April 22 / 17.00 Epsom

17.00

Good

Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 32/49-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who failed to improve in two handicaps last season for new stable; however, the booking of Tom Marquand catches the eye and market support should be heeded.
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8th

5

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Tribal Rhythm

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Denis Coakley

Seems best when fresh and duly ran well (close second) at Bath on seasonal debut; appeared to be a disappointing favourite at Epsom later in April but that effort is excusable with the race likely coming sooner than ideal; only attempt under Tom Marquand resulted in sole win (off current mark to boot); respected on return from 11-week break.

13/2

7th

8

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Tribal Rhythm

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Denis Coakley

Returned from seven months off to win this race from off the pace last year; couldn't build on that in four subsequent starts last season but was back down to that winning mark when slightly unlucky second at Bath (1m, also good) on his resumption three weeks ago; of firm interest.

9/4

2nd

1

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Tribal Rhythm

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Denis Coakley

Returned from seven months off to win from off the pace at Epsom (8.5f, good) last April; now bids to do much the same, after four lesser shows last season, and he's back to that last winning mark.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 38-304

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Defied a higher mark in last year's Carlisle Bell but that's his only success since 2022 and subsequent form is inconsistent; not entirely sure what to expect from this veteran.
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2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

6

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Orbaan

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who won a Beverley seller in July; some fair handicap runs since but others may have his measure back on AW (0-12 in this sphere).

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 27366-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Only 1-14 for Richard Hannon and raced over longer trips last term (subsequently sold for 36,000gns) but needs a close look switched to this venue on first run for an Epsom yard; heed the market signals.
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14th

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Mafnood

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: George Baker

Has only won a novice when aged two; has threatened in handicaps from 7f to 1m3f but now has to get himself back on track after three lesser shows.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Baker

Sole win came in a 1m novice as a 2yo and although he's run some good races on downhill tracks this year, including over C&D (good; acts on soft), he isn't obviously ahead of his mark; should be thereabouts even so.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole win was in a Haydock novice two years ago; plenty of good runs for new yard this season but he was disappointing at Windsor on Saturday and needs to bounce back on this quick turnaround.

11/2

7/1

Form: 33013- CD

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
The only C&D winner in this field and gained that success on penultimate appearance (last September); fairly interesting back at Epsom, assuming he retains the same level of ability aged nine.
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5th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mostawaa

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark.

12/1

3

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.

12/1

4/1

Form: 58-622

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden whose turn looks near, having finished second off this mark in last two AW runs (7f/1m); represents an Epsom trainer and looks shortlist material switched to this venue on turf debut.
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12th

2

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Port Road

10st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

All three wins on AW but below par at Kempton last time; fifth of ten at Epsom on sole turf outing last spring; bit to prove back on grass.

14/1

8th

11

(14)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Road

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon Dow

Improver who has won three of his last seven starts including when back from a break at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month; up 4lb for that narrow success but he still looks feasibly treated and his first two wins were at this track; respected.

13/2

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6th
3 (3)
Hodler

8/1

Form: 5138-6 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has done all his winning over 7f but gives the impression this return to further is worth exploring; suited by Epsom (dual course scorer) and has defied higher marks; possibilities back here.
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6th

4

(7)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Hodler

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Close third off lower AW mark at Kempton (1m) in May and fair effort when third at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) since; two of his last three wins have come over this C&D and he's respected now back here.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Hodler

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Unraced here but a five-time turf winner over 7f at four different tracks; might well have won over 1m at Kempton (AW) last month had that race panned out more favourably; 7lb higher this time back on the grass but he can cope with this mark.

6/1

7

(2)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hodler

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Was having just his second start over 1m+ when running only okay at his favourite venue Epsom 29 days ago and he's towards the foot of the list in trying to capitalise on a lower AW mark here; trainer won this race last year.

14/1

Form: 4184-0 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Should in theory be well suited by Epsom but two attempts have resulted in defeats; may be of greater interest when back at Brighton, having gained all seven turf wins there.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Eight C&D wins, the most recent off current mark in August; not in the same form since and was behind a few of today's rivals last time.

10/1

5

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has struggled on his last three starts but always a force to be reckoned with at this track having registered an eighth win here on his last visit in August (1m, good; ridden by Oliver Carmichael); only 2lb higher.

16/1

1

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Uncle Dick

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted.

12/1

14/1

Form: 00066- C

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Seven wins for Richard Spencer, the most recent win in 2023; showed clear signs of decline last year and was sold for 6,500gns after final start; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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3rd

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Revich

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

10yo who's the sole winner (seven times) in this, if not since autumn 2023, but last two outings at Bath have advertised the need to give him a longer run over 1m2f now; no ground or track issues, and he's among the likeliest.

5/2

4th

2

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Revich

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

No win since September 2023 but he is operating off a much-reduced mark now and he emerged from the pack to take a never-nearer third here eight days ago (1m2f, good); might need them to go too fast up front to win but he holds each-way claims all the same.

9/2

3rd

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

21:00 Bath

Revich

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been on good ground or softer; latest was in 2023 and although he has plenty of form (this year even) to give him a chance, having a second stab at 1m2f on latest outing didn't go well enough.

9/1

Form: 696431

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Unraced on ground softer than good; registered a clearcut win under Warren Fentiman at Brighton (1m) returned to turf ten days ago, taking record in this sphere to 3-12; should take well to Epsom; highly respected.
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7

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kracking

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; made all in a small field at Brighton in April when rated 3lb higher; patchy since and has stamina to prove.

10/1

6th

4

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Kracking

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; the pick of his form in the first half of the year brings him right into the reckoning but more recent efforts haven't quite been at that level; dropping into a Class 6 will help.

7/1

3

(10)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Kracking

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; placed at Yarmouth last Sunday; registered his most recent success off this mark over C&D in April; interesting back here.

10/1

Form: 6422-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f AW winner for previous yard (stays 1m); blew the start on stable/seasonal debut; 0-11 on turf but looks equipped for this assignment, having performed well in sole Epsom attempt.
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3rd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

The Bitter Moose

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Patrick Chamings

Small-field 6f affair not ideal last time and this is a bit easier back in the visor for the first time this season; last summer's easy Epsom win off 4lb lower (made all) showed he's at home round switchback tracks and he's one to consider.

4/1

3rd

4

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

The Bitter Moose

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Has done his winning, and a lot of his racing, over 7f; didn't get the breaks back down to 6f last time following a fair AW comeback, and he's capable of going well off this mark.

6/1

11th

10

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

The Bitter Moose

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Patrick Chamings

Back to his best with a front-running 7f win at Epsom last August; creditable fourth to Arantes Nascimento on his return to action last month; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark and he is yet to win at 6f.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.60
Straight Forecast £22.89
Tricast £77.16
Trifecta £127.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Orbaan

SPOTLIGHT:

Kracking

The Guardian:

Mostawaa

The Times:

Tribal Rhythm

NEWMARKET:

Kracking

Telegraph:

Kracking

Daily Record:

Kracking

Daily Mail:

Mostawaa

The Sun:

Mostawaa

The Star:

Mostawaa

TOPSPEED:

Orbaan

POSTDATA:

Orbaan

D Express:

Orbaan

Daily Mirror:

Orbaan