June 01 / 15.45 Epsom

15.45

Good To Soft

Aston Martin “Dash” Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £50960
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Aston Martin “Dash” Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.55

Form: -50382 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race this season when second of ten behind an improver at Goodwood eight days ago, keeping on strongly; best at 5f off a fast pace so there are positives but there's a nagging concern that things might happen a bit too quickly for him at this track, especially if he gets it wrong at the start.
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4th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Dream Composer

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Regained the winning thread at Ripon (5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut when 5lb lower and rider took off 7lb; this seems a harder task but he remains well treated on peak form and is a dual winner at Goodwood; enters calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Dream Composer

8st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner down the years for James Evans; drew a blank in 2025 but runner-up twice off marks in the 90s, including reappearance, so well treated starting out for Tony Carroll (same owners); interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

14/1

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Dream Composer

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Evans

Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and twice went close over C&D earlier this year (good); versatile ground-wise; he's gone off the boil more recently but perhaps the first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) and the return to this track will prompt a revival; on a reduced mark.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.65

Form: 1-3912 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Better than ever for new yard the last twice, gamely landing a 5f handicap at Chester and close second at Windsor (both on good) last week; the 2lb nudge for the latter effort could be just enough to scupper him in this stronger race but he will be less inconvenienced than many if the ground were to deteriorate and he looks set to go well once more.
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6th

2

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Democracy Dilemma

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who looks well handicapped on his win at Haydock (5f, good) last autumn but he's been disappointing at Musselburgh and Goodwood this spring; has some questions to answer and he needs a major revival with headgear removed; stablemate of Rhythm N Hooves.

12/1

9th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Democracy Dilemma

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Useful front-runner who returned with a good third in 5f AW listed event at Lingfield in February; not at his best on soft ground at Musselburgh since but can bounce back here.

8/1

13th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Democracy Dilemma

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Cowell

Tough 5f specialist who usually makes the running; a respectable third at Lingfield six weeks ago should have blown away the cobwebs; concedes weight all round but he's a classy type and should go well.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.05

Form: 7-6232 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Placed on last three starts, including over C&D (good) and on soft; crept up the weights as a consequence though and he couldn't live with Clarendon House's late surge at York 16 days ago; looks set to give his running again and that might be enough to secure some more minor money.
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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

Form: -04192 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Running well at a lower level, winning a 5f handicap at Windsor (good to soft) in April and second of 13 back there last week (6f, good); back up in the weights and, more significantly, in class this time; vulnerable from 9lb out of the handicap.
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4

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Has been much better than this level in his time but winless for 18 months; in the money over C&D on each of his last three starts and likely to make another bold bid; cheekpieces now added.

4/1

6

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Antiphon

8st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Without a win since scoring at Windsor (5f, good to soft; from 20lb higher) over 18 months ago; has been knocking at the door over this C&D in recent weeks, including when beaten a neck (Call Time third) on penultimate start; foolish to discount.

3/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mike Murphy

Inconsistent but well handicapped on best form and gave it a good go from the front here two weeks ago (soft; fine on faster); hard to dismiss.

7/2

Form: 0-1914 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; successful in a 5f handicap at Southwell in January and produced a dominant, career-best effort when making all at Pontefract in April (5f, heavy); came up shy off this revised mark at Ripon last time and this looks more competitive.
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2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Bell Conductor

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Well handicapped but hasn't obviously hinted as if likely to take advantage soon in his two outings this year, finishing last of six at Southwell last Saturday; visored first time.

9/1

12/1

Form: 531379 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW over the winter, winning twice over 6f; that trip stretches him on turf and neither of his Newmarket runs this spring have been too shabby; only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield success in March and the ground won't be an issue; first visit to Epsom but the return to 5f will suit and he's not out of it if he takes to the unique challenge.
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10

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

4

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 9lb

J: Dario Di Tocco

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

18

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Teal

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: -74925 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Desperately unlucky in this race 12 months ago when some scrimmaging 1f out halted his momentum at a crucial stage, eventually flying home and missing out by a short head; he's 8lb lower this time round and his Bath second in April was convincing enough to think he retained a chunk of ability; drawn against the stand rail and he's one to take seriously with cheekpieces given a first airing.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

14/1

Form: 730502

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
There had been nothing in his form to suggest a sharp 5f was what he wanted until last week's York second (good to soft) in which he had no trouble lying up with the early speed, albeit left behind by the 3yo winner in the closing stages; today's even quicker test could leave him vulnerable from 4lb out of the weights.
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8th

15

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in this race in 2024, and he warmed up nicely for another bid with a good fourth in a big field over C&D at the Dante meeting; should be in the thick of things once more.

12/1

4th

20

(15)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins last autumn and he's better than he's shown at Pontefract and Ascot of late; however, this is tougher and he needs to raise his game.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Lethal Nymph

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul Midgley

Not handicapped out of things and his latest run at Pontefract, his first start for 12 weeks, was creditable; twice a course winner and likely to make a bold bid.

12/1

Form: 4-6869 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
On a good mark on his 2023 best and he's almost certainly in better form than recent figures would indicate; midfield finish in this race 12 months ago is misleading as he spent the final 3f on the bridle but with nowhere to go; would have been a big player on quicker ground but he's usually kept away from softer than good.
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2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

50/1

Form: 801-21 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He has made a nonsense of his opening handicap mark, recording easy 5f wins at Chelmsford in November and Lingfield (5f, good) three weeks ago; yet to reach his ceiling and he has the early pace to secure the stand rail but this is a huge task from so far out of the weights.
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1st

5

(4)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Law Of Average

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Progressive 3yo but his form headed south last year; back to winning ways when making all at Bath (5f, firm) four weeks ago; his head carriage has always been a bit ungainly but he's tough to pass when on song; major player despite the 4lb rise.

2/1

1st

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Law Of Average

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Front-runner who has won four times from 20 starts; mostly struggled last year and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell when last seen 132 days ago; down another 2lb but others have stronger claims.

8/1

12/1

Form: 422154 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but his early speed remains a huge asset and he dominated a C&D handicap (good) in April off 7lb lower; fine run from a horror draw at Chester last month and another sound effort at Goodwood eight days ago; whether he'll be able to repel the challengers on forecast good to soft ground is the concern.
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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: 325-45 D

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in this race in 2021 and 2023 and short of his best when last seen on AW in February; his last three wins have come in the same 5f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and that race looks a better fit than today's.
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11th

12

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Lord Riddiford

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has a stunning record at this meeting, winning four of his five attempts, including this race for the last three years (soft, good and good to soft); well held of late but he ran no worse last time out than he had in his prep race before the 2023 win and he's weighted to have a big chance despite being 3lb wrong; Hollie Doyle rode for his 2021 win; drying ground could be the sticking point, however.

5/1

6th

4

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Riddiford

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

bumped start, midfield, switched right and some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

12th

10

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

Lord Riddiford

8st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unplaced in this race in 2021 and 2023 and short of his best when last seen on AW in February; his last three wins have come in the same 5f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and that race looks a better fit than today's.

20/1

Form: 106-64 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Favourite for this race last year but his was one of the stalls to open late and his chance was compromised as a result; solid effort at Doncaster two weeks ago and rider's claim will help offset being 3lb out of the weights; effective on most ground and likely to go well.
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13th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

Live In The Moment

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

Favourite for this race last year but his was one of the stalls to open late and his chance was compromised as a result; solid effort at Doncaster two weeks ago and rider's claim will help offset being 3lb out of the weights; effective on most ground and likely to go well.

10/1

4th

2

(7)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Live In The Moment

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds

6/1

4th

2

(7)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Live In The Moment

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds

6/1

Form: 1-4341 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Took a shine to the AW in late 2023, producing dominant performances in 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Southwell; form dipped in Listed race in February but he was back on the up at York last month (5f, good), powering clear in the final 100 yards to defy a BHA mark of 105 in fine style; now 11lb higher than when a close third in this race last year but he's an improved model; seemed to run well on heavy on penultimate start but he could do with it drying out a bit in an ideal world.
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1

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Clarendon House

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Robert Cowell

High-class sprinter on turf and AW; his two C&D wins have both been mighty performances and there is no doubt he has the raw ability to give the weight away to today's opponents; sadly he has become a nightmare at the start, refusing to race in three of his last five runs; can't be supported with confidence; stable run four here.

16/1

1

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Clarendon House

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Robert Cowell

High-class sprinter on his day and he has tasted defeat in just one of his four runs on AW; fine effort to beat Marshman in a Listed race here in February and third in a Newmarket Group 3 next time; no doubt he has the ability to win a race of this nature but he is increasingly troublesome at the start and he has refused to race twice this summer; capable but too much risk attached to recommend.

10/1

Non-runners

One Night Stand

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £71.90
Straight Forecast £51.41
Tricast £429.22
Trifecta £577.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Silky Wilkie

RP RATINGS:

Clarendon House

TOPSPEED:

Dream Composer

POSTDATA:

Looking For Lynda

Telegraph:

Democracy Dilemma

D Express:

Looking For Lynda

The Times:

Silky Wilkie

Daily Mail:

Silky Wilkie

Daily Record:

Silky Wilkie

NEWMARKET:

Clarendon House

Daily Mirror:

Clarendon House

The Star:

Clarendon House

The Guardian:

Dream Composer

The Sun:

Dream Composer