Epsom Races & Results Tomform Saturday 1st June 2024
There were 65 Races on Saturday 1st June 2024 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Listowel, 6 races at Hexham, 8 races at Epsom, 7 races at Tramore, 8 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Stratford, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 1st June 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(2) Persica 9/2, Dual winner at 2 who has run well on both starts this season, including back in handicap company when fourth of 13 at Newbury (10f) weeks ago, putting in a sustained run from a long way back. Should go well again. 16-1, ran on well from the back when 4th of 16 in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good).
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2nd (8) (5/2 +38%) Portsmouth
2.5
5/2(+38%)
(8) Portsmouth 5/2, Promise in 3 starts on the AW at 2 yrs and, gelded during the winter, he improved switched to turf when scoring in good style on his reappearance/handicap debut here (8.5f) in April. Did well under the circumstances when runner-up at Goodwood since and remains open to improvement. Comfortable winner here (8.5f, good) and good second of six at Goodwood (1m2f, heavy).
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3rd (6) (28/1 -75%) Redhot Whisper
28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Redhot Whisper 28/1, Fairly useful maiden who was placed again in a first-time hood and tongue strap in 8-runner maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 11 days ago, running on. Tends to race freely, so the step up in trip isn't sure to be in his favour on handicap debut. Kept hanging left in the closing stages last time; new trip; others are more persuasive.
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4th (11) (14/1 -40%) Blake
14
14/1(-40%)
(11) Blake 14/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark on just his second start in a handicap in 9-runner event at Sandown (8f, soft) 9 days ago. Up in trip and may do better still. Steady progress, winning a nine-runner handicap at Sandown (1m, soft) nine days ago.
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5th (4) (10/1 +29%) Grey Cuban
10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Grey Cuban 10/1, Came out on top switched to all-weather in a 8.6f Wolverhampton novice in April, pulling 6 lengths clear. Proved to be a disappointment on handicap debut at Chester last time, though. Significantly up in trip. Clearly needs better and he's a free-going sort, so 1m2f may not help.
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6th (9) (14/1 -27%) Cool Legend
14
14/1(-27%)
(9) Cool Legend 14/1, Son of Sea The Stars who displayed race-by-race progress in a trio of AW maidens last year, proving determined when opening his account at Kempton (11f) in December. Gelded thereafter and wasn't disgraced on turf/handicap debut at York (11.8f) 16 days ago. York was disappointing but it's far too early to rule out improvement and trip could suit.
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7th (5) (15/2 +32%) Whiskey Pete
7.5
15/2(+32%)
(5) Whiskey Pete 15/2, Made the frame all 3 starts in maidens and took a step forward to make a winning nursery debut at York (7.9f) in October, finding extra when challenged. Lost action when pulled up on return there 16 days ago and isn't far too soon to be writing him off. Promising win on handicap debut at York (1m, soft) as 2yo; ran a shocker on reappearance.
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8th (3) (7/1 +42%) Golden West
7
7/1(+42%)
(3) Golden West 7/1, Decisive winner of minor events at Newcastle and Epsom both starts at 2yrs and has faced stiff tasks on both his outings this season, off the bridle a long way out when running about as well as could be expected in Chester Vase last month. This is more suitable but improvement needed nonetheless. Perhaps stretched by 1m4f; needs improvement but sights are lowered somewhat from Group 3s.
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9th (1) (28/1 -100%) Hot Fuss
28
28/1(-100%)
(1) Hot Fuss 28/1, Pretty useful but exposed and ran below his reappearance form upped in trip when fourth of 7 at Newmarket (10f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Consistent sort but he does not look on a great mark; cheekpieces go on.
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10th (7) (7/1 +0%) Bubbles Wonky
7
7/1(+0%)
(7) Bubbles Wonky 7/1, Confirmed debut promise when off the mark at Catterick in October and ran well under a penalty when second there (7f, good) 19 days ago. Opening mark no gimme but is bred to be suited by the markedly longer trip and the booking of Buick an obvious plus. Three 7f races; bred much more for 1m2f+ and he's an interesting handicap debutant.
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11th (12) (33/1 +0%) Commander Crouch
33
33/1(+0%)
(12) Commander Crouch 33/1, 7f winner for Richard Hannon at 2 but has been below form all 3 starts for new yard this year, including when only seventh of 9 to Blame at Sandown last week. Up in trip. Ran on from a detached last when sixth of 11 to Portsmouth over 8.5f here two starts back.
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12th (10) (25/1 -79%) Prepschool
25
25/1(-79%)
(10) Prepschool 25/1, Winner at 2 yrs who seemed to find the London Gold Cup too competitive at Newbury (10f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Others appeal more. Contested three 1m2f handicaps this term, easily best of those when third at Sandown.
13:25 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A taking winner on his penultimate start here in April, PORTSMOUTH since ran with plenty of credit when second at Goodwood on his first try this distance, and the form of that race has worked out particularly well in the interim. Andrew Balding's charge gets the vote ahead of unexposed handicap debutant Bubbles Wonky, as well as Blake, who may improve for going up in trip after a determined success over 1m at Sandown. Others to note include Golden West, Persica and Whiskey Pete.
PORTSMOUTH did well to last as long as he did at Goodwood last month, considering the combination of a step up in trip/much more testing ground and a refusal to settle, so he remains of firm interest, especially now back at the scene of his reappearance success. Persica put in a sustained run from a long way back at Newbury on his most recent outing and ought to go well again, with Bubbles Wonky an interesting handicap debutant upped to a trip that promises to suit.
The most solid claims belong to PORTSMOUTH who gets the vote ahead of Persica, Bubbles Wonky and Blake.
(7) Sparks Fly 11/1, Highly progressive switched to turf last season, winning 8 times, notably listed race at Saint-Cloud (8f) in October. Not disgraced back in handicap company at Haydock on return and entitled to come on for that. Worth a shot at this level. Highly productive filly who is 8-11 on turf; possibilities granted her usual slow ground.
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1st (2) (5/1 +17%) Breege
5
5/1(+17%)
(2) Breege 5/1, Yet to score since her debut but she recorded some very useful efforts last term, including when runner-up in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot. Went close to making a winning return in listed event at Goodwood 4 weeks ago and she's a player. 0-11 since debut win but is consistent; ties in with Royal Dress on reappearance effort.
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2nd (8) (11/4 +69%) Chic Colombine
2.75
11/4(+69%)
(8) Chic Colombine 11/4, Progressed plenty following a mid-summer break last season, completing 4-timer at Goodwood. Took another step forward when wide-margin winner of listed race at Saint-Cloud on return before not seen to best effect in a messy Poule d'Essai des Pouliches at Longchamp 3 weeks ago. Not taken lightly. Largely progressive; interesting in receipt of 12lb age allowance back down in class.
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3rd (4) (14/1 -40%) Royal Dress
14
14/1(-40%)
(4) Royal Dress 14/1, Useful handicapper for Richard Hannon last season and found the required improvement when a surprise winner of listed race at Goodwood on return for new yard, overcoming a pace bias to edge out Breege. In the mix. Took well to first-time hood at Goodwood on stable/seasonal debut; may improve further.
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4th (3) (66/1 -164%) Julia Augusta
66
66/1(-164%)
(3) Julia Augusta 66/1, Useful mare who was better for comeback run when fourth in listed event at Kempton 8 weeks ago on final start for Roger Varian. Has a fair bit to find with most of these, however. Sold out of Roger Varian's yard for 72,000gns since last run; tough task on ratings.
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5th (1) (8/1 +33%) Astral Beau
8
8/1(+33%)
(1) Astral Beau 8/1, Progressive handicapper in 2022 and improved another chunk when landing a listed race at Doncaster on 2023 reappearance. Plenty of solid efforts in defeat since, including when close third in this 12 months ago. Failed to build on return when well held in Dahlia at Newmarket but type to bounce back. Capable of being involved, having finished a close third in this race 12 months ago.
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6th (9) (22/1 -10%) Glimpsed
22
22/1(-10%)
(9) Glimpsed 22/1, Half-sister to connections' high-class winner up to 15.5f Scope and looked talented herself when readily scoring in a Newmarket maiden last year. Built on that at second attempt when a staying-on fifth in listed race at York on return but will surely find a few too quick for her around here. Still appears unexposed but faces a difficult task on ratings and may need 1m2f+.
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7th (6) (12/1 -33%) Sea Of Thieves
12
12/1(-33%)
(6) Sea Of Thieves 12/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who took a big step forward starting out for this yard (formerly with Ed Walker) when winning listed race at Longchamp on return, edging out a subsequent Group 3 winner. Remains unexposed. Lightly raced; won at Longchamp on debut for new stable and could well progress further.
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8th (5) (13/8 +7%) Running Lion
1.625
13/8(+7%)
(5) Running Lion 13/8, Useful last season and seemed better than ever when second in Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket on return, looking the likely winner for a long way (traded at 1.01 in running). Fancied to resume winning ways back down in trip/class. Hung left but ran creditably in Newmarket Group 2 on seasonal debut; leading player.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Stall one could allow SPARKS FLY to dictate this contest from the front, having run respectably over 7f on her return at Haydock. Highly progressive throughout last season, David Loughnane's filly looks capable of striking on the rise in grade, with Running Lion looking best placed to chase her home. Only a head separated Royal Dress (first) and Breege (third) at Goodwood recently and they are likely to be thereabouts once again.
RUNNING LION looked better than ever when runner-up in the Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket on her comeback last month and she should take plenty of beating back down in class. Sparks Fly had a remarkable 3-y-o campaign and is ready for a shot at this level after a respectable reappearance at Haydock, while there wasn't much between Royal Dress and Breege in a listed event at Goodwood 4 weeks ago.
Several runners are similarly appealing. The percentage call goes to CHIC COLOMBINE, ahead of Sea Of Thieves.
(6) Royal Scotsman 17/2, Placed for second time in Group 1 company when third in last year's 2000 Guineas. However, down the field in Irish 2000 Guineas and St James's Palace (reportedly suffering from bone bruising), and well held at Newbury on his return. Tongue strap wore last time quickly discarded. Arrives with something to prove but last year's 2,000 Guineas third is not written off.
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2nd (5) (6/1 +50%) Royal Dubai
6
6/1(+50%)
(5) Royal Dubai 6/1, Made his first start in Britain a successful one at Chelmsford a year ago and confirmed that improvement in handicaps on his next 3 outings. Below form on his final run of 2023 but has got back on the up this year, winning twice at Meydan. Needs to find more again. Improved form in Dubai early this year but needs another step forward now back up in grade.
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3rd (1) (7/2 +13%) Highland Avenue
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(1) Highland Avenue 7/2, Gained a first win since his 3-y-o campaign when scoring in good style in Darley Stakes at Newmarket last October. Not in the same form campained in Bahrain/Dubai since, but he was second in this race last year and no surprise to see him bounce back after a break. Below-par winter in Dubai but not for the first time; 2nd in this last year; could go well.
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4th (7) (10/1 +0%) Sean
10
10/1(+0%)
(7) Sean 10/1, Making second start for current yard, at least as good as ever when narrowly denied in a Meydan Group 3 in February. Shaped as if still in good form next time, before a lesser effort tried on dirt at Jebel Ali in March. Task is now to transfer his turf form in Dubai over to Britain. Contender based on close 2nd in Dubai Group 3 in February; dirt excuse at Jebel Ali latest.
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5th (2) (7/2 +22%) Embesto
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(2) Embesto 7/2, Made it 3 wins from his first 4 starts when dead-heating in Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury last August. Creditable fourth in a Longchamp Group 2 on final 3-y-o outing, before being left poorly placed when fifth at Newmarket on return. Worth another chance with hood applied. Dead-heated in Group 3 last August; could improve for reappearance run and the hood.
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6th (3) (10/1 -33%) Epictetus
10
10/1(-33%)
(3) Epictetus 10/1, Looked suited by the drop back to 1m when stylish winner of Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (soft). Fell short in better company later in 2023, but after 6 months off (had been gelded) ran poorly in listed race at Ascot in May. Needs to get back on track with cheekpieces reapplied. Course winner; a case can be made on last August's soft-ground Group 3 win at Goodwood.
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7th (4) (4/1 +11%) Regal Reality
4
4/1(+11%)
(4) Regal Reality 4/1, Smart performer who has won a Group 3 every year bar one since 2018, including this race last summer. Some good efforts in defeat later in 2023 and has made the frame both starts this year, albeit no match for his progressive stablemate when third at Chester last time. Respected. Won this last year; slow start was costly at Chester latest; key player if breaking better.
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8th (8) (18/1 -80%) Silver Sword
18
18/1(-80%)
(8) Silver Sword 18/1, Recorded a third win of 2023 in handicap at York's Ebor meeting and ran well when second in Darley Stakes at Newmarket on his final start, albeit beaten 4 lengths by Highland Avenue. May have needed the run at Haydock on his return, but he has a bit to find back at this level. Progressive last year; could improve for recent reappearance but needs a clear career best.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
This can go the way of the evergreen REGAL REALITY, who hasn't scored since taking this contest last year from the reopposing Highland Avenue (second) but his two efforts so far this year have been encouraging. Ryan Moore getting back on board is a big plus, and it may be the unexposed Embesto that gives him the most think about, having done well as a three-year-old. Epictetus and Royal Scotsman have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
EMBESTO developed into a smart performer as a 3-y-o, dead-heating for success in a Group 3 at Salisbury, and he can resume his progress after a slow start left him on the back foot at Newmarket on his reappearance. With a hood added, he is taken to get the better of last year's one-two in the race, with Highland Avenue feared most ahead of Regal Reality.
Preference is for SEAN, who ran really well in defeat in Group races at Meydan in February and had an excuse (dirt) when last seen.
(6) Blue Storm 8/1, Bright start for new yard, career-best effort when successful at Southwell (5f) in December. Confirmed improvement shown then when 1 length fourth behind re-opposing Knicks in handicap at Chester (5.1f) 24 days ago and likely to give another good account. Smooth 2yo winner at Southwell; shaped pleasingly at Chester; commands major respect.
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2nd (4) (7/1 +36%) Sturlasson
7
7/1(+36%)
(4) Sturlasson 7/1, Irish raider who delivered on the promise she showed as a juvenile when readily landing a Navan maiden (5f) 2 weeks ago, breaking fast and making all. More needed in a race of this nature but booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye and likely he can do better again. Ran away with big-field maiden at Navan two weeks ago; leading candidate on handicap debut.
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3rd (7) (6/1 +0%) Due For Luck
6
6/1(+0%)
(7) Due For Luck 6/1, Form tailed off after a highly promising start last term but firmly back on track and looked unlucky not to win when neck third behind Knicks at Chester (5.1f) 24 days ago, finishing with a flourish. Nudged up 2 lb but well worth considering now he's back on track. Finished fast when close third at Chester on return; still unexposed; high on the list.
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4th (19) (20/1 -25%) Enchanting
20
20/1(-25%)
(19) Enchanting 20/1, Clearly all the better for her debut spin when landing an 8-runner Beverley novice in decisive fashion in September. Reappearance third at Wolverhampton was encouraging but she couldn't step up on that immediately when tenth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good) 15 days ago. Questions to answer after fading at York two weeks ago; would benefit from rain.
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5th (9) (22/1 +33%) Curious Rover
22
22/1(+33%)
(9) Curious Rover 22/1, Enjoyed a productive 2-y-o campaign, winning twice and placed 5 times from 7 appearances. Gelded during the winter but yet to scale same heights this term, well held fourteenth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good, 40/1) 15 days ago. This another tough ask. Had a productive 2yo campaign but well held this season and needs to get back on track.
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6th (11) (16/1 +0%) Vince L'amour
16
16/1(+0%)
(11) Vince L'amour 16/1, Much improved on previous efforts when landing handicaps at Ripon/Catterick in April and ran another cracker upped in grade when just touched off by Knicks on penultimate start. Latest York effort was below par but he's a likely type to bounce back. In good form in the spring, but disappointing at York last time and now 2lb higher.
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7th (2) (14/1 -17%) Billy Webster
14
14/1(-17%)
(2) Billy Webster 14/1, Posted a useful effort when making it 3 wins from first 4 starts at Southwell (5f) in January. Excuses at Lingfield next time and well served by the strong gallop when running on for fifth at Chester (6f) 24 days ago. Unbeaten at the minimum trip and blinkers could put an extra edge on him. Unexposed type; had excuses for last two defeats and is 3-3 at 5f; interesting.
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8th (16) (9/2 +40%) Grandlad
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(16) Grandlad 9/2, Progressive son of Acclamation, dominant when winning a Wolverhampton novice in March prior to making virtually all on handicap debut at Goodwood (5f) 7 days ago, pulling well clear with runner-up. 3 lb rise looks fair and he's high on the shortlist. Progressive; won at Goodwood last week; this is more competitive but he's hard to rule out.
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9th (12) (28/1 -27%) The Coffee Pod
28
28/1(-27%)
(12) The Coffee Pod 28/1, Won 6f York novice in September (race worked out well) and stepped up on his seasonal bow when third at Windsor (5.1f) in April. However, didn't look entirely straightforward when last of in handicap at Newmarket (6f) 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces reached for now. Has looked less than straightforward since York 2yo win; now fitted with cheekpieces.
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10th (14) (12/1 -9%) Mart
12
12/1(-9%)
(14) Mart 12/1, Real success story for his yard, gaining a fifth success since the autumn in determined fashion at Lingfield (6f, AW) 4 days ago, keeping on final 1f and leading dying strides. Effective at this shorter trip and clearly thriving but this his toughest assignment to date. Notably tough and progressive; won again at Lingfield on Tuesday; this is tougher.
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11th (5) (25/1 -25%) Ziggy's Missile
25
25/1(-25%)
(5) Ziggy's Missile 25/1, Showed ability in 3 runs on turf at 2 yrs and since progressed to win 3 of his 4 starts in AW handicaps since the turn of the year. However, some way below that level when twelfth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good) 15 days ago. Still needs to prove himself as effective on turf. Three AW wins in February/March but has to prove he's as effective on turf.
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12th (18) (25/1 -39%) Doctor Vuby
25
25/1(-39%)
(18) Doctor Vuby 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has raced exclusively on AW to date, posting best effort to date when second of 5 to Ziggy's Missile in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in February. Had wind surgery subsequently and likely he has more to offer. Turf debut. 0-5; has run only on AW; needs to improve but recent wind op may have had positive effect.
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13th (15) (33/1 -65%) Mc Loven
33
33/1(-65%)
(15) Mc Loven 33/1, Dual winner in his juvenile season and performed with credit on 2 of his 3 starts upon returning, showing plenty of his early speed without proving a match for one on a steep upward curve. Each-way claims from 1 lb lower mark. Creditable second in small field at Goodwood four weeks ago; in much deeper here.
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14th (1) (40/1 -21%) Myconian
40
40/1(-21%)
(1) Myconian 40/1, Dual winner as a juvenile, including listed success at Deauville (5f) last July. Not disgraced on 2 of his 3 starts in Meydan earlier this year but below best when last seen at Chantilly in March. Cheekpieces reached for now but more needed off this mark back in a handicap. Won French Listed race as 2yo but below par in 2024; now in cheekpieces after short break.
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15th (20) (28/1 +15%) Split The Profit
28
28/1(+15%)
(20) Split The Profit 28/1, Maiden who has twice gone close on all-weather this year and has confirmed himself as effective on turf in recent weeks, forced to make his challenge further back/wider than winner when runner-up at Lingfield (5f) 3 weeks ago. This a whole lot more demanding, however. 0-12 but he's knocking firmly at the door; second at Lingfield last time; in the mix again.
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16th (17) (20/1 -82%) Knicks
20
20/1(-82%)
(17) Knicks 20/1, Ended 2-y-o campaign with success at Nottingham (6f) in September and built on his encouraging return/yard debut when scoring at Chester (5.1f) 24 days ago, looking well suited by the drop back in trip and showing a willing attitude. Claims from 3 lb higher with a visor now enlisted. Fought off three of today's rivals at Chester; may find it more difficult to dominate here.
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|PU| (8) (15/2 +32%) Mashadi
7.5
15/2(+32%)
(8) Mashadi 15/2, Still a maiden but he has taken his form up a level since the headgear was applied, best effort yet when second of 12 in handicap at Ascot (6f) 3 weeks ago, edged out only late on. Versatile as regards ground and another fancied to be in the mix. 0-9, runner-up seven times; this drop back to 5f and a likely strong pace could help.
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|PU| (3) (20/1 -11%) Tears Of A Clown
20
20/1(-11%)
(3) Tears Of A Clown 20/1, Successful on second of 2 starts for Roger Ingram and stepped up further when third on yard debut in Newbury listed event (5f) in August. Possibly needed the run after 6 months off when ninth in Bath listed event (5f) 6 weeks ago but more needed in any case on handicap debut. Below par last two starts but has claims on close third in Newbury Listed race last summer.
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|PU| (10) (28/1 -40%) Rogue Enforcer
28
28/1(-40%)
(10) Rogue Enforcer 28/1, Ended juvenile campaign firmly on the up, completing an autumn double with a smooth performance in a novice at Catterick. However, he was nearer last than first on return at Sandown 5 weeks ago and both his victories have been gained on heavy ground. Two wins in the mud in the autumn and had excuses on reappearance; could have a say.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A wide-open contest and so only a tentative vote can go to MART. Dylan Cunha's representative had been knocking hard on the door prior to last month's Newmarket success, but he followed up at Lingfield just four days ago and might not be done yet, despite a 6lb penalty. Knicks (winner), Vince L'Amour (second), Due For Luck (third) and Blue Storm (fourth) all met at Chester 24 days ago and each are entitled to make their presence felt once again, while Grandlad and Irish-raider Sturlasson are others to consider.
GRANDLAD confirmed himself a useful sprinter in the making when adding to his tally over this trip at Goodwood 7 days ago, asserting close home having pulled clear with the runner-up. A 3 lb rise for that looks fair and he shades the vote to complete the hat-trick. Due For Luck got firmly back on track and was unfortunate not to score on return and he's feared, along with his Chester-conqueror Knicks, equipped with a first-time visor. Sturlasson and Mashadi complete the shortlist.
Northern raiders Due For Luck and BLUE STORM shaped well last time at Chester. The latter is marginally preferred in the rematch.
(6) One Night Stand 28/1, Speedy sort who made all in a brace 5f AW handicaps earlier this year. Not so good up in class on next 3 starts and never looked like justifying market support back on turf at Epsom last time. Others appeal more. Three AW wins over the winter but disappointing over C&D in April; slow ground a worry.
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1st (7) (6/1 +57%) Dream Composer
6
6/1(+57%)
(7) Dream Composer 6/1, Got back on track when second of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good) 8 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 2 lb rise. Admirable sprinter and ran well last week; this sharp a test might not be ideal though.
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2nd (2) (8/1 -14%) Democracy Dilemma
8
8/1(-14%)
(2) Democracy Dilemma 8/1, Resumed winning ways at Chester in May and backed it up with a good second at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Shortlisted. Two fine runs last month but a 2lb rise for last week's Windsor 2nd isn't ideal; e-w shout.
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3rd (9) (17/2 -31%) Looking For Lynda
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(9) Looking For Lynda 17/2, Arrives in good form, 1¼ lengths second of 17 to Clarendon House in handicap at York (5f, good) 16 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up nudged up just 1 lb. Conditions won't be a problem and his latest York 2nd was a career best; each-way shout.
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4th (14) (33/1 +18%) Antiphon
33
33/1(+18%)
(14) Antiphon 33/1, Back to winning ways at Windsor in April and recorded a good second there (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. 9 lb out of the handicap, however. In good form at a lower level but hard to fancy from 9lb out of the weights.
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5th (5) (28/1 -56%) The Bell Conductor
28
28/1(-56%)
(5) The Bell Conductor 28/1, Bagged his second win of 2023 at Pontefract (5f) and not discredited when fourth of nine at Ripon (5f) later in April. Ought to be thereabouts once more. Front-runner who was better than ever when winning at Pontefract in April; only 4th since.
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6th (4) (6/1 +57%) Chipstead
6
6/1(+57%)
(4) Chipstead 6/1, In winning form on AW this winter, scoring twice over 6f, but only ninth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Two 6f AW wins over the winter but 5f suits better on turf; claims if taking to the track.
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7th (3) (5/1 +0%) Silky Wilkie
5
5/1(+0%)
(3) Silky Wilkie 5/1, It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2023 but he arrives in good nick, fifth of 15 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Runner-up in this last year so firmly in the mix with cheekpieces added. Unlucky 2nd in this last year; 8lb lower this time and retains ability; headgear now on.
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8th (13) (9/1 +44%) Lethal Nymph
9
9/1(+44%)
(13) Lethal Nymph 9/1, It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2022 but he comes here on the back of a good second of 12 in handicap at York (5f, good) 7 days ago. 4 lb out of the handicap though so more is required. Ran surprisingly well at York last week; even sharper test today and he's 4lb wrong.
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9th (8) (22/1 -57%) Alligator Alley
22
22/1(-57%)
(8) Alligator Alley 22/1, Yet to hit top form this term, though he posted a respectable ninth of 17 to Clarendon House in handicap at York (5f, good) 16 days ago. Possibilities off an easing mark for yard among the winners. Suffered awful trip in this in 2023; well treated; usually kept away from slower than good.
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10th (15) (33/1 +34%) Law Of Average
33
33/1(+34%)
(15) Law Of Average 33/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who posted a career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Faces a tall ordr from 20 lb out of the handicap, though. Unexposed and speedy but faces an uphill struggle from so far out of the weights.
12
11th (12) (14/1 -17%) Night On Earth
14
14/1(-17%)
(12) Night On Earth 14/1, C&D winner in April and has continued in good nick, fourth of 10 at Goodwood (5f, good) 8 days ago. 4 lb "wrong" in the weights but still in the picture. C&D winner in April and excuses since; suited by good/good to firm ground.
10
12th (10) (50/1 -127%) Lord Riddiford
50
50/1(-127%)
(10) Lord Riddiford 50/1, Fairly useful 5f Goodwood scorer in 2023 but yet to fire in two starts this term, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 100 days ago. Needs to get back on track after a break. Beaten in this race twice before; looks vulnerable again on return from a 100-day break.
11
13th (11) (12/1 +0%) Live In The Moment
12
12/1(+0%)
(11) Live In The Moment 12/1, Hinted at a revival when fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and one to consider despite being 3 lb out of the handicap. Controversial start did him no favours in this in 2023; 3lb wrong but latest effort solid.
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14th (1) (11/2 +0%) Clarendon House
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(1) Clarendon House 11/2, Smart gelding who enhanced his good strike rate in 17-runner handicap at York (5f, good) 16 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Looking For Lynda. Strong traveller who came third in this 12 months ago. Player. Close third in this race last year; has earned his 11lb higher mark; good ground ideal.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
CLARENDON HOUSE defeated Looking For Lynda (second) at York last time out and though the latter is 5lb better off, it might not be enough to see that form reversed. The son of Mehmas, who produced a career-best performance that day, is now 11lb higher than when a narrow third in this event 12 months ago and looks destined for Pattern races once again. Silky Wilkie finds himself on a competitive mark and could be revitalised by the addition of first-time cheekpieces. A strong pace would bring Alligator Alley into this, and Night On Earth should not be underestimated either.
CLARENDON HOUSE arrives at the top of his game and his strong-travelling style is suited to this speedy track so he is taken to build on last year's third here. The handily-weighted Silky Wilkie was runner-up in this 12 months ago and could emerge as the main danger, although a host of others can also have a say in a typically competitive Dash, notably Looking For Lynda, The Bell Conductor, Dream Composer and Live In The Moment.
Robert Cowell's two runners are feared but Karl Burke also has two striking contenders and SILKY WILKIE can beat Looking For Lynda.
(4) City Of Troy 3/1, Looked top notch in an unbeaten 2-y-o campaign. Ran too badly to be true when a well-beaten odds-on favourite in the 2000 Guineas on reappearance. Auguste Rodin bounced back from a flop in the same race to win this for Ballydoyle last year and it would be no surprise were he to do likewise. Europe's champion 2yo in 2023; desperately disappointing in 2,000 Guineas; major query now.
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2nd (1) (9/2 +36%) Ambiente Friendly
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(1) Ambiente Friendly 9/2, Gleneagles colt who burst on to the Derby scene when an emphatic 4½ length success in the Lingfield Derby Trial (11.5f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Can race keenly so how well he settles in the early stages under new rider Robert Havlin could prove crucial. Major improvement for step up to 11.6f when impressive at Lingfield; suited by good ground.
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3rd (11) (6/1 -50%) Los Angeles
6
6/1(-50%)
(11) Los Angeles 6/1, Followed his Tipperary debut success by winning the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud (1¼m, soft) in October. Took his record to 3-3 when proving a length too strong for reopposing stablemate Euphoric in the Derby Trial at Leopardstown (1¼m, good to firm) on reappearance. 1½m will suit. Big player. Unbeaten winner of three races on varying ground; 1m4f looks sure to suit; leading chance.
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4th (7) (25/1 +0%) Deira Mile
25
25/1(+0%)
(7) Deira Mile 25/1, Useful without winning at 2, notably fourth to Ancient Wisdom in the Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy). Readily landed the odds in 1¼m Windsor novice on his return in April but this asks a much sterner question. Cheekpieces go on for the first time. No obvious ground preferences and open to improvement but form not strong enough so far.
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5th (14) (50/1 +24%) Sayedaty Sadaty
50
50/1(+24%)
(14) Sayedaty Sadaty 50/1, Useful colt. Good runner-up efforts at listed races at Newcastle (1m) and Newmarket (1¼m) this spring. Plenty of improvement needed but 1½m could suit and his stable has had big-priced runners go well in this before. Wayward at times as 2yo but acts on this track; yard has good record with Derby outsiders.
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6th (6) (8/1 +33%) Dancing Gemini
8
8/1(+33%)
(6) Dancing Gemini 8/1, Listed winner at 2 and confirmed himself a really smart performer when ½-length second of 13 to Metropolitan in the French 2000 Guineas on his Longchamp reappearance, arguably unlucky after meeting trouble. Bred for further but this is a big jump in trip. Sire and damsire were Derby winners but sharp speed at 7f/1m has been a feature so far.
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7th (3) (16/1 +36%) Bellum Justum
16
16/1(+36%)
(3) Bellum Justum 16/1, Sea The Stars colt who got off the mark at the fourth attempt in 17-runner Newmarket maiden last autumn and followed up in a 1¼m course listed race on his reappearance. Likely to stay 1½m. More to come. Unassuming 2yo but straightforward 1m2f win here on return; can improve for 1m4f.
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8th (2) (6/1 -20%) Ancient Wisdom
6
6/1(-20%)
(2) Ancient Wisdom 6/1, Excellent 4-5 in his juvenile season, ending his campaign with Group 1 glory in the Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy). No match for Economics but ran well enough to think he's trained on when second in the Dante at York on his reappearance. Shapes as if he'll stay 1½m. Any ease in ground in favour. Won Gr 1 (1m, heavy) as 2yo; one-paced on 1m2f return; 1m4f will suit; rain very helpful.
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9th (8) (33/1 +18%) Euphoric
33
33/1(+18%)
(8) Euphoric 33/1, Won sole start at 2 and better form in defeat this year, going down by a length to stablemate Los Angeles in the Derby Trial at Leopardstown (1¼m, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Likely capable of better again now stepping up in trip. Narrow 1m maiden win as 2yo; did the donkey work for Los Angeles latest; likely pacemaker.
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|U| (16) (28/1 -12%) Voyage
28
28/1(-12%)
(16) Voyage 28/1, Golden Horn colt who looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in a 1¼m Newbury novice (good to soft) 6 weeks ago. This is a big ask on only his second start but he does look sure to go on to better things. 28-1 for 1m2f Newbury debut when impressive winner; promising but massive jump in class.
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10th (15) (100/1 +0%) Tabletalk
100
100/1(+0%)
(15) Tabletalk 100/1, Supplemented for this after a 1¼m Chelmsford maiden win last month but a huge jolt of improvement will be needed to figure prominently in this company. Made light of winning 1m2f AW maiden in May; this race is a tough task on turf debut.
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11th (10) (80/1 +20%) Kamboo
80
80/1(+20%)
(10) Kamboo 80/1, Built on debut promise when a 3-length winner of a 1m Kempton novice in December. Had a subsequent easy winner behind in second but he's very much pitched in at the deep end on his return to action. Made late debut; looked smart with AW win in December; off since and bar is sky-high here.
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12th (9) (33/1 +67%) God's Window
33
33/1(+67%)
(9) God's Window 33/1, Beaten just under 2 lengths into third by Ancient Wisdom in the Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) last autumn. Facile winner in novice company on 1m Nottingham return but comfortably held in Derby trials at Chester and York since. Third to Ancient Wisdom in Group 1 as 2yo; recent trials haven't advanced claims for this.
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13th (12) (14/1 +0%) Macduff
14
14/1(+0%)
(12) Macduff 14/1, Progressive form, finishing fourth in Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket final 2-y-o start. Returned with a promising 3¼ lengths second to Arabian Crown in Sandown Classic Trial (1¼m, good to soft) 36 days ago, conceding first run. Definitely more to come and makes the shortlist. Something to find on form but promising 2nd on return and the type to improve as a 3yo.
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14th (5) (33/1 +18%) Dallas Star
33
33/1(+18%)
(5) Dallas Star 33/1, Stepped up on his juvenile form for Dominic Ffrench Davis when a 3-length winner of the Ballysax at Leopardstown (1¼m, heavy) on his reappearance in April. Will need to take another big step forward to get heavily involved. Handled heavy ground well when Group 3 Leopardstown winner for new yard; has work to do.
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15th (13) (80/1 +47%) Mr Hampstead
80
80/1(+47%)
(13) Mr Hampstead 80/1, Fairly useful form when placed on all 3 starts for Roger Varian but big outsider pitched in at Group 1 level on his first outing for new trainer Dominic Ffrench Davis. Maiden after 3 starts for R Varian, including at 1m4f; asked a huge question at this level.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A host of exciting prospects head to post in what looks to be a mouth-watering renewal of Epsom's flagship race, and though City Of Troy disappointed in the 2000 Guineas last month, it would be folly to write the champion juvenile off. Stablemate Los Angeles returned to action with a comfortable success in the Derby Trial at Leopardstown and merits the utmost respect as he bids to extend his unbeaten record. Ancient Wisdom appeared to be crying out for a step up in trip when second in the Dante, while Ambiente Friendly, who took the Lingfield Derby Trial in impressive fashion, is also noted. However, there was lots to like about the way in which BELLUM JUSTUM landed the Blue Riband Trial over 1m2f here in April and with prior track experience in his arsenal, the Sea The Stars colt might offer some value.
Aidan O'Brien might hold the key to this race yet again. While LOS ANGELES was no striking winner of the Leopardstown Derby Trial on his fast-ground reappearance he was nicely on top at the line and looks sure to benefit from the step up to 1½m. He won't be inconvenienced should there be any ease in the going having won a Group 1 on soft at 2 and looks a solid alternative to stablemate City of Troy, who looked outstanding at 2 but bombed out in the 2000 Guineas. Macduff is next on the list.
Last year's star 2yo City Of Troy was a flop in the 2,000 Guineas and LOS ANGELES can take another step forward for the new trip.
(5) L'astronome 40/1, Smart performer in France and made an encouraging stable debut when third in listed race at this course in September. However, has gone backwards from that effort in 3 starts since, tailed off both outings following a wind op this year. Can only be watched. Ran well on British debut but not nearly so well since in two Group 3s or a 2m handicap.
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1st (2) (7/1 +36%) Relentless Voyager
7
7/1(+36%)
(2) Relentless Voyager 7/1, Landed the odds in great style in a Kempton maiden last March and improved efforts in defeat upped in class/fitted with tongue tie next 2 outings. Made a promising return to action on his first outing since finishing last at Royal Ascot last June and tongue tie is reapplied. Respected. Never-nearer third of nine at Newmarket (1m4f, good) on first run since last June.
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2nd (7) (4/1 +38%) Ziggy
4
4/1(+38%)
(7) Ziggy 4/1, Struck twice in 2022 and in the placings on both AW starts in January 2023. Returned from 15 months off with a most encouraging effort when second of 7 at this course (10.1f, good to firm) just under 6 weeks ago, finding just a well-handicapped stablemate too strong. One to be interested in. Had his only run since January 2023 when rallying 2nd of seven here (1m2f, good) in April.
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3rd (14) (12/1 -9%) Asgard's Captain
12
12/1(-9%)
(14) Asgard's Captain 12/1, Won twice for Thomas Dowling in 2023 and has kicked on again for new yard this year, scoring 4 times on the AW at up to 1¼m. Ran just about as well as at Windsor upped in trip when fifth of 20 at York (11.8f, good) recently and holds solid each-way claims. Creditable front-running fifth of 20 at York when up to 1m4f, which he needs to improve on.
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4th (4) (20/1 +20%) Not So Sleepy
20
20/1(+20%)
(4) Not So Sleepy 20/1, Gained a first Flat win in over 3 years at Newbury last September and went down on his sword for all he failed to make the frame for the first time in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (18f) 3 weeks later. Hurdles winner since, and returns following a solid fourth on Flat 6 weeks ago. 12yo who has retained a rare zest on Flat and over hurdles; not one to pass over lightly.
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5th (13) (7/2 +30%) Kotari
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(13) Kotari 7/2, Has returned better than ever, completing the hat-trick in a much stronger race in 14-runner handicap at Ascot (12f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, as expected having no issue with the extra distance. Another 5 lb higher and with potentially having even more to offer at this trip, he's respected. 3-3 on Flat this spring, latest on step up to 1m4f in 14-runner race at Ascot; big player.
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6th (12) (9/1 -13%) Dream Harder
9
9/1(-13%)
(12) Dream Harder 9/1, Likeable sort who was just about better than ever when winning at Chester last July. Excellent return to action when third at Wolverhampton in March and unlucky not to finish closer when fourth at former course last month (finished with running left). Threatening to come good again soon. Chester winner; it may well be that this step back up in trip will suit; each-way claims.
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7th (11) (25/1 +0%) Percy Shelley
25
25/1(+0%)
(11) Percy Shelley 25/1, Useful performer in France who was successful 3 times in 2022. More encouraging signs for this yard fitted in a first-time visor when sixth of 13 in handicap at York (11.8f, good) last month, the only one from off the pace to make ground. Needs to build on that now. No great impact in his five British efforts and not proven over this far.
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8th (8) (15/2 +32%) Flash Bardot
7.5
15/2(+32%)
(8) Flash Bardot 15/2, Won 5 times in 2023, latterly at Catterick (12f, heavy) in October and she again handled conditions best when seeing off a host of similarly useful fillies on return at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) in April. Not so good at York subsequently and may need soft/heavy to be seen at her best. Good to soft poses a question but she'd be strongly considered if the ground is soft.
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9th (10) (11/1 +31%) Parlando
11
11/1(+31%)
(10) Parlando 11/1, Useful sort who scored in Bahrain in February (seeing off Box To Box) but was some way below form at Doncaster a month later. Stuck wide and ran better without getting back to his best when sixth of 7 at Chester (10.3f, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago and likely to come up short. 1m2f winner in Bahrain in February; tries a new trip and needs a career best.
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10th (6) (18/1 -29%) Struth
18
18/1(-29%)
(6) Struth 18/1, Won at Chester last May and generally held form well in defeat later in the season, headed only late on when runner-up in the November Handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) on his final outing. Sweated up beforehand too keen in the race itself on return so worth another chance. Rather a mixed record in 2023 and reappearance was disappointing but he's not dismissed.
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11th (3) (14/1 -17%) If Not Now
14
14/1(-17%)
(3) If Not Now 14/1, Won 3-runner Sandown handicap (1¼m, good to soft) last season prior to creditable fifth in the German Derby. Gelded and shaped quite encouragingly after 8 months off when third of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago and remains relatively unexposed. 3rd of 6 at Lingfield (good) three weeks ago was career-best form; needs better still.
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12th (1) (33/1 -136%) Lucander
33
33/1(-136%)
(1) Lucander 33/1, Did well in Bahrain for this yard over the winter, winning a handicap in December. Not disgraced in Local Group 1/listed events thereafter and returns to these shores after 3 months off back in a handicap. First-time tongue tie applied. Ran on from the back when third in this race last year; 1lb lower today; each-way claims.
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13th (15) (40/1 -82%) Maso Bastie
40
40/1(-82%)
(15) Maso Bastie 40/1, Followed up from his Lingfield victory on return at Nottingham (10.1f, heavy) last year but failed to kick on in handicaps thereafter (sold from James Fanshawe for 37,000 gns prior to penultimate 2023 start). Hardly set the world alight on both starts this term, so others look stronger. Acts on soft and has run creditably at 1m4f but he needs to find a bit extra.
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14th (9) (28/1 -75%) Think First
28
28/1(-75%)
(9) Think First 28/1, Useful performer who is unexposed for this stable (ran with some encouragement on hurdling debut) and finished well when runner-up over C&D on return to the Flat in April. Unable to repeat that effort in a first-time hood at Ascot 3 weeks ago, so needs to bounce back quickly. 40-1 second over C&D (good) on penultimate outing; bit to prove on softer than good.
17:15 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
In a typically wide-open affair that looks every inch as competitive as the C&D feature, IF NOT NOW gets the tentative vote. It was a testament to his ability that he was able to score twice last season without looking like the finished article, and the son of Iffraaj can build on his promising seasonal reappearance third recently to return to winning ways. Ziggy was runner-up behind a subsequent winner over 1m2f here when last seen, and he is respected stepping up in trip, while Kotari is likely to be popular with punters having brought up the hat-trick last month, but a 5lb rise demands more.
ZIGGY made a promising return to action from 15 months off when finding his well-handicapped stablemate too strong here over 1¼m just under 6 weeks ago, and with that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs, Harry Eustace's 6-y-o is taken to notch career victory number 4 at the expense of Dream Harder, who is threatening to come good again soon judged on his recent Chester fourth. Kotari arrives in search of a 4-timer, and he can fight out minor honours with Asgard's Captain.
Kotari has swept all before him on the Flat this year but slight preference is for ZIGGY, who shaped well here in April.
(9) Russet Gold 15/2, Scored at Redcar last summer but came up short in 3 subsequent starts. However, he made a good start to his campaign when a close third of 9 at Ascot (6f, good) just over 3 weeks ago and rates as the type to make a better 4-y-o. Worth keeping a close eye on. Career best when very close third on reappearance at Ascot and could continue to progress.
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(11) (20/1 -100%) Batal Dubai
20
20/1(-100%)
(11) Batal Dubai 20/1, Represents an in-form yard and wasted no time getting back to form after 7 weeks off when 5¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Misty Grey at Newcastle (6f) just under 3 weeks ago, coming from further back than those who beat him. First-time headgear applied and a second turf success could be near. On a competitive mark on best AW form; needs to prove he can reproduce that on turf.
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1st (1) (7/1 +13%) Misty Grey
7
7/1(+13%)
(1) Misty Grey 7/1, Continued his fine start for current yard to snap a lengthy losing run returned to sprinting in 14-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) just under 3 weeks ago. Up 6 lb but remains well treated on old form (successful from a mark of 106 on AW in summer 2022). Poor strike-rate on turf but ran well on grass in April and won on AW three weeks ago.
12
2nd (12) (5/1 +17%) Mr Wagyu
5
5/1(+17%)
(12) Mr Wagyu 5/1, Largely ran well in 2023 and ran creditably after 7 months off from his lowest mark in almost 3 years when runner-up at Ripon (5f, heavy) last month. Probably still in form when 5¼ lengths sixth of 21 to Aleezdancer at York (6f, good) recently. Big shout (won this in 2022 and third last year). On a long losing run but has good record in this race and he's firmly in calculations.
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3rd (3) (11/4 +63%) Apollo One
2.75
11/4(+63%)
(3) Apollo One 11/4, In excellent form last year without winning, placed in the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup. Ran up to his best after 7 months off when runner-up at Newmarket (6f, good) 4 weeks ago and he's fancied to be in the shake-up again (most likeable and consistent, second in this last year). Ran some crackers in defeat in 2023 (including in this); 2nd on return; can be bang there.
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4th (13) (16/1 -14%) Executive Decision
16
16/1(-14%)
(13) Executive Decision 16/1, Back-to-back handicap winner over 6f last summer but ended 2023 with a brace of heavy defeats. Shaped as if better for the run after 7 months off at Windsor (6f, good to firm) just under 3 weeks ago and this should reveal what ability remains (is back down to last winning mark). Encouraging reappearance and now off last winning mark; slow ground would be a positive.
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5th (6) (22/1 +12%) Strike Red
22
22/1(+12%)
(6) Strike Red 22/1, Found things panning out ideally for him when winning 20-runner handicap at the Curragh (6.3f, soft) on his final outing last year. Reappearance effort at Newcastle easy to strike a line through (had a hopeless task from position), so could easily fare better back on turf. Won hot handicap at the Curragh last July; first run since when below par three weeks ago.
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6th (16) (28/1 -75%) Eminency
28
28/1(-75%)
(16) Eminency 28/1, Progressed into a useful sprinter last season despite not winning. Tongue tied and shaped as if needing the run on first outing since leaving Clive Cox for 100,000 gns when last of 9 at Ascot (6f, good) just over 3 weeks ago and this should give a better indication of how he'll fare as a 4-y-o. Market check advised on second start for yard but has to leave recent stable debut behind.
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7th (5) (14/1 +65%) Badri
14
14/1(+65%)
(5) Badri 14/1, Hit the target on five occasions last year, rounding off his campaign with a career-best effort at Ascot. Yet to fire this year, though his mark is starting to reflect that, and he did land this corresponding event last season (from 2 lb lower). Won this last year; on a handy mark but below par in his three runs this spring.
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8th (8) (17/2 -6%) Mums Tipple
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(8) Mums Tipple 17/2, Back to form with an excellent effort when finishing runner-up at Kempton in March, almost getting there despite being a lot worse positioned than the smart pair he was clear with. Shaped quite well without being seen to best effect back on turf last time, so needs considering. Has run well in defeat the last twice, most recently fourth at Newmarket; each-way claims.
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9th (14) (50/1 -213%) Intervention
50
50/1(-213%)
(14) Intervention 50/1, Ended 2023 with an impressive 4-timer on all-weather but yet to get his head in front this year, seeming to find the drop back in trip against him at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Headgear quickly back on, but this 7-y-o is evidently more of a force on the AW. Well treated on this year's best AW efforts but has a poor strike-rate on turf.
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10th (2) (6/1 +57%) Flaming Rib
6
6/1(+57%)
(2) Flaming Rib 6/1, Smart colt who kickstarted 2023 with victory in 6f Doha conditions event. Below par thereafter though and shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off at Lingfield (6f, AW) back in March, his rider quick to accept things after meeting trouble. Place claims the best he can hope for. Needs to prove he retains his old ability but he's not ruled out off a handy mark.
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11th (4) (50/1 -100%) Rocket Rodney
50
50/1(-100%)
(4) Rocket Rodney 50/1, Notched his third career success at Sakhir in December but ran no sort of race returned to these shores after 3 months off when well behind Misty Grey at Newcastle (6f) just under 3 weeks ago. Hopes pinned on first-time cheekpieces sparking a revival. Bahrain win in winter; well beaten on British return; has to bounce back with career best.
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12th (7) (11/2 +8%) Aleezdancer
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(7) Aleezdancer 11/2, Failed to kick on from his 2023 reappearance win at Doncaster but capitalised on a falling mark to notch a sixth career success at York (6f, good) 17 days ago, looking rejuvenated by the refitting of blinkers and impressing with how much he found. 6 lb higher and the more rain the better. Won in good style at York 17 days ago and a 6lb rise may not stop him.
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13th (15) (80/1 -142%) Kiwano
80
80/1(-142%)
(15) Kiwano 80/1, Returned to form from out of the blue when scoring at Sakhir in February. Not in the same form on both subsequent starts on these shores, and he's another that seems to save his very best for the all-weather. Others make more appeal. Won in Bahrain in February but has come up short in two races back in Britain.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
ALEEZDANCER impressed when scoring impressively over 6f at York a couple of weeks ago, making eye-catching headway from off the pace before asserting close home, and Jamie Spencer can deliver him late on again to defy a 6lb rise. Last year's winner Badri is just 2lb above that winning mark and he warrants respect sporting cheekpieces for the first time, while last-time-out winner Misty Grey completes the shortlist, for all that a 6lb rise demands more from him.
An ultra-competitive closer to the Derby Festival and although he may be at least a couple years older than any of his rivals, MR WAGYU is selected to enhance his fine record in this race and snap a losing streak going back almost 2 years. Mums Tipple shaped quite well without being seen to best effect at Newmarket 4 weeks ago so he can give the selection most to think about, with Apollo One, Russet Gold and Strike Red a handful of others to consider, too.
Lightly raced 5yo AL BAREZ (nap) looks a sprinter to follow and he is taken to complete a hat-trick. Apollo One is second choice.
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