September 11 / 16.25 Epsom

16.25

Good

Saddle Up With Snug Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Saddle Up With Snug Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 544125 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Back on the scoresheet when winning at Lingfield (1m1f, good) in July and she ran a big race under a 5lb penalty when second in a competitive Goodwood handicap one week later; got off to a troublesome start when tailed off at 11-8 back at that track three weeks ago; worth forgiving that although new eye-shields replacing her regular hood is a leftfield move.
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4th

3

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Atlantis Blue

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Absent since an autumn C&D effort that was respectable but took her AW record to 0-9; has gained none of her turf wins when fresh; doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

Form: 456-12

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Bright start for new yard when getting up late to make a winning handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW; 20-1) in May; backed it up from 2lb higher when second of 13 over that C&D in June; three-month absence to overcome but he's unexposed; turf debut.
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2

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Ombrecell

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Chris Gordon

Bright start for new yard when getting up late to make a winning handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW; 20-1) in May; backed it up from 2lb higher when second of 13 over that C&D in June; three-month absence to overcome but he's unexposed; turf debut.

9/2

5

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ombrecell

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Chris Gordon

No progress in three qualifying runs for Clive Cox last season but he made a bright start for new yard when scoring on handicap debut over C&D (20-1) last month; that was a narrow success but he was strong at the finish and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

11/2

1st

5

(6)

7th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Ombrecell

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Chris Gordon

Has good pedigree and he showed some promise in three runs for Clive Cox last year, including a debut fourth over C&D; changed hands for 26,000gns in October; this unexposed 4yo now goes handicapping for new yard and he needs watching in the market on return.

8/1

Form: 833089 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.
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5th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mostawaa

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark.

12/1

3

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.

12/1

Form: 552453

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five starts here and he went very close off this mark when second of ten over C&D (good) in July; respectable third at Brighton (7f) 11 days ago; not ruled out.
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6th

6

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three wins here (1m, good to firm), most recently in October, immediately raise interest and he stuck at it when third over 1m2f on his final start of last term; quiet reappearance in February probably best ignored and he's worth another go at this trip (tried once two years ago); respected.

100/30

8th

10

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Oj Lifestyle

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Four-time turf winner including three at Brighton; placed in both starts on Polytrack (7f/1m2f) and the biggest question is how ready he will be after 79 days off.

14/1

2

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two C&D wins in 2024, the second off current mark; behind two of today's rivals here most recently but good chance if back to best.

13/2

Form: 50-242

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ran well both starts here (6f and 7f on good to firm); came back from an absence to finish second in two of three starts this summer, including at Salisbury (1m) in June and at Chepstow (7f) three weeks ago; has won on good to soft.
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5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

11/2

4th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.

7/2

8th

1

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Magical Merlin

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

He finished second in three of his four starts in 2025, including on his seasonal return, but was still operating at a level below his old form; drops into 0-70 for the first time; not discounted.

6/1

3/1

Form: 547521

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Season's best when winning unchallenged at Sandown (1m, soft) a fortnight ago; up 6lb but that was convincing and she went back-to-back last June; could be the answer.
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1st

1

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Tronido

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Four-time winner who won at Sandown last August and followed up by 6l at Epsom (both on soft) the following month off this mark; below that form this year though.

10/1

8th

10

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Tronido

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Four-time winner who won at Sandown in August and followed up by 6l over C&D (soft; acts on good) in September; just 2lb above that latter winning mark but there hasn't been much encouragement in three AW starts this term.

16/1

5th

5

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Tronido

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Course winner; two front-running soft-ground turf wins last year and of interest on that form; her two runs last month will need bettering though.

7/1

Form: 563833

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Can be in and out but fairly solid in cheekpieces when third at Brighton (1m) on her last two starts and it was a creditable second on her only start here (C&D, good) last July; has dropped below her last winning mark.
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6

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Blenheim Star

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Four-time turf winner but 0-6 on AW; never threatened when fifth at Kempton on Monday (1m) and has to prove this trip is in range.

10/1

10

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Blenheim Star

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Four turf wins to her name, the latest at Brighton in April (1m, good to firm) when rated 2lb higher; needs to bounce back from a lacklustre run at Epsom last month.

10/1

7

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Blenheim Star

8st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: William Knight

Can be in and out but fairly solid in cheekpieces when third at Brighton (1m) on her last two starts and it was a creditable second on her only start here (C&D, good) last July; has dropped below her last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 221297

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Solid run of form since late May included a win at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) in July; last two starts (over C&D) suggest he's gone off the boil for now.
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2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb.

5/1

6th

10

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

8st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

2-3 over C&D including when making a successful return from 196 days off 12 days ago; up 7lb in a better race so he will need to find a bit more.

6/1

1st

9

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

9st 4lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Won off 1lb higher on turf here (7f) last summer and ended last season with respectable fourth at Brighton (1m) but this reappearance run is his first AW start since 2024 and his record when fresh is not compelling.

14/1

Form: 529444

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been able to repeat the form of his solid second at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in the spring; edging down the weights but others are more persuasive.
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4th

10

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Beau Jardine

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

All three wins on turf came on soft/heavy; it's been a while since his last success but he may be able to exploit this plummeting mark when he gets his conditions.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Beau Jardine

10st 5lb

J: Miss Arabella Fox

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Last two wins have come over C&D and he is 13lb lower than for the latest in May 2024 (0-24 since); has won fresh in the past and has run well on good to firm ground, but a softer surface suits him better.

16/1

5th

13

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Beau Jardine

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

His losing run is gathering momentum but he was back near his recent best when second of ten over 6f here four weeks ago; no problem with the return to 7f but others appeal more for win purposes.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.50
Straight Forecast £30.97
Tricast £153.81
Trifecta £159.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tronido

POSTDATA:

Blenheim Star

Daily Mirror:

Atlantis Blue

Daily Record:

Magical Merlin

TOPSPEED:

Beau Jardine

RP RATINGS:

Mostawaa

Telegraph:

Tronido

The Guardian:

Tronido

Daily Mail:

Tronido

D Express:

Tronido

The Sun:

Tronido

The Times:

Blenheim Star

The Star:

Atlantis Blue