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Epic Poet

Horse Form Profile

Age: 7 years

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

18:12 Sandown

Epic Poet

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten in Group races on his last ten starts but went close in the Yorkshire Cup at York (1m6f, good to firm) last May and he was a good third in that same Group 2 a fortnight ago (good); he should be fine back up in trip and might not be far away.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

16:05 York

Epic Poet

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten a head in this last year, despite a highly tactical race; has held his form well (back in Dubai and Saudi Arabia this January-March) and should again be seriously involved, but to win this may require a career best.

5/1

2nd

3

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Epic Poet

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

In fine form this year over 1m6f-2m at Meydan and in Saudi Arabia and continued the good work when staying on for a close second in a slowly run Group 2 Yorkshire Cup (1m6f, good to firm) in May; no show when 25-1 at Royal Ascot (1m4f) on latest outing but shouldn't be far away in this lesser race if there's a decent pace to aim at.

3/1

11th

6

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Epic Poet

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

In fine form over 1m6f-2m at Meydan and in Saudi Arabia earlier this year and continued the good work when staying on for a close second to Rebel's Romance in a slowly run Group 2 Yorkshire Cup (1m6f, good to firm); 5lb worse off with the winner here and drops back in trip, but could go well once more.

16/1

2nd

5

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:45 York

Epic Poet

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

His fortunes began to turn again last season and the revival has reached another level this year with his performances over 1m6f-2m at Meydan and Riyadh; on last two starts he finished ahead of Continuous, who admittedly gave weight on the first occasion; not the form pick but he's highly respected.

8/1