4:45 Sandown Tips

Term of Endearment is a progressive type, and he faces a few regressive types in this race. I fancy this horse to win today.

This is Coltrane's easiest task for a very long time. His course and distance form here is second to none, and only Trawlerman, who is the current Ascot Gold Cup winner, was too good for him over course and distance in a Group 3 last time he ran here. The one to beat.

Al Nayyir is in stall 6 with a mark of 111, which looks fair given his peak form in 2024. He was third 36 days ago in a Group 3 here but has been a bit below his best lately. He has a 14.3% win rate and a 42.9% place rate at this distance and has won and placed well on similar ground. His class 4 record is solid with a 25% strike rate. Trained by Tom Clover and ridden by James Doyle, stall 6 is decent and should allow him to track the pace easily. First-time cheekpieces may sharpen him. I expect him to settle midfield, conserve energy, and launch a late bid. If back to form, he is a win chance.

This gelding could be value for his new yard, who are starting to hit form. Previously trained by Michael Stoute, he's run well for Williams, and the yard is in better form now.