Racecards
15:35 Sandown Park
bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) (Class 1)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 209y
- Surface: Turf
- £80,000 added
- Winner: £45,368
- 2nd: £17,200
- 3rd: £8,608
- 4th: £4,288
- Form 41131-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 110
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Circle of Fire looked a nice prospect when scorching clear at Salisbury last year, though that was on fast going. Flying Honours stamped himself a smart juvenile when landing the Group 3 Zetland over this trip at Newmarket in the autumn but may be vulnerable to a less-exposed type. ARREST (NAP) was clear of the remainder when just touched off in a Group 1 on heavy ground at Saint Cloud at the end of last season and Frankie can steer him home in front here, though Salt Bay is also interesting upped in trip.
Formwatch
Arrest (IRE) (8-13) 2nd of 9, hd behind Dubai Mile (8-13) at Saint-Cloud 1m 2f Grp 1 stks hvy in Oct.
Circle of Fire 7-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, switched left over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Salisbury 1m stks (4) gf in Sep beating Tabaretta (9-7) by 3 1/4l, 9 ran.
Flying Honours 10-11fav (9-4) Chased leaders, pushed along to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Oct beating Blanchland (9-4) by 1l, 9 ran.
Relentless Voyager 1-4fav (8-6) Prominent, shaken up lead going best over 1f out, pushed along and went clear inside final furlong, impressive, won at Kempton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar beating Edge Of Ember (8-8) by 7 1/2l, 10 ran.
Salt Bay (GER) (8-13) 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Proud And Regal (8-13) at Saint-Cloud 1m Grp 1 stks hvy in Oct.