September 28 / 13.45 Epsom

13.45

Good

Betfred ‘Double Delight’ Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Betfred ‘Double Delight’ Nursery Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 83321 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Record of 83321 reflects his steady progress; made all for 4l success in Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) most recently and the form has received a couple of boosts; shortlisted.
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11th

8

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:40 Yarmouth

Galileo Island

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Finished last on stable debut here in September, although that was his first run on slow turf; he shaped a couple of times over 7f for Marco Botti as though this trip may be a good fit and he did win a nursery off 5lb higher.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Epsom

Galileo Island

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Ward

Won Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) last August before making a winning handicap debut over C&D (good) five weeks later; last seen finishing a below-form third of seven at Leicester in July, after which he left Marco Botti for 34,000gns and was gelded; mark fine and he's of interest, particularly if the market speaks positively.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 271725

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has shown best form over 6f at Newbury and proved a non-stayer over a testing 7f at Sandown most recently; this is a sharper scenario but he has something to prove.
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5

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Penhallam

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Held over 7f the last twice and seems set for another supporting role, unless first-time headgear makes a difference; best form remains over 6f at Newbury.

10/1

2

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Penhallam

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Brian Meehan

Has shown best form over 6f at Newbury and proved a non-stayer over a testing 7f at Sandown most recently; this is a sharper scenario but he has something to prove.

7/1

1

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Penhallam

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Meehan

Gained his novice win over 6f at Newbury (good to firm) and went very close in nursery over that same C&D (good) last time; possibly not crying out for this return to a stiff 7f.

15/8

Form: 435

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has shown clear promise in his 7f attempts at novice level; gelded since a lesser effort over 1m last time; open to progress now handicapping and back down in distance.
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4th

8

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Ohara

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Winless this season but he comes here in good form, not enjoying a smooth passage with fourth of six in 1m3f seller at Goodwood last month; very much one to consider from his low berth.

11/1

Form: 363

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who posted a solid effort over C&D (good) most recently, finishing third behind subsequent winners (of nursery and sales race); respected nursery debutante.
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7th

3

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Pier

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Scored on her AW debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in May but has been below form on last three turf runs; takes a drop in class but others more persuasive.

16/1

9th

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Crystal Pier

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Began the season with two good runs but she has been disappointing on fast turf on her last two starts (looked beaten when hampered latest); not sure what to expect.

14/1

7th

5

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Crystal Pier

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when scoring on Wolverhampton reappearance (8.6f, AW) in May; backed that up with a close call at this track (1m, good to firm) but her progress stalled with a disappointing run at Newmarket last time; has bit to prove again after that and she needs to bounce back with tongue-tie added; stablemate of Molo Del Palazzo.

10/1

Form: 727

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Clear best effort in maidens when running-on second over 5f at Sandown; made no impression over 7f on AW last time but this return to turf may have a positive effect.
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3rd

6

(8)

27th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:07 Epsom

Havana Smile

9st 6lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

He's raced over 5f on his last five starts, winning at Sandown in May and finishing third there last month; jinked/unseated mid-race at Sandown last time; back up in trip today and it may well be a positive as he seemed at home over 7f when fourth in a C&D nursery last September; interesting.

8/1

4

(10)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:36 Sandown

Havana Smile

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1-9, the win coming against his own age-group over C&D (good) in May; best effort since when third of eight back here (good to soft) 13 days ago; has the outside stall, but still respected with cheekpieces given a go.

6/1

Form: 644

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant who looks fairly solid, having made the frame over 7f on turf/AW the last twice; in good hands and may be capable of progress at this level; one to consider.
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3rd

3

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balthamos

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-8 but he's run some good races, including placing in 7f handicaps in December; competitive from this mark but might be vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

5

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Goodwood

Balthamos

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Attractively bred grey who has improved with each of his four starts and was a close second on nursery debut at Epsom a fortnight ago (7f, good; unraced on softer), despite pulling hard; contender up 2lb.

5/1

6

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Balthamos

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Handicap debutant who looks fairly solid, having made the frame over 7f on turf/AW the last twice; in good hands and may be capable of progress at this level; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 844

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (7f) last time; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase could take another step forward on nursery debut; interesting.
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7

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:40 Haydock

Yy Nation

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (soft) in September and he stepped up again on handicap debut when third of seven at Epsom (also 7f, good) three weeks later; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase might be capable of better yet.

7/1

7

(5)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Yy Nation

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Gelded prior to showing a bit of improvement in Ascot maiden (7f) last time; this 260,000gns breeze-up purchase could take another step forward on nursery debut; interesting.

6/1

7

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:20 Ascot

Yy Nation

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

260,000gns breeze-up 2yo who has disappointed in two starts; still early days but a gelding operation will need to have made an immediate impact if he's to play a part here.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £22.85
Trifecta £118.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Galileo Island

SPOTLIGHT:

Crystal Pier

The Star:

Yy Nation

NEWMARKET:

Balthamos

POSTDATA:

Penhallam

D Express:

Crystal Pier

Daily Record:

Crystal Pier

The Times:

Galileo Island

Telegraph:

Galileo Island

Daily Mirror:

Galileo Island

The Sun:

Galileo Island