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Sandown · 20:05 · Friday, 24 July 2026 · 7f · Good To Firm · Class 5

🤖 AI race preview

Lyra Lea leads the pace appeal with a strong recent showing at Salisbury where she took keen hold and led over two furlongs before hanging right, and her improved RPR of 84 and consistent form in 7f races suggest she can handle the tempo well despite a modest draw. She is hard to oppose with a solid 135lb carry, a 74 OFR, and a clear pattern of pushing rivals in the closing stages, making her the standout on form after a recent run where she finished second in a competitive field. The main danger comes from Norfolk Blue, who showed resilience in a second-place finish at Doncaster despite a poor start, and Berkshire Boom, who has a history of strong late runs in 7f races, though his recent performances have been hampered by early weaknesses. Unionville, with a new headgear and poor recent form, offers a value each-way player at the forecast price, while Decalogue, despite a long run at Meydan, remains a notable but unproven threat in a class drop.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Lyra Lea (GB) Lewis Edmunds2.38
2Norfolk Blue (IRE) Cieren Fallon4.50
3Unionville (GB) Kieren Fox29
4Decalogue (USA) William Carver41
5Berkshire Boom (IRE) Jason Watson3.50
6King Cherry (IRE) Marco Ghiani7.00

Settled from official results.