Opera Ballo race tips and betting prediction at Sandown, 20:05

Leading the charge in this anticipated matchup at Sandown for the 1m Star Sports Heron Stakes, scheduled for 20:05, is the 3-year-old colt, Opera Ballo. With an appealing short live price of 2.2, this young horse showcases a robust recent form under the guidance of trainer C Appleby and jockey W Buick. The pairing of Buick and Appleby has been performing admirably, securing a 36% win rate over 500 recent races, enhancing Opera Ballo's appeal. Opera Ballo has raced thrice before over the 1m distance with two wins, signaling a promising compatibility with today’s race conditions. Another strong contender is Matauri Bay, another 3-year-old colt priced at a value 5.5. Trained by R M Beckett and ridden by Hector Crouch, Matauri Bay hasn’t shown a strong presence in recent races over this distance but holds potential given the decent strike rate of the jockey-trainer combo over recent outings. Still, the horse would need to significantly improve to challenge the top spot. Slightly more of a long shot in the race, Suhail Star, priced dramatically at 126, seems to be the underdog with negligible statistics supporting a likely win. The jockey-trainer duo has limited success recently, and the horse’s long odds reflect its outside chances in this lineup. While the field is competitive, Opera Ballo is predicted to take the lead at Sandown, backed by solid stats and a winning team. Good luck, and remember to bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 11:16 am on 29th May 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	5. Opera Ballo	9⁵	17¹	13¹	31²	17⁶
5^th	3. Matauri Bay	7⁴	14³	12³	31¹	15⁶
7^th	7. Suhail Star	8¹	13¹	11⁵	28¹	14⁸
3^rd	2. Jackknife	8¹	12⁶	12⁶	28⁵	14⁸
6^th	4. Nebras	7⁷	12⁹	9³	27⁰	14²
4^th	6. Pellitory	7⁴	11³	12⁴	26⁷	13⁶
2^nd	1. Bay City Roller	8⁴	11⁵	9⁹	23⁵	13⁵

Sandown 20:05

Race 5 Star Sports Heron Stakes (1m)

29th May 25