April 23 / 14.10 Epsom

14.10

Good

Betfred Handicap

  • Prize money: £9019.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Betfred Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

Form: 212422 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but that's reflected in his mark and he's been in good form this year; behind Jojo Rabbit last time though and he hasn't shone in three visits to Epsom.
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1st

7

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Confirmed trailblazer who has won 13 races in his career (six on AW), but has finished out of the frame in all six starts over C&D; blinkers go on for the first time on his 86th start; others preferred.

11/1

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

One of the faster sprinters in training and he belatedly got off the mark for the year with a front-running win at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; 6lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

Trailblazing sprinter who got no peace up front when beaten favourite in a Racing League handicap last time; ran a stormer the time before at Haydock and should give it a good shot from stall 3; has form here.

2/1

Form: 8127-6 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Saw off 16 rivals to win at York in September (5f, good) off just 1lb lower; ran okay given the testing conditions at Pontefract on his reappearance three weeks ago; better can be expected today with the quicker ground in his favour and that reappearance behind him.
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18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

33/1

Form: 351625 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Went close at Lingfield this month but less good at Chelmsford since and this is a much stronger race than he's used to.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-383 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins for Charlie Fellowes in late 2023; low-key stable debut at Newcastle in February but he bounced back quickly with a fine front-running third at Lingfield on Good Friday (6f); returning to turf won't be an issue and he has the speed to exploit the rail draw.
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5th

3

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Clearpoint

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Completed a 5f AW hat-trick last backend and has continued in fine form this spring, runner-up in 5f Southwell handicap last time; must enter calculations back on turf.

15/2

2nd

8

(12)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Clearpoint

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Ended 2025 on the up and he improved again when second in the Listed Hever Stakes at Lingfield four weeks ago; a 3lb rise demands extra but this speedy sort shouldn't be discounted.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Clearpoint

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Better than ever in late 2025, winning two C&D handicaps before completing his hat-trick at Wolverhampton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second over C&D in December but that defeat off a BHA mark of 96 will need bettering to trouble the principals.

10/1

5th
9 (9)
Lihou

12/1

Form: -95638 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
When winning this event 12 months ago he came here in top form and that isn't the case this year; on the plus side, he's 7lb lower and the conditions won't be an issue.
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6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

7/1

Form: 07925- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Second in the 2022 Dash over C&D off 8lb higher before winning a valuable handicap at Ascot; high in the weights for much of 2023 but he ran well at Ascot on his last two starts; has gone well fresh in the past and he returns with his yard in good form; draw not ideal but lots to like otherwise.
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10th

4

(7)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:40 Windsor

Mountain Peak

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Dropped a long way in the weights and his Epsom reappearance seven weeks ago was encouraging; could take a good step forward and is respected despite his advancing years.

8/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Epsom

Mountain Peak

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Second in the 2022 Dash over C&D off 8lb higher before winning a valuable handicap at Ascot; high in the weights for much of 2023 but he ran well at Ascot on his last two starts; has gone well fresh in the past and he returns with his yard in good form; draw not ideal but lots to like otherwise.

7/1

7/1

Form: 8130-7 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a positional advantage when winning at Haydock last summer; still 3lb higher and he'll need to leave last month's AW return behind him; Oisin Murphy is a notable booking though.
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7th

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Redcar

Match Play

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Mainly consistent form this term, winning at Pontefract in June (5f, good to firm) and finishing in the places twice since; best on fast ground; each-way chance.

15/2

1

(7)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Match Play

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has won once in each of the last four seasons, at Pontefract in June this time round; three creditable placings from his other four starts this summer, so he's still a contender.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Match Play

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul Midgley

Finds his one race a year, which in 2024 was a C&D 0-70 off 3lb higher (good to firm) on his sole previous course visit; unable to race as prominently as preferred at York latest, and back in calmer waters here.

12/1

6/1

Form: -45351 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made all in a 5f handicap at Thirsk (well drawn, front two clear) two weeks ago and a 5lb rise for that seems fair enough; different ground to contend with this time though and it's unlikely that he'll be able to dominate this field.
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15th

17

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; there wasn't much separating the first five but he's only 2lb higher here and should give it another good shot.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Glory Fighter

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Ten-time turf winner, including C&D; close third at Newcastle when last seen in February; one to consider.

9/2

12/1

Form: -51180 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Having dropped a long way in the weights he rediscovered his form this winter, winning 5f handicaps at Lingfield (twice) and Wolverhampton; wouldn't judge him too harshly on either of his last two runs and he ran well in the Dash over C&D last summer off this mark; not discounted.
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17

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Epsom

One Night Stand

8st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Not beaten far into fifth in the 2023 renewal when rated much higher; not the obvious answer today from 4lb wrong.

33/1

9/1

Form: 7531-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 with a win at Wolverhampton; returned from five months off to beat Night On Earth for another win at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (good Topspeed figure); more on his plate at this level but wellbeing assured and return to turf should be okay.
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8th

9

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jojo Rabbit

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins but the latest was back in 2024 and he's struggled a bit here off this sort of mark in recent attempts; has been running well on turf of late, though, and he shouldn't be that far away.

8/1

2nd

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Made all to win a Class 6 handicap over C&D last month; not so good on his next two starts but returned to his recent best when a close second at Beverley ten days ago; runs off the same mark today and he's ideally drawn to attack; should go well.

5/1

2nd

5

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Scored over C&D (off 1lb higher) last summer and at Pontefract this spring but has proved inconsistent otherwise during that period; no banker to give his running.

16/1

16/1

Form: 425470 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Talented but frustrating; ran well enough on his only visit to Epsom (June 2021) but he hasn't won since November of that season and the drought looks set to continue.
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14th

13

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past.

33/1

4th

5

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly.

15/8

12/1

Form: -51153 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins at Lingfield this year and he made a bold bid upped to 6f 13 days ago, having the field strung out turning for home but tying up close home; return to 5f is a big plus but he has run only once on turf in his last 43 starts (well beaten).
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6th

8

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Prolific C&D winner, most recently when making all 54 days ago; a 3lb rise won't stop him if in the same form and he may not have to work too hard to lead; major player.

5/2

1st

3

(5)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Got the better of the battle for the early lead when beating Beaumadier and Gogo Yubari here on January 14 and he would have strong claims if reproducing that form; he hasn't managed it in two subsequent starts but a full revival would be no surprise.

9/2

Form: 221252 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All 14 starts have come on AW, winning twice over 5f on Tapeta; latest second to an improving mare was another career best; drawn widest but likely to be dropped in and should get a strong pace to aim at; a big run is on the cards on this turf debut.
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5

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Moon Flight

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; came into that race in good form, however, whereas this time around he was a remote last of seven at Beverley; revival not impossible but others are more solid; stable also run Lion's House.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:15 Beverley

Moon Flight

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Linda Perratt

held up in rear

13/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £51.19
Tricast £998.38

Selections

Telegraph:

Jojo Rabbit

RP RATINGS:

Looking For Lynda

The Times:

One Night Stand

TOPSPEED:

Lihou

POSTDATA:

Glory Fighter

SPOTLIGHT:

Mountain Peak

The Star:

Clearpoint

NEWMARKET:

Mick's Spirit

D Express:

Looking For Lynda

The Guardian:

Jojo Rabbit

The Sun:

Jojo Rabbit

Daily Mirror:

One Night Stand

Daily Mail:

Lihou

Daily Record:

Glory Fighter

LAMBOURN:

Mountain Peak