June 06 / 14.05 Epsom

14.05

Good To Soft

Betfred British EBF Woodcote Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Betfred British EBF Woodcote Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 1

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified market support with a solid win at Goodwood (5f, good) where he beat Logi Bear by 2l going away, with another subsequent scorer back in third; yard landed this prize in 2023; strong credentials.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Havana Hurricane

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful 2yo, winning the Windsor Castle over C&D last June and running creditably in Group 2 company on a couple of occasions; two sound efforts this year, including in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (5f, good) eight days ago; this test should suit and he's a possible.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Havana Hurricane

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful and broadly consistent sprinter whose Listed/Group form includes a 2yo win at Royal Ascot; faced a stiffer task in the Commonwealth Cup back there last time; has earned top weight on handicap debut and looks one of the main players; wears first-time headgear.

7/2

18th

7

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Havana Hurricane

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

0-5 since winning the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes here 12 months ago (5f, good to firm) and couldn't threaten Song Of The Clyde and Albert Einstein when third in Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) on reappearance; however, he was held up in a race in which the first two were in front throughout, and today's big field and stiff finish may well see him to better effect.

33/1

Form: 321 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second to Havana Hurricane at Goodwood; registered a clearcut success under Jamie Spencer at Newmarket (6f, good) since, taking form figures to 321; improving colt who is shortlist material.
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9th

13

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Logi Bear

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Butler

Didn't really build on a good start for Richard Hannon and he took a couple of goes to warm up for this yard; much better last time, however, when second of 13 at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; now he needs to kick on from that.

12/1

2nd

5

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Butler

Sole win from 12 starts came for Richard Hannon at Newmarket (6f, good) last May; struggled on his last few starts for that stable and he's not threatened in his two outings since joining this yard; dropped another 3lb.

8/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas colt who is a £720,000 breeze-up purchase; turned over a shorter-priced stablemate (pair clear) with something to spare in Haydock contest (6f, good to firm) and looks a useful prospect; respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Maximized

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Won last May/June on first two starts and some creditable runs since, but he's finished held at Newmarket on both outings this spring (7f, good/good to firm), including behind stablemate Talk Of New York; others preferred.

40/1

5th

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Maximized

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Won his first two starts last May/June then fifth in a pair of Group 2 races; twice placed at Meydan early this year but beaten about 6l when third of five in conditions race over this C&D (good) recently and Cerro Blanco may well be the yard's chief hope under Billy Loughnane.

33/1

3rd

2

(4)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newmarket

Maximized

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Brings useful 6f form that includes a success in the Woodcote as a 2yo and two placed efforts, since a gelding operation, at Meydan this year; a reasonably solid contender over this new trip, albeit William Buick prefers stablemate Talk Of New York.

11/2

Form: 1

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since narrowly justifying favouritism in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) ten weeks ago; not many winners have come out of that race since but he's open to progress all the same.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4

(7)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

14:05 Epsom

Normans Cay

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

Absent since narrowly justifying favouritism in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) ten weeks ago; not many winners have come out of that race since but he's open to progress all the same.

15/2

1st

11

(8)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Normans Cay

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

coltish

9/4

16/1

Form: 13

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for Richard Hannon; sent north for his two starts, both over 5f on good ground, winning at Ripon then running well in Beverley conditions race; hard to dismiss on bare figures.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Raakeb

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten five times since his debut win but has performed creditably when highly tried and being carried left by an errant rival did him no favours in the Super Sprint (had top weight); returning to 6f is a major positive and his stable has a great record in this race.

11/2

6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:30 Newbury

Raakeb

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

0-4 since debut win (5f, good) but form is on an upward curve, and he ran well facing a stiff task when fifth of seven in Group 2 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last week; will need another personal best under top weight.

14/1

4

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Raakeb

9st 3lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Creditable seventh in the Coventry at Royal Ascot but is now 0-3 since debut win and looking a touch exposed, at least over sprint trips; it remains to be seen whether this longer distance helps.

25/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From the first crop of a sire who was a smart performer for this yard; didn't have much to spare at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time but may build on that success and show further improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Rising Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Windsor and then ran creditably in the Woodcote at Epsom (again at 6f, good to soft); had 97 days off prior to finishing down the field in a sales race at Doncaster (extended 6f) and not overly appealing on the back of that.

50/1

16

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Rising Empire

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Absent since running creditably in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to soft) three months ago but is the sole runner for a trainer who landed this prize in 2019 and 2021; still unexposed and looks interesting.

10/1

6

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

14:05 Epsom

Rising Empire

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

From the first crop of a sire who was a smart performer for this yard; didn't have much to spare at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time but may build on that success and show further improvement.

11/1

33/1

Form: 612

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has shown progressive form (on good ground) in the north, running well under a penalty at Ripon (6f) most recently; faces a tougher assignment in this field.
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4th

6

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Anaisa

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice as a 2yo, notably a Listed success over C&D last August; life has been tougher since but both this year's runs have been creditable; proven course form and the stands' rail draw will count for plenty and she's one to consider.

6/1

5th

9

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Anaisa

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon last August (6f, good; modest form for the grade); reappeared with 2l fourth of seven against males in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago and she has an each-way chance if building on that.

14/1

4th

5

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Anaisa

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon (6f, good) last August; that was relatively modest form for the grade and she needs to prove she's capable off this sort of mark, but is not discounted.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caravaggio colt; dam 8.6f AW winner (RPR 85), half-sister to two Group 3 scorers; the only runner who lacks experience but represents an Epsom stable and looks an intriguing debutant.
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5th

11

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Trinculo

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Encouraging return when third of ten in a C&D maiden in May and although only third of four at Windsor (6f, good to firm) three weeks later, the winner and fourth have won since; opening mark is no gift but it's still early days and he should have more to offer.

11/2

3rd

3

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:43 Windsor

Trinculo

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Well held in the Woodcote in sole 2yo start, then had gelding operation; fared better dropped in grade at Kempton (6f, AW) on reappearance, finishing third; could go well.

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings easily the worst bare form, having been soundly beaten at Haydock (6f); not helped by a slipped saddle that day but she was the rank outsider and likely lacks enough potential.
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3rd

7

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Alfa Duplicate

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Three handicap wins this year, the latest at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; solid efforts twice since and she is well drawn to attack; should put up a bold show back down in class.

3/1

6th

14

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Alfa Duplicate

8st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Held on gamely at Beverley to add to her AW wins; respectable sixth to Naana's Shadow at Epsom since, albeit without showing any further progress; has perhaps reached her ceiling.

16/1

6th

14

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Alfa Duplicate

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Two AW wins at 5f/6f this spring; met her match in Call Margot at Southwell (5f, AW) in April but showed her fighting spirit when refusing to give up her lead back on turf at Beverley (5f, good to soft) since; much bigger question here, up 4lb in a better race on a very different track.

11/1

Non-runners

Too Darn Good

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Hurricane

POSTDATA:

Maximized

LAMBOURN:

Rising Empire

Telegraph:

Norman's Cay

TOPSPEED:

Logi Bear

NEWMARKET:

Maximized

Daily Mail:

Maximized

The Sun:

Maximized

D Express:

Rising Empire

RP RATINGS:

Havana Hurricane

The Times:

Havana Hurricane

The Guardian:

Havana Hurricane

Daily Mirror:

Havana Hurricane

The Star:

Havana Hurricane

Daily Record:

Havana Hurricane