In-Play Hints: Strong pace to suit Romero

Sandown plays host to racing on Thursday evening.

Timeform assess the in-play angles for a couple of races on this evening's card at Sandown...

Race: 18:50 Sandown - 5f Handicap

Pace Forecast: Strongly contested.

Specific Pace Hint: A proliferation of possible pace-forcers could count against Dorback, who usually races close up: A proliferation of possible pace-forcers could set things up for those coming from further back: Rebecca Romero is one who may benefit.

Individual Price Hint: Muhdiq traded at more than 5 times BSP and 2 times BSP when winning on 2 of its last 5 starts: Taurus Twins traded at 10% or less of BSP twice on its last 5 starts.

Short Priced Hint: West Coast Dream traded at a low of 3.00 and BSP of 5.95 when losing last time, a race in which it led and travelled strongly early on: Asian Trader traded at a high of 5.60 and BSP of 5.32 when winning last time, a race in which it led and travelled strongly early on.

Race: 19:55 Sandown - 7f Handicap

Pace Forecast: Weakly contested.

Specific Pace Hint: Mutazamen has been ridden most prominently of these in recent starts, and could capitalise: Homage has been furthest from the pace in recent starts of the better-fancied horses.

Individual Price Hint: Ashaadd traded at 25% or less of BSP and 50% or less of BSP on 2 of its last 5 starts.

Short Priced Hint: Tobacco Road traded at a low of 11.50 and BSP of 15.95 when losing last time, a race in which it raced prominently.

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