June 02 / 14.00 Epsom

14.00

Good

British EBF 40th Anniversary Woodcote Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Woodcote Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Created a favourable impression at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) on debut, quickening clear inside the final 1f for a ready win; should take well to Epsom and looks potentially useful; interesting.
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23th

10

(18)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Bobsleigh

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His first campaign started well, making it 2-2 in Epsom's Woodcote Stakes before finishing sixth of 20 here in the Coventry; that was as good as it got and he signed off with a heavy defeat on nursery debut; now having his first race in ten months and on his first venture beyond 6f, so there are some serious questions to confront.

50/1

14th

1

(13)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bobsleigh

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

always behind

11/1

5th

4

(12)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Bobsleigh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 13

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid performances over 5f on slow ground, scoring gamely at Musselburgh then good third (despite wide draw) in competitive Lily Agnes at Chester; looks likely to handle this track; major contender.
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8th

7

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

0-6 on AW for new stable since the autumn but took good step back in right direction when close fourth at Lingfield (5f) last month and will be suited by this return to 6f on turf; interesting.

10/1

12

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

All three wins came on turf when trained by Hugo Palmer, the most recent at Chester in September; 0-12 on the AW but he did post a solid effort when a 1l fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago; steps back up in trip.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both handicap wins on turf at Chester (5f and 6f); no great shakes on this track for new yard since November but he's dropped 9lb in that time and there was the glimmer of a revival here last time when back from a break; not ruled out.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 31

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eyecatching third at Goodwood then justified odds-on favouritism with a 6l success at Bath (5.7f, good) 12 days later in May; looks just the type to improve further and make his mark at this better level; respected.
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16th

9

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Haatem

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Landed a second win at this meeting when seeing off Galen, King's Gambit and Enfjaar in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; below-par seventh on 1m2f Goodwood reappearance 25 days ago but this has presumably been the target again; the mount of James Doyle from the three Wathnan runners.

11/2

7th

6

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Haatem

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has form on all types of ground; smart performer whose strong CV includes wins in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood as a 2yo and two Royal Ascot contests, more recently last year's Wolferton (1m2f Listed); best figures give him a major chance at the weights.

7/2

6th

3

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Haatem

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Gave a typically tenacious display to win 16-runner Listed race at Royal Ascot in June on his first crack at 1m2f; respectable, running-on third back over 1m for Group 2 there four weeks ago, so it looks as if about 1m2f is indeed his trip these days and he looks set for a bold show.

3/1

Form: 82

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole filly in this field; seemed to find 5f too sharp on debut, then fared much better over 6f at Newmarket (good) where she finished second of 14; may improve further; gets weight all round and could go well.
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12th

14

(3)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Maymay

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ran well in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to firm; finished fourth) most recently, shaping as if she's ready for a crack at 7f; however, three defeats leave her looking vulnerable against numerous promising types in this field.

50/1

4th

12

(2)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

14:00 Epsom

Maymay

8st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Sole filly in this field; seemed to find 5f too sharp on debut, then fared much better over 6f at Newmarket (good) where she finished second of 14; may improve further; gets weight all round and could go well.

14/1

2nd

12

(5)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Maymay

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

raced in second, ridden and challenging over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging debut in novice event (5f, good) at York's Dante meeting, keeping on for fourth of seven at 40-1; should be suited by this extra furlong and looks open to improvement; possibilities.
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9th

6

(9)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

bumped start, switched left soon after start, in rear

12/1

10th

6

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at more ability with his midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good) two weeks ago but the bare form puts him bottom of this pack; consequently needs to improve markedly.
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2nd

1

(9)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:15 Epsom

Rednblue Sovereign

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Entitled to win a C&D novice (on soft; made all) in August and it was always going to be tough for him in a very deep nursery at York's Ebor meeting (form working out very well); on a challenging mark but should be a factor.

12/1

17th

7

(18)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Rednblue Sovereign

8st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Made his experience count when making all in 7f Epsom novice (soft) three weeks ago; the runner-up gave that form a boost when scoring with something to spare at Ripon last weekend; stall 18 might not be ideal, though.

16/1

1st

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:20 Epsom

Rednblue Sovereign

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Runner-up to an impressive winner in maiden at Sandown (7f, good; unraced on softer) in June; couldn't crack it at the fourth attempt when making the running over 6f at Salisbury (good to firm) 12 days later but he's narrowly the form pick in this field and has some experience of this track from his second outing.

11/10

Form: 31 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made all for half-length win at Haydock (good to firm) last week, proving suited by the step up to 6f and building on Chester debut promise; one of two strong contenders for Richard Hannon.
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16th

28

(26)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

The Camden Colt

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has solid form in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (on good or quicker) but there were no excuses behind Volterra and Skukuza the last time and that's probably where he is right now after ten career starts.

25/1

9

(1)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

The Camden Colt

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has run well to be placed in his last three starts since stepped up to 1m; inside draw is a positive for one who likes to be up there, but he has been edging up the weights for not winning and the return to 7f is not sure to be a plus; stable won this in 2016 and 2019.

12/1

Form: 2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in picking up a silver medal at Ripon (6f, good) on debut but was absolutely trounced by the winner, who looks a smart prospect; ran to an ordinary RPR himself.
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9th

6

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fifty Grand Slater

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

0-8, but placed six times as when beaten just over a length into second of eight behind Bazball over C&D (first-time blinkers) in August; now 7lb better off, but hasn't progressed in two outings since whereas his old rival has stepped up again; another placing may be his best hope.

7/1

3rd

3

(1)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:05 Nottingham

Fifty Grand Slater

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Amy Murphy

Seven defeats include two nurseries and, although in form, he's not progressing; looks vulnerable.

14/1

3rd

3

(1)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ripon

Fifty Grand Slater

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Amy Murphy

Couple of fair efforts in nurseries since headgear went on but he's exposed and has plenty more on his plate today; would have been 15lb better off with Instant Recall in a handicap.

16/1

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability and greenness in 5.5f maiden on good ground at Wetherby last month, finishing fourth of nine; may do better in due course but this looks a stiff assignment on second outing.
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2nd

6

(1)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:00 Yarmouth

Glandford

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Jarvis

Faced a tough task and perhaps also found the Epsom track unsuitable in the Woodcote last time; some promise (fourth over 5.5f) at Wetherby on debut; that form sets the standard, albeit an ordinary one, back down in class.

8/1

9th

9

(5)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

14:00 Epsom

Glandford

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Jarvis

Showed ability and greenness in 5.5f maiden on good ground at Wetherby last month, finishing fourth of nine; may do better in due course but this looks a stiff assignment on second outing.

20/1

4th

2

(6)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

16:50 Wetherby

Glandford

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: William Jarvis

80,000gns 2yo; sixth foal; half-brother to four winners including Priscilla's Wish (6f/7f; RPR 86), Chromium (6f AW 2yo; 64) and Broadleas (Italian 10.5f); dam maiden half-sister to Italian 7.5f 2yo Listed winner; probably best watched.

25/1

Form: 12

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably beat his two rivals at Windsor, then finished second of five at Ascot; both were over 5f on soft; faces a different scenario and bigger field this time but he's a big player on RPRs.
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4th

1

(2)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:20 Hamilton

Valour And Swagger

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Easily won three-runner novice on debut at Windsor (5f, soft) and good second at Ascot (5f, soft) next time; down the field in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to firm) most recently but he's likely to be back on a slow surface for this first nursery start and could play a leading role.

15/8

10th

6

(11)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

14:00 Epsom

Valour And Swagger

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Comfortably beat his two rivals at Windsor, then finished second of five at Ascot; both were over 5f on soft; faces a different scenario and bigger field this time but he's a big player on RPRs.

6/1

11th
4 (9)

20/1

Form: 135

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Journey to France paid off with Saint-Cloud win (4.5f, very soft) on debut; creditable fifth in the Lily Agnes at Chester (soft) most recently; however, first-time headgear needs to prompt improvement.
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No Results Found

Form: 151

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has gained his two clearcut wins on the Tapeta at Southwell (5f); only fifth of seven at Newmarket (good to soft) in between but the form has substance and he returns to turf still unexposed.
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2

(1)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:40 Windsor

Yorkshire Terrier

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all in two 5f AW novice races at Southwell in spring; last of 12 after racing too freely in Woodcote at Epsom (6f) in early June but no surprise if he bounces back with a much better run here.

7/1

12th

7

(12)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

14:00 Epsom

Yorkshire Terrier

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

Has gained his two clearcut wins on the Tapeta at Southwell (5f); only fifth of seven at Newmarket (good to soft) in between but the form has substance and he returns to turf still unexposed.

10/1

1st

1

(3)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Yorkshire Terrier

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

made all

9/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.00
Straight Forecast £24.03
Trifecta £89.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bobsleigh

POSTDATA:

Haatem

TOPSPEED:

Balon D'Or

D Express:

Land Lover

Daily Record:

The Camden Colt

RP RATINGS:

Valour And Swagger

The Guardian:

Yorkshire Terrier

The Times:

Bobsleigh

Telegraph:

Bobsleigh

Daily Mirror:

Bobsleigh

The Star:

Bobsleigh

Daily Mail:

Haatem

The Sun:

Balon D'Or