15:10 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (8/1 +27%) Blue Storm		8 8/1(+27%)																															(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.
2	4 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.
3	7 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.
4	19 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.
5th	9 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.
6th	11 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.
7th	2 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.
8th	16 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.
9th	12 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.
10th	14 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.
11th	5 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.
12th	18 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.
13th	15 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.
14th	1 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.
15th	20 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.
16th	17 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.
8	8 |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.
3	3 |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.
10	10 |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.

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15:10 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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.

15:10 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
6	6 (6) (28/1 -100%) One Night Stand		28 28/1(-100%)																															(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.
1	7 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.
2	2 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.
3	9 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.
4	14 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.
5th	5 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.
6th	4 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.
7th	3 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.
8th	13 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.
9th	8 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.
10th	15 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.
11th	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.
12th	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.
13th	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.
14th	1 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.

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15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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.

15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:30 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +14%) City Of Troy		3 3/1(+14%)																															(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.
2	1 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.
3	11 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.
4	7 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.
5th	14 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.
6th	6 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.
7th	3 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.
8th	2 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.
9th	8 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.
16	16 |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.
10th	15 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.
11th	10 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.
12th	9 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.
13th	12 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.
14th	5 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.
15th	13 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.

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16:30 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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.

16:30 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:15 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (40/1 -60%) L'astronome		40 40/1(-60%)																															(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.
1	2 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.
2	7 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.
3	14 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.
4	4 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.
5th	13 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.
6th	12 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.
7th	11 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.
8th	8 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.
9th	10 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.
10th	6 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.
11th	3 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.
12th	1 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.
13th	15 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.
14th	9 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.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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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.

17:15 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:50 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
9	9 (9) (15/2 +0%) Russet Gold		7.5 15/2(+0%)																															(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.
11	11 (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.
1	1 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.
2	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.
3	3 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.
4	13 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.
5th	6 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.
6th	16 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.
7th	5 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.
8th	8 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.
9th	14 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.
10th	2 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.
11th	4 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.
12th	7 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.
13th	15 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.

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17:50 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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.

17:50 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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