Our Sandown racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 3rd July 2026. The action gets underway at 13:50 and runs through to 17:15, with going reported as Round 6.9, sprint 6.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Macari boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Rose Dawes has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, John & Thady Gosden’s yard sends out runners with a 20.13% 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 | 11 | 6 | 54.55% | 100% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 23 | 12 | 52.17% | 60.87% |
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 17 | 8 | 47.06% | 64.71% |
| Chris Wright | Liverpool Echo | 13 | 6 | 46.15% | 69.23% |
| sportinglife.com | sportinglife.com | 17 | 7 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
13:50 – HKJC World Pool Battaash Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 2 | Going: Round 6.9, sprint 6.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
A sharp little five-runner sprint to open the card, and while it lacks numbers it doesn’t lack depth. Comical Point sets the standard on recent figures after a string of solid efforts in better company, while Westport remains the potential improver despite coming up short on his first crack at this level last time. Havana Hurricane has ability but arrives with a bit to prove after a flat effort, and Exclamation looks up against it on what he has shown in stronger handicaps. One And Gone is interesting from the foot of the weights after getting back on track last time, but this may still revolve around whether Comical Point can finally convert consistent form into a win. In a small field, class and tactical pace should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Comical Point – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 43-332 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 101
He’s the percentage call. Comical Point has been knocking on the door, his form figures reading like a horse who is holding his level well in competitive sprint company, and that Topspeed mark of 101 is the standout number in this field. He doesn’t have much wiggle room off 106, but in a race lacking depth he looks the one most likely to run his race. Ryan Moore is an eye-catching booking in a five-furlong contest where positioning matters, and Andrew Balding’s colt ought to be suited by a sharp test on good ground. At 13/8, he is not exactly missed, but he is still hard to oppose on balance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Comical Point is the win bet and the only bet. He brings the strongest recent form, the best Topspeed figure and the most solid overall profile. Westport is the obvious danger if bouncing back from his latest defeat, while One And Gone has enough in hand on the weights to make things interesting if building on that last win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Hurricane | 7/2 | 3/1 | 16/5 | 11/4 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Comical Point | 13/8 | 7/5 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Westport | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Exclamation | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| One And Gone | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Postdata | One And Gone |
| Fortunatus | Comical Point |
14:25 – Coral Dragon Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.9, sprint 6.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper juvenile sprint rather than a thin early-season Listed, with several bringing solid form and a couple arriving with obvious upside. Ronson sets the standard on recent evidence after winning and then finishing second, while Miss Lizzy has the standout raw figures on official rating and topspeed despite coming here off a lesser run. Bill The Bull is another who enters on the back of a win and looks the type to keep progressing, whereas A Bear Affair has enough class to rebound if forgiving a blip. With Divine Whisper a non-runner, the shape is a touch cleaner, and in a sharp 5f at Sandown that matters. It is a competitive little puzzle, but not an impossible one: proven pace and the ability to handle quick ground should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Ronson – 5/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Rowan Scott | Trainer: Nigel Tinkler | Form: 712 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 70
Ronson makes plenty of appeal as the most straightforward option in the field. He has already shown he can win, and his follow-up second suggested that effort was no fluke but the sign of a sharp, professional 2yo who knows his job. In these early Listed sprints, that experience counts for plenty. The draw in stall 1 could be useful if he breaks on terms and grabs a handy position, and he looks the one least likely to be fazed by the occasion. At 5/2 he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he still makes plenty of sense as the percentage call in a race where some of the others still have more to prove at this level.
Bet: WIN
2. Bint Archange – 9/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 310 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 81
Bint Archange is the one who interests me most at the prices. That win two starts back gives her a proper foothold in the argument, and the latest zero in the form figures is easy enough to forgive in a race of this nature where margins are tight and juveniles can quickly bounce back. She receives weight from the colts, Ryan Moore taking over is an obvious positive, and her topspeed figure suggests she is not lacking for pace. Available at 9/1, she looks the each-way value against some shorter-priced rivals who may already be near their ceiling. If she gets a clean run on this quicker surface, she can easily outrun those odds.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ronson is the win play because his profile is solid, progressive and uncomplicated for a 5f Listed race. For an each-way punt, Bint Archange makes more appeal than the obvious market principals at the prices, especially with the fillies’ allowance and Moore booked. Miss Lizzy is the danger if bouncing back, while Bill The Bull is respected after his latest win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Bear Affair | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Bill The Bull | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| It Dunt Marra | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ronson | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 5/2 | 5/2 (William Hill) |
| Underdog | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bint Archange | 13/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Havana Flash | 12/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Miss Lizzy | 4/1 | 4/1 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Judge | Bill The Bull |
| Glendale | Bill The Bull |
| Dean Kilbryde | Bint Archange |
| Ross Shepherd | Ronson |
15:00 – Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 2 | Going: Round 6.9, sprint 6.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper 2yo novice rather than a routine summer maiden, with several interesting winners and a few expensive-looking debutants adding depth. Cilician sets the standard on bare figures despite a duck egg last time, while Encounter has already shown enough in two runs to make him very solid for a yard that places them well. The unbeaten pair Collateral Damage and Gymbaazy both bring obvious upside, and The Balearic Sun is the sort Ralph Beckett can ready first time for a race like this. Over 7f at Sandown, professionalism matters, and that could be the key angle in a field where some are still learning. Strong race, but not an impossible puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Encounter – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: S Woods | Form: 23 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 56
Encounter is the one I keep coming back to because he brings the most convincing blend of experience and substance. His form figures of 23 do not scream superstar, but an 84 rating in this company is a serious starting point, and he has already shown he can cope with race pressure. Ryan Moore taking over is an eye-catching move in itself, and from stall 2 he should get a clean, economical trip. In a novice where several rivals are trading on promise alone, he looks the most dependable option. At 10/3, he is not a giveaway, but he makes plenty of appeal as the percentage call. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Storm Blade – 18/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Doyle | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 4 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 69
Storm Blade is the each-way play at a price because his debut fourth was better than it looks on paper. A 72 rating and 69 Topspeed suggest there was plenty to work with first time out, and that initial run should have brought him forward sharply. Andrew Balding is more than capable of improving one a chunk from run one to run two, while James Doyle is exactly the sort you want on an inexperienced colt around here. The wide draw is not ideal, but in a 7f novice at Sandown it is not fatal if he breaks and settles. Available at 18/1, he looks overpriced for a colt with plausible improvement. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Encounter is the straightforward win bet because he has the strongest bankable form and the Moore booking adds confidence. For an each-way punt, Storm Blade makes much more appeal than his price suggests if improving from debut as expected. Cilician is the obvious danger if bouncing back, while Gymbaazy and Collateral Damage are respected unbeaten types in a race full of potential.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collateral Damage | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Gymbaazy | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Beach Noir | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Cilician | 5/2 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Dontlookbackinanga | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Encounter | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Or Ever | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Storm Blade | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| The Balearic Sun | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Walcourt | 50/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Cilician |
| Whistler | Gymbaazy |
15:35 – Davies Insurance Solutions Gala Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.9, sprint 6.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This may only be a six-runner Listed race, but it has a fair bit of depth to it. Sallaal sets the standard on a lofty mark of 126 and arrives in winning form, so it is easy to see why he dominates the market. The question is whether he is bombproof at even money in a tactical small-field contest around Sandown. Persica is talented but hasn’t quite been finishing his races off with conviction lately, while Royal Rhyme has the back class to get involved if bouncing back from a couple of below-par efforts. Glacius is the interesting lurker getting plenty of weight as the sole 3yo, and Dividend has been admirably consistent. Strong enough race for the grade, but not an absolute gimme for the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Sallaal – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 135-21 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 104
Sallaal is the obvious one, but obvious does not mean wrong. He comes here off the back of a win, has the highest rating in the field, and his profile suggests there could still be another chunk of improvement to come now he is fully up and running this season. Roger Varian’s 4yo has the class edge on official figures and looks well suited by this 1m1f test on quick ground. In a race lacking guaranteed pace, a handy tactical position will matter and Ray Dawson should be able to keep things straightforward. At even money he is no secret, but he is still hard to oppose on balance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Glacius – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Hugo Palmer | Form: 143-3 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 92
Glacius is the each-way angle in a race where the market may be underestimating the 3yo allowance. He carries just 125, receives weight all round, and returned from a break with a solid third that should have sharpened him up nicely for this. Hugo Palmer’s colt is not yet as exposed as some of these older rivals and there is a fair chance he can bridge the ratings gap with natural progress. Billy Loughnane is a positive booking for a race that could turn tactical, and 15/2 looks a workable price if you think he can nick second or even give the favourite something to think about late on. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sallaal is the win play because he brings the strongest current profile and sets a clear standard on ratings. For an each-way punt, Glacius makes most appeal with his low weight and scope to improve as a 3yo against older horses. The main dangers are Persica, who has the talent to bounce back, and Royal Rhyme if returning to last year’s better form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Dividend | 10/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Persica | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Royal Rhyme | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Sallaal | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Glacius | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Sallaal |
| racing-daily.com | Sallaal |
| Lee Sobot | Sallaal |
| Newmarket | Sallaal |
| Mirror Online | Sallaal |
| Robin Goodfellow | Sallaal |
| Templegate | Glacius |
| Farringdon | Glacius |
| Luke Tucker | Glacius |
| sportinglife.com | Dividend |
16:10 – Coral Marathon (Listed Race) (Registered As The Esher Stakes)
Race Details: 2m | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.9, sprint 6.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a five-runner Listed marathon, but it still has a clear shape to it. Lazy Griff sets the standard on both rating and raw speed figures and looked just as good as ever when returning with a solid third, so he is the obvious one they all have to beat. Furthur has the class to get involved if seeing this trip out strongly enough, while Paradias is a tough, reliable stayer who should make them work. Duke Of Oxford has smart old form but arrives with a bit to prove, and Lady Vivian receives weight though her mark leaves her short at this level. Small fields can get tactical, especially over two miles, but on paper this does not look a deep renewal and the favourite is hard to pick holes in.
Top Selections
1. Lazy Griff – 8/15 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: /223-3 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 115
He is the class act in this field and, in truth, the one horse with the least explaining to do. That return effort when third suggested he had trained on, and his overall profile reads very well for a race of this nature: consistent, proven at a good level and clearly effective over staying trips. A mark of 125 gives him the edge, and that 115 Topspeed figure towers over what the others have managed. Billy Loughnane should be able to keep this uncomplicated in a tactical five-runner affair, and if Lazy Griff runs to form the rest may simply be playing for second. At 8/15 he is no secret, but he is still the right call.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a win-only race from a punting perspective and Lazy Griff is the straightforward play. He sets the standard and looks hard to oppose if the race is run honestly enough. Furthur and Paradias are the main dangers if the favourite underperforms, but this is not a contest crying out for complications.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Oxford | 12/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Furthur | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Lazy Griff | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/15 (Bet365) |
| Paradias | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Lady Vivian | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Furthur |
| The Duke | Lazy Griff |
16:42 – JRA Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 4 | Going: Round 6.9, sprint 6.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a competitive little staying handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the younger legs. So Alex arrives in the best current form after a pair of runner-up efforts and his Topspeed figure of 83 is the standout in the field, so he makes obvious appeal despite a wide draw. Marnier has the Gosden angle and a workable profile, while Minhad is another 4yo with scope after winning earlier in the campaign. The older brigade are no back numbers though, with Aggagio particularly interesting now down to a tempting racing weight for a yard that does well around here. Sandown’s stiff finish over this trip will find out any weak stayers, so resolution in the closing stages should decide it.
Top Selections
1. So Alex – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Form: 119-22 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 83
So Alex is the one with the clearest recent edge. He won twice last season, has returned this term with two solid second-place finishes, and that profile suggests he is ready to strike again rather than regress. The Topspeed mark of 83 is comfortably the best on offer here and that matters in a race where a few of these are dependable rather than progressive. Billy Loughnane is a positive booking for a horse who should be ridden with a bit of patience over this trip, and off 132 he still looks fairly treated. At 5/2 with Bet365, he is short enough, but still the most likely winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Aggagio – 17/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jude Fernandes | Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore | Form: 534-53 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 74
Aggagio makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race of this nature. He is an exposed 8yo, but exposed does not mean finished, and his recent efforts have been respectable enough in the context of this grade. He carries only 135 here despite the highest rating in the line-up, which immediately puts him on the shortlist, and his Topspeed figure of 74 says he still retains plenty of ability. The Moore team know exactly how to place these tough stayers and Sandown’s demands should suit a horse who tends to keep finding. Available at 17/2 with Paddy Power, he looks the value play to hit the frame and possibly give the younger horses something to think about.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
So Alex is the percentage call for the win bet, arriving with the strongest current form and the best speed figure in the field. For an each-way punt, Aggagio looks overpriced given his low weight and solid staying profile. Marnier and Minhad are the obvious dangers if either finds a bit more, but the value angle lies with Aggagio against the shorter-priced 4yos.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arqoob | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Minhad | 7/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Marnier | 3/1 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
| Galactic Jack | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Macari | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Aggagio | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
| So Alex | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Pyleates | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
17:15 – Debenhams Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Round 6.9, sprint 6.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a properly competitive mile handicap rather than a penalty kick, even if the market is understandably revolving around the unexposed 3yo pair Ascending Star and Thursday Girl. Ascending Star arrives on the back of a smooth win and gets in here off 84 with just 9st 8lb, which makes him very hard to ignore, while Thursday Girl has been threatening to cash in on her mark and is well drawn in stall 1. Behind them, Triple Double A is respected but doesn’t look bombproof on recent evidence, and there are a few battle-hardened older handicappers like Cristo, Silca Bay and H Key Lails who could easily outrun their prices. It’s a decent Class 4, but not one where I’d be steaming into the favourite at any cost.
Top Selections
1. Ascending Star – 5/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez | Trainer: Owen Burrows | Form: 33-1 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 78
He is the obvious one, but obvious doesn’t always mean wrong. Ascending Star has only had four starts, posted the best topspeed figure in the field, and his profile screams progressive handicapper. That latest win suggested there was still a bit left in the tank, and an opening mark of 84 could easily underestimate him if he keeps moving forward in the manner expected from this yard. Callum Rodriguez is a solid booking and the weight-for-age angle is no bad thing in a race like this. At 5/4 with Bet365 he isn’t a giveaway, but he is still the likeliest winner and the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cristo – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 7832U7 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 75
If you want something at a price against the favourite, Cristo makes more appeal than most. His recent form does not read especially neatly, but the pieces are there: he ran well when second earlier in the campaign, has a strong enough topspeed figure for this grade, and a low draw in stall 2 should be no inconvenience around Sandown’s mile. I’m happy to forgive the last run if he never landed a blow, and Sean Levey riding for Richard Hannon in this sort of handicap is not a combination I’m in any rush to dismiss. Available at 11/1 with Bet365, he looks the each-way value in the race. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ascending Star is the win play and the percentage call, even at a short enough price, because he has the strongest progressive profile in the field. For an each-way punt, Cristo appeals most at double-figure odds with his draw and figures giving him a fair shot at the frame. Thursday Girl is the obvious danger, while Silca Bay and H Key Lails are capable of getting involved if the race gets tactical.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epictetus | 12/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Triple Double A | 11/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Silca Bay | 8/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Cristo | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Special Ghaiyyath | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| H Key Lails | 12/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ascending Star | 5/4 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 5/4 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| Amused | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Chilly Breeze | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Thursday Girl | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Garry Owen | Ascending Star |
| Lambourn | Ascending Star |
| Dave Nevison | Ascending Star |
| Sunday Express | Ascending Star |
| The Brigadier | Ascending Star |
| Karl Hedley | Thursday Girl |
Sandown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macari | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Arqoob | 10 | 2 | 20% | 60% |
| Paradias | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Dawes | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Ryan Moore | 134 | 29 | 21.64% | 42.54% |
| Rowan Scott | 5 | 1 | 20% | 20% |
| Ray Dawson | 37 | 7 | 18.92% | 32.43% |
| Billy Loughnane | 51 | 8 | 15.69% | 29.41% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sandown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John & Thady Gosden | 159 | 32 | 20.13% | 44.03% |
| Sheena West | 15 | 3 | 20% | 40% |
| Owen Burrows | 59 | 11 | 18.64% | 40.68% |
| Gary & Josh Moore | 106 | 19 | 17.92% | 44.34% |
| Ralph Beckett | 132 | 23 | 17.42% | 38.64% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sandown racing tips for Friday 3rd July 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 3rd July 2026 goes off at 13:50, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Sandown today?
The going at Sandown is reported as Round 6.9, sprint 6.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places on round course (goingstick).
How many races are at Sandown today?
There are 7 races on the card at Sandown today, running from 13:50 through to 17:15.
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