Tips for Saturday afternoon’s ITV races at Sandown
- Planet Sport writer
- 8 July 2023
There are seven races to enjoy in Saturday afternoon’s meeting at Sandown, most of which are on ITV1 - and Planet Sport’s tipsters have picked out some tasty tips for you.
You can access all our tips, racecards, odds and results in Planet Sport's horse racing live centre - but here's a detailed look at Saturday's races at Sandown.
Good luck and please gamble responsibly.
(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)
13:50 (ITV1) - Annaf
This represents a drop in grade for ANNAF, who was able to outrun big odds when a creditable third behind Bradsell in the King's Stand at Royal Ascot last month.
He beat the reopposing Equilateral (fifth) and Marshman (seventh) on that occasion as well as Existent and Raasel, and the son of Muhaarar is the one to beat off the back of that performance.
Tiber Flow was a game winner of a Group 3 at Newcastle earlier this month and looks the selection's most serious danger.
This could go the way of the consistent DUTCH DECOY, who lost little in defeat when filling the runner-up spot behind Maysong over C&D on his most recent outing.
He has gone up 2lb for that run, which may not be enough to hold him back, especially given he is now 2lb better off with that rival.
The six-year-old is fancied to get the better of Perotto, who may bounce back.
Spirit Catcher has been knocking on the door of late and adds further spice to the race, along with Major Partnership.
15:00 (ITV1) - Stenton Glider
It is hard to look past the unexposed STENTON GLIDER, who finished a decent second in the German 1000 Guineas last month.
She drops considerably in grade for this outing and Hugo Palmer's inmate would be foolish to underestimate with that in mind.
Another to consider is the recent novice winner Back See Daa, who caught the eye when seeing off her opposition over this distance at Newbury most recently, while Magical Sunset (eighth) and Bridestones (12th) performed with credit in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot and they could also have a big say.
15:40 (ITV1) - Paddington
PADDINGTON's rise from being a handicap winner to glory in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes puts him among the elite of the current Classic generation.
Obviously, this is the first time the son of Siyouni takes on older horses and Emily Upjohn, who is fresher than the selection having been rested since landing the Coronation Cup at Epsom, has to be feared with William Buick deputising for the suspended Frankie Dettori.
Dubai Honour is no back number considering he is already a dual Group 1 winner, while West Wind Blows, a two-time Group 3 winner in France, also commands respect as he bids for a first success at this level.
16:15 - Moktasaab
Few would begrudge Majestic if he were to emerge victorious after some solid efforts in defeat in big handicaps this season. Indeed, the five-year-old was a well-backed favourite when second at Epsom last month and he must have a live chance off the same mark.
However, earlier York form suggests MOKTASAAB could go well on these terms and William Knight's gelding edges the vote with a visor utilised for only the second time.
Paradias, Honiton and Lord Protector are others with live chances.
16:50 - Novus
NOVUS finished a respectable sixth in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last month and the Gary Moore-trained filly is fancied to regain the winning thread in these slightly calmer waters.
Last-time-out novice winner New Business enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark and the son of Sea The Stars isn't taken lightly, while the hat-trick seeking Merlin The Wizard cannot be discounted either, with a 6lb rise for his recent success at Ffos Las looking more than fair.
17:25 - Orchestra
ORCHESTRA hasn't been sustaining his finishing effort in recent defeats, but a first-time visor could prove the tonic for Ed Dunlop's gelding and enable him to enjoy a second success of the season.
Entrancement has been hiked up 11lb for her six-and-a-half length win at Goodwood in May, nevertheless, she could still have more to offer.
Ramensky stayed on into third over C&D last month and completes the shortlist.
