You know how punters get lost in too much data or bet blindly? I break down the stats and trends so you can feel confident you’re betting with more than just gut instinct.
2027 Sandy Lane Stakes Preview
A race that is restricted to three-year-olds only and is scheduled to take place in May of each year at the Haydock Racecourse is the Sandy Lane Stakes.
Run over a distance of six furlongs, this race has held Group 2 status since 2015 after being upgraded from a Listed race and is a springboard for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.
Sandy Lane Stakes Information:
- Sandy Lane Stakes Past Winners
- Sandy Lane Stakes Trainer Statistics
- Sandy Lane Stakes Jockey Statistics
Our dedicated Haydock tips page will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG racing tipsters for the upcoming card that includes the Sandy Lane Stakes, but will also have predictions for each meeting at Haydock throughout the season, so be sure to head over there. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Other Principal Races at Haydock Racecourse section for links to these.
Best Horse Racing Betting Sites 2026
How competitive is the Sandy Lane Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2006, when the race had an over-round of 111%. The race in 2009 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 119%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Sandy Lane Stakes, the over-round has been 114%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £114 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Sandy Lane Stakes Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Sandy Lane Stakes Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Sandy Lane Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Harry Angel (1:08.56) in 2017
- Sands Of Mali (1:09.53) in 2018
- Quiet Reflection (1:10.57) in 2016
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Sandy Lane Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 5 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +1.58. Before placing your bet on the 2027 Sandy Lane Stakes, see which other runners today are being backed on the racing predictions page.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Harry Angel, trained by Clive Cox and ridden by Adam Kirby, who set the fastest winning time in the Sandy Lane Stakes. That runner won the race in a time of 1:08.56 in 2017. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer David Evans and jockey Shane Kelly with Rohaan who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 1:18.15 in the 2021 renewal.
What the expert says...
Andy Powell - Horse Racing Betting Expert - OLBG.com
Sandy Lane Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Sandy Lane Stakes' past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Sandy Lane Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1:13.46 | Venetian Sun (IRE) 3yo 8-13 (3 of 7) 7/4F | Clifford Lee K R Burke (GB) |
| 2025 1:12.18 | Symbol Of Honour (GB) 3yo 9-2 (3 of 9) 2/1F | William Buick Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2024 1:12.77 | Inisherin (GB) 3yo 9-2 (3 of 7) 9/2 | Tom Eaves Kevin Ryan (GB) |
| 2023 1:11.39 | Little Big Bear (IRE) 3yo 9-2 (7 of 7) 1/1F | Frankie Dettori A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2022 1:11.76 | El Caballo (GB) 3yo 9-2 (11 of 10) 7/2 | Clifford Lee K R Burke (GB) |
| 2021 1:18.15 | Rohaan (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (10 of 10) 33/1 | Shane Kelly David Evans (GB) |
| 2019 1:12.13 | Hello Youmzain (FR) 3yo 9-0 (3 of 4) 5/1 | Kevin Stott Kevin Ryan (GB) |
| 2018 1:09.53 | Sands Of Mali (FR) 3yo 9-0 (6 of 8) 100/30 | Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey (GB) |
| 2017 1:08.56 | Harry Angel (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (1 of 7) 5/6F | Adam Kirby Clive Cox (GB) |
| 2016 1:10.57 | Quiet Reflection (GB) 3yo 8-11 (3 of 7) 7/1 | Dougie Costello K R Burke (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Sandy Lane Stakes have been based:
- GB: 17 winners with an additional 29 placings from 141 runners
- IRE: 3 winners with an additional 1 placing from 13 runners
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
2026 Sandy Lane Stakes Replay
Sandy Lane Stakes Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Sandy Lane Stakes over the last 20 renewals is K R Burke, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Quiet Reflection (2016), El Caballo (2022) and Venetian Sun (2026). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Sandy Lane Stakes are William Haggas (2 wins) and Kevin Ryan (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Sandy Lane Stakes trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| K R Burke | 11-3-3 | +4.25 | +0.57 |
| William Haggas | 9-2-5 | +0.88 | +1.05 |
| Kevin Ryan | 8-2-3 | +3.50 | -1.09 |
| Richard Fahey | 10-1-4 | -5.67 | -3.27 |
| Clive Cox | 7-1-2 | -5.17 | -3.78 |
| A P O'Brien | 4-1-1 | -2.00 | -2.37 |
| David Evans | 3-1-1 | +31.00 | +17.80 |
| Peter Chapple-Hyam | 3-1-1 | -1.09 | -1.45 |
| Edward Lynam | 1-1-1 | +5.00 | +3.13 |
| Charles O'Brien | 1-1-1 | +5.00 | +3.00 |
Sandy Lane Stakes Jockey Statistics
There are two leading jockeys in the Sandy Lane Stakes over the last 20 renewals, with both Jamie Spencer and Clifford Lee, who have both won the race twice. Jamie Spencer's winners have been with Skhilling Spirit (2006) and Show Rainbow (2011). Clifford Lee winners have been with El Caballo (2022) and Venetian Sun (2026).
Here are some of the top Sandy Lane Stakes jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Spencer | 4-2-2 | +3.50 | +1.30 |
| Clifford Lee | 4-2-2 | +3.25 | +1.19 |
| Ryan Moore | 5-1-4 | -2.12 | +0.51 |
| Adam Kirby | 5-1-1 | -3.17 | -3.48 |
| Wayne Lordan | 4-1-1 | +2.00 | +0.13 |
| William Buick | 4-1-2 | -1.00 | -0.36 |
| Kevin Stott | 3-1-1 | +3.00 | -2.00 |
| Tom Eaves | 3-1-1 | +2.50 | +0.81 |
| Tom Queally | 3-1-1 | -1.09 | -1.45 |
| Pat Dobbs | 2-1-1 | +0.38 | -0.17 |
2027 Sandy Lane Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 1, 1, 1, (1, 5, 6, 7), (1, 4), 4, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1, 2, 2, (2, 10), 4, 1, 3, 1, 1
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (80%) - Ran in 1 - 3 races (90 Days)
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Off a break of 7 - 48 days
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Achieved an RPR of 96+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Ran over 6f - 1m (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Achieved an RPR of 64+ (Season)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Fewer than 6 placings (Non-Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Ran in 1 - 6 races (Season)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Ran in 1 - 9 races (180 Days)
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Achieved a TS of 81+ (Last 5)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - Placed within last 3 starts
- 20 / 20 (88%) - Held an OR of 95+
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Had 2 - 7 placings (1 Year)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - Carried 122 - 133lbs (Last Win)
- 19 / 20 (81%) - Won within last 4 starts
- 18 / 20 (40%) - Within the first 3 of the market
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Haydock racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Sandy Lane Stakes. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
Are you already a member? If not, then why not? With over £6,000 given away each month in the tipster competition, why not get involved? Remember, it is completely FREE! So, head over to the registration page to sign up today! If you are already a member, then share your thoughts on the Sandy Lane Stakes by adding a tip on the race here.
101 Ways to find Winners in Horse Racing
Sandy Lane Stakes Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +34.00, is when runners ran in a race restricted to 3yo when last winning.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 0 starts in the past 90 days, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-23.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2026: Winner in 3 (4) [7 Runners]
- 2025: Winner in 3 (8,9) [9 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 3 (7) [7 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 7 (5) [7 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 11 (1,8) [10 Runners]
The courses that have produced the most winners of the Sandy Lane Stakes are Newmarket (Rowley) and Newbury; there have been a total of 5 winners from each of those courses.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 15 winners from a total of 118 runners, while female runners have produced 5 winners from a total of 37 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Sandy Lane Stakes; that stallion, Kodiac, has produced 2 winners (2019,2015).
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have been disappointed with multiple attempts but no wins in the Sandy Lane Stakes; that stallion is Invincible Spirit, who has failed to produce a winner from 7 runners.
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Rohaan in 2021, winning for David Evans at odds of 33/1 under the guidance of Shane Kelly. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 11 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2027 Sandy Lane Stakes.
Route to the Sandy Lane Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Sandy Lane Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Venetian Sun Newmarket (Rowley) - 11th of 19 (9/2) | 1000 Guineas |
| 2025 - Symbol Of Honour Newbury - 1st of 10 (23/5) | Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes |
| 2024 - Inisherin Newmarket (Rowley) - 6th of 11 (41/1) | 2000 Guineas |
| 2023 - Little Big Bear Newmarket (Rowley) - 14th of 14 (5/1) | 2000 Guineas |
| 2022 - El Caballo Newcastle (AW) - 1st of 10 (13/8) | All-Weather 3yo Championships |
| 2021 - Rohaan Ascot - 1st of 8 (23/1) | Qipco British Champions Series horseracinghof.com Pavilion Stakes |
| 2019 - Hello Youmzain Newbury - 4th of 8 (5/2) | Greenham Stakes |
| 2018 - Sands Of Mali Chantilly - 1st of 9 (4/1) | Prix Sigy |
| 2017 - Harry Angel Ascot - 2nd of 10 (7/2) | Merriebelle Stable Pavilion Stakes |
| 2016 - Quiet Reflection Chantilly - 1st of 14 (7/2) | Prix Sigy |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Sandy Lane Stakes Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
James Banting
Expert Guide
Andy Powell
Expert Guide
Other Principal races at Haydock Racecourse
Here are some other notable races at the Haydock racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.
