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3 14:58 Haydock 23 May 2026

William Hill Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (3YO only)

6f Good to soft-soft in places

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P Mulrennan
R Varian
Star rating: 1
22-168 3 9-2 100
S M Levey
A P O'Brien
Star rating: 4
24222-6 3 9-2 109 t
D G HG Cl
Rossa Ryan
C G Cox
Star rating: 4
13153-1 3 9-2 110
D G Cl
Cieren Fallon
W J Haggas
Star rating: 3
21115-3 3 9-2 106
CD G Cl
Jason Watson
A M Balding
Star rating: 3
4114-7 3 9-2 104
D Cl
K Stott
K A Ryan
Star rating: 3
19226- 3 9-2 110
D G Cl BF
Oisin Murphy
M L W Bell
Star rating: 3
51041-8 3 8-13 103
D G Cl
C Lee
K R Burke
Star rating: 5
11113-0 3 8-13 114
D G Cl
Verdict

Things didn't work out for VENETIAN SUN in the 1000 Guineas, but Karl Burke's filly can show her class back at 6f. Last year's Prix Morny heroine has 4lb and upwards in hand on official ratings and, in receipt of weight from all barring Spicy Marg, she can get back into the winner's circle. Coppull had Division half a length in arrears when landing the Commonwealth Cup Trial, but the latter did well to finish as close as he did after rearing at the start. Brussels was further back in sixth, but it would be unwise to rule out Aidan O'Brien's colt.

Previous Winners
Year Going Ran Winner Draw Age Weight OR Form Last run Trainer (Distance) Jockey SP Time
2025 Good 9 Symbol Of Honour 3 3 9 2 - 24-1161 7 days C Appleby (191 miles) William Buick 2/ 1 1:12.18
2024 Soft 7 Inisherin 3 3 9 2 - 2-16 21 days K A Ryan (45 miles) Tom Eaves 9/ 2 1:12.77
2023 Good to Firm 7 Little Big Bear 7 3 9 2 - 21111-0 21 days A P O'Brien (307 miles) Frankie Dettori EVENS 1:11.39
2022 Good 10 El Caballo 11 3 9 2 - 211-111 36 days K R Burke (100 miles) Clifford Lee 7/ 2 1:11.76
2021 Heavy 10 Rohaan 10 3 9 0 - 252151 24 days P D Evans (143 miles) Shane W Kelly 33/ 1 1:18.15
2019 Good to Firm 4 Hello Youmzain 3 3 9 0 - 121-4 42 days K A Ryan (45 miles) Kevin Stott 5/ 1 1:12.13
2018 Good 8 Sands Of Mali 6 3 9 0 - 71109-1 43 days R A Fahey (107 miles) Paul Hanagan 10/ 3 1:09.53
2017 Firm 7 Harry Angel 1 3 9 0 - 21-2 24 days C G Cox (192 miles) Adam Kirby 5/ 6 1:08.56
2016 Good 7 Quiet Reflection 3 3 8 11 - 1511-1 48 days K R Burke (100 miles) Dougie Costello 7/ 1 1:10.57
2015 Good 10 Adaay 9 3 9 0 - 1183-31 14 days W J Haggas (191 miles) Paul Hanagan 6/ 1 1:13.22
2014 Good to Soft 7 Aeolus 6 3 9 0 - 5112-36 14 days E S McMahon (77 miles) Richard Hughes 3/ 1 1:14.22
2013 Good to Firm 8 Professor 8 3 9 0 - 1451-41 29 days R Hannon (184 miles) Pat Dobbs 11/ 8 1:11.09
2012 Good to Firm 7 Slade Power 1 3 9 0 - 21-12 31 days E Lynam Wayne Lordan 5/ 1 1:11.17
2011 Good to Firm 8 Show Rainbow 8 3 8 9 - 221-403 7 days M R Channon (173 miles) Jamie Spencer 5/ 2 1:13.88
2010 Good to Soft 8 Bewitched 9 3 8 9 - 67317-1 17 days C O'Brien (126 miles) Kieren Fallon 5/ 1 1:13.73
2009 Good 7 Danehill Destiny 5 3 8 9 - 04430-3 42 days W J Haggas (191 miles) Ryan Moore 15/ 8 1:12.21
2008 Good 8 Fat Boy 9 3 9 3 - 7121-21 15 days P W Chapple-Hyam (191 miles) Tom Queally 10/ 11 1:13.15
2007 Good to Soft 9 Prime Defender 6 3 9 3 - 301-210 21 days B W Hills (170 miles) Michael Hills 11/ 8 1:12.19
2006 Heavy 8 Skhilling Spirit 6 3 8 11 - 1721-52 8 days T D Barron (111 miles) Jamie Spencer 3/ 1 1:17.68

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2025 1 1
2024 3 2
2023 1 1
2022 4 2
2021 2, 10 10
2019 2 2
2018 2 2
2017 1 1
2016 3 4

Race Record
Distance Record Time
6f 1:04.17