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Sandown Racing Tips & Predictions - Thursday 23rd July 2026

Sandown Racing Tips & Predictions - Thursday 23rd July 2026

Our Sandown racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 23rd July 2026. The action gets underway at 13:55 and runs through to 17:17, with going reported as Round 7.6, sprint 7.4) (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. Billy Mill boasts a 0% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, George Wood has been in fine form here with 7 wins from 30 rides, Jessica Macey’s yard sends out runners with a 30.77% 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):

TipsterSourceSelectionsWinsWin %Place %
ComputeformThe Racing App10660%100%
Lee SobotYorkshire Evening Post231356.52%60.87%
Ian GaughranIrish Herald16850%62.5%
Chris WrightLiverpool Echo15746.67%73.33%
NewmarketRacing Post11545.45%81.82%

13:55 – Tony Linnett Memorial Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: Round 7.6, sprint 7.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a proper sharp 5f handicap rather than a weak opener, with several arriving in form and not much room for error around Sandown’s stiff sprint track. Neptune Legend comes here on the back of two wins from his last three and is easy to see why he heads the market, while Nogo’s Dream has been knocking on the door in stronger company and brings the highest mark in the field. Arry Up is the unexposed 3yo angle after a productive spell earlier in the season, and Correspondence has been running well enough to get involved if the race falls right. Even Havana Smile isn’t easily dismissed. In a seven-runner race where pace and track position will matter plenty, it’s competitive without being impossible to solve.

Top Selections

1. Nogo’s Dream

Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 625264 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 72

Nogo’s Dream gets the nod because he has been running to a solid level time and again without quite getting his head in front, and this does not look beyond him at all. His recent sequence reads like that of a horse holding his form well, and an 87 mark is workable judged on the consistency he has shown in these sprint handicaps. Oisin Murphy is an obvious asset in a small-field dash where fractions and timing are everything, and Hughes’s runner should get every chance if ridden positively from stall 4. He isn’t bombproof, but he has the look of the most reliable option in a race where a few have questions attached. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Correspondence – 8/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 263126 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 74

At 8/1 with Bet365, Correspondence makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where three places are on offer and his profile is rock-solid for that sort of bet. He was a winner two starts back and didn’t run badly when sixth last time, while his Topspeed figure of 74 is actually the best in the field. That matters in a fast 5f around here. Rossa Ryan is a good booking for a horse who likes to be delivered efficiently, and from stall 2 he should be able to hold a handy position without wasting ground. He may not have the upside of a younger sprinter, but he is battle-hardened and looks the value against shorter-priced rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Nogo’s Dream is the win play on the strength of his consistent recent form and the fact this looks a very workable Class 4 assignment. For an each-way punt, Correspondence stands out at 8/1 given his solid profile and strong Topspeed figure. Neptune Legend is the obvious danger after recent wins, while Arry Up is respected as the progressive 3yo in the line-up.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Smart Vision13/213/213/213/213/213/2 (Bet365)
Brave Nation10/117/29/19/110/110/1 (Bet365)
Havana Smile6/111/211/211/26/16/1 (Bet365)
Arry Up4/17/27/27/27/24/1 (Bet365)
Correspondence8/113/27/113/215/28/1 (Bet365)
Neptune Legend7/23/13/13/110/37/2 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
The PuntSmart Vision
Tipman TipsNogo’s Dream

14:25 – Martin Densham & Peter Deal Memorial British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: Round 7.6, sprint 7.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a fairly interesting maiden rather than a deep one, with the market understandably focused on the well-bred newcomers. United Authority sets the standard on reputation and connections alone for Ralph Beckett and James Doyle, while On Target is another obvious player from stall 1 with Oisin Murphy booked. Zero Error, Jinman and New Oxford add further depth among the unraced brigade, so there is no shortage of potential improvers. Of those with experience, Thunder Home has at least shown a bit more than most and could step forward again over this 7f, whereas Harbour Prince and Desert Symphony need a sizeable leap. In truth, this revolves around whether the favourite is as good as expected, and that makes it a race where value matters.

Top Selections

1. United Authority – 6/4 with Bet365

Jockey: James Doyle | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:

It is never ideal taking a short price about a debutant in a maiden full of other unknown quantities, but United Authority is very hard to get away from. Beckett is one of the best in the business with these middle-distance and 7f types, and James Doyle is exactly the sort you want on a well-fancied newcomer at Sandown. The market has him clear at the head of affairs and that usually tells its own story in this sort of race. At 6/4 with Bet365 he is no giveaway, but he looks the one most likely to be ready first time and can justify the confidence. Bet: WIN

2. Thunder Home – 25/1 with Betfair

Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: James Horton | Form: 75 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 35

If you want something at a price against the blue-blooded newcomers, Thunder Home makes more appeal than most. He has at least had two goes, posted a workable 65 rating, and this extra furlong could easily suit on what he has shown so far. James Horton also runs Harbour Prince, but Thunder Home is the one with some substance to his profile, and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking. In a race where several are pure guesswork, 25/1 with Betfair feels a fair each-way punt on the colt most likely to improve from racecourse experience. He does not need to be a world-beater to hit the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

United Authority is the straight win play and looks the most likely winner if he is anywhere near market expectations on debut. For an each-way angle, Thunder Home stands out at a big price because he brings the one thing many of these do not: race experience. On Target and Zero Error look the obvious dangers if the favourite underwhelms.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Harbour Prince33/125/125/125/128/133/1 (Bet365)
Jinman7/16/113/26/113/27/1 (Bet365)
New Oxford15/213/27/113/27/115/2 (Bet365)
On Target10/33/13/13/13/110/3 (Bet365)
Somerton10/19/110/19/110/110/1 (Bet365)
Thunder Home22/125/125/125/125/125/1 (Betfair)
United Authority6/411/811/811/811/86/4 (Bet365)
Zero Error5/15/111/25/15/111/2 (Paddy Power)
Desert Symphony125/1100/1100/1100/1100/1125/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
LambournSomerton

14:55 – European Bloodstock News EBF Star Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies)

Race Details: 7f | Class 1 | Going: Round 7.6, sprint 7.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a smart little Listed contest rather than a deep one, with the market understandably revolving around Aperoll after she posted a big figure when third in stronger company last time. She sets the standard on the numbers and brings the best established form into the race. Bayside View is the obvious danger after getting off the mark and still looks open to more progress, while Tall Trees has a bit of substance to her form as well and should appreciate a proper 7f test. War Banner and Celestia are the less exposed types trying to bridge the gap into Pattern-class company. In truth, though, this feels like a race where proven quality may count for plenty on quick ground, and Aperoll is going to take some stopping if she runs to her mark.

Top Selections

1. Aperoll – 11/8 with Bet365

Jockey: Pat Dobbs | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 13 | Rating: 108 | Topspeed: 99

Aperoll is the solid one in the line-up and, in a race full of promising fillies, she is the one who has already shown a properly smart level of form. That official mark of 108 stands out a mile in this field and her Topspeed figure of 99 says the same thing in a different language. The defeat last time hardly reads badly given she still ran third, and dropping into this Listed event makes plenty of sense. Hannon’s juveniles are rarely short of professionalism and Pat Dobbs is a good man to have aboard in a tactical contest. At 11/8, she is not a giveaway, but she is still hard to oppose.

Bet: WIN

2. Tall Trees – 9/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Jamie Spencer | Trainer: Brian Meehan | Form: 582 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 76

Tall Trees makes more each-way appeal than most because her profile suggests there is still a fair bit to come. She took a step forward when runner-up last time, and that rating of 94 gives her a more credible chance than some of the bigger prices in here. Jamie Spencer around Sandown over 7f is never a negative if they go hard enough, and this filly looks the sort who could be produced late to pick off one or two. She still has to find plenty with Aperoll on the book, but at 9/2 she looks the value option for those wanting something against the favourite without getting too wild.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Aperoll is the win play because she brings the standout rating and the strongest piece of form into the race. For an each-way punt, Tall Trees appeals most in a field where several are promising but unproven at this level. Bayside View is the obvious danger if improving again, while War Banner is the interesting unknown after a winning debut.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Aperoll11/811/811/811/85/411/8 (Bet365)
Bayside View11/45/25/25/211/411/4 (Bet365)
Celestia12/114/114/114/111/114/1 (Betfair)
Grey Tamam12/114/114/112/111/114/1 (Betfair)
Guadalevin50/150/150/150/150/150/1 (Bet365)
Lady Caroline Lamb20/118/118/118/118/120/1 (Bet365)
Tall Trees9/24/14/14/14/19/2 (Bet365)
War Banner9/110/110/110/117/210/1 (Betfair)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
MercuryAperoll
GlendaleAperoll
TemplegateAperoll
sportinglife.comAperoll
Dean KilbrydeBayside View
Mirror OnlineTall Trees

15:30 – Sompo Insurance Handicap

Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 4 | Going: Round 7.6, sprint 7.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat

This has turned into a compact but quite interesting seven-runner handicap, and the non-runner only sharpens the focus on a few obvious players. Tawajjah is the intriguing one after a long absence, returning with a strong second and looking the type to build on that, while Kamaway arrives in winning form and still looks on the upgrade despite another rise. Assail is solid and battle-hardened at this level, Morcar has a handy racing weight and comes here in decent nick, and Londoner has the class to get involved if bouncing back. It is not the deepest Class 4 you will ever see, but it is competitive enough, with race fitness, tactical position and how much more Tawajjah and Kamaway still have in hand likely to decide it.

Top Selections

1. Tawajjah – 6/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Jonny Peate | Trainer: Oli Rix | Form: /221/2 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 71

Tawajjah makes plenty of appeal here. He had been lightly raced before disappearing for a long spell, but that comeback second suggested the ability remains intact and perhaps there is still a bit of unfinished business with him. A mark of 94 does not look excessive if that return has brought him on, and in a race lacking depth beyond the obvious handful, he stands out as one with the most scope to improve. Jonny Peate keeps the ride and, at 6/4 with Bet365, he is short enough in a practical sense but still the one I would want to be with. If he breaks cleanly and gets into rhythm, he should take plenty of stopping. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Morcar – 8/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Pat Dobbs | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: -05612 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 88

Morcar looks the each-way value in the field. His recent form reads well enough for a race of this nature, with a win followed by a respectable second, and that Topspeed figure of 88 is the best on offer here. The 128lb racing weight is attractive against some older, fully exposed rivals carrying more, and Pat Dobbs is more than capable of producing him late if this becomes tactical. He does need to prove he can string the good runs together, but at 8/1 with Bet365 he makes much more appeal as a price play than a few of the shorter ones. In a seven-runner race where only two places count, he is still the sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Tawajjah is the win bet because he looks the most likely improver and his comeback second hinted that this mark is workable. Morcar is the each-way option at a much bigger price, with his light weight and strong speed figure making him dangerous. Kamaway is the obvious threat after successive wins, while Assail is solid enough to nick a place if the principals underperform.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Londoner5/14/19/29/29/25/1 (Bet365)
Tawajjah6/45/411/811/811/86/4 (Bet365)
Percival16/116/116/116/116/116/1 (Bet365)
Assail13/26/113/213/213/213/2 (Bet365)
Morcar8/115/215/215/215/28/1 (Bet365)
Kamaway11/45/25/25/25/211/4 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
SpotlightKamaway
The JudgeTawajjah

16:07 – George Lindon-Travers Memorial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 3 | Going: Round 7.6, sprint 7.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat

This is only a three-runner affair, but it is no gimme. All three are lightly raced 3yos with something to recommend them, and the weights make it particularly interesting. Alma Latina brings the best Topspeed figure and a solid profile for Ralph Beckett, while My Ballyquinn arrives in winning form for David O’Meara after making all over this sort of trip. Probation is the one carrying least weight and looked to improve for a stiffer test when getting off the mark last time. Tactically, this could be everything: in a small field on quick ground, track position and pace will matter a great deal. It is a tight little handicap rather than a deep one, and that makes it slightly trappy despite the small numbers.

Top Selections

1. Alma Latina – 15/8 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 3213 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 91

Alma Latina just gets the nod in a race where there is not much between the trio, chiefly because she looks the most solid blend of class and pace. Her mark of 101 is the highest in the field, and that Topspeed figure of 91 stands out in this company. The form string also reads well for a filly still learning her job, and Beckett’s 3yos in middle-distance handicaps are rarely thrown in unless they are ready to do themselves justice. Rossa Ryan is a positive booking in a tactical race like this, and at 15/8 she makes plenty of appeal against rivals who may be more vulnerable if things get messy early. Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

In a three-runner race, keep it simple: Alma Latina is the win play and nothing else. There is no each-way angle with only one place on offer. My Ballyquinn is the obvious danger if allowed his own way in front, while Probation is respected under a light weight, but the percentage call is to side with Alma Latina’s stronger overall profile.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
My Ballyquinn9/42/12/115/89/49/4 (Bet365)
Alma Latina7/46/415/815/811/815/8 (Paddy Power)
Probation11/811/85/45/46/46/4 (William Hill)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Sam HardyAlma Latina
FortunatusMy Ballyquinn
racing-daily.comMy Ballyquinn

16:42 – Weatherbys Racing Bank Fillies’ Handicap

Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 5 | Going: Round 7.6, sprint 7.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat

This is a small-field fillies’ handicap but it is not lacking for angles. The obvious starting point is the 3yo pair Aravalli and Shirakawa, both arriving on the back of quick-fire doubles and clearly thriving, while Talitha Rouge has been running with credit in defeat and looks the type to win one of these before long. The older mares Huggable and Pershalla bring a bit more exposed form and may need the principals to underperform. Sandown’s 1m1f on quick ground can reward handy, uncomplicated types, so race position will matter, especially in a seven-runner contest where there should be no hiding place. It is not a deep Class 5 by any means, but it is a tight little puzzle with the improving 3yos holding the strongest claims.

Top Selections

1. Talitha Rouge – 7/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 343 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 63

Talitha Rouge looks the solid option in a race where a couple of the market leaders may be a shade shorter than they ought to be. Her three runs have all been respectable, she posted the best Topspeed figure in the field with 63, and this opening mark of 70 does not look harsh judged on what she has shown so far. Oisin Murphy is an eyecatching booking and she shapes like this step into handicap company over 1m1f on quick ground could bring out a bit more. At 7/2, she makes plenty of appeal as one who may still have a little in hand. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Albertini Star – 6/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Alan King | Form: 860-2 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 30

Albertini Star is the one at a price who makes most each-way appeal. She was well beaten in three qualifying runs, but there was a clear step forward when second on her handicap debut, and that effort suggested she is starting to get the hang of things now tackling middle distances. Off just 64, she does not need to improve a huge amount to get into the frame again, and Rossa Ryan is a positive jockey booking in a tactical race like this. Available at 6/1, she looks the value alternative to the more obvious recent winners. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Talitha Rouge is the win play because she brings the most convincing mix of upside and established form, and this handicap debut could be the day it clicks. Albertini Star is the each-way punt at the bigger price after an encouraging second on her first try in this sphere. The obvious dangers are Aravalli, seeking the hat-trick, and Shirakawa, who is progressing fast enough to keep the pressure on.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Huggable8/113/27/113/213/28/1 (Bet365)
Pershalla16/114/114/114/116/116/1 (Bet365)
Talitha Rouge7/210/37/27/27/27/2 (Bet365)
Aravalli15/815/815/815/82/12/1 (William Hill)
Shirakawa7/210/310/310/310/37/2 (Bet365)
Albertini Star6/19/25/15/111/26/1 (Bet365)
We Ride At Dawn12/111/112/112/111/112/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Garry OwenAlbertini Star
Rob WrightAravalli

17:17 – Billy Ocean Live At Sandown Park 29 July Handicap

Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: Round 7.6, sprint 7.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, firm in places on round course (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a proper end-of-card Sandown handicap: competitive without being deep, and the 3yo pair could easily hold the key. Sail On Sailor arrives chasing a four-timer and is rightly prominent despite another rise, while Strong Voice shaped well when runner-up last time and still has the profile of one open to more progress. Gone Rogue comes here off a win and should go well again from a handy draw, while Billy Mill is the solid, battle-hardened option if you want reliability rather than upside. Prodigal Son has enough ability to get involved from stall 1, too. It is not a race full of lurkers, but it is a tricky enough puzzle because several arrive in decent nick and the lightly raced younger legs may again prove decisive over this mile.

Top Selections

1. Sail On Sailor – 3/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Simon Dow | Form: -23111 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 51

He is the obvious one, but not an easy one to crab. Three wins on the bounce tell their own story and he is a 3yo still heading the right way, which matters in a race where plenty of these older handicappers look fully exposed. The handicapper has reacted, of course, yet he still gets in here with just 9st 5lb and that weight concession from his elders is a big part of his appeal. Rossa Ryan is a notable booking and from a horse in this sort of groove you would expect a positive, uncomplicated ride. At 3/1 he is not a giveaway, but he is still the one with the clearest progressive profile. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Billy Mill – 6/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: Rod Millman | Form: 632226 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed:

Billy Mill is not hiding much from the assessor at the age of eight, but he keeps knocking on the door and that consistency counts for plenty in a race like this. His recent string of placed efforts says he is holding his form well, and stall 2 gives Saffie Osborne the chance to get him into a good early position around a track where that can matter. He does not have the sexy profile of the younger horses, but he is dependable and looks likely to run his race again. With four places on offer, 6/1 makes plenty of each-way sense for a horse who should be in the firing line a long way out. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Sail On Sailor is the win play because he is the progressive one in the field and still well treated enough to complete the four-timer. Billy Mill is the each-way alternative at a fair enough price given how solid his recent form looks. Strong Voice and Gone Rogue are the obvious dangers if the market leaders underperform, with the former especially interesting as another 3yo on the upgrade.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Billy Mill6/15/15/15/15/16/1 (Bet365)
Lodge6/19/25/19/211/26/1 (Bet365)
Double Time20/116/116/116/118/120/1 (Bet365)
Ararat18/116/116/116/118/118/1 (Bet365)
Prodigal Son8/111/111/111/115/211/1 (Betfair)
Amused33/128/128/128/128/133/1 (Bet365)
Marsh Benham11/117/217/28/19/111/1 (Bet365)
Gone Rogue9/24/14/14/15/15/1 (William Hill)
Sail On Sailor3/15/25/25/23/13/1 (Bet365)
Strong Voice5/14/19/24/19/25/1 (Bet365)
Berning Hot28/125/125/125/125/128/1 (Bet365)
Dalmally22/120/120/120/122/122/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Chris WrightBilly Mill
Dave NevisonSail On Sailor

Sandown Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Billy Mill300%0%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
George Wood30723.33%40%
Ray Dawson41921.95%36.59%
Benoit De La Sayette39615.38%30.77%
Oisin Murphy4857315.05%43.09%
James Doyle4015914.71%39.65%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Sandown:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Jessica Macey13430.77%46.15%
Daniel & Claire Kubler39923.08%46.15%
Heather Main29620.69%37.93%
John & Thady Gosden1613320.5%44.1%
Rod Millman581118.97%50%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Sandown racing tips for Thursday 23rd 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 Thursday 23rd July 2026 goes off at 13:55, with 7 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Sandown today?

The going at Sandown is reported as Round 7.6, sprint 7.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, 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 13:55 through to 17:17.

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