October 01 / 17.45 Epsom

17.45

Good

Epsom Downs Season Finale Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Epsom Downs Season Finale Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 25-500

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
His 2yo form offers hope that this mark is in range but he's not kicked on at three after a promising return in May; drop in class and return to 7f need to spark a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:45 Epsom

Bresson

10st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced in second

7/1

10th

6

(11)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Bresson

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Choicely bred but he's beginning to look exposed, beating just one rival in 6f handicap at Windsor when last seen in June; cheekpieces return today, replacing blinkers; others have less to prove.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Bresson

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent on outer

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 653441 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, including this race 12 months ago and a defeat of stablemate Secret Strength 17 days ago; another big run looks on the cards but he will need a career best to defy this mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 180352 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate for one of his ability but he did manage to put his head in front at Newbury in June (7f, good to firm); ran into trouble at a crucial stage when second to stablemate Marlay Park here 17 days ago, picking up well when in the clear; each-way claims again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 423335 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Odds-on when winning a 1m maiden at Newcastle on his stable debut in January; string of good runs at 7f-1m since and he's likely to be in the thick of the action once again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:45 Epsom

Man Of Eden

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

11/4

5th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Man Of Eden

8st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Just one win from 14 starts but he's been placed in his last four handicaps and didn't get much luck in a Racing League event at Windsor (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; on same mark as for that close third and he's respected.

100/30

3rd

1

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:30 Windsor

Man Of Eden

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

towards rear of midfield

7/2

Form: 136429 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Always to the fore when defying a 2lb lower mark at Chepstow in June; in and out since and he needs to leave a quiet effort at Chester behind him; placed in three of his four runs at Epsom so that's quite possible.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(1)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Little Boy Blue

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Bill Turner

Multiple winner down the years but this veteran has something to find on 2025 form; comfortably held last time, failing to back up his reappearance effort.

25/1

7th

5

(9)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Little Boy Blue

9st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Multiple winner who goes particularly well at Brighton where he was only 2l away last month (7f, good to soft) on his return from a lengthy break; might be vulnerable to younger limbs but should give his running.

10/1

2

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Little Boy Blue

9st 6lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Off since September but he's proven when fresh having won at Epsom (7f, good) off 1lb higher on his reappearance last July; has won here four times from nine starts, including this race in 2022 off 3lb higher and he holds sound claims on his return.

11/2

9/2

Form: 531922 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
This season's two wins have come over this trip; comes here on the back of two runner-up finishes at around 1m; edging back up the weights but should make a bold bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Farasi Lane

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in March; hasn't threatened in his last four runs but he was respectable fifth over C&D on Monday; this is a quick turnaround but his last win was off this mark and he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ended his losing run at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and he did well to follow up over 7f one week later; not quite so good since but he has the ability to go well off this mark; headgear tried last time is now quickly dispensed with.

12/1

10/1

Form: -40326

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-20 since his winning debut; runner-up off this mark at Chelmsford in August (7f) but less good at Kempton 25 days ago; others appeal more in this line-up.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Only turf win was at Yarmouth on his debut in 2019 (6f, good to firm); best runs this season have been over 6f/7f here, including last time when 2.5l fourth over 6f; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive since returning from almost a year off and has struggled in a couple of runs back on turf (said to have been restless in the stalls last time); this is easier than he's used to, dropping back from 7f, but he has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

11

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Maxi Boy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up.

11/1

25/1

Form: 4580-7 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; sprung an 80-1 surprise over C&D last June; last three runs have all been disappointing, latterly his return to action behind Marlay Park 17 days ago; too much to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bowman

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: C Byrnes

Four-time AW winner in Britain; pleasing start for this yard when staying on third at Leopardstown (7f, good) in August and excuses following month when disappointing favourite at Fairyhouse (ground, too keen and not clear run); drops in grade for AW return, Keane booked.

4/1

15th

15

(13)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Bowman

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: C Byrnes

Pleasing start for this yard when staying on from the rear for third at Leopardstown (7f, good); nine-time winner dropped 2lb for that and has won off higher marks in the past; best turf form is on good ground.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.80
Straight Forecast £24.71
Tricast £131.69
Trifecta £175.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Man Of Eden

POSTDATA:

Secret Strength

Telegraph:

Marlay Park

SPOTLIGHT:

Farasi Lane

RP RATINGS:

Bowman

NEWMARKET:

Maxi Boy

D Express:

Man Of Eden

The Sun:

Man Of Eden

The Star:

Man Of Eden

The Times:

Secret Strength

The Guardian:

Secret Strength

Daily Record:

Secret Strength

Daily Mirror:

Marlay Park

LAMBOURN:

Farasi Lane