July 02 / 21.00 Epsom

21.00

Good

Betfred ‘Pick Your Punt’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Betfred ‘Pick Your Punt’ Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 11966 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made debut in March and won his first two starts (7f, AW); it's still early days but he's finished merely sixth in his first two handicaps (6f/7f, good to firm/AW) and a much bigger performance is needed today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Disappointing last October on final 3yo start but the cheekpieces adopted that day are dispensed with and he's been gelded since; won over C&D (good) last July before very good efforts in defeat at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and over C&D (good); retains potential and could be involved.

20/1

1

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Aurora Majesty

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won for the first time since going handicapping at Epsom in July (7f, good) and was subsequently placed at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and back at Epsom (7f, good); cheekpieces now tried and on a career high mark (3lb higher than last time); contender.

8/1

2nd

9

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made it 3-6 when landing a C&D handicap (good) last month and he found more progress when front-running third in big field at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to soft); only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and he's an interesting contender.

4/1

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5/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 66-374

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has raced over further for the majority of his career but shaped when third over 8.5f here (good) in April on stable debut as though today's distance could be ideal; hasn't kicked on from that run on his two starts since (at Goodwood over 7f and 1m) but he's worth a second look now back here.
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 422412 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a consistent year and he won at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April before a solid second at Goodwood (7f, good) in May; key player.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Diamondonthehill

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

The most recent of his six wins came at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April 2025 off a mark 3lb higher than today's but he has posted some good efforts since; however, he was below his best at Salisbury 19 days ago and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Diamondonthehill

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Losing run is mounting up but he has proved broadly consistent since last success, most recently beating all bar the market leader at Musselburgh (7f, good); again has place possibilities.

6/1

Form: 600-07

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way last summer for Roger Varian and he was down the field in May on his first two outings for this stable.
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7th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Brave Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Losing run up to 21, but he ran well to finish a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; a few winners have come out of that race and a hood is given a go, but the drop to 5f may not be ideal even on a stiff track like this.

7/1

4th

8

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Brave Empire

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian but his last win was in February 2024 and he's not made an impact in seven runs this year; mark continues to fall but losing run is up to 20 and others are preferred.

14/1

Form: 686403 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
3yo who was a creditable fourth of 22 at York (7f, good) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Sandown when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; could be thereabouts.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield

Miss Collada

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Just 1-13 on turf but has performed well in stronger races than this in 2025, perhaps most notably when fourth of 22 at York (7f, good) in May; slightly disappointing when last in action but can cope with today's drop back to 6f and has slipped to a good mark.

8/1

5th

8

(4)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Miss Collada

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

3yo who was a creditable fourth of 22 at York (7f, good) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Sandown when third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; could be thereabouts.

9/2

3rd

3

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newmarket (July)

Miss Collada

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Richard Hannon

Nursery win (AW) last backend came over 7f and she's run her last three races over that trip, but the drop back may help as she's often inclined to pull hard; capable of better.

16/1

6th
4 (7)
Hodler

6/1

Form: 8-6633 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 07-278 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Below par on last two starts but went very close on reappearance at Kempton in April and this C&D winner ran really well on the two previous occasions he has tried first-time headgear (cheekpieces/hood), so the new blinkers are an interesting angle this evening; runs off last winning mark.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Dream Of Mischief

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

C&D winner in 2024 but three subsequent visits have not gone nearly so well; none too consistent but two of his last four AW runs, including in January latest, give him a shout if he's ready following the absence; he's twice been runner-up after longer layoffs.

6/1

2nd

5

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

C&D winner as a 2yo and back to form when successful at Kempton (7f; solid form) in October; below that level twice since but better than the result when seventh of 12 over C&D latterly having been caught wide from the outside stall; has fared better with the draw this time and could be dangerous having dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Kempton.

11/2

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

Ran okay in a hot race over C&D last month and duly built on that when winning by a cosy neck 12 days ago (also C&D); major claims off 3lb higher; a positive showing from Waistcoat, who he beat last time, in the 6.40 would increase confidence.

7/2

11/2

Form: 976-26 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Only sixth over C&D last month but in a higher grade than this and prior to that he went close at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his reappearance; his last four wins have come over C&D and he's capable of being involved.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £42.50
Straight Forecast £41.23
Tricast £93.93
Trifecta £123.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Collada

RP RATINGS:

Marlay Park

D Express:

Diamondonthehill

LAMBOURN:

Aurora Majesty

Telegraph:

Mafnood

POSTDATA:

Hodler

TOPSPEED:

Miss Collada

The Times:

Miss Collada

The Guardian:

Miss Collada

Daily Record:

Miss Collada

Daily Mail:

Marlay Park

Daily Mirror:

Marlay Park

The Sun:

Diamondonthehill

The Star:

Diamondonthehill