7:23 Sandown Tips

ASENDING STAR has won a race at 1m third over 1m at Sandown on his latest outing last month dropped in trip to 7f should suit seems well treated and could well be able to win this race

Second two starts back and a winner last time out. Oisin Murphy is in the saddle for top connections. Plenty to like.

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Lunario is a 6yo trained by Luke Dace and ridden by Marco Ghiani. Comes here in good form, winning at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Won over C&D last year off a mark of 78. Races today 5 lb lower. The ground should suit. Each way.

The strongest angle is Tavana's proven 1400m profile combined with a clear drop from Class 3 company. She finished second over this exact distance at Newbury last time, owns two wins and a second from six runs at the trip, and carries a higher rating than every rival except Desert Shadow. Stall 2 should help her secure an economical position in this small field without wasting ground.

Taking a chance on Sunny Smile to go close here. Ran well last time out, finishing 2nd of 6 at 18/1. Very handy mark again. Should go well over the same course and distance. Trainer Hugo Palmer's yard is 2-16 at Sandown Park with 3-year-old runners. David Probert is on board today and is 4-25 riding 3-year-old runners here. He has had some good success riding for this yard recently. So I think Sunny Smile has a good chance.