| 1 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
2 |
-3.7 |
Smart Hero |
IRE |
b |
g |
Shamardal |
October Queen |
Iffraaj |
4 |
61.23 |
94 |
h |
C Lee |
null |
J Tate |
Below-par when upped to 10f on Newcastle AW last time; in good form previously; ran to his then form in first of two turf starts; a contender if that last run is overlooked. |
Wearing a hood |
99 |
4 |
4 |
12.36 |
|
|
4 |
0 |
0.0 |
373 |
| 2 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
13 |
-100.0 |
Whip Cracker |
IRE |
b |
g |
Cracksman |
Wonderworld |
Sea The Moon |
4 |
61.23 |
94 |
p1 |
R L Moore |
null |
R Hughes |
Below-par again at Thirsk last time; cheekpieces first time and has possibilities if they can spark a return to his very best; stable in good form. |
Wearing cheek pieces for the first time |
96 |
4 |
3 |
27.34 |
|
|
2 |
15 |
194.87 |
347 |
| 3 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
9 |
-45.0 |
Alpha Crucis |
IRE |
b |
g |
Australia |
Night Fairy |
Danehill |
5 |
60.78 |
93 |
p |
Hector Crouch |
null |
G J Moore |
Ended last season in fine form (including two wins on heavy at Goodwood) and seasonal debut run at Doncaster in March was solid; this faster ground a major unknown factor though. |
Wearing cheek pieces |
98 |
7 |
1 |
62.37 |
|
|
5 |
0 |
0.0 |
469 |
| 4 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
4 |
51.3 |
Hafeet Alain |
IRE |
b |
g |
Elzaam |
Batuta |
New Approach |
9 |
60.33 |
92 |
null |
Jack Doughty |
3 |
E Walker |
Off since below-par run at 7f (1m is now better for him) in December; 3lb lower here than when a good reappearance winner at Newmarket last year so this 9yo is well worth considering. |
null |
98 |
8 |
5 |
9.96 |
|
|
1 |
44 |
333.01 |
486 |
| 5 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
7 |
78.8 |
Sierra Blanca |
IRE |
b |
g |
No Nay Never |
Alexandrova |
Sadler's Wells |
5 |
59.87 |
91 |
p1 |
S De Sousa |
null |
M Meade |
Not at all far away if resuming at same level as when second last time at Haydock in October; that was on heavy though and record raises doubts about faster ground; change of headgear. |
Wearing cheek pieces for the first time |
97 |
2 |
2 |
51.41 |
|
|
6 |
0 |
0.0 |
394 |
| 6 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
1 |
-3.7 |
Golden Ocean |
GER |
b |
f |
Blue Point. |
Golden Lilac |
Galileo |
4 |
59.87 |
91 |
null |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
D Menuisier |
Lightly-raced and well-bred filly who closed out last season's four-race campaign with maiden and handicap wins over 1m at Navan; potential improver now and high on the list. |
null |
101 |
7 |
null |
null |
|
|
10 |
-8 |
80.83 |
393 |
| 7 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
10 |
-3.7 |
Hickory |
IRE |
b |
g |
Free Eagle |
Badr Al Badoor |
Acclamation |
7 |
59.42 |
90 |
null |
Saffie Osborne |
null |
J A Osborne |
All runs at around 7f bar one blowout at 1m, though had a wide trip then; big form player on his win in ultra-competitive 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot latest, if he can see out the 1m now. |
null |
98 |
4 |
null |
null |
|
|
7 |
0 |
0.0 |
419 |
| 8 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
6 |
-3.7 |
Miletus |
IRE |
b |
g |
Magna Grecia |
Prima Luce |
Galileo |
4 |
58.97 |
89 |
null |
Jason Watson |
null |
C Hills |
Wide trip when down the field upped to 10f at Ascot most recently, in June; 1m novice winner (soft) previously; gelded since last time; one or two questions to answer here. |
null |
94 |
9 |
null |
null |
|
|
8 |
0 |
0.0 |
393 |
| 9 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
12 |
-3.7 |
Surrey Shadow |
null |
gr |
g |
Territories |
Elbow Beach |
Choisir |
4 |
58.51 |
88 |
null |
N Callan |
null |
Tom Clover |
Lightly-raced 4yo who comes here in good form, last time fourth of 21 in Spring Mile at Doncaster; it's possible there's more to come and very much a contender. |
null |
95 |
7 |
null |
null |
|
|
3 |
9 |
123.08 |
405 |
| 10 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
3 |
23.8 |
Crack Shot |
IRE |
b |
g |
Kingman |
Twitch |
Azamour |
5 |
57.61 |
86 |
null |
W Buick |
null |
D C Kubler |
Below-par when down the field at Newmarket most recently; Buick retaining the ride takes the eye; 6lb lower than when fourth (favourite) in this last year; worth considering. |
null |
100 |
7 |
7 |
-50.16 |
|
|
11 |
-17 |
175.0 |
337 |
| 11 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
8 |
51.3 |
Arkhalia Flynn |
null |
b |
g |
Ulysses |
Fervid |
Dutch Art |
4 |
56.7 |
84 |
h |
George Bass |
null |
J Channon |
Running consistently well when last seen out last autumn; needs a bit more on balance though and was better for seasonal debut in both of his previous campaigns. |
Wearing a hood |
96 |
3 |
6 |
-2.13 |
|
|
9 |
0 |
0.0 |
398 |
| 12 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
5 |
-31.2 |
Atlantic Gamble |
null |
b |
g |
Lightning Spear |
One Pixel |
Primo Valentino |
4 |
55.79 |
82 |
null |
Hollie Doyle |
null |
W J Knight |
Yard won this last year; slowly away when down the field both starts this season; needs a significant revival and this ground poses a definite question too (may need it slower). |
null |
95 |
5 |
8 |
-117.48 |
|
|
13 |
-40 |
126.11 |
335 |
| 13 |
3 |
4YO plus |
20:40 |
Sandown |
29 May 2025 |
starsports.bet Whitsun Cup Handicap |
£7,731 |
1m |
Good |
null |
Even |
Atlantic Gamble has won six races, five over the mile, and although not at his best so far this season, he could go well under Hollie Doyle. Golden Ocean ended last season with two wins at Navan and she looks interesting on her first start for David Menuisier, but a chance is taken on WHIP CRACKER. Dropped in class after finishing ninth at Thirsk, first-time cheekpieces are tried off a 2lb lower mark and, with Ryan Moore booked to ride, he may have more going for him than it appears at first glance. |
Ifs and buts about practically every runner. The suggestion is the 9yo HAFEET ALAIN, who won a nice prize on last season's seasonal debut at Newmarket and is now able to run off a 3lb lower mark here. He also has possibilities on bits and pieces of his subsequent 2024 form too. Crack Shot may be next best ahead of Smart Hero, who was in good form before 10f was possibly too far last time. Hickory's last-time-out Victoria Cup win entitles him to have a big say but this extra furlong does pose a significant question. |
Whip Cracker |
Atlantic Gamble |
Hafeet Alain |
Crack Shot |
Smart Hero |
78 |
11 |
-45.0 |
I Still Have Faith |
null |
b |
g |
Expert Eye |
The Thrill Is Gone |
Bahamian Bounty |
5 |
55.79 |
82 |
h |
Callum Shepherd |
null |
B Brookhouse |
Below-par latest and off for 10 months since; did run very well on reappearance in 2024 and trip/ground are fine but something to prove all told. |
Wearing a hood |
90 |
3 |
null |
null |
|
|
12 |
-32 |
82.35 |
377 |