tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, switched left to challenge well over 1f out, ridden and led 1f out, ran on strongly, won going away
3 19:05 Sandown 26 Jul 2024
Out Of The Blue Handicap (Class 4) (4YO plus)
1m 6f Good (Good to Firm in places)
handy, led narrowly after 3 furlongs, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
led, headed and remained pressing leader after 3 furlongs, pushed along well over 1f out, stayed on one pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon edged left, ran on final furlong, not trouble leaders
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge
rear mid-division, closer 5f out, chased leaders well over 3f out, soon pushed along, drifted right well over 1f out, faded inside last
rear mid-division, pushed along 3f out, plugged on, never on terms
mounted in chute and went to post early, mid-division, pushed along well over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, never showed
tracked leaders, raced freely, ridden over 2f out, soon dropped away
mid-division, pushed along on outer well over 2f out, weakened 1f out
very slowly away, in rear, in touch, always behind
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £163.35 (1, 3) |
| Tricast | £1,181.70 (1, 3, 4) |
| Win | £4.50 (1) |
| Place | £1.90 (1), £7.20 (3), £3.20 (4) |
| Swinger | £26.20 (1, 3), £8.80 (1, 4), £45.10 (3, 4) |
| Exacta | £129.80 (1, 3) |
| Trifecta | £1,164.80 (1, 3, 4) |
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 10 | State Legend | 10 | 4 | 9 8 | 79 | 6P-0626 | 32 days | Ian Williams (118 miles) | William Buick | 9/ 1 | 3:15.00 |
| 2022 | Good to Firm | 5 | Sovereign Duke | 4 | 7 | 9 5 | 76 | 72800-6 | 53 days | H Candy (57 miles) | Rhys Clutterbuck | 4/ 1 | 3:19.43 |
| 2021 | Good to Firm | 8 | Dancing Harry | 2 | 4 | 9 6 | 78 | 6-03453 | 19 days | H & R Charlton (73 miles) | Ryan Moore | 4/ 1 | 3:07.30 |
| 2020 | Good to Firm | 10 | Fibonacci | 2 | 6 | 9 0 | 73 | 3392-03 | 18 days | A King (69 miles) | Martin Harley | 9/ 1 | 3:07.70 |
| 2019 | Good | 10 | Emenem | 2 | 5 | 9 1 | 79 | 324924 | 19 days | S Dow (11 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 7/ 2 | 3:03.97 |
| 2018 | Good to Firm | 4 | Just In Time | 3 | 4 | 9 4 | 82 | 21117-4 | 21 days | A King (69 miles) | Martin Harley | 2/ 5 | 3:20.97 |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 6 | West Drive | 5 | 4 | 9 6 | 84 | 316-415 | 28 days | R Varian (81 miles) | Silvestre De Sousa | 5/ 2 | 3:10.22 |
| 2016 | Good to Firm | 6 | Life Less Ordinary | 2 | 4 | 9 6 | 84 | 7-24222 | 28 days | J A Osborne (60 miles) | Jamie Spencer | 7/ 2 | 3:05.99 |
| 2015 | Good to Firm | 7 | Strawberry Martini | 4 | 4 | 9 3 | 79 | 46211-5 | 25 days | W R Muir (60 miles) | Sam Hitchcott | 9/ 2 | 3:02.26 |
| 2014 | Good to Firm | 6 | Meetings Man | 4 | 7 | 9 5 | 78 | 38-4131 | 32 days | A Stronge (58 miles) | Cam Hardie | 2/ 1 | 3:01.87 |
| 2013 | Good to Firm | 8 | Porcini | 3 | 4 | 9 7 | 80 | 19-4351 | 32 days | P J McBride (81 miles) | William Carson | 3/ 1 | 3:01.48 |
| 2012 | Good | 6 | Callisto Moon | 7 | 8 | 8 10 | 69 | 516-711 | 33 days | J Hughes (60 miles) | D Holland | 9/ 2 | 3:02.50 |
| 2011 | Soft | 7 | Spice Fair | 3 | 4 | 8 12 | 71 | 44-1278 | 14 days | M D I Usher (60 miles) | Ryan Moore | 7/ 2 | 3:24.18 |
| 2010 | Good to Firm | 6 | Blazing Desert | 4 | 6 | 9 2 | 71 | 67-3632 | 17 days | J & S Quinn (226 miles) | I Brennan | 7/ 2 | 3:05.08 |