Epsom

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 4f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: This may be a good opportunity for ONLY ONE BLUE to make a successful handicap debut with the longer trip looking a major positive.

1st	3. Bosphorus Rose 2nd Fav	4/1
2nd	5. Masterinthewoods	5/1
3rd	8. Love You Back Fav	5/2

Favourite

5/2

Love You Back

Jockey: Ashley Lewis Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 66-65 OR: 58

3 tips

5/2

Comment: 0-5 but not without ability in both handicaps as when fifth of 12 in a first-time hood (now removed) at Lingfield (11.6f, good; 6-5) last month; gave the impression he needed a stronger pace, but that wouldn't be certain this time either; drying ground would also pose a question (non-runner due to good to firm ground last Saturday).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	6/5	58
16/05/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	6 / 14	5/1	61
23/10/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	3	6 / 7	66/1	-
13/10/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	4	6 / 7	80/1	-
18/09/24	Sandown / Unknown / F	4	11 / 11	66/1	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Bosphorus Rose

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 333-13 OR: 74

4 tips

4/1

Comment: Has ability, as she showed when winning a three-runner Bath novice (1m2f, firm) on her reappearance in May, but also some temperament having attempted to bite a rival when third of eight on handicap debut at Ripon (1m2f, good) three weeks ago (runner-up has won since); shortlisted nevertheless.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	9/2	74
23/05/25	Bath / Unknown / F	5	1 / 3	6/4	74
23/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 9	7/2	-
30/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 14	11/4	-
10/10/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	3 / 8	125/1	-

Only One Blue

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 2-42 OR: 75

3 tips

9/2

Comment: Promise in all three starts, finishing clear of the third when second of six on her return from five months off in a Salisbury maiden (1m2f, good to firm) 15 days ago; dam's side of pedigree is all about stamina so the longer trip should suit on handicap debut; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	2 / 6	4/1	-
15/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 6	5/6	-
28/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	11/8	-

Masterinthewoods

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: Emma Lavelle Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 53-362 OR: 71

2 tips

5/1

Comment: Placed in two of his three starts in handicaps, including when second of five at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) last month; 1lb higher but still high on the list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	7/2	70
27/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	4/1	70
02/05/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	5/1	70
16/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	3 / 8	50/1	-
25/09/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 11	66/1	-
04/09/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	10 / 13	100/1	-

Nobleman

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 6-22144 OR: 74

1 tip

7/1

Comment: Didn't have to improve on previous form to win a Wolverhampton maiden (1m4f, AW; 1-3) in April, but has been undone by a lack of pace in both handicaps since; races off the same mark and wouldn't be sure this will be run to suit him either.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	5/1	74
07/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	3/1	74
01/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	1/3	74
05/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 11	10/11	-
04/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 3	4/5	-
12/12/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	4	6 / 8	3/1	-

Stormy Monday

Jockey: George Downing Trainer: Ed Walker Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 91-038 OR: 74

1 tip

8/1

Comment: Comfortable winner of a four-runner nursery at Yarmouth (1m2f, soft) last October but has blown hot and cold since returning in April, his unlucky-looking third of ten at Haydock (1m2f, good) in May (form worked out very well) flanked by two lesser efforts; not sure what to expect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	8 / 12	10/3	75
30/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	6/1	73
25/04/25	Sandown / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	9/1	74
07/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	1 / 4	11/4	68
18/09/24	Sandown / Unknown / F	4	9 / 11	66/1	-
03/09/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	2	8 / 10	25/1	-

Vulcan Way

Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: Harry Eustace Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 6-358 OR: 69

20/1

Comment: Best effort when third of nine in a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f, AW) in January (winner has gone in again twice since); off 143 days and gelded prior to finishing eighth of 13 on handicap/turf debut at Goodwood (1m2f, good) last month, but although he met trouble there he will still need to improve to make an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	8 / 13	10/1	70
21/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	5 / 5	25/1	-
07/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 9	50/1	-
20/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 7	22/1	-

Team Player

Jockey: George Bass Trainer: Jack Channon Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 074 OR: 70

33/1

Comment: Best effort in three starts when fourth of six at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) 15 days ago, finishing around 5l behind Only One Blue; now 10lb better off and the longer trip should be within range; each-way claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	4 / 6	66/1	-
09/06/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	80/1	-
22/05/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	4	15 / 16	22/1	-

Epsom

18:25 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 7f Stakes Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: This can go to MYSTIC MOMENT who has finished second in all of her three runs and sets a clear standard on her latest Doncaster form.

1st	4. Mystic Moment Fav	8/15
2nd	1. Assaranca	11/1
3rd	3. Exquisite Skye	22/1

Favourite

8/15

Mystic Moment

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 222 OR: 79

9 tips

8/15

Comment: Finished runner-up in all three starts and she didn't get the best of runs when upped to 7f at Doncaster (good to soft) two weeks ago; found improvement with that strong-finishing effort and sets a clear standard on that form; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Newbury / Unknown / F	2	2 / 9	5/1	-
13/06/25	Goodwood / Unknown / F	4	2 / 9	13/8	-
21/05/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	2 / 11	25/1	-

2nd Favourite

11/2

Alex Supreme

Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 2/9-0 F: 33

11/2

Comment: Remote third of six on Ripon debut in May but she left that form behind when a creditable third behind an odds-on rival at Hamilton (6f, good); this step up in trip should suit on pedigree and she's open to more progress for in-form yard; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F		5	3 / 6	18/1	-
29/05/25	Ripon / Unknown / F		5	3 / 6	8/1	-

Sweet Love

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 2/9-2

2 tips

13/2

Comment: Half-sister to five winners including Notation (1m-2m AW including KSA; RPR 102), Temporize (1m4f-2m4f; 98) and Cool Party (8.5f-2m including 2yo; 97); dam 1m4f-1m6f winner (98), half-sister to Australian 1m2f Group 3 winner Observational; has lots of stamina in pedigree but yard is 23% with 2yos this season and she needs watching in market on debut.

Assaranca

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 40

11/1

Comment: Shaped with some promise when 2l fourth of five on Lingfield debut (7f, good) in May; finished last of ten in similar conditions at Haydock but she had some serious traffic issues and wasn't beaten far; still early days but this looks tough on the figures and she needs plenty of progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Haydock / Unknown / F		2	10 / 10	25/1	-
31/05/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F		5	4 / 5	3/1	-

Honeyforthebears

Jockey: Elizabeth Gale Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Ins Age/Wt: 2/9-0

11/1

Comment: March foal; 18,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Small Oasis (Group-placed 6f 2yo; RPR 100) and Graduated (7f 2yo; 74); dam 7f-1m2f maiden (66), half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f winner Prefontaine; has good target to aim at on debut and is best watched unless market suggests otherwise.

Exquisite Skye

Jockey: Christian Howarth Trainer: Alice Haynes Age/Wt: 2/9-2

22/1

Comment: February foal; 32,000gns yearling; half-sister to five winners including Owney Madden (6f 2yo; RPR 88), Asteverdi (7f/1m including 2yo; 88) and Sixpack (1m4f/1m6f; 83); dam French 9.7f-1m7f winner (including Listed; 109); plenty to like on paper and interesting to see how she figures in market.

Amalfi Bluebell

Jockey: Nicola Currie Trainer: Barry Brennan Age/Wt: 2/9-0 F: 0

250/1

Comment: Massive price and finished a tailed-off last of ten on Kempton debut (6f, AW) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Kempton / Unknown / F		4	10 / 10	150/1	-

Court Of Stars

Jockey: S Donohoe Trainer: Ollie Sangster Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 42

1 tip

Comment: Didn't live up to market expectations on Doncaster debut (3-1 joint-favourite) last month but she found improvement when second of five at Brighton (7f, good to firm) on Tuesday; this is a quick turnaround but she should continue to progress with experience; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Brighton / Unknown / F		5	2 / 5	3/1	-
07/06/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F		5	4 / 6	3/1	-

Lapidarist

Jockey: P Cosgrave Trainer: David Simcock Age/Wt: 2/9-0

Comment: First foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 94), half-sister to 1m/8.6f winner Havana Goldrush, out of 7f winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Invincible Warrior; only the third 2yo runner for yard this season and this looks a tough enough starting point.

Epsom

19:00 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 7f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The vote goes to DAISY ROOTS, who justified favouritism at Lingfield last time and represents a yard that won this in 2021 and 2022.

1st	5. Believe You Me	5/1
2nd	9. Havana Mojito	15/2
3rd	11. Twirler	40/1

Favourite

7/2

G'daay

Jockey: Ashley Lewis Trainer: Joseph Parr Age/Wt: 7/9-9 F: 24633 OR: 70

3 tips

7/2

Comment: His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	9/1	70
13/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	14/1	70
24/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	7/1	72
10/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	5/2	69
03/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	3/1	70
24/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	11/1	70

2nd Favourite

4/1

Daisy Roots

Jockey: P Cosgrave Trainer: Jim Boyle Age/Wt: 5/9-8 F: 9-2421 OR: 69

4 tips

4/1

Comment: First four wins were over 1m but she coped well with the drop back to 7f when justifying favouritism at Lingfield (good) last month; up 4lb but this tough filly was as good as ever last time and she's high on the list; yard won this in 2021 and 2022.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	5/4	65
24/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	9/4	64
23/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	85/40	65
01/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	6/4	62
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	14/1	62
16/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	3/1	63

Redredrobin

Jockey: William Carson Trainer: Malcolm Saunders Age/Wt: 8/9-8 F: 5-3625 OR: 69

2 tips

9/2

Comment: Eight-time winner who is versatile ground-wise and has form figures of 1126224 at Epsom; mixed record in her four runs this season but was runner-up behind a resurgent rival at Chepstow (7f) on her penultimate run; usually races prominently and has possibilities back at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Salisbury / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	10/1	70
07/06/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	11/2	70
24/05/25	Salisbury / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	18/1	71
07/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	50/1	71
21/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	16/1	72
29/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	12/1	72

Believe You Me

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Heather Main Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 06-622 OR: 67

2 tips

5/1

Comment: All three wins have come over 7f at Chepstow, including on fast and slow ground; runner-up back at that track in May and she built on it with a close call at Brighton (7f, good) nine days later; nudged up 2lb but she should be in the thick of things again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	15/8	65
21/05/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	9/2	65
10/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	13/2	67
08/10/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	6 / 13	16/1	69
26/08/24	Chepstow / Handicap / F	2	10 / 12	10/1	72
08/08/24	Chepstow / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	8/1	72

Tronido

Jockey: Paddy Bradley Trainer: Simon Dow Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 8-75754 OR: 61

13/2

Comment: Both wins have been on AW but she did well to finish a close fourth after setting a strong pace at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month; goes back up in grade in this deeper race but she's not ruled out off a dangerous mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	4 / 6	9/4	61
05/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	5/1	62
21/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	5/1	64
05/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	15/2	66
05/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	11/2	67
09/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	5/1	68

Havana Mojito

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: John Gallagher Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 6-2118 OR: 62

15/2

Comment: Won two Class 6 events over 1m and 7f at Brighton (good to firm/good) in the spring but he flopped in his hat-trick bid there in May; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back after a short break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	3/1	62
21/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	11/4	57
29/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 14	3/1	49
12/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	9/2	47
09/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 13	10/1	48
16/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	7/1	50

My Mate Mike

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: J. R. Jenkins Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 8-183 OR: 67

14/1

Comment: Win and close third in two AW runs for current yard but was well held at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his penultimate start and there have also been some struggles over hurdles; still lightly raced on turf but this is competitive and others are more convincing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	3/1	67
10/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	12/1	67
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	1 / 15	22/1	65
01/04/25	Fakenham / Unknown / H	4	P / 6	22/1	-
12/03/25	Huntingdon / Unknown / H	4	6 / 11	150/1	-
04/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	3/1	66

Jackson Street

Jockey: Nicola Currie Trainer: Michael Attwater Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 58082 OR: 64

40/1

Comment: Slow start for this stable but he was back on track with a close second at Lingfield (7f, AW) four weeks ago; looks interesting if he can repeat that form but he's now 1-22 and has an uninspiring record on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	40/1	63
22/05/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	80/1	65
10/05/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	11 / 12	66/1	67
27/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	20/1	68
11/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	7/1	69
17/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	4/1	69

Twirler

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Michael Attwater Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 066486 OR: 59

40/1

Comment: Completed a double on Tapeta last spring but has form figures of 6066487 for her new yard since December; mark continues to fall but losing run is now up 14 and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	18/1	60
09/06/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	33/1	62
30/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	16/1	63
16/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	20/1	65
21/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	50/1	67
11/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	100/1	70

Purefoy

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Trainer: George Baker Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 703-50 OR: 62

100/1

Comment: Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last April but he's generally struggled since and was tailed off at Brighton when last seen in May; now 13lb lower than for his win but he needs a big turnaround after wind surgery.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 10	25/1	64
08/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 5	15/2	65
16/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	10/1	65
26/08/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	13 / 14	17/2	67
13/08/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	6/1	82
26/07/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	10/1	72

Finbar's Lad

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 6/10-0 F: 6-5431 OR: 70

2 tips

Comment: Dual turf winner who ended a long losing run when making all at Chelmsford (7f, AW; 4-1 favourite) last Tuesday; this is tougher under a penalty but that was convincing success and he could make another bold bid back in this sphere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	4/1	70
15/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	10/3	71
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	5/1	72
14/05/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	6/1	73
24/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	15/2	74
24/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	9/2	74

Epsom

19:35 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Several have possibilities but the progressive KISSKODI (nap) gets the vote ahead of the very lightly raced 3yo Shiplake.

1st	7. Kisskodi Fav	15/8
2nd	4. Shiplake	6/1
3rd	6. Muscika	11/2

Favourite

15/8

Kisskodi

Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: Harry Eustace Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 6-26211 OR: 73

6 tips

15/8

Comment: Progressive 3yo who was an easy winner at Brighton (6f, good) in May and was awarded the race at Leicester last time after getting hampered at a crucial stage; up another 3lb but he still looks feasibly treated and could continue on an upward curve; key player in hat-trick bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	11/8	70
30/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	4/9	61
22/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	3/1	61
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	11/4	62
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	6/4	61
17/09/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	6 / 13	150/1	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Scarboroughwarning

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 12-343 OR: 79

2 tips

4/1

Comment: Nine of her 11 runs have been on AW but she won a Catterick novice (6f, soft) last autumn and was close fourth in a Yarmouth handicap (6f, good to soft) on her penultimate run; well-held third at Wolverhampton ten days ago but that was behind a major improver and she's respected back in this sphere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	5/1	79
29/05/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	7/2	80
21/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	7/1	80
28/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	6/5	74
25/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	13/8	68
10/09/24	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	11/8	68

Muscika

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 11/9-7 F: 45196 OR: 69

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	17/2	70
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	9 / 20	20/1	71
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	10/1	67
08/05/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	11/2	68
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	4 / 17	14/1	69
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	15/2	70

Shiplake

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charles Hills Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 61-2 OR: 77

2 tips

6/1

Comment: Unexposed colt who won a Newcastle novice (6f, AW) in November and reappeared with good second on handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month; nudged up 2lb but he pulled clear of the third last time and is open to more progress back on turf; interesting contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	3/1	75
16/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	5/2	-
21/09/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	6 / 7	6/1	-

Spanish Star

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Patrick Chamings Age/Wt: 10/9-9 F: 8-6531 OR: 71

3 tips

13/2

Comment: Course winner who ended a lengthy losing run when scoring off a reduced mark at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month; up 3lb but that was a comfortable win from off the pace and he remains well treated on old form; shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	15/2	68
10/06/25	Salisbury / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	16/1	68
31/05/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	5 / 5	6/1	72
10/05/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	18/1	75
19/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	33/1	72
04/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	50/1	74

Lerwick

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Mark Loughnane Age/Wt: 5/10-0 F: 658579 OR: 76

16/1

Comment: Defied this mark at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) last summer but has mixed record in five runs for current yard and was out the back at Doncaster (7f, good) last month; has something to prove and he's untried as a sprinter.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	9 / 11	14/1	78
24/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	12/1	79
07/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 13	40/1	79
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	33/1	81
28/03/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	10/1	82
26/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	9/2	83

Danger Alert

Jockey: P Cosgrave Trainer: George Baker Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 8-844 OR: 72

16/1

Comment: Well handicapped on old form but last win was in May 2023 and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; visor now returns and he needs to raise his game.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	4 / 5	7/2	74
07/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	12/1	76
15/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 12	40/1	78
25/09/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	8/1	79
13/09/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	10/3	76
24/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	18/1	79

South Shore Island

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: Amanda Perrett Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 20-409 OR: 72

22/1

Comment: Has claims on his best form in Ireland but he's still a maiden after nine starts and has been well held in three runs for new yard this season; others are more convincing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	33/1	75
09/05/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	13 / 16	66/1	79
29/04/25	Brighton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 8	5/1	79
12/10/24	Naas / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	17/2	80
23/09/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	76
17/08/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	10/3	74

Epsom

20:10 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 1/2f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The unexposed VIRTUE PATIENCE looked unlucky not to go even closer when third of 14 at Newbury last month and can gain compensation.

1st	2. Golden Circet	17/2
2nd	4. Oj Lifestyle	16/1
3rd	10. Jiff's Army	5/1

Favourite

4/1

2nd Favourite

4/1

Orbaan

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 10/10-6 F: 273231 OR: 75

2 tips

4/1

Comment: Has run well in three of his four previous visits here and showed the ability remains when winning at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last Friday, but that was a seller in which he was favoured by the weights; this will be much tougher back in a handicap under a penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	6	1 / 6	2/1	75
24/06/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	17/2	75
13/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	11/2	73
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	9/2	73
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	7/1	74
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	7/2	73

Virtue Patience

Jockey: R Havlin Trainer: Amanda Perrett Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 0-1203 OR: 74

1 tip

4/1

Comment: In good form on the AW in the spring, but showed he could do it on turf when third of 14 at Newbury (1m, good) four weeks ago; would have gone even closer with a clearer run and much respected off the same mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	3 / 14	11/1	74
29/05/25	Sandown / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	25/1	75
05/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	7/1	73
28/03/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	1 / 12	2/1	-
30/07/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	2	10 / 14	50/1	-
16/06/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	3	5 / 8	50/1	-

Jiff's Army

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Stuart Williams Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 53076 OR: 67

5/1

Comment: Justified odds-on in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in January, but has found life tougher in handicaps since and finished 4l behind Political Power when sixth of nine at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; 5lb pull doesn't tempt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	14/1	69
12/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	9/1	70
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	10 / 14	9/1	72
27/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	13/2	73
28/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	11/2	75
03/01/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	1 / 9	10/11	75

Political Power

Jockey: Paddy Bradley Trainer: Charlie Clover Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 242791 OR: 73

3 tips

11/2

Comment: Responded well to the fitting of a tongue-tie when narrowly off the mark at the 12th attempt at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; back up 3lb, but the runner-up has won since so shortlisted now that he has got his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	16/1	70
24/05/25	Salisbury / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	7/1	72
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	7 / 13	12/1	73
17/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	2 / 7	15/8	73
05/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	3/1	74
24/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	5/1	74

Rockstar Icon

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 0485-4 OR: 71

13/2

Comment: 1-2 on AW and 0-7 on turf, but he probably needed the run after eight months off when fourth of eight at Nottingham (1m, good) four weeks ago (third has won since); down another 2lb and worth a second look.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	7/2	73
14/10/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	13/2	75
21/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	7/1	77
13/08/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	4/1	78
01/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	14 / 14	12/1	80
04/05/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	5 / 19	14/1	80

Buy The Dip

Jockey: Luke Catton Trainer: Jim Boyle Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 8-62212 OR: 63

3 tips

15/2

Comment: Relishes a downhill track and in fine form lately with three narrow defeats over 1m at Brighton and a Lingfield success (7f, good to firm); due to go up another 1lb at the weekend and high on the list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	15/8	63
21/06/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	11/8	61
09/06/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	9/4	60
30/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	15/8	58
16/05/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	6 / 13	11/1	60
22/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	9/1	63

Golden Circet

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Jim & Suzi Best Age/Wt: 5/10-2 F: 51233 OR: 75

17/2

Comment: Placed in all three starts since winning at Bath (1m2f, good to firm) in April, but hasn't been getting home as was the case when third of seven at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) a week ago; the drop in trip looks an interesting move with a first-time visor added to the tongue-tie; stable also runs Silver Nightfall.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	5/2	75
12/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	3 / 6	1/1	75
05/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	9/4	75
20/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	13/2	72
03/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	20/1	74
30/09/24	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	11/1	74

Oj Lifestyle

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore Age/Wt: 5/9-13 F: 511-55 OR: 72

3 tips

16/1

Comment: Won twice at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last August/September after blinkers were applied, but has failed to beat a rival in either start since returning in May; edging back down towards his last winning mark, but does have enough to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	5 / 5	13/2	75
27/05/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 5	4/1	76
01/09/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	13/8	70
08/08/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	9/4	65
18/07/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	15/2	68
03/07/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	5/1	70

Silver Nightfall

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: Jim & Suzi Best Age/Wt: 5/10-2 F: 1-0 OR: 75

28/1

Comment: 5-17 on AW but 0-7 on turf; probably needed her Kempton return in May, but now returns to grass off an 8lb higher mark than when third of five at Chepstow (1m, good) last September; something to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	12 / 12	22/1	75
04/12/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	5/1	71
06/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	12/1	71
10/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	3/1	69
19/09/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	9/4	67
14/09/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	5/1	67

Marsh Benham

Jockey: P Cosgrave Trainer: George Baker Age/Wt: 6/9-12 F: 65166 OR: 71

1 tip

40/1

Comment: Can blow the start which he got away with when winning at Newbury (1m, good) in May, but not in his two starts since; well suited by a downhill track (4-14 at Brighton) and could go well provided he doesn't give away too much ground early.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	22/1	72
21/05/25	Chepstow / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	7/1	68
16/05/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	1 / 13	25/1	68
29/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	18/1	69
12/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 6	9/1	71
01/11/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	5	10 / 14	14/1	72

Epsom

20:45 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 2f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: This revolves around INQUISITION who is still 3lb well in under a 6lb penalty for her emphatic success at Yarmouth a week ago.

1st	2. Pergola 2nd Fav	7/2
2nd	1. Inquisition Fav	4/7
3rd	5. Pure Theory	9/1

Favourite

4/7

Inquisition

Jockey: Fred Daly Trainer: James Fanshawe Age/Wt: 3/10-1 F: 6-95211 OR: 65

11 tips

4/7

Comment: Has improved plenty since handicapping, building on last month's Wolverhampton success (9.5f, AW) with an emphatic all-the-way victory at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) a week ago; still 3lb well in under her 6lb penalty even without allowing for Fred Daly's 7lb claim; should take the beating in her hat-trick bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	6/5	65
16/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 5	4/5	60
12/06/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	15/8	60
29/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	50/1	-
09/04/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 10	80/1	-
14/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	13/2	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Pergola

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 526 OR: 65

2 tips

7/2

Comment: Second of three behind Bosphorus Rose (runs 5.50) in a Bath novice (1m2f, firm) in May, but her efforts on the AW either side were modest; may improve now handicapping back on turf and this isn't a deep race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 11	16/1	-
23/05/25	Bath / Unknown / F	5	2 / 3	7/5	-
02/05/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	5 / 7	9/1	-

Pure Theory

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 47-356 OR: 59

9/1

Comment: Showed promise when fourth of 14 at Kempton (1m, AW) last October, but hasn't built on it; probably didn't stay at Nottingham (1m6f, good) four weeks ago but still has plenty to prove back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	25/1	62
27/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	18/1	65
12/05/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 4	5/2	67
04/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 13	150/1	-
30/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 14	15/2	-
01/10/24	Bath / Unknown / F	4	11 / 12	33/1	-

Letsbeatsepsis

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore Age/Wt: 3/9-1 F: 4-9008 OR: 57

12/1

Comment: Made a promising start when third of seven on his Ascot debut (6f, good to firm) just under a year ago, but has steadily regressed in the meantime; the longer trip and application of a hood need to help stop the slide.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	14/1	60
21/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 13	22/1	63
09/05/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	15 / 16	33/1	68
17/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	33/1	73
02/09/24	Brighton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	13/2	-
09/08/24	Brighton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 5	13/8	-

Gretna Dreams

Jockey: Warren Fentiman Trainer: Stuart Williams Age/Wt: 3/9-1 F: 145-47 OR: 57

14/1

Comment: Up and down in four starts since winning a Wolverhampton nursery (9.5f, AW) for Simon Pearce last September, failing to beat a rival at Windsor (11.4f, good) last time; return to this trip should suit and worth a market check on stable debut (same owners).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	16/1	59
01/05/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	11/1	61
23/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	5 / 6	66/1	70
03/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	14/1	61
09/09/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 5	40/1	58
20/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	28/1	-

Arinagour

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 657-9 OR: 56

16/1

Comment: Limited encouragement in four starts and well held on handicap debut after six months off at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in April; off another 72 days since, but the longer trip may suit on breeding and market support would be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	11/1	59
23/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 12	33/1	-
14/09/24	Bath / Unknown / F	4	5 / 10	8/1	-
05/09/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	6 / 11	22/1	-

Hush Puppy

Jockey: Sorin Moldoveanu Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 53-677 OR: 59

33/1

Comment: Showed some ability when prominent in the market in his first two starts on the AW (7f/1m) late last year, but not built on it in three starts since including on stable debut at Leicester (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; the longer trip is not certain to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	22/1	62
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	14/1	64
19/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	6 / 8	20/1	-
21/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	3 / 10	11/4	-
03/12/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	5 / 11	6/4	-

Marmalade Kid

Jockey: Nicola Currie Trainer: George Baker Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 000 OR: 58

66/1

Comment: Huge prices and well beaten in three starts over 7f/1m on AW/turf since his debut in May; this may be more realistic up in trip on handicap debut, but he still needs to leave those efforts well behind.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	11 / 14	300/1	-
09/06/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	10 / 10	300/1	-
21/05/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	11 / 13	80/1	-

Without Burlington

Jockey: P Cosgrave Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 8-37 OR: 64

Comment: Best effort when third of 11 in a Redcar novice (1m2f, good) in April, but still finished around 13l behind the winner; disappointed when favourite at Nottingham (1m, good) last month and hopes pinned on the return to this trip helping on handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	7 / 12	11/4	-
07/04/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	11/1	-
11/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	8 / 13	9/1	-