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Close Brothers Premium Finance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Sandown · 18:20 · Friday, 24 July 2026 · 1m6f · Good To Firm · Class 4

🤖 AI race preview

A tactical pace is likely with Appier emerging as the standout on form, having shown consistent headway and resilience on faster ground in recent outings, including a strong performance at Goodwood where he took keen hold and improved from over three furlongs out under a 6lb rise; his 79 OFR and 91 RPR suggest he can handle the tempo and is well-positioned to make appeal from mid-to-rear. Personal Best offers a compelling each-way value with a 79 OFR and 93 RPR, building momentum after a late surge at Sandown 41 days ago, though ground is a concern given her recent run on good to firm. The main danger lies with Laravie, who showed tactical strength at Carlisle and Yarmouth despite a slow start, and Knight Templar, who has shown form in recent flat runs and is a first-time headgear horse with a 76 OFR and 92 RPR, making him worth a second look in the handicap.

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🏁 Result

1Personal Best (GB) Jason Watson1.91
2Knight Templar (GB) David Probert13
3Appier (IRE) Neil Callan6.00
4Laravie (IRE) Luke Morris6.50
5Ludos Landing (IRE) Rowan Scott23
6Mister Daydream (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck7.50

Settled from official results.