Our Sandown racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 28th May 2026. The action gets underway at 17:10 and runs through to 20:20, with going reported as Round 6.7, sprint 6.5) (watering) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Killavia boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Connor Planas has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 9 rides, Charlie Appleby’s yard sends out runners with a 23.3% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 24 | 12 | 50% | 62.5% |
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 18 | 8 | 44.44% | 61.11% |
| Computeform | The Racing App | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 91.67% |
| sportinglife.com | sportinglife.com | 17 | 7 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
| Chris Wright | Liverpool Echo | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
17:10 – Star Sports Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: Round 6.7, sprint 6.5) (watering) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a sharp little 3yo sprint rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably centred on a handful with proper handicap upside. Major Neigh Sayer is easy to see for George Scott after a quiet return, while Akirra has the profile of a filly who can do better again for Clive Cox. Killavia is respected off the back of stronger juvenile form and has already attracted a couple of tipster nods, but he does need to bounce back from a poor final start at two. Kolkata Knight and The Lost Sock have enough ability to get involved, though both arrive with something to prove. In a race likely decided by who breaks best and travels cleanly over this fast 5f, I’d rather side with the pair who still look open to progress.
Top Selections
1. Major Neigh Sayer – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 3217-0 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 92
He’s the one I want onside. That reappearance duck egg doesn’t bother me nearly as much as it will some punters, because he now drops into a more realistic Class 4 and his earlier juvenile form gives him a very solid chance from this mark. A topspeed figure of 92 stands out in this field, and the booking of Oisin Murphy is hardly a negative in a race where sharpness and positioning matter so much. Drawn in stall 2, he should be able to get handy without burning too much petrol. At 7/2 with Bet365, he makes plenty of appeal as the runner most likely to take a step forward from his comeback. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Akirra – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Clive Cox | Form: 15214- | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 60
Akirra strikes me as the sensible each-way play in a race where not all of these are bombproof. She signed off last season with figures that suggest consistency as well as ability, and Clive Cox knows exactly how to campaign a sprinter at this sort of trip. The opening mark of 91 looks workable rather than harsh, especially for a filly who won twice as a juvenile and may not have reached her ceiling yet. Rossa Ryan is a positive booking for a horse likely to be ridden with intent, and 4/1 with Bet365 is fair enough in a field of eight where a place looks very achievable if she handles the return smoothly. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Major Neigh Sayer is the win play, with this drop in grade and his standout topspeed figure giving him strong claims if he leaves that comeback run behind. Akirra is the each-way alternative at 4/1, appealing as a solid, progressive sort who should be competitive from the off. Killavia is the obvious danger if resuming in the same form he showed last autumn.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight | 9/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Our Cody | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Killavia | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Major Neigh Sayer | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Gouken | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| The Lost Sock | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Akirra | 4/1 | 18/5 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Havana Smile | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sunday Express | Killavia |
| Robin Goodfellow | Killavia |
17:42 – Star Sports National Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.7, sprint 6.5) (watering) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a smart little Listed sprint for juveniles rather than a numbers game, with the market understandably centring on Napa, Adaay Of Scarlett and Where Love Lives. Napa already has the standout rating at 107 and brings the strongest bare form into the race, while Adaay Of Scarlett is unbeaten in two and has the profile of a speedy, professional filly. Where Love Lives also created a good impression first time and could easily step forward again for Kevin Ryan. A Bear Affair is no no-hoper either after shaping well in defeat last time, but a few of the others need major improvement. In a race where early speed and professionalism over this sharp 5f will be crucial, the principals set a solid standard and it does not look an easy one for outsiders to crash.
Top Selections
1. Napa – 5/2 with William Hill
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy | Form: 41 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 95
Napa sets the bar on the figures and, in a race lacking much dead wood at the top of the market, that matters. He improved sharply from his debut fourth to win next time and that 107 rating is comfortably the best on offer here, backed up by a strong Topspeed mark of 95. He looks the one with the most substance to his form rather than just promise, and that is often what you want in these early-season juvenile Listed races. David Egan is a positive booking and, at 5/2, he is not exactly a giveaway but still makes plenty of appeal against less battle-hardened rivals. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. A Bear Affair – 13/2 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 13 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 89
A Bear Affair makes plenty of each-way sense in a race where the favourite is solid but not bombproof. He won on debut, then ran with credit when third next time, and that form line gives him a platform to take another step forward. Richard Hannon knows exactly what is required with sharp 2yos, while Sean Levey is the type you want in a five-furlong dash where split-second decisions matter. His rating of 93 leaves him with a bit to find on paper, but not an impossible amount, and the 13/2 on offer looks fair enough if you think there is more to come from only his third start. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Napa is the win play because he brings the best achieved form and the strongest numbers into the race. For an each-way punt, A Bear Affair appeals as the one most likely to outrun his price and nick a place, with upside still there. The obvious dangers are Adaay Of Scarlett, who is unbeaten, and Where Love Lives, who looked a useful sort on debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Bear Affair | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Adaay Of Scarlett | 9/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 10/3 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Sky Bet) |
| Bill The Bull | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Dandyman Dan | 18/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 18/1 | 28/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Mr Macartney | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Napa | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 13/8 | 5/2 | 5/2 (William Hill) |
| Where Love Lives | 3/1 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Sky Bet) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rob Wright | A Bear Affair |
| Ross Shepherd | Adaay Of Scarlett |
| Jim Delahunt | Where Love Lives |
18:12 – Star Sports Henry II Stakes (Group 3)
Race Details: 2m | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.7, sprint 6.5) (watering) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This has a fairly clear shape despite the small field. Sweet William brings the standout staying form and sets the standard on a mark of 125, but he is no giveaway at odds-on in a race where a couple of younger legs could make life interesting. Lazy Griff is the obvious danger on ratings and potential after some strong four-year-old form, while Furthur also has the profile of a stayer who could still have another step forward in him. Epic Poet is solid but looks a shade exposed at this level, and the rest need a revival or a career best. It is not the deepest Henry II ever run, but tactically it could get interesting if they turn this into more of a test than a sprint.
Top Selections
1. Sweet William – 10/11 with Betfair
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 3212-1 | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 126
Sweet William is the percentage call and, frankly, he is hard to oppose in this company. The Gosdens have a proper staying horse on their hands and he returned with a win, maintaining the level of form that already made him a major player in this division. His rating of 125 is right at the top of this field and that 126 Topspeed figure backs up what the bare form says. Robert Havlin knows him inside out, and if this turns into a proper stamina test over the full two miles, that only strengthens his case. Odds-on is never thrilling, but 10/11 is still fair enough for the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
2. Lazy Griff – 9/2 with William Hill
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 1/223- | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 113
Lazy Griff is the one who makes most each-way appeal, especially if you are prepared to trust him first time back. He signed off last season with a string of solid efforts, including placed form that suggests he belongs in this grade, and his mark of 126 actually puts him right there at the head of the numbers. The question is fitness after an absence, but Charlie Johnston is not afraid to get them ready and William Buick is a notable booking. At 9/2, he looks the value alternative to the favourite because he has enough class to chase Sweet William home and possibly give him a race if that rival is not quite at concert pitch. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sweet William is the win bet because he brings the strongest established staying form and sets the standard. For an each-way punt, Lazy Griff makes plenty of sense at the prices, particularly with only a handful lining up and his rating matching the best in the field. Furthur is the danger if improving for this trip, but the main play is straightforward: back the favourite to win and cover with Lazy Griff each-way.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet William | 8/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 5/6 | 8/11 | 10/11 (Betfair) |
| Dubai Future | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Duke Of Oxford | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Epic Poet | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Paradias | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Furthur | 9/2 | 10/3 | 18/5 | 10/3 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Lazy Griff | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mirror Online | Lazy Griff |
| Fortunatus | Lazy Griff |
| Sam Hardy | Sweet William |
18:42 – Star Sports Heron Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.7, sprint 6.5) (watering) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper Heron Stakes rather than a routine Listed pick-up, with several upwardly mobile 3yos bringing smart mile form to the table. Charlie Appleby is mob-handed, headed by the obvious one in Talk Of New York, who arrives with the best mix of rating and topspeed figures and already has plenty of support from the tipsters. Yazin is the other standout on raw ability after extending his winning sequence on reappearance, while Andab has been knocking on the door in strong company and sets a fair standard. Wise Prince and Time To Turn are not without hope either, but both need to bounce back or step forward. It is a strong little race for the grade, though the market may still have this right if Talk Of New York reproduces his latest effort.
Top Selections
1. Talk Of New York – 11/8 with Betfair
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 1-31 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 110
He is the one they all have to beat. That profile is rock-solid for a race like this: three wins from four starts, a lofty 117 rating and a standout topspeed figure of 110. His latest success suggested he is really beginning to sharpen into a high-class miler, and Appleby and Buick are hardly a combination to oppose lightly at this level. Around 11/8 is not a giveaway, but it is fair enough given he brings the strongest recent piece of form and still has the scope to improve again. If he settles and gets a clean run at them, he should take plenty of stopping. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Andab – 13/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 21-232 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 101
He makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the favourite sets a solid standard but not an insurmountable one. Andab has been admirably consistent, and that 21-232 line tells you he keeps turning up and running his race in decent company. A mark of 114 means he is not far off the principals on the numbers, and Murphy is a notable booking for a horse likely to be ridden with confidence. At 13/2, he looks the value play if you want something against the short one, especially with three places on offer. He may lack the sexy profile of a couple of these, but he is reliable and should be thereabouts again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Talk Of New York is the win play and looks hard to oppose if repeating his latest run. For an each-way punt, Andab appeals as the solid alternative at a backable price. Yazin is the obvious danger if taking another step forward, while Time To Turn is not one to dismiss in Appleby’s deep hand.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time To Turn | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Andab | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Golden Knight | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Maximized | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Talk Of New York | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Betfair) |
| Wise Prince | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Yazin | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Chris Wright | Talk Of New York |
| Spotlight | Yazin |
| The Brigadier | Talk Of New York |
| Templegate | Talk Of New York |
| Ben Morgan | Talk Of New York |
| Marlborough | Talk Of New York |
| Garry Owen | Talk Of New York |
19:12 – Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Stakes (Group 3)
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 1 | Going: Round 6.7, sprint 6.5) (watering) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This may only be a six-runner Group 3, but it has a proper pecking order and a fascinating shape to it. Ombudsman sets the standard on a lofty mark of 135 and arrives as the clear one to beat after returning with another win, while Gethin is the obvious danger after continuing his upward curve on his reappearance. Almeric has bits of smart form and could improve again at four, but he looks to need a step forward to trouble the top two. Arabian Light and Bedouin Prince give Charlie Appleby a twin attack, though both appear to have something to find on the figures, while Wimbledon Hawkeye returns from an absence and may just need this. It is not a deep renewal, but it is not a giveaway either: class should tell.
Top Selections
1. Ombudsman – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 1212-1 | Rating: 135 | Topspeed: 120
He is short, but with good reason. Ombudsman brings the best rating into the race by a fair margin and his profile is rock-solid rather than flashy, which is often what you want in a tactical small-field Group contest. That latest comeback win kept the progression going, and a topspeed figure of 120 tells you there is substance behind the reputation. Buick is an asset in these compact fields where track position matters, and the Gosdens have a horse here who simply looks a notch above this level. At 4/6 you are not stealing anything from the layers, but he is hard to oppose if reproducing his usual standard. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Almeric – 9/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: /119-3 | Rating: 133 | Topspeed: 115
If you want something at a price to chase the favourite home, Almeric makes more appeal than the market might suggest. He is rated 133, so he is not miles behind the jolly on official figures, and his latest third on return should have sharpened him up nicely for this. Balding and Murphy are never a pairing to dismiss in Pattern company, and this horse still has the scope to do better as a four-year-old. He does need to find a bit on what we have seen so far, but 9/1 looks fair in a race lacking depth beyond the obvious principals. In a six-runner field with two places on offer, he is the each-way angle. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ombudsman is the win play and the one most likely to give you a clean run for your money; he has the class edge and the most convincing profile. For an each-way punt, Almeric looks the value at 9/1 given his rating and likely improvement from his reappearance. Gethin is the clear danger to the favourite and the one most likely to spoil the script.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ombudsman | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Almeric | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Arabian Light | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Bedouin Prince | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Gethin | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Wimbledon Hawkeye | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Luke Tucker | Gethin |
| Computeform | Ombudsman |
| Newmarket | Ombudsman |
| Mercury | Ombudsman |
| Glendale | Gethin |
| The Judge | Gethin |
| Lambourn | Gethin |
| Stephen Darbyshire | Gethin |
| Newsboy | Gethin |
19:45 – Starsports.Bet Whitsun Cup Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 3 | Going: Round 6.7, sprint 6.5) (watering) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a compact but quite classy mile handicap for the grade, with a short-priced favourite in Raammee taking on several battle-hardened older handicappers. The market has latched on to Roger Varian’s lightly raced 4yo after just two starts, and it is easy to see why, because an opening mark of 109 suggests he is thought capable of much better. Still, this is not a gimme. Saytarr arrives in rude health after a productive run of wins, while Boyfriend and Cogitate are weighted to get involved if bouncing back. Nostrum is a fascinating lurking danger on old form, but he has to show a lot more than he has of late. In truth, this is a strong little seven-runner race rather than an easy puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Raammee – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 11- | Rating: 109 | Topspeed:
He is hard to oppose. Unbeaten in two starts, he signed off last season with a mark of 109, which is a serious opening figure for a horse who has barely started to show his hand. Varian does well with these patiently handled types and the fact they pitch him straight into a race like this suggests confidence rather than caution. In a small field over a straight mile, class often tells, and Raammee may simply have more of it than these exposed rivals. At 5/6 he is no hidden gem, but he still looks the most likely winner if returning in the same vein. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Saytarr – 8/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Horton | Form: 6-1113 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 89
If you want something to play against the favourite, Saytarr makes plenty of appeal as the each-way angle. He won three on the bounce before shaping perfectly well in third last time, and that progressive profile is worth respecting in a race where a few of the others look a bit stuck on their marks. Drawn in stall 1 and carrying only 127, he should be able to sit handy and use his sharpness to good effect. Horton’s 4yo is clearly thriving and an 8/1 quote feels fair in a seven-runner race with three places on offer. He does not need to improve much more to hit the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Raammee is the obvious win play and looks the one with the potential to outclass this field despite the short price. For an each-way punt, Saytarr is the solid alternative given his current form and handy weight. Boyfriend is the main danger if building on his reappearance, while Nostrum is too well treated to dismiss completely if rediscovering old spark.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
| Raammee | 5/6 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
| Dark Tornado | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Nostrum | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Saytarr | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Cogitate | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Boyfriend | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Duke | Raammee |
| The Data Detective | Saytarr |
20:20 – Starsports.Bet Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Round 6.7, sprint 6.5) (watering) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper three-year-old handicap rather than a loose end at the back of the card, with several arriving open to improvement and not much between the principals on official figures. Brave Hunter heads the market after a solid second and his Topspeed mark says he is very much the one to beat, while Darzah is the unexposed Haggas runner who could still be ahead of her mark after winning on just her second start. Law Court has been knocking on the door, The Joker brings strong ratings into it, and Blues And Royals is another progressive type who has already shown he can finish his race off well. In short, it is a competitive puzzle rather than a penalty kick, and getting the right blend of current form and upside should be decisive.
Top Selections
1. Brave Hunter – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Ismail Mohammed | Form: 38-62 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 84
Brave Hunter looks the percentage call. His latest second suggested he is finding his level now handicapping, and that Topspeed figure of 84 is the joint-best guide among the realistic contenders. He travelled like a horse ready to strike next time and, with Oisin Murphy booked, there is every chance he gets the run of the race from stall 8. He is not thrown in, but in a contest where plenty have something to prove, he brings a convincing mix of recent form and hard evidence on the clock. At 4/1, he makes more appeal than some equally short rivals who are still trading on promise. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Luzon Heights – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 412-52 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 81
Luzon Heights makes plenty of each-way sense in a race paying four places. He returned with a respectable fifth and then stepped forward again when runner-up last time, which is the sort of profile you want in a mile handicap for unexposed three-year-olds. A mark of 89 asks a question, but not an impossible one, and his 81 Topspeed suggests he belongs in this grade. He does not need to improve dramatically to hit the frame, and there may still be a little more to come now he is building fitness. Around 17/2 looks fair enough for a horse with solid recent form and fewer holes in his profile than many here. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Brave Hunter is the main play and looks the safest win bet in a race full of lightly raced, still-developing types. For an each-way punt, Luzon Heights appeals at a workable price with four places on offer. Darzah is the obvious danger if improving again for Haggas, while Law Court and Blues And Royals are both easy to see running well.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Court | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Suddenly I See | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (William Hill) |
| Blues And Royals | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| The Joker | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Montague Menace | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Loblolly | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Luzon Heights | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 6/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Brave Hunter | 4/1 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Darzah | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Brighlee | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (William Hill) |
| Trio | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Crimson Rambler | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Karl Hedley | Blues And Royals |
| Whistler | Blues And Royals |
| Matt Polley | Brave Hunter |
| Rockavon | Darzah |
Sandown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killavia | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Paradias | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| The Joker | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Planas | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Ryan Moore | 132 | 29 | 21.97% | 43.18% |
| Ray Dawson | 28 | 6 | 21.43% | 32.14% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 54 | 11 | 20.37% | 50% |
| William Buick | 571 | 106 | 18.56% | 42.56% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sandown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Appleby | 206 | 48 | 23.3% | 50.49% |
| William Haggas | 122 | 27 | 22.13% | 41.8% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 148 | 30 | 20.27% | 43.92% |
| David Menuisier | 104 | 21 | 20.19% | 37.5% |
| Michael Wigham | 15 | 3 | 20% | 46.67% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sandown racing tips for Thursday 28th May 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 28th May 2026 goes off at 17:10, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Sandown today?
The going at Sandown is reported as Round 6.7, sprint 6.5) (watering) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Sandown today?
There are 7 races on the card at Sandown today, running from 17:10 through to 20:20.
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