September 28 / 13.45 Epsom

13.45

Good

Betfred ‘Double Delight’ Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Betfred ‘Double Delight’ Nursery Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 83321 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Record of 83321 reflects his steady progress; made all for 4l success in Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) most recently and the form has received a couple of boosts; shortlisted.
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1

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Galileo Island

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Record of 83321 reflects his steady progress; made all for 4l success in Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) most recently and the form has received a couple of boosts; shortlisted.

15/8

3

(10)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Galileo Island

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Struggled on Newmarket debut but he's been placed in each of his three starts since, including at Doncaster (7f, good) 33 days ago; returns to AW; can go well but may prove vulnerable for the win.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 271725

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has shown best form over 6f at Newbury and proved a non-stayer over a testing 7f at Sandown most recently; this is a sharper scenario but he has something to prove.
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5

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Penhallam

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Held over 7f the last twice and seems set for another supporting role, unless first-time headgear makes a difference; best form remains over 6f at Newbury.

10/1

2

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Penhallam

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Brian Meehan

Has shown best form over 6f at Newbury and proved a non-stayer over a testing 7f at Sandown most recently; this is a sharper scenario but he has something to prove.

7/1

1

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Penhallam

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Meehan

Gained his novice win over 6f at Newbury (good to firm) and went very close in nursery over that same C&D (good) last time; possibly not crying out for this return to a stiff 7f.

15/8

Form: 435

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has shown clear promise in his 7f attempts at novice level; gelded since a lesser effort over 1m last time; open to progress now handicapping and back down in distance.
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9th

8

(2)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Ohara

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Improved on final 2yo start, comfortably landing a nine-runner nursery at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October; that was his first run on testing ground and it remains to be seen if he can build on it back on a faster surface.

10/1

2

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:33 Pontefract

Ohara

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ran okay from the front when fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in a novice at Bath (1m, good to soft) 11 days ago; however, he's now 0-5 and needs something extra now back in a handicap.

9/2

Form: 363

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who posted a solid effort over C&D (good) most recently, finishing third behind subsequent winners (of nursery and sales race); respected nursery debutante.
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2nd

7

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Crystal Pier

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Tapped back into initial promise when opening her account at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) on her comeback 12 days ago; received a 2lb nudge for that narrow success and, despite shaping like she'll do better returned to further, warrants consideration in her attempt to double up.

6/1

1st

5

(7)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Pier

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Didn't progress last year, latterly finishing a well-beaten last of three upped to 1m2f; this half-sister to a Polytrack and a Dirt winner needs to improve on her AW debut back from seven months off.

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Newmarket

Crystal Pier

8st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Ralph Beckett

Has some encouraging form over 7f, rallying fifth at Epsom (handicap debut) most recently; gives the impression she's ready for this step up in distance; interesting, with improvement possible.

11/2

Form: 727

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Clear best effort in maidens when running-on second over 5f at Sandown; made no impression over 7f on AW last time but this return to turf may have a positive effect.
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1st

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Havana Smile

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Sole start at 5f came at this track and it was his best effort too, when second of nine in a maiden (good) in August; last two runs were at 7f and didn't scream he's desperate for this return to 5f; not handicapped out of things, though.

20/1

7th

3

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Smile

9st 8lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed fair form in four runs at 2yrs, signing off with a good fourth in 7f Epsom nursery in September; since gelded and can't be discounted on his seasonal return.

20/1

5

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Havana Smile

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Clear best effort in maidens when running-on second over 5f at Sandown; made no impression over 7f on AW last time but this return to turf may have a positive effect.

14/1

Form: 644

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant who looks fairly solid, having made the frame over 7f on turf/AW the last twice; in good hands and may be capable of progress at this level; one to consider.
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3rd

3

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balthamos

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-8 but he's run some good races, including placing in 7f handicaps in December; competitive from this mark but might be vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

5

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Goodwood

Balthamos

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Attractively bred grey who has improved with each of his four starts and was a close second on nursery debut at Epsom a fortnight ago (7f, good; unraced on softer), despite pulling hard; contender up 2lb.

5/1

6

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Balthamos

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Handicap debutant who looks fairly solid, having made the frame over 7f on turf/AW the last twice; in good hands and may be capable of progress at this level; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 844

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (7f) last time; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase could take another step forward on nursery debut; interesting.
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7

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

Yy Nation

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (soft) in September and he stepped up again on handicap debut when third of seven at Epsom (also 7f, good) three weeks later; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase might be capable of better yet.

7/1

7

(5)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Yy Nation

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (7f) last time; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase could take another step forward on nursery debut; interesting.

6/1

7

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Ascot

Yy Nation

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

260,000gns breeze-up 2yo who has disappointed in two starts; still early days but a gelding operation will need to have made an immediate impact if he's to play a part here.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £22.85
Trifecta £118.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Galileo Island

SPOTLIGHT:

Crystal Pier

The Star:

Yy Nation

NEWMARKET:

Balthamos

POSTDATA:

Penhallam

D Express:

Crystal Pier

Daily Record:

Crystal Pier

The Times:

Galileo Island

Telegraph:

Galileo Island

Daily Mirror:

Galileo Island

The Sun:

Galileo Island