July 01 / 20.42 Epsom

20.42

Good

Betfred ‘Matchday Turbo Boosts’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betfred ‘Matchday Turbo Boosts’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 114605 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a turf claimer in Ireland and landed two AW handicaps (1m/7f) for current connections at the start of 2026; has found life harder since but in some good 3yo only races and latest fifth of ten at Sandown (7f, good) in this headgear combination was creditable; respected taking on his elders.
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13th

4

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Utmost Good Faith

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Back in his comfort zone at Epsom (7f, good) last time, taking Class 4 record to 3-3; sold out of George Boughey's yard for 28,000gns since; returns to deeper waters off a demanding mark; new headgear.

18/1

1st

5

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Utmost Good Faith

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won a turf claimer in Ireland and landed two AW handicaps (1m/7f) for current connections at the start of 2026; has found life harder since but in some good 3yo only races and latest fifth of ten at Sandown (7f, good) in this headgear combination was creditable; respected taking on his elders.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 59-110 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3 on AW with convincing success over this trip at Southwell in May but a 10lb rise proved more than enough to find him out at York since, taking his turf record to 0-9.
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2nd

7

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Sporting Light

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made it 3-3 on AW with convincing success over this trip at Southwell in May but a 10lb rise proved more than enough to find him out at York since, taking his turf record to 0-9.

12/1

10th

3

(18)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Sporting Light

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made it 3-3 on AW with convincing success over this trip at Southwell two weeks ago; however, he's gone up 10lb and his turf form is at a much lower level.

6/1

1st

1

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sporting Light

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Disappointing at Pontefract (6f, soft) on his final start last year but bounced back to form on his reappearance with a win over this C&D, making it 2-2 on the AW (gelded prior to that); not discounted off this 2lb higher mark.

4/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 179638 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell off 1lb higher; also good third of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap in May and better than eighth of 11 might suggest at Beverley ten days later, fading late after racing too keenly; Mason Paetel has won on him before; runner-up once from two outings over C&D and enters calculations.
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10th

3

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Bell Shot

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer; series of good runs at around 7f since May; slipping down the weights and should be a key player back at 6f.

4/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Bell Shot

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell off 2lb higher; respectable third of ten over 7f at Epsom (good) 17 days ago; successful on his previous outing over C&D; this prominent racer is capable of making a bold bid.

7/2

10/1

Form: 5414-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Can race freely, just as he did when making all at Haydock (7f, good) last summer; stopped quickly without a tongue-tie on Yarmouth reappearance (gelded) and that aid is back in place now.
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9th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Padua

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

One win from five handicap runs, when making all over 7f at Haydock last summer; looked capable of finding some improvement when a never-nearer fourth of ten at Epsom (7f) in June on second run back from a layoff, despite not handling the track; acts on Polytrack but unraced on Tapeta.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Padua

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Can race freely, just as he did when making all at Haydock (7f, good) last summer; stopped quickly without a tongue-tie on Yarmouth reappearance (gelded) and that aid is back in place now.

10/1

11th

8

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Padua

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

Can race freely, just as he did when making all at Haydock (7f, good) last summer; didn't get away with it at Sandown (7f, good) 307 days ago and he's since been gelded; tongue-tie is removed and he needs to settling better now stepping back up in trip on his reappearance.

11/2

Form: 321-58 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made all over C&D (good to soft) last September on final run for Andrew Balding; failed to build on AW reappearance for new yard when only eighth of 16 over C&D but it was a competitive 0-100 at the Derby meeting and she should find life easier at this level.
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3rd

1

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon Dow

Made all last term in a maiden at Brighton (good to firm) and a handicap over C&D (good to soft), the latter in September on final run for Andrew Balding; back over C&D on last two outings and not disgraced when sixth of ten on latest (co-favourite); case can be made back on last winning mark.

6/1

6th

3

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all over C&D (good to soft) last September on final run for Andrew Balding; failed to build on AW reappearance for new yard when only eighth of 16 over C&D but it was a competitive 0-100 at the Derby meeting and she should find life easier at this level.

4/1

8th

14

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Musical Angel

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Dow

Beat her five rivals to make all over C&D (good to soft) last September on final run for Andrew Balding; didn't run badly on stable/seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in April and could improve for that run; this race is more competitive than she's used to but she's not ruled out each-way.

50/1

Form: 333041 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Largely in decent nick this season, snapping a losing run at Chester (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago in this refitted headgear combination; retains handicapping scope off 5lb higher.
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1st

8

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mission Command

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

A bit to prove in the reapplied visor and back over 6f, with his last win coming at 7f; badly drawn last time at Chester but disappointed the run before as well.

14/1

7th

5

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended a long losing run when scoring over 7f here (good to soft) last month but he wasn't in the same form at Epsom last week; has bit to prove again after that and he hasn't had much luck with the draw.

14/1

7th

6

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Mission Command

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Largely in decent nick this season, snapping a losing run at Chester (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago in this refitted headgear combination; retains handicapping scope off 5lb higher.

11/4

Form: 337-65 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Quite useful for Eve Johnson Houghton at two, including making all in a C&D maiden (good); not at best in two outings for new yard (same owners) this spring so her hopes are pinned on a return to Epsom sparking a revival.
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2nd

4

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:13 Epsom

Mystic Moment

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Neil Mulholland

Useful 2yo (and course winner) when trained by Eve Johnson Houghton but soundly beaten in three handicaps (7f-1m) for new stable this year; may yet turn things around for Neil Mulholland but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting.

12/1

8th

8

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Mystic Moment

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Quite useful for Eve Johnson Houghton at two, including making all in a C&D maiden (good); not at best in two outings for new yard (same owners) this spring so her hopes are pinned on a return to Epsom sparking a revival.

14/1

Form: 71-090

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts all three outings this year, including without headgear for new stable 23 days ago.
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9th

9

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Just Queen High

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts all three outings this year, including without headgear for new stable 23 days ago.

25/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Just Queen High

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts both starts this term; first run for Ian Williams.

14/1

9th

4

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Just Queen High

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins from last three 6f runs, most significantly at Nottingham (heavy; has won on good; first-time blinkers) in October; faded quickly on recent 7f return at Doncaster and this trip should suit better; easing ground would suit.

8/1

Form: 113-97 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins at up to 1m for the Crisfords in 2025; well beaten in two 1m handicaps on turf for new yard this year but was better than the result on soft ground at Yarmouth last time, weakening having raced too keenly close to the pace; the return to 7f looks a good move.
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1

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Bella Perla

10st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Three AW wins at up to 1m for the Crisfords in 2025; well beaten in two 1m handicaps on turf for new yard this year but was better than the result on soft ground at Yarmouth last time, weakening having raced too keenly close to the pace; the return to 7f looks a good move.

11/1

7th

2

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Bella Perla

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tom Clover

Won a maiden at Southwell (7f, AW) and two 1m handicaps at Lingfield (AW) last year when trained by the Crisfords; drops in grade having failed to beat a rival home on her stable debut at Ascot (1m, good) 32 days ago and has a bit to prove on turf.

14/1

9th

4

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Bella Perla

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

No impact in sole turf start for the Crisfords, on handicap debut last September, but she fared much better over 1m on AW since, winning two of her last three starts; subsequently sold for 35,000gns; this may be needed.

14/1

Form: 2-1080 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £54.70
Straight Forecast £57.16
Tricast £323.39
Trifecta £259.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Mission Command

RP RATINGS:

Bell Shot

SPOTLIGHT:

Utmost Good Faith

NEWMARKET:

Bella Perla

Daily Mail:

Northern Empire

The Star:

Sporting Light

The Guardian:

Musical Angel

TOPSPEED:

Utmost Good Faith

The Times:

Bella Perla

D Express:

Mission Command

Daily Mirror:

Mission Command

Daily Record:

Mission Command

POSTDATA:

Bell Shot

The Sun:

Bell Shot