August 16 / 14.50 Epsom

14.50

Good

Betfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Betfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: -37703

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
She hasn't matched her peak Irish 2yo form in five runs for her new stable this year; last week's Newmarket third will need bettering if she's to feature but the addition of cheekpieces might help.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:50 Epsom

Ashwiyaa

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

She hasn't matched her peak Irish 2yo form in five runs for her new stable this year; last week's Newmarket third will need bettering if she's to feature but the addition of cheekpieces might help.

5/1

3rd

2

(3)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Ashwiyaa

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

A 5f winner in Ireland last September but hasn't offered a great deal in four handicaps for new yard this season and this is a belated first run at 7f.

12/1

12th

7

(13)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Ashwiyaa

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Justified favouritism in a Down Royal maiden (5f, good) last September but she's been well held in three handicaps for new yard this season and is now 1-10; down the list.

25/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 230792 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
16 times a winner, including an easy win from the front in this event 12 months ago; back in form when second of 21 at York three weeks ago (6f, good to firm); still feasibly weighted and although he can lead, he's also effective stalking the pace which might not be a bad thing given there are other pace influences in the field.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

Form: 989117 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Impressive from the front in Class 6 handicaps at Brighton and Yarmouth when first tried in a visor; form dipped in a Class 4 at York three weeks ago, however, and goes without headgear this time.
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2nd

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Merrimack

9st 8lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Better strike-rate on turf than AW; solid third at Windsor three weeks ago (for Chloe Lyons) and has a chance if in the same form; finished behind a couple of today's rivals in a C&D handicap last summer.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Merrimack

9st 9lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner last summer; off the mark for 2026 when making all at Chelmsford in January (5f); two defeats since have come over 6f; better expected back at 5f.

10/1

7th

7

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Merrimack

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Stuart Williams

Recorded his first AW success (four turf wins) when making all in 5f handicap at Chelmsford in January; most of his wins have come at that trip but his C&D third a fortnight ago underlines he is effective at 6f.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 025257 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His last five runs have come at Chester, finishing second on two occasions; not handicapped out of things but he might face competition for the lead in this field.
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140

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Dickieburd

8st 3lb

T: Ivan Furtado

1

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Dickieburd

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On a lengthy losing sequence and he came in last of six in 5f handicap at Thirsk 25 days ago; others appeal more.

6/1

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Thirsk

Dickieburd

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Regressive 5yo who has been unplaced all six starts for new stable this year; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Chester (5f, good) last month, having set a brisk pace, but was well below that form (albeit from a wider draw) there three weeks ago.

11/2

Form: 329480 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two runs in 6f handicaps since returning to Britain from Qatar; down in grade but has something to prove.
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14th

7

(12)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Solar Aclaim

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Didn't seem beaten entirely by the 7.5f trip at Chester on seasonal debut but is still seeking a first success beyond sprint distances; not exactly guaranteed to take advantage of being 1lb below last winning mark.

12/1

11th

9

(13)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Solar Aclaim

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Useful sprinter, landing soft-ground wins over 6f here and 5f at Yarmouth last summer; has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance; a new trip and a wide stall and are enough reasons to look elsewhere.

25/1

6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Solar Aclaim

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Julie Camacho

Good record on heavy and he was in fine form on soft ground in midsummer, winning decisively at Chester (6f) and Yarmouth (5f); not quite so good on his last two starts but a return to his best could be forthcoming; high on the list for a yard also represented by Germanic.

10/1

Form: 0-5977 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Down in the weights but this season's turf form leaves him with something to find back up in class.
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5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

33/1

Form: 800-79 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Progressive on AW for Roger Varian last year but he's barely beaten a rival in four runs for new connections; down in the weights but has plenty to prove for now.
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11th

8

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Okami

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Paul Midgley

Two 5f wins at Newcastle this winter and he finished third off a 2lb higher mark back there in February; disappointed behind Little Mi Mi last month; could rebound with a promising 7lb claimer booked.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Notched his second C&D success when winning by a neck in January and he posted a solid effort when third of ten here 15 days ago; place claims again.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

Held off the late finishers to notch his second C&D win (11-2; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; respectable effort (sixth) over 6f at Wolverhampton latest; Jack Callan's 5lb claim may aid the cause from a handicapping perspective.

10/1

Non-runners

Tourist

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £15.93
Tricast £119.20
Trifecta £124.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Muscika

NEWMARKET:

Merrimack

The Sun:

Tourist

Telegraph:

Ashwiyaa

RP RATINGS:

Dickieburd

TOPSPEED:

Muscika

POSTDATA:

Muscika

THE NORTH:

Muscika

The Times:

Muscika

The Guardian:

Muscika

Daily Mail:

Muscika

D Express:

Muscika

Daily Mirror:

Muscika

The Star:

Muscika

Daily Record:

Muscika