September 28 / 13.45 Epsom

13.45

Good

Betfred ‘Double Delight’ Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
RTV
View Course
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Galileo Island

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Won twice over 7f as a 2yo; 22-1 and looked as though the run would bring him on at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) two weeks ago; career best required all the same.

8/1

8th

2

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Galileo Island

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Scored twice over 7f last summer and continued in good form in AW handicaps in the winter; back from a 170-day layoff here though (cheekpieces added) so needs to hit the ground running.

13/2

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

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

2nd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:37 Chepstow

Ohara

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a handicap at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October off a mark 4lb lower than today's but he's been below that level in two starts this year, latest at Sandown (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; steps up in trip with stamina to prove.

6/1

8th

7

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Ohara

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

No show on last month's Windsor reappearance (1m, good to firm), but relished the conditions when winning a Pontefract nursery (1m, soft) in October; interesting if conditions remain testing with a run under his belt.

33/1

9th

8

(2)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Ohara

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Improved on final 2yo start, comfortably landing a nine-runner nursery at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October; that was his first run on testing ground and it remains to be seen if he can build on it back on a faster surface.

10/1

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

5th

3

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Newmarket (July)

Crystal Pier

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Improved on her 2yo form when winning an 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; further progress when second, beaten a head, to an improver at Windsor 12 days later; up another 4lb today but she's on the right path.

100/30

2nd

7

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Crystal Pier

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Tapped back into initial promise when opening her account at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) on her comeback 12 days ago; received a 2lb nudge for that narrow success and, despite shaping like she'll do better returned to further, warrants consideration in her attempt to double up.

6/1

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

6th

3

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:35 Goodwood

Havana Smile

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Stepped forward from his reappearance over 7f when dropped to this trip at Sandown (good) 22 days ago, coming through against the rail to gain his first success; up 5lb but that was just his second try over 5f, and there could be more to come.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Havana Smile

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Sole start at 5f came at this track and it was his best effort too, when second of nine in a maiden (good) in August; last two runs were at 7f and didn't scream he's desperate for this return to 5f; not handicapped out of things, though.

20/1

7th

3

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Smile

9st 8lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed fair form in four runs at 2yrs, signing off with a good fourth in 7f Epsom nursery in September; since gelded and can't be discounted on his seasonal return.

20/1

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

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

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

+o+e Accumulators

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