April 22 / 14.45 Epsom

14.45

Good

Lilley Plummer Risks City & Suburban Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 2f 17y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Lilley Plummer Risks City & Suburban Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1116-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won last summer on his first four starts once stepped up to 1m2f, on a range of ground, and he reappeared with another significantly improved effort when mowing down three of today's rivals to grab a 16-runner race at Doncaster (1m2f, good); can be ridden more prominently than he was that day and, although up another 4lb, it's hard to rule out further progress.
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2nd

9

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Dual winner last spring (including over C&D) and comes here in good nick after a spell in Meydan; he's not discounted.

8/1

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

City Of Delight

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Ran in snatches and reportedly hung right when well beaten at Haydock latest; something to prove after that but progressive previously, winning twice in the spring (1m2f, good), and could bounce back with a big run.

7/1

14th

6

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

City Of Delight

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Won four in a row last summer and kicked off this campaign with another two wins (1m2f, good); no match for well-treated winner at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) since but the time looks right for him to have a first crack at 1m4f and he could play a leading role.

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1278-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Versatile regarding ground and trip; had a solid season overall (1m6f and 1m2f winner) last year and reappeared with a creditable fifth of 16 at Doncaster last month when three of today's rivals had his measure but not by much; can make the running if necessary and he too is in the mix if he adapts to this track.
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1st

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rathgar

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Beat 13 rivals to win at Newbury (1m2f, good) ten days ago on his second start back from some time off; back up 4lb but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year and he's a solid contender.

9/2

1st

2

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Rathgar

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Ran creditably over 1m2f on good ground on first three starts last season and back-to-form fourth of 13 at Kempton (AW) three weeks ago; thereabouts if the returning cheekpieces (worn on final start in 2024, below form) don't have an adverse effect.

12/1

4th

12

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Rathgar

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Ran creditably on first three starts last season, before two lesser displays in the summer; versatile ground-wise on turf and although he's raced only twice on AW, in first half of 2024, the first of those runs was creditable; the widest draw does not help today, however.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2237-4 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unraced here, won sole start at Chester; extremely solid sequence at about 1m2f last July-October and, having won a maiden hurdle in February, he was as good as ever when close fourth of 16 off this mark to City Of Delight and Magico at Doncaster (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) last month; comes from off the pace and that latest start was far from the first time he's met trouble in running; well capable of a bold show if he gets the breaks.
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7th

3

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Stressfree

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten a head in this race last year and fourth of 22 here in the Ebor in August; began 2026 with another solid effort, when second at Ripon; not a prolific winner with his waiting tactics but big each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

1

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Ripon

Stressfree

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Smart handicapper who won at Haydock (1m4f, good) off 4lb lower last May and recorded several good efforts in defeat later in 2025; has gone well fresh before.

9/2

1

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Stressfree

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Likeable hold-up performer who has run crackers in top handicaps over 1m6f on last two starts, fourth of 22 in the Ebor at York (good to firm) before third of 14 to The Reverend (Dramatic Star second) in the Old Borough Cup at Haydock (good); all ground seems to come alike; each-way claims again.

8/1

Form: 06317- D BF

Last run: 199 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Had 1m2f wins last May and September, latterly having to bide her time when she scored in last-gasp fashion at Haydock (good to soft; acts on good to firm); needs to improve but that's possible in this second season handicapping and the form of her stable is no disincentive.
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10th

2

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Warda Jamila

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has not made the progress that seemed likely and although she was a close fourth of seven at Goodwood (second attempt over this far) last time, that was when setting a steady pace; acts on good to soft, unraced on soft.

12/1

6

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Warda Jamila

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned mostly at shorter but latest effort (1m3f, AW debut) suggests this return to 1m4f is worth exploring; back on last winning mark and ran well in sole Goodwood attempt; clear possibilities.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Warda Jamila

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Looked set for better this term but it's not arrived yet, following what had looked an encouraging reappearance; below form on sole attempt beyond 1m2f, admittedly at 2024 Royal Ascot, and this is her AW debut.

12/1

Form: 420581 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) late last year and never better than when winning at Pontefract (1m2f, good) eight days ago, seeing as he did it by 7l after leading in the final 1f; below form sole start here (last May) and carries a 5lb penalty but he has to be in calculations.
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10th

4

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Kings Code

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Second at this meeting in 2024 but only eighth in this race last year; had an excellent autumn on AW and won again in January, but he's struggled to make an impact in recent AW starts and his record is a lot stronger at up to 1m3f than at about 1m4f.

33/1

14th

3

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Code

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

He's never won off a mark this high and he needs to produce more than he's managed at Kempton and Lingfield on his last three starts; however, before those he won a 13-runner handicap over C&D with something to spare and the return to Newcastle could be in his favour; not ruled out each-way.

20/1

8th

3

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Kings Code

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Busy 6yo who is 10-28 on AW, with three of those wins last autumn (two C&D) and latest at Newcastle in January; the handicapper has reacted, though, and the creditable efforts of last two starts weren't nearly so rewarding.

16/1

6th
4 (2)
Magico

4/1

Form: 305-22

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Third in a maiden here early in career; gelded in November and improved form when beaten a neck over 1m2f at Chelmsford (AW) and Doncaster (good) in his two starts this season; wore first-time cheekpieces in the latter, unleashing a fine burst to hit the front in the final 1f before he was himself cut down by City Of Delight; bit more to prove on good to firm; up 2lb but can defy that if things fall right for him.
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1st

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Magico

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Three-time Flat winner for Marco Botti in Britain; purchased for 89,000gns in August; brings a Flat rating of 89 for his hurdling/stable debut; should be suited by this better ground and of obvious interest given trainer/rider combination.

5/2

5

(10)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

14:45 Chester

Magico

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Marco Botti

Improved form after a gelding operation when going close at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and Doncaster (1m2f, good) in March; respectable third of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; enters calculations under Rodriguez.

14/1

3rd

3

(5)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Windsor

Magico

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Gelded in November and improved form when going close at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and Doncaster (1m2f, good) in his first two runs this season; finished last of six at Epsom last time but he got involved in some scrimmaging and is a big player if he can bounce back near best.

6/1

Non-runners

Sean

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Payout
Exacta £13.00
Straight Forecast £11.77
Trifecta £37.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Magico

TOPSPEED:

Stressfree

RP RATINGS:

City Of Delight

Daily Mirror:

King's Code

POSTDATA:

Magico

NEWMARKET:

Magico

The Guardian:

Magico

The Star:

Magico

Daily Record:

Magico

The Times:

Stressfree

Telegraph:

Stressfree

Daily Mail:

Stressfree

D Express:

Stressfree

The Sun:

Stressfree