Sandown Park Race 4 - Close Brothers Hcp
CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1) Left nothing to chance when winning by 2 3/4L last run at Nottingham and showing consistent performance in races. Has run into the money 3 from 3 attempts this campaign. Ready to win. HOT AND COLD (2) Competed in a tight contest last time at Ascot and up against a less competitive field. Been in the money each start this campaign. Shows good finishing speed. Major chance. KNIGHTSAIL (3) Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Was ordinary when 7th last run at Nottingham but has a positive draw. Facing a stronger class. Up in weight. Could fill the minors. ROKER ROAR (5) Resuming after a 26 week spell. Good result placing 3rd beaten by over 14L last start at Kempton and has drawn to do little work. Take on trust.
Jockey: Luke Catton
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed potential when winning by 2 3/4L last run at Nottingham and solid career start. Has not missed the money this campaign in 3 attempts. Expected to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 20/06/2026 | - | 3 | $11,805.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Luke Catton | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.74L | $1.26 |
| 2/14 | 08/06/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Windsor | 2011m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5L | $2.75 |
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Competed in a tight contest last time at Ascot and will find this grade more suitable. Has run into the placings at every start this preparation and promising career start. Will go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Ascot | 1609m | GOOD TO FIRM | Luke Morris | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,608.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | GD/FM(GD PL) | Luke Morris | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Rhys Clutterbuck | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Callum Hutchinson | 58kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-7-7 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | SOFT | James P Sullivan | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was $5.50 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last run at Nottingham but will try to take advantage of the draw. Challenged by more formidable competitors. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | David Probert | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1820m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7-7-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Lingfield. Shows good early pace. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/05/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $14,756.00 | Chester | 2075m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.95L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Salisbury | 1994m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.85L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Ray Dawson | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-5-6-5-4 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 26 weeks. Claimed late when 3rd last start at Kempton and gets a favourable draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 21/01/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $1.91 |
| 4/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2Y CL5 NOV | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.25L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1820m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7-7-7-6-6 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $8.00 |