August 15 / 16.20 Epsom

16.20

Good

Betfred “Bet Builder” Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Betfred “Bet Builder” Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 31-654

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a Brighton maiden (1m, good to soft) last October and he's run respectably in three handicaps this season; takes a big drop back in grade after his front-running fourth at Sandown (1m1f, good to firm) in June and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Won a 2yo course maiden (good to soft) in 2024 but flopped on his return visit when favourite for a handicap (also 1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last September; left Hughie Morrison after another lesser effort and that pattern has continued in three starts for this yard; hopes probably pinned on this drop back in trip.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Dalmally

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Bettered inauspicious seasonal/stable debut when a fairly respectable fifth of seven at Chelmsford (1m) last month but needs to do better again here; others have more pressing claims.

33/1

5th

6

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dalmally

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Expensive to follow for Hughie Morrison, turned over as favourite four times, before being sold for 2,000gns last backend; made a poor debut for his new yard three weeks ago and the hood and tongue-tie both come off; hard to recommend.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-2653

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but she's been placed in two of her four handicaps including when third of ten at Yarmouth (7f, good) last month; this step back up in trip looks a good move and she's in the mix with Rossa Ryan booked.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:50 Lingfield (AW)

Coma Cluster

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Eight-race maiden; in a new tongue-tie and blinkers combination when placed at Yarmouth (7f, good) before finishing last at Epsom; capable of a big run and perhaps another headgear switch will benefit.

8/1

2

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:20 Epsom

Coma Cluster

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

Seven-race maiden but she's been placed in two of her four handicaps including when third of ten at Yarmouth (7f, good) last month; this step back up in trip looks a good move and she's in the mix with Rossa Ryan booked.

7/2

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:10 Yarmouth

Coma Cluster

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Good second of eight on her handicap debut at Nottingham in April (8.5f, good); hasn't backed that up in two starts since, weakening both times including when fifth in a tongue-tie at Hamilton (8.5f, good) three weeks ago; blinkers now added and this drop back in trip is probably the right move.

8/1

Form: 129220 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made a bright start in handicaps, winning on AW in February and finishing second in three of his five runs since; ended up well beaten at Wolverhampton in June but he was just beginning to stay on when squeezed out against the rail and eased; conditions should be fine on this return to turf and he has possibilities after a short break; cheekpieces removed after one use.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Sonic Pioneer

11st 1lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Dual Flat winner whose form in juvenile hurdles includes an emphatic success at Kempton (2m, good) and two non-completions (pulled up both times) in Grade 2 races; drops back in class after a break but he has a bit to prove and probably needs to kick on again to make a major impact.

5/1

7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

12:40 Cheltenham

Sonic Pioneer

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Progressed well at an ordinary level for previous Flat yard and looked a jumper with a future when rattling home by 14l at Kempton in November (good; Flat winner on soft); only 5-2 for the Grade 2 at Chepstow over Christmas won by Tenter Le Tout and hard to believe he gave his true running; retains potential but probably vulnerable for win purposes even if back on song.

25/1

Form: 483436

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best form at up to 1m but he's hard to predict and was beaten 11l at Lingfield (7f, good) last time; that took his record to 0-11 and others are more convincing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Play Me

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom winner last August for regular partner Donagh Murphy off a 5lb lower mark; fair comeback over C&D behind Buy The Dip in April (6lb better off today) but didn't build on that back on turf a fortnight ago.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Play Me

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Consistent sort who got off the mark at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August and has made the frame in all five starts since, latest when third of 12 here (1m, AW) last month following six-month break; should strip fitter and be thereabouts.

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Play Me

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Ended last season with string of good efforts on turf, including a win at Epsom (8.5f good) and second in higher-grade company at Newmarket (1m, good); not yet proven on AW, though, and his fitness must be taken on trust.

7/1

Form: 137242 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Overcame trouble when winning at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April and he's finished close up in his last three runs, including when a clear second at Yarmouth 12 days ago; that was behind an unexposed improver and he's a big player off unchanged mark.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Makes Me Wonder

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Overcame trouble when winning over C&D (good) in April and he's had some close calls since then; well held at Epsom when last seen in August but that was a Class 5 and he may not have handled the track; returns after a short break and he's in the mix on this drop back in grade.

8/1

5

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:20 Epsom

Makes Me Wonder

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Overcame trouble when winning at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April and he's finished close up in his last three runs, including when a clear second at Yarmouth 12 days ago; that was behind an unexposed improver and he's a big player off unchanged mark.

2/1

8

(2)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:12 Yarmouth

Makes Me Wonder

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Has mostly been running with credit since winning off 5lb lower over C&D (good) in April and although only fourth of five at Chepstow (1m2f, good) last month, was beaten less than a length; a player.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £54.40
Straight Forecast £77.31
Trifecta £125.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Makes Me Wonder

RP RATINGS:

Dalmally

NEWMARKET:

Coma Cluster

Daily Mail:

Coma Cluster

POSTDATA:

Makes Me Wonder

The Times:

Makes Me Wonder

Telegraph:

Makes Me Wonder

The Sun:

Makes Me Wonder

The Star:

Makes Me Wonder

Daily Record:

Makes Me Wonder

LAMBOURN:

Dalmally

The Guardian:

Dalmally

D Express:

Dalmally

Daily Mirror:

Dalmally