Sandown Park Race 2 - Star Sports National Stakes (Listed)
FIRST LEGION (3) created a nice impression winning a decent contest at York (1200m) on debut. The Richard Hannon trained Mehmas colt can cope with the drop back to 1000m and is well-drawn to attack in stall two. CLEAR FORCE (2) won a Ripon maiden second time out and warrants respect for a powerful northern stable that does well with juveniles. Second-up Kempton winner SAYIDAH HARD SPUN (7) also warrants consideration back down in trip under William Buick. Remaining unbeaten ANTHELIA (5) will find this tougher. Hard to dismiss.
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start ran last in a small field at Bath on May 23 over 1000m, 4 len behind America carrying 62kg at $10. The race before that ran last in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Rising Power with 62kg at $29. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/05/2025 | 19 | OPEN NOV 2U | $12,550.00 | Bath | 1014m | Fast | Ryan Kavanagh | 62kg | 1:01.80 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/05/2025 | 12 | WFA NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 62kg | 1:00.35 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2025 | 10 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good Firm | Mason Paetel | 57kg | 1:03.24 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | MDN 2U | $12,550.00 | Brighton | 1060m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | 1:01.51 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2025 | 6 | MDN 2U | $11,990.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Firm | Shane Gray | 60.5kg | 1:02.51 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 11/17 | 29/03/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:01.72 | - | 11 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 7 at Musselburgh on April 13 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Dickensian with 60.5kg at $1.90. Second-up favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Ripon April 26 over 1000m defeating Secret Hideaway carrying 60.5kg at $1.30. Going well. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/04/2025 | 13 | NOV 2U | $18,450.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 0:58.18 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.25 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2025 | - | NOV 2U | $55,350.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:00.55 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 58kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; won by 1.5 len at York May 15 over 1200m defeating Side Deal carrying 59kg at $7. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Shane Foley | 59kg | 1:13.97 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 17 at Doncaster on March 29 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Norman's Cay carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Doncaster May 17 over 1000m defeating Wateen with 60.5kg at $3.30. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 17/05/2025 | 49 | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,060.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 0:58.59 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 6/17 | 29/03/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:01.72 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 56kgs
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Yet to taste defeat in two starts. On debut, won by 2.5 len at Bath April 4 over 1000m defeating Canyouhearthedrums with 57kg at $19. Last start won by a head at Salisbury May 4 over 1000m defeating Madame X carrying 58kg at $2.80. Sure to be thereabouts again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 04/05/2025 | 30 | WFA F 2 | $31,760.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 1:02.13 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2025 | - | NOV F 2U | $13,470.00 | Bath | 1014m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 57kg | 1:00.72 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 2nd in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 17 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Dance To The Music with 58kg at $13. Major player on best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 1:12.82 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 13 at Ascot on May 9 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Society Kiss with 58kg at $17. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Kempton Park All Weather May 21 over 1200m defeating Mystic Moment carrying 58kg at $1.90. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 21/05/2025 | 12 | OPEN NOV F 2U | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:11.82 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 4/13 | 09/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 0:58.80 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |