July 10 / 19.00 Epsom

19.00

Good

Miles Commercial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Miles Commercial Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

Form: 06-622 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over 7f at Chepstow, including on fast and slow ground; runner-up back at that track in May and she built on it with a close call at Brighton (7f, good) nine days later; nudged up 2lb but she should be in the thick of things again.
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8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

3

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Believe You Me

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell featured an Epsom win in July; well held in competitive Class 4 last time but this looks an easier task.

14/1

12/1

Form: 6-2118 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won two Class 6 events over 1m and 7f at Brighton (good to firm/good) in the spring but he flopped in his hat-trick bid there in May; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back after a short break.
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2nd

8

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Havana Mojito

9st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Gallagher

All three wins have been over 7f/1m on good/good to firm at Brighton; has finished second over 7f/1m there in blinkers on last three runs; each-way chance.

7/2

2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Gallagher

Three wins over 7f/1m here; runner-up in his last two starts back at this venue including when beaten half a length by Dion Baker eight days ago; a 4lb pull plus Jack Callan's 3lb claim gives him every chance of reversing the form.

3/1

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Straightforward three-time course winner who looked like making it four (first-time blinkers, switched from cheekpieces) until nabbed late by Aim For The Bull late last month; in off the same mark and his claims are obvious back down in trip.

5/1

25/1

Form: 066486 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Completed a double on Tapeta last spring but has form figures of 6066487 for her new yard since December; mark continues to fall but losing run is now up 14 and others are preferred.
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4th

3

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Twirler

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Has a point to prove after running poorly in recent Newbury race won by Rage Of Thunder but was in good form beforehand, most notably when winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm); contender if quickly back on song.

12/1

11th

2

(13)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Twirler

10st 2lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Overcame trouble in running to win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month and another good run when second under James Glennon at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) since; solid claims.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Twirler

9st 11lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Exposed six-time winner who did well to overcome trouble in running at Windsor one month ago (6f, good to firm; 4lb lower); unraced here but she's an Epsom winner on good to soft.

7/1

4/1

Form: 9-2421 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
First four wins were over 1m but she coped well with the drop back to 7f when justifying favouritism at Lingfield (good) last month; up 4lb but this tough filly was as good as ever last time and she's high on the list; yard won this in 2021 and 2022.
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4th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Daisy Roots

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Six-time winner, including twice on Polytrack at Lingfield, and her first two runs of the campaign were encouraging; below that level on turf last time but she is the type to bounce back.

12/1

7th

4

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Daisy Roots

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Jim Boyle

Won over C&D (good) last summer and has run well on the AW here in her last three outings; still 3lb above her highest winning mark, but ought to put up another bold show.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Scored over 1m here in September and returned from six months off with a good fourth of 11 over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix.

8/1

OUR TIP
5th
2 (8)
GDaay

11/2

Form: 624633 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.
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5th

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Joseph Parr

His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer.

15/2

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Joseph Parr

On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break.

10/1

Form: 38-183 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Win and close third in two AW runs for current yard but was well held at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his penultimate start and there have also been some struggles over hurdles; still lightly raced on turf but this is competitive and others are more convincing.
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9th

6

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Won a 7f handicap at Southwell on his second run back with Dean Ivory; unable to back it up in a Class 5 a fortnight later; fully effective over C&D but others appear to hold stronger claims.

12/1

6th

5

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Beat only one rival home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his first start since returning to this yard following a 161-day break, but he stepped forward from that when winning over this C&D 15 days ago; up in grade following a 3lb rise.

7/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Back with former yard after five months off but beat just one in 1m Chelmsford handicap three weeks ago; a fair 7f winner at his best, so he can't be totally dismissed with that run under his belt.

12/1

7th
10 (3)
Tronido

10/1

Form: -75754 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on AW but she did well to finish a close fourth after setting a strong pace at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month; goes back up in grade in this deeper race but she's not ruled out off a dangerous mark.
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7th

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Tronido

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Gained this season's win at Lingfield (7f, good), where she was allowed to dominate against the favoured nearside rail; also suited but this C&D but ran poorly on Polytrack ten days ago and would appeal more on slower ground.

14/1

11th

1

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Tronido

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

C&D winner; career-best RPR when making all up the stands' rail at Lingfield (7f, good; Class 6) last month; creditable fourth at Goodwood since; could face competition for the lead this time.

7/1

4th

7

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Tronido

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Capitalised on the drop to Class 6 company when running away with a Lingfield handicap (7f, good) 19 days ago; the 7lb rise against stiffer opposition should find her out.

5/1

Form: -58082

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Slow start for this stable but he was back on track with a close second at Lingfield (7f, AW) four weeks ago; looks interesting if he can repeat that form but he's now 1-22 and has an uninspiring record on turf.
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4th

5

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Jackson Street

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Usually seen on the AW and just 2lb higher than when winning at Lingfield (7f) in December; placed just once in 11 starts on turf, though, so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

Form: 5-3625 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner who is versatile ground-wise and has form figures of 1126224 at Epsom; mixed record in her four runs this season but was runner-up behind a resurgent rival at Chepstow (7f) on her penultimate run; usually races prominently and has possibilities back at this track.
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9th

8

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Redredrobin

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Eight-time winner who has slipped to a good mark but last season didn't end well and this campaign has yet to get going; a 9yo now.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Redredrobin

9st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Malcolm Saunders

Gained three of her eight wins over this C&D and has slipped to a good mark, but ended last season on a low note and last month's reappearance run was also disappointing; needs to get back in the groove.

14/1

6th

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Redredrobin

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Malcolm Saunders

9yo who has been absent since two below-par runs last summer; however, this course winner is 4lb lower than when a close third at Kempton (1m, AW) on her reappearance last May and is not discounted on her return.

9/1

20/1

Form: 703-50 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last April but he's generally struggled since and was tailed off at Brighton when last seen in May; now 13lb lower than for his win but he needs a big turnaround after wind surgery.
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13th

8

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Purefoy

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Failed to beat a rival in three starts for this yard and hopes pinned on return to AW sparking something back over further; tongue-tie retained, visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

Purefoy

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: George Baker

Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last April but he's generally struggled since and was tailed off at Brighton when last seen in May; now 13lb lower than for his win but he needs a big turnaround after wind surgery.

20/1

2

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Purefoy

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole success came on handicap debut on Lingfield AW in April last year when trained by Andrew Balding; form tailed off subsequently and sold for 8,000gns in October; inauspicious seasonal/stable debut when last of five over C&D 13 days ago; first-time tongue-tie now applied alongside usual cheekpieces; hard to fancy.

8/1

Non-runners

Finbars Lad

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Payout
Straight Forecast £41.12
Tricast £1358.64

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Daisy Roots

NEWMARKET:

G'Daay

POSTDATA:

Believe You Me

Telegraph:

Finbar's Lad

RP RATINGS:

Redredrobin

The Times:

Believe You Me

Daily Mirror:

Daisy Roots

The Star:

Daisy Roots

Daily Record:

Daisy Roots

D Express:

Finbar's Lad

The Sun:

Redredrobin

The Guardian:

G'Daay

Daily Mail:

G'Daay