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BetMGM 80s Day Saturday 29 August Handicap

Sandown · 19:23 · Thursday, 6 August 2026 · 7f · Good To Firm · Class 4

🤖 AI race preview

Lunario leads the pace appeal with a strong recent form, having won this race 12 months ago and springing a 33-1 surprise in a 7f Ascot handicap just 26 days ago, where he led from the front and maintained control through the final furlong; his RPR of 92, OFR of 73, and 130lbs carry weight despite a 5lb drop from last season’s winning effort. He is hard to oppose on the ground, with a 1W/4R record from trainer Luke Dace and a consistent ability to hold the lead under pressure, and his 5th draw offers a favourable position to take the early initiative. The main danger comes from Thursday Girl, who took a strong second in a novice at Nottingham 19 days ago and improved from a 2nd over 1m to a 1st in a 7f handicap, showing clear progression and a sharp RPR of 94; she also has a 1W/2R record on this course. Tavana, though unplaced in her last two starts, remains a value at the forecast price with a 2nd-place finish in a 7f Newbury handicap and a 135lbs weight that could see her struggle to maintain position in a field where early pace is likely.

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

🏁 Result

1Desert Shadow (GB) Oisin Murphy4.50
2Thursday Girl (GB) Kieran Shoemark2.75
3Ascending Star (IRE) Callum Rodriguez2.75
4Tavana (GB) Sean Levey15
5Sunny Smile (IRE) David Probert29
6Lunario (IRE) Marco Ghiani13

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Lunario
🥈Sunny Smile
🥉Ascending Star

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