September 29 / 14.20 Epsom

14.20

Heavy

Betfred Derby ‘Wild Card’ EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £9792.6
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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Betfred Derby ‘Wild Card’ EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 53

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped nicely at Goodwood on last month's debut (7f, good to firm) and confirmed that promise when third of nine at Ascot on soft ground 23 days ago; should stay this trip and although he's the only maiden in the field, he's not out of it with further progress expected.
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Verdict Starting price

22

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Too Soon

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Reserve; has usually run with credit here, including on good to firm in May, and scored (from Night Breeze) with first-time cheekpieces under Warren Fentiman at Epsom 13 days ago; however, his only two wins from 15 races have both been at Epsom in the mud and he's also now gone back up 6lb.

33/1

17

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Too Soon

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Gary & Josh Moore

First reserve; has never won away from Epsom, where he excelled on a mud-splattered Derby day ten days ago (1m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces); it's unwise to take that form at face value and a 6lb rise can find him out, especially on this forecast faster surface.

20/1

1st

13

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Too Soon

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Housed in a stable that rarely misidentifies its geese as swans, so the fact he's been highly tried on occasions is interesting; 1-14 record is therefore frustrating but the win did come here as a juvenile (8.5f, heavy) and he gets first-time cheekpieces today; suspicion he's capable of a big run with Warren Fentiman an unusual booking for the yard.

10/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Learning on the job when landing a 1m maiden at Newmarket six weeks ago (good ground); encouragement for testing ground on paper and open to considerable improvement; Group 1 Futurity entry catches the eye; big player.
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5th

1

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:34 Ascot

Anniversary

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Not proven on firmer than good (one attempt); second of nine at Salisbury (1m6f, good) in May was his closest finish since 2yo, making most and rallying well; disappointing latest start but that Salisbury run was his only appearance this season over this trip (the rest were 2m); not totally ruled out in his search for first win since debut.

9/1

7th

2

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Anniversary

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Blinkered on four of his last five starts; flopped when 5-4 favourite behind Elysian Flame at Beverley (2m, good to soft) in April but this month's second of nine at Salisbury (1m6f, good; made most and rallied well) was his closest finish since 2yo and gives some renewed hope.

5/1

2nd

1

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Anniversary

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Newmarket maiden on his debut in 2024 but hasn't kicked on from good juvenile form; fair efforts when fifth in quite valuable AW handicaps in February and March but he proved a disappointing favourite on return to turf when beaten 14l at Beverley (also 2m, good to soft) last month; others hold greater appeal.

11/2

Form: 1

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Overcame his inexperience to win a 1m maiden at Bath two weeks ago (good ground); that form lags behind his rivals but surprising if he isn't capable of a good deal better.
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1st

8

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

The Green Mile

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Neil Mulholland

Has endured a couple of lengthy absences in his seven-race career but showed the ability remains when successful in a first-time hood (now removed) at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) last month; half-brother to a couple of AW winners and shortlisted; stable also runs Mathematician.

7/1

3rd

5

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

The Green Mile

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Has mixed record in his six starts but he added to his debut win for the Crisfords when landing a Chepstow handicap (1m2f, good to soft; hood applied) last month; up 4lb but he beat a clear second last time and he still has potential; shortlisted.

6/1

1st

5

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

The Green Mile

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Bright start as 2yo in 2024 but then trailed the field in a Group 3 that October and, following an 80,000gns sale, has raced only twice for this yard, beaten 7l in one start last year and again on his comeback at Newbury 33 days ago; encouraging he's now putting a couple of runs together, though, so well worth a market check; hood added.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 51

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Doncaster on debut in June, after which he was gelded; lots to like about his Goodwood win 26 days ago (1m, good), still green but powering home to beat nine rivals (third, fourth and fifth have won since); has to concede weight all round but he's promising.
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3rd

5

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Glittering Legend

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made it four wins from six starts when landing a Listed race at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April; won on good and soft ground in 2yo campaign; further improvement is needed today but he's in good hands to continue to progress and his dam was a 1m2f Listed winner; not ruled out now up in trip.

10/1

1st

2

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glittering Legend

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive gelding who took well to AW in Kempton conditions race (1m) on reappearance, adding to his 2yo turf wins and taking record to 3-5; his best sibling won this contest in 2021; respected.

6/1

1st

2

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glittering Legend

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive gelding who took well to AW in Kempton conditions race (1m) on reappearance, adding to his 2yo turf wins and taking record to 3-5; his best sibling won this contest in 2021; respected.

6/1

6/1

Form: 12

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Encouraging start to his career when winning a 7f novice (good) at Haydock in July; put in his place by a promising sort at Salisbury 16 days ago (1m, good to soft) but still ran to a useful level; considered.
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5th

3

(2)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

14:20 Epsom

Archies Angel

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Encouraging start to his career when winning a 7f novice (good) at Haydock in July; put in his place by a promising sort at Salisbury 16 days ago (1m, good to soft) but still ran to a useful level; considered.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Salisbury

Archies Angel

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

10-1 when making a winning debut at Haydock (7f, good) in July, displaying a nice turn of foot; extra furlong should be within range and respected despite conceding weight all round.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £12.32
Trifecta £65.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Anniversary

SPOTLIGHT:

Glittering Legend

NEWMARKET:

The Green Mile

Daily Mirror:

Archie's Angel

Daily Record:

Glittering Legend

TOPSPEED:

Anniversary

POSTDATA:

Anniversary

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Anniversary

Telegraph:

Anniversary

D Express:

Anniversary

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Anniversary

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Anniversary