Sandown Park September 12 : The grandstands at Sandown Park are expected to echo with cheers on September 12 as the Esher venue stages a seven-race card. Few tracks in Britain blend tradition and spectacle quite like Sandown, and there’s already a buzz among racing fans, trainers, and jockeys about the contests to come. The atmosphere promises the kind of anticipation that makes afternoons here feel special.
Early pace in the opener
The programme begins at 2:00pm with the Madri Excepcional EBF Maiden Stakes over five furlongs and ten yards. A field of two-year-olds, including Akirra, Gentle George, Mortubo, Kilkenny Warrior, Green Dame, Star of Albion, and Midnight Pulse, will be looking to stamp early authority. With bonus incentives for fillies, the race could provide the spark for an engaging day.
Speed test follows in Race 2
At 2:35pm, the Carling Handicap again covers the minimum trip. Faustus, Rebel Path, Distant Rumble, Good Earth, Four Adaay, So Smart, Blazes Boylan, and Sandscreendeliverd add depth to what looks a fiercely contested sprint. Tactics from the gate may prove decisive.
Fillies in the spotlight
The third event, the Pravha EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (3:10pm, one mile), brings AnnaStarzy, Cherry Baker, Enchanted Queen, Shangri La, Sea The Storm, On Message, and Izz’nt She Hot into play. With potential stars among them, this fillies’ mile could deliver a stirring finish.
Nursery intrigue at the halfway stage
Attention then shifts to the Anytime Fitness Nursery Handicap at 3:45pm. Juveniles Magnatura, Suspended Sentence, Champion Island, Renovatio Angel, and Assaranca line up. The nursery format always offers an element of unpredictability, and improvement from lightly raced contenders is expected.
Middle-distance contest draws interest
Race five, the Molson Coors Handicap at 4:15pm, brings together Class 3 runners such as Jayyash, Native American, Crown Board, Crimson Spirit, Surrey Shadow, Physique, and Lexington Belle. This seven-furlong event is likely to be one of the card’s highlights, with proven ability mixing with progressive profiles.
Penultimate race for fillies
The Rekorderlig Fillies’ Handicap at 4:50pm features Sea Poetry, Jakarta, Miss Chester, Tropical Heat, Bint Mohaather, Dancing Colours, and Purple Rainbow. As the penultimate contest, it should heighten anticipation before the finale.
Closing stages under the Esher skyline
The curtain falls with the Aspall Handicap at 5:25pm, run over just beyond nine furlongs. Son of Man, Carnival Day, Navagio, Silver Nightfall, Caspian King, Bijoux, and Fast Steps are among those declared. It looks an ideal sign-off to a card that promises both quality and competitive depth.
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