June 06 / 17.10 Epsom

17.10

Good To Soft

Debenhams Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Debenhams Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 1/239-

Last run: 184 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo who went close for Aidan O'Brien in a 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown in April 2024; however, after changing hands for 60,000gns he was well beaten on his stable debut in a Listed race at Kempton (1m, AW) in December, and has something to prove on this first outing since.
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4th

10

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Samuel Colt

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Amanda Perrett

Useful ex-Irish winner but he's offered little in a handful of runs for his current yard, beating just two in 1m Newbury handicap on his recent return; others are much preferred.

66/1

22th

21

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Samuel Colt

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Amanda Perrett

Very lightly raced 5yo; Group-placed in 2024 for Aidan O'Brien; has failed to beat a rival in three runs for current stable, always behind after stumbling early on at Sandown (behind Urban Lion) last June; hard to recommend on recent form but he has been dropped a chunk in the weights and gelded, and he now reappears in a hood.

50/1

2

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Sandown

Samuel Colt

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Amanda Perrett

Lightly raced 4yo; Group-placed for Aidan O'Brien; has failed to beat a rival in both starts for new yard and is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: -81779

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Kempton (6f, AW) in February and he's also effective at 7f and on turf; however, his form has been mixed on his last three starts; has to raise his game.
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4th

2

(23)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Good second at Musselburgh (7f) with reappearance under his belt but is by no means certain to go one better off 103 in this deep field; has gained all handicap wins off marks in in the high-90s and still needs to prove he can break the triple-digit barrier.

25/1

2nd

2

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Can lead; had some smart form in defeat during 2025 alongside three wins at 6f and 7f (AW and heavy); never showed with a chance on AW comeback but this easy test could see him to advantage; has possibilities.

12/1

7th

3

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Golden Mind

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Richard Fahey

First of three 2025 successes came here and was last seen beating 21 rivals to win at Doncaster; a useful 7lb was taken off on that occasion and others may be better treated here.

12/1

Form: 25-686 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when sixth at Chester (7f, good) last Saturday and he filled the identical position in the same race last year before going on to win this (good to soft); also won this in 2021; has to be high on the list.
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11th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Rhoscolyn

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Last year's Golden Mile win at Goodwood (strong record there) shows he's still smart on his day; respectable return to action when fifth in good conditions race over 7f here three weeks ago but he's gained the vast majority of his ten career wins on slower ground than he's likely to encounter this afternoon.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Rhoscolyn

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Last year's Golden Mile win at Goodwood (strong record there) shows he's still smart on his day; third in this in 2022 but hasn't beaten a rival in the last two runnings (all reappearance); safe to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 435-51 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row last July (7f, good/good to soft; including C&D) and returned to winning ways at Newmarket (7f, good) last month; had just five rivals to beat last time and she's 4lb higher in a tougher race today, but she's in good hands to continue to progress and warrants respect.
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2

(11)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Miss Information

10st 0lb

J: Katie Davis

T: Andrew Balding

Best on good or quicker ground; has progressed as a 4yo, proving a strong finisher over the straight 1m here when winning the Kensington Palace (good to firm; just her second run at the distance) in June; ran flat when returned to 7f in July but this looks more her trip now; can go well.

5/1

1

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Miss Information

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won on the other Newmarket course in May (7f, good) and bounced back from lesser run at Epsom to win the 23-runner Kensington Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; this progressive 4yo holds strong claims up 6lb.

11/4

Form: 511457 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in the first half of spring (7f, good) and he seems versatile ground-wise; unplaced on his last three starts but shaped at York (1m, good to firm) last time, when a 4l seventh of 14, as though he would benefit from this drop back in distance; not discounted.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

Form: 50-791 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Having dropped below his last winning mark he returned to form to win readily at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; won on soft last year; could take a 4lb rise in his stride now he's back on song, and he finished second in this race in 2023; one to consider.
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10th

2

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Darkness

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David O’Meara

Took a step back in the right direction with his close sixth at Haydock on latest start and he's back in the visor in which his last five wins have come, including two last season (7f, good to firm); entitled to respect.

18/1

6th

10

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Darkness

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Came good at Goodwood last August (7f, good to firm), running on strongly to bag a Class 2 handicap; faced a stiff task in a Thirsk conditions event on his reappearance two weeks ago; opposable with his usual visor remaining absent.

16/1

7th

1

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Darkness

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Useful sort who landed fast-ground handicap wins over C&D and at Goodwood last year; however, he has plenty to find on these terms and failed to beat a rival on his reappearance in 2024 and 2025.

25/1

Form: 0-7187 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
8yo who won at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) in April but hasn't performed to the same level on his two runs since; needs a bigger effort here.
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6th

4

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Persuasion

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who capitalised on some leniency from the handicapper to win at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; goes well there but he's a C&D winner too and he should be in the thick of things again from just 2lb higher.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Persuasion

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on either start this season but wasn't beaten far when sixth of ten over C&D three weeks ago and he's down to a tempting mark; won over C&D last April; possible contender.

7/1

Form: 121123 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
7-21 on AW as opposed to 2-21 on turf; he needs to transfer this year's AW improvement back to grass but he has some good turf form and was runner-up over C&D on heavy ground last September; lots of rain would be a plus.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

Form: 9-1306 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won on reappearance at Doncaster (7f, good) in March and unlucky third at Newmarket (7f, good) next time; bounced back from below-par run with close sixth of 14 at York (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; could be in the mix.
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7th

6

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Only 1-12 for current yard but gained the success off 7lb higher in a division of this contest on reappearance last year (good ground); great chance assuming he starts this season in similar form.

8/1

2

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in March in a hood, which goes back on today; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts.

16/1

Form: 331122

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and followed up at Pontefract (1m, good); his good form has continued, finishing second at Chester (7.5f, good) most recently; ran well on yielding ground in Ireland; continues to climb the weights but this progressive 5yo is respected.
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1st

3

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Partisan Hero

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Loughnane

All wins at 7f/1m but he was placed twice over 5f in Bahrain during the winter; met trouble when second favourite at Chester (extended 7f) on his return to Britain 17 days ago; harder to pin down than some of these and certainly not discounted.

12/1

7th

5

(1)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Partisan Hero

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

All wins have been over 7f and 1m so it arguably bodes well for his prospects here that he's performed well over sprint trips in Bahrain this year; very good second in this race (good ground) last year from an outside stall and this front-runner has fared a lot better with the draw this time; top of the list.

11/2

1st

6

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Partisan Hero

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who has won three times this year and latest was over C&D in June; couldn't hang in there at Galway (sixth of 15) last time but that was a respectable effort from a tough draw and he still looks on a workable mark; dangerous dropped back in grade.

13/2

Form: 21-464

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won Navan maiden (6f, good to yielding) last October on final 2yo start and kept on for encouraging fourth on stable debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) in February; however, two lesser runs have followed; improvement needed.
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9th

5

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Winless for his current yard and he ended last term under a cloud; needs to take a big step forward on his reappearance.

33/1

10

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

First crack at a Class 5 handicap but is badly out of form; look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 5976-2 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to September 2023 and he's 2lb out of the handicap today; however, he was higher in the weights when making the frame in this in each of the last two seasons, and he went close at Leicester on his reappearance; this four-time course winner could be a player.
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4

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marlay Park

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who predictably ran well in sole Brighton attempt; well treated on lots of 7f form; gives 1m a belated second go.

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who has form figures of 3127 in this race, the win in 2022; on a two-year losing spell but ran encouragingly (third to Kisskodi) over C&D most recently; possibilities off current mark.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Has form on all surfaces; won this in 2021 and 2023, and finished a close second in 2022, but he was well beaten when favourite here 12 months ago and his form has been quite mixed this year; he's a possible reviver back in this race but he hasn't justified shortish prices on last two starts, including over C&D, which leaves questions to answer.

9/1

Non-runners

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Selections

LAMBOURN:

Miss Information

SPOTLIGHT:

Rhoscolyn

TOPSPEED:

Alzahir

D Express:

Samuel Colt

POSTDATA:

Darkness

Daily Mirror:

Miss Information

The Sun:

Miss Information

The Star:

Miss Information

Daily Record:

Miss Information

Telegraph:

Alzahir

The Guardian:

Alzahir

RP RATINGS:

Rhoscolyn

The Times:

Rhoscolyn

Daily Mail:

Rhoscolyn