June 07 / 17.40 Epsom

17.40

Good

JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 19-625 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Best effort this term when second at Leicester in April; beaten twice in this race (seventh in 2023, fifth in 2024) and weighted to the hilt but would be interesting if the ground is soft (3-5 on that surface).
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten behind Dark Thirty and others at York (6f, good) last time but his high draw proved to be a negative; won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he could bounce back today and be involved.

9/1

10th

17

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with close third at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month then snapped a losing run when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm); there's still mileage in his mark judged on old form (including two C&D wins); chance.

14/1

1st

12

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Strike Red

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On lengthy losing but he's a smart handicapper on his day and he returned from five months off with a good third at Newcastle (6f, AW) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he remains well treated on his second in the Stewards' Cup last August; interesting contender.

6/1

Form: 4703-0 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Scored three times on French soil; posted a duck egg at Chester last Saturday on debut for new yard, having been friendless in the betting; best watched unless the market signals go the other way.
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1st

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Purest Time

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Consistency an issue but he has plenty of ability and he is 5lb lower than when last in action on turf, a race where he chased home a promising sprinter at York (6f, good); below par on AW on last two starts but given a three-month break.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Purest Time

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French 6yo who is 0-11 in Britain (placed four times over 6f); however, has a chance with this drop in class, with Ryan Kavanagh claiming a handy 5lb.

10/1

11th

13

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Purest Time

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ian Williams

Still seeking a first win for Ian Williams but he has run some fine races in defeat, including over C&D; didn't appear to have any excuses when behind three of today's rivals at Southwell on New Year's Day though.

20/1

Form: 8897-8 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish sprinter; useful on his day but seems to be in decline and failed to beat a rival at Windsor on stable/seasonal debut, having been cold in the betting; others preferred.
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1st

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Twilight Jet

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company.

Evs

1st

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Twilight Jet

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Useful in Ireland in his younger days but has come 22lb down the weights in the space of a year for this yard; capable of popping up at this lower level but others have stronger claims.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Twilight Jet

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Smart in his prime; not the same force now but the pick of his 6f form on turf and AW in 2025 would give him a good shout; others are safer all the same.

14/1

Form: 2-4211 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Seems versatile as regards ground; better than ever since dropped back to 6f, winning at Newmarket (by a neck) and Windsor (by short head; first two clear); still unexposed over this distance and commands respect.
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2

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Circe

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent and genuine filly who has done better the more she's raced, adding to three 6f handicap wins (good and good to firm; one over C&D) with a feisty show in fourth on unfavourable terms in a Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft) last month; can have a big say back at 6f.

5/1

4th

5

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Circe

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Richard Hannon

Three handicap wins this year (6f, good/good to firm) and another good run when sixth of 27 in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) last month; also effective at 7f and further improvement can't be ruled out, but it's necessary now upped in grade.

25/1

16

(23)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Circe

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Ran well over 1m at this meeting last year; on the up as a sprinter this term, winning three of her last four starts and actually running really well on the occasion she was beaten (unsuitably soft ground); 6lb rise for her latest Class 3 win (good Topspeed figure) is fair enough but this will be a different test from anything she's previously encountered; she is a strong traveller though and Ryan Moore takes the ride.

10/1

Form: 1331-0 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Below par in sole run this season but is normally consistent; showed he's useful with a couple of Class 2 wins (on soft ground) last term and his northern yard landed this prize in 2017 and 2022; one to consider.
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11th

5

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eye Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Capable of being involved but is by no means certain to shine in this spring reappearance, having shown his best handicap form in autumn months; the market signals may offer further guidance.

16/1

10

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Eye Of Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Acts on heavy ground; prevailed by a neck at Ripon (6f, good) most recently, building on his third-place finish in the Ayr Silver Cup and taking record to 4-21; this in-form contender is one for the shortlist.

5/1

33/1

Form: 60-060

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ex-Gosden runner who has Group form but looks far from solid on his handicap results this term; failed to beat a rival last time (sold for 50,000gns since) and needs a turnaround on debut for new stable.
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13th

20

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Orne

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Very useful on his day for previous yard; nowhere near the same force for his current one but his mark reflects that and he looked to be coming to hand when fourth of 22 over 7f at here at last week's Dante meeting, travelling comfortably in the lead for a long way; not discounted back at 6f.

10/1

3rd

21

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Orne

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Useful on his day for previous yard but is far from solid on form, mostly over 6f, for current stable; it remains to be seen whether this step back up in distance makes a difference.

25/1

Form: 126050 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Record of 10-53 features a success off 8lb higher under Hollie Doyle in this contest in 2023 (made late headway into midfield last year); mixed results on AW this spring but he is attractively handicapped back on turf.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Badri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Badri

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off a 3lb higher mark last July; none too consistent on AW over the winter but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back to form returned to turf.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Went down by only a neck over C&D off 1lb higher in January but his two efforts since have been no more than respectable.

8/1

Form: 35-561 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All turf wins on good/firmer but ties in closely with Eye Of Dubai on a piece of soft-ground form last autumn; regained the winning thread in competitive field at York (6f) most recently and can't be dismissed.
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4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

15th

19

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Merely fifth on his last two starts, following a very promising second on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW); however, he won this last year (good to firm) and is handicapped to be in the mix if he's back on song.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Rousing Encore

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but has resumed in good form, latterly when inclined to pull hard at Newmarket (6f) in a race not run to suit; usually ridden patiently these days but has made all more than once in the past; a lot may hinge on how things unfold early.

8/1

Form: 10-821 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft/heavy; responded well to first-time visor at Ascot (6f) most recently, taking record to 3-8; now 8lb higher and upped in class but could well progress further in the retained headgear; shortlisted.
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17th

12

(19)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sondad

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two in a row last May/June (6f, soft/good to firm) when this visor first went on and he ran well to be placed on his final two outings last autumn; each-way claims if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

11/1

6

(9)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sondad

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Not yet truly exposed over 6f since visored, winning on two occasions (on good to firm and soft) and first home on his side for the two defeats, over C&D and in the Ayr Silver Cup; the handicapper may not have weighed him up yet and he can be a big threat.

7/1

2nd

6

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Sondad

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has won on good to firm and soft this year; a big improver since visored over 6f, winning in fine style at Ascot in May then followed up at Epsom; he lost nothing in defeat when first home in his group at Ascot in July on his latest 6f start but was said to have never travelled during an abortive 7f attempt at Chepstow since; much respected if recapturing earlier 6f form.

14/1

Form: 3634-0 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Record is 3-17; suited by ground softer than good; below par on AW in sole run this season; in career-best form last autumn and ties in with two of today's rivals on Doncaster November running (stable debut).
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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: 143002 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW scorer who has a poor strike-rate on turf and came up short in this contest last year; on the plus side, he's lower in the weights this time and ran encouragingly at similar venue Brighton last week.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

Non-runners

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Selections

The Guardian:

Circe

SPOTLIGHT:

Eye Of Dubai

RP RATINGS:

Sondad

TOPSPEED:

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The Times:

Solar Aclaim

The Sun:

Rousing Encore

The Star:

Badri

POSTDATA:

Sondad

Daily Mail:

Circe

Daily Record:

Circe

Telegraph:

Eye Of Dubai

D Express:

Eye Of Dubai

Daily Mirror:

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