August 18 / 15.35 Epsom

15.35

Good

Jewson Tool Hire Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 17y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Jewson Tool Hire Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6-6935 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Returned from a short break with a creditable third at Newmarket in June (1m2f, good); hassled for the lead at Wolverhampton last month before dropping away late; not discounted.
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8th

3

(7)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lethal Touch

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 5f out, went clear under 3f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 110yds

8/1

8th

8

(5)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lethal Touch

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Steadily progressive and arrives here on a hat-trick after clearcut successes over this trip at Epsom in August and September; up another 4lb for last time but may not have reached her ceiling yet; big chance.

4/1

1st

6

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

16:00 Epsom

Lethal Touch

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well inside final 110yds, won going away

5/2

2nd
10 (10)
Gilbert

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 012856 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the year at Windsor in June (extended 1m3f, good to firm); ran well behind a big improver next time but he's gone off the boil more recently; change of headgear could give him a lift.
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12

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

13:30 Bath

Gilbert

8st 12lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adam West

4-38; no win since last summer and yet to score beyond 11.5f; has struggled through the majority of this year, finishing last on three occasions, including at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm; 16-1) four weeks ago; others are far more obvious candidates.

25/1

11th

11

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

17:00 Windsor

Gilbert

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

took keen hold, soon towards rear

12/1

4th

14

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Gilbert

10st 7lb

J: Miss Milica Jovana Dusanovic

T: Adam West

The odd encouraging effort this year without being at his best; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 578239

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Improved for switch to handicaps in June, placed over 1m at Nottingham and Yarmouth; ran poorly upped to this trip at Newmarket seven weeks ago; too soon to write off but that latest run does need some forgiving.
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3rd

3

(5)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders but raced wide early, headway to lead after 2f

3/1

4th

7

(11)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

slowly into stride, midfield, some headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

14/1

5th

10

(13)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

10/1

Form: 575384 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
9lb lower than for last summer's Nottingham win (1m2f, good to firm); creditable efforts in three of his last four starts and going back up in trip can help; not out of it.
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4th

9

(3)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

15:35 Epsom

Codswallop

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adam West

9lb lower than for last summer's Nottingham win (1m2f, good to firm); creditable efforts in three of his last four starts and going back up in trip can help; not out of it.

10/1

4th

14

(5)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Bath

Codswallop

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adam West

Sole win came at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) from an 8lb higher mark last summer; has worn various headgear and, although faring a bit better at Wolverhampton on penultimate start, has since taken a firm backward step at Yarmouth (last of eight).

14/1

Form: 3-6264

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
She should appreciate the drop into Class 6 company but this year's efforts haven't really suggested she's ahead of her mark.
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1

(12)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ae Fond Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

Sole win (from 18 starts) came in a 7.5f Ffos Las novice in August 2022; runner-up on penultimate start (beaten 15l) and struggled on similarly testing ground at Catterick next time; easing mark; dropping back in trip.

16/1

8th

6

(7)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:30 Catterick

Ae Fond Kiss

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Ed de Giles

raced in second, lost second over 2f out, soon weakened

5/1

2nd

6

(5)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

15:45 Chester

Ae Fond Kiss

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Ed de Giles

raced in second, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

12/1

Form: 78-295 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run; ended his winter campaign with a low-key performance and it was a similar story back from a break here two weeks ago; should be sharper today but likely to face competition for the lead.
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7th

2

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Fakenham

Stopnsearch

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Brett Johnson

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m2f; fair form in three runs over hurdles but yet to prove that he stays 2m.

12/1

7th

2

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Fakenham

Stopnsearch

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Brett Johnson

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m2f; fair form in three runs over hurdles but yet to prove that he stays 2m.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Stopnsearch

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Brett Johnson

reluctant to load

20/1

Form: 630-27 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who ran well on his seasonal return at Brighton in April (1m2f, good); similar form when midfield at Windsor in May; absence no issue but his tendency to blow the start might be.
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6th

9

(9)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tawtheef

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Chamings

towards rear

10/1

8th

9

(5)

11th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Lingfield (AW)

Tawtheef

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Chamings

2-30 with the second win coming over C&D in May 2022; returned from three months off (had wind surgery for a second time) with a significant revival to be second in a C&D classified 18 days ago, hitting the front before mown down by this year's multiple scorer Destinado; firmly in the mix.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

24th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tawtheef

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Chamings

towards rear

6/1

Form: 8-8433 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Placed in 1m2f handicaps the last twice (AW and good to soft) and he ran well in his one run here in 2021; Harry Davies takes off a useful 3lb; place claims once again.
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4th

2

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Platinum Prince

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Scored twice (over 1m1f) at Goodwood last summer; yet to hit top form this season though, a never-dangerous fifth of eight back at Goodwood (1m1f) last month; has slipped to a lenient mark though so needs considering in a headgear changed for in-form yard.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Platinum Prince

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Needs a revival but fast ground wasn't ideal on his comeback run and seven career wins include this race 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; rarely looks straightforward but remains capable of winning races.

7/2

11th

3

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Platinum Prince

11st 1lb

J: Mr Hezekiah March

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Seven-time winner from 1m-1m2f; not on a bad mark on the pick of last season's efforts, but he has been absent for 193 days and and an inexperienced amateur takes the ride (first Flat ride under rules).

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 311340 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win minor events at Wolverhampton and Brighton in May; never in contention at Sandown last month but that was in a stronger race; should be arriving on the scene late.
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9th

7

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On John

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time course winner, the most recent coming last March over this trip when trained by James Owen; 0-6 since joining this stable and he was well beaten in a classified event at Newcastle last month.

25/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

16/1

Form: 834

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in modest 1m maidens on turf the last twice; improvement required for the step up in trip and switch to handicaps.
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10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Certain Style

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Stole a small-field C&D event from the front last November and has failed to back up that form since; not solid.

25/1

10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Certain Style

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Stole a small-field C&D event from the front last November and has failed to back up that form since; not solid.

25/1

10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Certain Style

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Stole a small-field C&D event from the front last November and has failed to back up that form since; not solid.

25/1

5/1

Form: 225467

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
His win came in an AW seller in February but he has run a couple of fair races in handicaps since; conditions shouldn't be an excuse and the drop into a Class 6 can help.
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7th

7

(9)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:35 Brighton

Lexington Hero

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Gained only win from 13 starts in a Tapeta seller but ran quite well when third (albeit no threat to clear winner) at Bath (11.6f, good) 11 days ago; continues to edge down the weights; each-way claims at least.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £82.20
Straight Forecast £66.16
Tricast £190.89
Trifecta £375.90

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Lethal Touch

POSTDATA:

Platinum Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Come On John

Daily Mirror:

Codswallop

The Guardian:

Gilbert

Telegraph:

Stopnsearch

RP RATINGS:

Come On John

The Times:

Lethal Touch

Daily Mail:

Lethal Touch

D Express:

Lethal Touch

The Sun:

Codswallop

The Star:

Platinum Prince

Daily Record:

Platinum Prince