Sandown tips, racecards, declarations and preview for the meeting live on ITV and Racing TV this Friday, April 26
Sandown hosts a competitive card and we've got everything you need whether you're at the track or on your sofa
SANDOWN host their first Flat meeting of the year, and it's an absolute cracker!
There are several interesting Group races and some red-hot handicaps to sink our teeth into.
Race 1 - 1.50 bet365 Esher Cup Handicap
The progressive REGGAE RUNNER was narrowly touched off in a hot handicap at Musselburgh last week.
His mark is due to go up 3lb in future and he can get his head back in front for his in-form yard.
Fox Leicester opened his account in fine style at Chelmsford last month and he is feared most ahead of top-weight Masaru.
VERDICT: 1. Reggae Runner 2. Fox Leicester 3. Masaru
Race 2 - 2.25 bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3)
CRYSTAL OCEAN won this race last year on his seasonal reappearance.
The high-class five-year-old boasts the strongest form and should get his campaign off to a flyer again.
The popular Thundering Blue is a worthy opponent, but he could struggle to concede a penalty to the selection.
The improving Extra Elusive is the best of the rest.
VERDICT: 1. Crystal Ocean 2. Thundering Blue 3. Extra Elusive
Race 3 - 3.00 bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3)
It was impossible not to be impressed by BANGKOK at Doncaster last month.
He was a ready winner under the champion jockey and the form has been well-advertised since.
He can take this step up in class in his stride at the chief expense of Alfaatik, who opened his account in good style at Chelmsford on debut.
Persian Moon holds rock-solid place claims.
VERDICT: 1. Bangkok 2. Alfaatik 3. Persian Moon
Race 4 - 3.35 bet365 Mile (Group 2)
Plenty will depend on how much rain materialises. If there is a downpour, ADDEYBB could win this race for the second year running.
His form dropped off towards the end of last season but he is a very talented performer at his best and first-time cheekpieces could wake him up.
Beat The Bank goes on any ground and is not passed over lightly for the in-form Balding team.
Sharja Bridge won in fine style at Doncaster but will need to raise his game again to land this.
Keep an eye on Suedois at a big price.
VERDICT: 1. Addeybb 2. Beat The Bank 3. Sharja Bridge
Race 5 - 4.05 bet365 Handicap
LEODIS DREAM returned with a win at Thirsk earlier this month.
He is clearly progressive and could win his fourth straight race from a decent draw.
Good Luck Fox and Oberyn Martell can fill the places.
VERDICT: 1. Leodis Dream 2. Good Luck Fox 3. Oberyn Martell
Race 6 - 4.35 Nordoff Robbins Sir George Martin Memorial Fillies' Novice Stakes
Some nice prospects go head to head here, with narrow preference is for 2,500,000gns purchase KING POWER.
The well-bred daughter of Frankel has been the subject of positive gallops reports and she should relish this step up to 1m2f on her return to action.
Sparkle Roll won easily at Haydock last autumn and commands plenty of respect, while newcomer Sea Of Faith is worth a market check.
VERDICT: 1. King Power 2. Sparkle Roll 3. Sea Of Faith
Race 7 - 5.05 bet365.com Handicap
It could pay to side with LAYALEENA on her handicap debut.
Sir Michael Stoute felt her good enough to contest the Group 1 Fillies' Mile in October and she looks nicely treated off 84.
The John Gosden pair Private Secretary and New King head the dangers.