Sandown
Tomorrow, September 17, 2025FlatClass 41m
Verdict
Verdict
Slow ground is an unknown for NIMINY PIMINY but she upped her game significantly at Kempton last time and is just 1 lb higher here. She gets the nod. Maeva and Absolute Star rate the principal dangers.
Niminy Piminy
Maeva
Absolute Star
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Niminy PiminyJ: Jamie SpencerT: Ollie SangsterF: 1-172
- Price History:
- 2.25
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictWon 2 of her 4 starts thus far and found improvement when close second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 9/2) 28 days ago, slowly away. Faces different conditions here but must be taken seriously. 
4. Lady MarikoJ: Rossa RyanT: Dylan CunhaF: 93211653- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictLatest win at Yarmouth in July. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy, 12/1) 5 days ago, suited by way race developed. Not out of things.- 2. MaevaJ: Neil CallanT: Charlie FellowesF: 9-4341
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictOff the mark when taking 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 41 days ago, going clear. Raised 13lb since but warrants respect nonetheless. 
6. NagaJ: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady GosdenF: 2-56- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 155
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 7/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to soft), considerately handled. Off 155 days. May do better now sent handicapping.
7. Hackney DiamondsJ: Hollie DoyleT: Ian WilliamsF: 3-6063683- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
Verdict9/4 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 3 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
5. Miss ChesterJ: Non RunnerT: Mark UsherF: 61480- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictLightly-raced winner. Winner at Kempton in May. 80/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy) 5 days ago. Makes limited appeal.- 3. Absolute StarJ: Ray DawsonT: Roger VarianF: 2336-15
- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictOpened account on return at Doncaster (8f) in July. Below that level over longer trip at same course since but better expected here.