent form to think he’ll be thereabouts. Sovereign View is the obvious danger among the 3yos, while Oh Yes You Do also commands respect off a light weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galyx | 7/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Sharp Move | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Moon Angel | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Carnival Day | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Sovereign View | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Golden Circet | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Magnatura | 14/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Oh Yes You Do | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Golden Phase | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Galyx |
| RP Ratings | Galyx |
| On The Nose | Galyx |
| Templegate | Sharp Move |
Sandown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Earth | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 57.14% |
| Carnival Day | 5 | 1 | 20% | 20% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Planas | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 31.25% |
| Laura Coughlan | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Luke Catton | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 42.86% |
| William Buick | 580 | 109 | 18.79% | 42.93% |
| Lewis Edmunds | 45 | 8 | 17.78% | 42.22% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sandown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemos De Souza | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Michael Herrington | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
| William Haggas | 131 | 29 | 22.14% | 41.22% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 168 | 36 | 21.43% | 44.64% |
| Heather Main | 30 | 6 | 20% | 36.67% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sandown racing tips for Friday 28th August 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 28th August 2026 goes off at 14:25, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Sandown today?
The going at Sandown is reported as Round 7.1, sprint 6.8) (watered) (Good, good to 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 14:25 through to 17:20.
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