June 02 / 17.45 Epsom

17.45

Good

Winners Wear Cavani Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Winners Wear Cavani Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 10-612 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
8yo who has been better than ever the last twice, with a win at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) and a close second at Windsor (6f, good to firm); he went close in a big-field 7f handicap at Newbury last September and should be fine now back up in trip; this bang-in-form contender has to be respected.
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4th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't matched that in four runs since but is back down to that winning mark; still needs to turn the ship around.

16/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Spanish Star

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

4th

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; held in a couple of Class 4 events since but he's won here in the past and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: -26406 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when close second of 14 on reappearance at Redcar (7f, soft) in April and he's versatile ground-wise; however, hasn't gone on from that Redcar run and has been down the field the last twice; blinkers (which replace visor) didn't have positive impact on sole previous use in France.
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10th

2

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Darkness

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David O’Meara

Took a step back in the right direction with his close sixth at Haydock on latest start and he's back in the visor in which his last five wins have come, including two last season (7f, good to firm); entitled to respect.

18/1

6th

10

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Darkness

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Came good at Goodwood last August (7f, good to firm), running on strongly to bag a Class 2 handicap; faced a stiff task in a Thirsk conditions event on his reappearance two weeks ago; opposable with his usual visor remaining absent.

16/1

7th

1

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Darkness

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Useful sort who landed fast-ground handicap wins over C&D and at Goodwood last year; however, he has plenty to find on these terms and failed to beat a rival on his reappearance in 2024 and 2025.

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 18-865 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Below best elsewhere on his three runs this season but Goodwood last Friday was a step back in the right direction and this C&D brought out the best in him last season, with two wins (good/good to firm); on the shortlist.
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4

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marlay Park

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who predictably ran well in sole Brighton attempt; well treated on lots of 7f form; gives 1m a belated second go.

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who has form figures of 3127 in this race, the win in 2022; on a two-year losing spell but ran encouragingly (third to Kisskodi) over C&D most recently; possibilities off current mark.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Has form on all surfaces; won this in 2021 and 2023, and finished a close second in 2022, but he was well beaten when favourite here 12 months ago and his form has been quite mixed this year; he's a possible reviver back in this race but he hasn't justified shortish prices on last two starts, including over C&D, which leaves questions to answer.

9/1

25/1

Form: 155774 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Got back on track with a close fourth of nine off this mark at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) nine days ago and he's capable of a bit better; however, he certainly needs to take another step forward now back up in grade.
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4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

10/1

Form: 040-15 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won four-runner handicap at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on reappearance and solid fifth of 20 at York (7f, good to firm) last time; needs something extra today but remains well treated on his best form and might not be far away.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

Form: 2155-0

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Impressed in Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) last June on second start and tackled Group 2/Listed races the next twice, albeit without threatening; gelded since last time, which may help him rediscover his early promise, but he was well beaten on reappearance and a major turnaround is needed.
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6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

6th

2

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

raced wide, towards rear

11/4

3rd

1

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Kempton (AW)

Bluelight Bay

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, went third final strides

7/1

Form: 3217-6 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at Doncaster last month but may have needed that comeback run; fair sixth of 15 in this race last year (good) and close third of six here (6f, good to firm) next time; each-way claims if back on song.
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7th

3

(2)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Epsom

Pocket The Profit

10st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Soundly beaten at Doncaster last month but may have needed that comeback run; fair sixth of 15 in this race last year (good) and close third of six here (6f, good to firm) next time; each-way claims if back on song.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:55 Doncaster

Pocket The Profit

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

Ended 2022 in good order, winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in good style in December; not in the same form over 7f last time; conditions shouldn't be an issue but he's high in the weights.

9/2

7th

5

(9)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pocket The Profit

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Dual course winner over shorter, including over 6f last time; has won over this far on turf, but a high draw and 6lb higher mark may be enough to prevent a follow-up.

6/1

Form: 678162 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) in April and, after being unlucky at Hamilton (1m, good to soft), he was runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last Saturday; beaten 3l last time but remains well treated on last year's best form; fourth of 15 in this 12 months ago; could be thereabouts.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

On A Session

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed.

14/1

Form: 11-231 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
3yo who won his final two starts last season and has continued the good work this season, making all with something to spare at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; Joe Fanning could again enjoy the run of the race in front today; major player under a 6lb penalty.
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6th

2

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Urban Sprawl

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Already a three-time scorer (around 1m) in 2025 and he comes here on the back of a very good second of 13 in 1m Newcastle handicap; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sprawl

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Career win number eight when prevailing narrowly in a Class 4 at Beverley (extended 1m) and tends to find Class 2s too tough these days, so excused his Doncaster run; only 1-17 on the AW but could be a factor.

14/1

10th

12

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Urban Sprawl

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Charlie Johnston

Tough sort but has done his winning this year in Class 4, including at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last time when taking record to 8-55; faces a tougher task back up two grades.

14/1

15/2

Form: 135-53

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Encouraging reappearance run at Haydock in April and built on that when back down in trip and third of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo is open to further improvement and could be involved.
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2nd

17

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Signcastle City

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Drew a blank last year but came down the weights, won over 7f on AW in February and competitive over 1m in two recent outings; case can be made but others have a bit less to prove in this big-field scenario.

16/1

3rd

8

(10)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Signcastle City

9st 3lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Was back off the same mark as for his Chelmsford success (7f, Polytrack) in February when second of six at Bath (1m, firm) 13 days ago; back up 2lb but he can't be left out of calculations.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Signcastle City

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Not at the top of his game on AW on his last three starts but he won off today's mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February and his sole run here yielded a C&D win in May 2024; versatile ground-wise; not written off.

7/2

Form: 835361 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but he won at Newmarket (7f, good) a fortnight ago and, back up 2lb, he remains 1lb lower than when 1l second of 15 in this race last year (good); could be bang there once more.
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1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Rapscallion

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

10/1

Form: 521324 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Running well on AW earlier this year and he's on a competitive mark on that form; hasn't had many chances on turf but his form on this surface has been inferior and he was below par on AW last time out; cheekpieces go on.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

Form: 21-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made all in Ascot novice (6f, good to firm) last July on her second start, then absent until York (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago when respectable fifth in 3yo Listed fillies' contest; tackling 7f may be the right move for the time being and she has potential off her handicap debut mark.
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6

(13)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Epsom

Clochette

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Made all in Ascot novice (6f, good to firm) last July on her second start, then absent until York (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago when respectable fifth in 3yo Listed fillies' contest; tackling 7f may be the right move for the time being and she has potential off her handicap debut mark.

7/1

5th

2

(5)

19th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 1

14:25 York

Clochette

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Favourite for two 6f novice events last summer, coming from towards the rear when close second at Newbury (good) three weeks before her front-running win when 8-13 at Ascot (good to firm); not seen after July, not sure to get 1m and needs improvement, but she was promising ten months ago.

16/1

Non-runners

Clochette

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £343.50
Straight Forecast £236.11
Tricast £2045.12
Trifecta £1522.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Urban Sprawl

TOPSPEED:

Pocket The Profit

Daily Mail:

Marlay Park

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Star

Telegraph:

Clochette

POSTDATA:

Riot

RP RATINGS:

Urban Sprawl

The Times:

Urban Sprawl

The Guardian:

Urban Sprawl

The Star:

Urban Sprawl

Daily Record:

Urban Sprawl

NEWMARKET:

Pocket The Profit

D Express:

Marlay Park

The Sun:

Spanish Star