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

1st

1

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Won C&D maiden in October 2024 for Hughie Morrison but has struggled in handicaps since; the switch to current yard has not changed his fortunes and he's showing little sign that he is ready to take advantage of a declining mark.

10/1

7th

12

(9)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Dalmally

9st 4lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

He's dropped down the weights and didn't run badly when third of seven at Brighton (7f, good to firm) recently, but he's 0-12 in handicaps and needs a bigger performance if he's to come out on top today.

20/1

3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 12lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Sole success came here in 1m maiden in 2024 when trained by Hughie Morrison; has been below his best for current yard this year and although his mark continues to fall he doesn't look a betting proposition at present.

25/1

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.
Place /
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Play Me

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Hold-up performer who has won two of his last four starts including when swooping late over C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he had a close call on soft ground here last autumn; respected.

5/2

1st

6

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Play Me

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to win at Brighton (1m, good) in June; can be excused his recent defeat there (eased when denied clear run) but he's still on a fairly tough mark and this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

16/1

9th

8

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Play Me

9st 0lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to score over C&D (good) in June; below form at Epsom since, though, and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

9/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:06 Brighton

Makes Me Wonder

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Has done most of his racing over shorter but bang there in his two races over 1m2f, last time beating all bar the favourite at Lingfield (AW); respected.

5/2

2nd

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Makes Me Wonder

9st 5lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

In rear throughout when 50-1 for last month's belated seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (7f); still unexposed over this trip but has modest 1-15 strike-rate and needs to leave that recent effort a long way behind.

14/1

8th

6

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Makes Me Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

1m turf winner (good) who arrives with a bit to prove over this trip; drops 1lb after his latest 4l fourth at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft); unplaced from six attempts on AW surfaces; others make more appeal.

8/1

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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