Sandown Park Race 4 - Star Sports Heron Stakes (Listed)
TIME TO TURN (1) sets the standard after a decisive 2.25L Group 3 win at Newbury over 1408m and looks well placed up to 1609m. YAZIN (9) is a key chance with three wins from four, latest a 3.5L success over 1621m at Southwell. TALK OF NEW YORK (7) impressed last start, scoring by 3L at Newmarket over 1408m and had earlier run 3rd over 1609m at Meydan. ANDAB (2) brings solid Listed form, runner‑up over 1609m at the Curragh last start, and maps as a main danger. Nation’s Hope (5) is unbeaten in two 1609m runs at Kempton, winning by 6L latest, and has upside despite the layoff. Something for the Multiples: NATION'S HOPE (5) TALK OF NEW YORK (7) YAZIN (9) TIME TO TURN (1)

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 215 days. Last start won the G3 at Newbury over 1408m on 25 Oct by 2.25L on soft, beating Arabian Desert, at $2.75. Earlier eighth in the G1 at Longchamp over 1399m at $6.50, but had scored a Listed win at Ascot prior. Three-time winner from six starts; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $54,103.00 | Newbury | 1408m | SOFT | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.25L | $2.75 |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $399,998.00 | Longchamp | 1399m | UNKNOWN | William T Buick | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.05L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2025 | - | Listed | $49,185.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.62 |
| 1/9 | 30/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 10L | $1.10 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.45 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 24-day break after a solid 2nd at Curragh over 1609m on 4 May in Listed company, beaten 2L by Causeway with 59.5kg at $7.50. Prior run 3rd at Newcastle over 1613m in a Listed race on 3 Apr, beaten 2.8L at $2.75. Three-year-old gelding with 2 wins and 4 placings from 8 starts; cheekpieces on. In with a chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Listed | $98,370.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | Listed | $47,500.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Deauville | 1399m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58.5kg | - | 7-8-7-8-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 3.15L | $5.50 |
| 4/20 | 17/06/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58.5kg | - | 14-15-13-12-3-4 | 20 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.75L | $9.00 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up off 218 days. Last start won after leading throughout at Newmarket over 1609m on 22 Oct by 1.75L on good, with 60.5kg at $3.75, beating Turty Tree. Prior run 4th of 9 at Haydock over 1602m on 27 Sep, beaten 2.2L at $12. Carries 58kg and draws barrier 3; can feature with a similar on-speed ride.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.75L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 1602m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | - | 5-6-5-5-3-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second at Meydan over 1207m on 6 Feb, beaten 1.6L by Northern Champion at $4.20, then third there prior, beaten 1.38L. Last start 5th of 6 at Newmarket over 1408m on 1 May in Listed grade, beaten 8.75L on Good with 59.5kg at $15. Returns to 58kg and draws barrier 6; Connor Planas rides for Charlie Appleby. Can feature with a return to his Meydan form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Connor Planas | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.75L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 06/02/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $342,998.00 | Meydan | 1207m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | 3Y CONDITIONS | $294,000.00 | Meydan | 1207m | GOOD | Richard Mullen | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.38L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | HEAVY | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.05L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.95L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | Conditions Race | $73,778.00 | Epsom | 1209m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 169 days. Last start won at Kempton over 1609m on 10 Dec by 6L with 62.5kg at $1.06 after leading throughout, beating Killer Whale. Also won the prior Kempton 1609m on 3 Nov by 5L with 60.5kg at $3. Unbeaten in two at the mile and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 169 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 | 10/12/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | James Doyle | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6L | $1.06 |
| 1/12 | 03/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $19,674.00 | Kempton | 1609m | SOFT | James Doyle | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5-5-4-1-1 | 4 |
| 5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 44-day break after a dominant win at Newmarket over 1408m on 14 Apr by 3L on good going with 61kg at $1.73. Prior run 3rd of 9 at Meydan over 1609m on 28 Feb, beaten 0.92L at $1.40 behind Title Role with 56kg. Progressive 3yo colt for Charlie Appleby with William Buick up; 2 wins and a placing from 3 starts, and now drops 3kg. In with a chance.
Last Starts 44 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 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $1.73 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 3yo | $784,002.00 | Meydan | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.92L | $1.40 |
| 1/13 | 15/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |

Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at Sandown two back when 3rd in a Group 3 over 2001m on 24 Apr, beaten 4.5L at $7 with 58.5kg. Last start 8th of 8 at York in a Group 2 over 2062m on 14 May, beaten 9.05L at $11. Three-year-old colt by Ghaiyyath for J & T Gosden, draws barrier 1 with R Havlin at 58kg. Can feature with a softer run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $177,066.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.05L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Group 3 | $93,451.00 | Sandown | 2001m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-5-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, winning three of four. Last start won at Southwell over 1621m on 23 Apr by 3.5L with 60.5kg at $1.57, beating Golden View. Previously scored at Newmarket over 1408m by 2.5L at $3.50 after racing handy. Three-year-old colt for J & T Gosden with R L Moore sticks; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/15 | 31/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 61.5kg | - | 2-3-3-2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Redcar | 1408m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $2.62 |
| 3/9 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $17.00 |