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Sandown

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Killik Family Handicap Stakes
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Speed race · horses carry weights to make it fair About 1.2 miles Ideal conditions Standard race 9 runners £6019 prize
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W. Buick · W. Haggas · 4yo · 10st 2lb · OR 80
Form Distance
19
Good Value
Won 1 of last 5 Won at this distance 1 time
TrackLab Insight
With only three career races under his belt, Sharp Move is the least experienced runner here and has never raced on normal ground—a significant unknown against more seasoned rivals. His sole win came nearly a year ago, and a recent 8th-place finish at Southwell suggests he's still hunting for consistency.
Never raced on normal ground Lightly raced (3 career races)
R. Ryan · J. Tate · 3yo · 9st 10lb · OR 81
Form
19
Good Value
Won 0 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
Rated equal with Galyx at the top of the handicap, Sovereign View is the youngest runner here at just three years old and has never raced on normal ground—another unknown. His recent form shows consistency (three placings in a row) but he's won only once in ten races, a drought stretching back ten months.
Never raced on normal ground
Trainer Quotes
Jul 2025
"A lovely, big horse out of a Nathaniel mare. He looks more like a miler in the making and I thought he did really well on his first start to finish fourth in a warm-looking 6f race at Kempton. He should keep progressing through the second half of the season and next year. 09-07-25"
B. Loughnane · D. Menuisier · 3yo · 9st 5lb · OR 76
Form
19
Good Value
Won 2 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
The standout winner here with a 33% career win rate (1 in 3 races) and five top-three finishes from six outings—genuine class at this level. However, a 48-day absence and 0 wins from 3 starts on good-to-firm ground raise questions about ring rust and suitability for today's surface.
Best career win rate in field (1 in 3)
1 Galyx
G. Bass · J. Channon · 5yo · 10st 2lb · OR 80
Form Track
17
Won 0 of last 5 Raced here before Won at this distance 1 time
TrackLab Insight
The market favourite and editorial pick, Galyx has his best record at this exact trip (1 win from 3 runs) and looks primed to strike after a confidence-building break. However, he's never won on standard ground and his recent form is patchy—a 6th at Hamilton just 17 days ago raises questions about whether he's ready yet.
Best record at this trip (1 from 3) Market favourite (4.5)
Trainer Quotes
Apr 2025
"He's a lovely four-year-old who's very lightly raced. He's had only five races, but he won on his last start at Leicester in October over 1m2f and is now rated 87. He'll be a nice horse to have a crack at those nice 1m2f handicaps. He's the type to go for something like the John Smith's Cup and he should improve as the year goes on. 02-04-25"
M. Ghiani · S. Williams · 5yo · 10st 1lb · OR 79
Freshness Form
11.0
Fresh (111 days off) Won 2 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
The longest absence in the field at 111 days makes Moon Angel a huge risk, despite her 22% career win rate and proven ability on good-to-firm ground. Her record on standard ground is a concern—0 wins from 3 starts—which is particularly problematic for today's conditions.
Absent 111 days (longest in field)
P. Cosgrave · J. Boyle · 5yo · 9st 11lb · OR 75
C&D Form
11.0
Won at this course & distance Won 0 of last 5 Won here 1 time Has won on this ground Won at this distance 3 times
TrackLab Insight
The only course winner in the field with genuine Sandown form (1 win from 5 here) and he's raced over this exact distance successfully. Yet his recent record is uninspiring, and crucially, he's never won on standard ground in five attempts—a red flag for today.
Only course winner (1 from 5 here) Has won over this course and distance
S. Levey · T. Ward · 3yo · 9st 6lb · OR 77
Headgear Form
9.6
Wearing visor Won 1 of last 5 Raced here before Loves this ground (25% win rate)
TrackLab Insight
Magnatura carries genuine finishing speed but looks vulnerable after an 11th-place finish just 28 days ago following a run of mixed results. At three years old stepping up in distance and class, he's never won on good-to-firm ground despite being entered on standard conditions today.
3 straight top-3 finishes
T. Queally · J. & Suzi Best · 6yo · 9st 6lb · OR 70
Form Ground
2.2
Won 0 of last 5 Loves this ground (29% win rate) Won at this distance 2 times
TrackLab Insight
The most experienced horse in the field with 28 races, Golden CIRCET has the best record on standard ground here (2 wins from 7 starts) and is well-suited to the distance. But his last win was over a year ago and he's struggled badly at Sandown historically, which is a serious concern.
Best record on this ground (2 from 7) Most experienced (28 runs, field avg 13)
O. Murphy · D. Coakley · 6yo · 9st 0lb · OR 64
Form Track
2.2
Won 1 of last 5 Raced here before Has won on this ground Won at this distance 3 times
TrackLab Insight
Carrying the lowest weight but also rated 11 lengths below the field average, Golden Phase is a long-distance specialist (3 wins from 6 at longer distances) who's never won on standard ground in six attempts. Her recent 6th at Sandown 35 days ago suggests she won't reverse that trend today.
Lowest rated, 11lbs below average Carries lowest weight in field
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