June 05 / 17.50 Epsom

17.50

Good To Soft

Debenhams Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Debenhams Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 2-0411 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and followed up in big field at York (7f, good) eight days later; latest 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 4yo if he handles the softer ground here.
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10th

7

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Zarathos

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Dylan Cunha

Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and York (7f, good) in May and he went close in his hat-trick bid at Epsom the following month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's gone off the boil in last two runs and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

10th

15

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Zarathos

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

He has taken it up a notch this season, winning at Windsor (1m, good to firm; made most) in May and beating 21 others under a penalty at York (7f, good) eight days later; fine second to Colombier at Epsom next time and his latest fifth in valuable Curragh handicap (1m) was respectable; has to be of interest again.

16/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Zarathos

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Dylan Cunha

Progressive British raider arrives in excellent form; notched up successive handicap wins at Windsor (1m, gd-fm) and York (7f, good) and another fine effort on latest at Epsom (7f, gd-sft) when a neck runner-up off 85; 5lb higher here so will need to improve again but that's not impossible; top rider booked.

6/1

40/1

  • Place: £18.25

Form: 0-8155

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made all at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in April on second stable start; respectable efforts when fifth on his next two outings but he needs something extra today and is unproven on slow ground.
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4th

1

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

A War Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Narrow success in April took his C&D record to 2-3; has remained in form elsewhere since and his latest effort, in Class 2 at Epsom, can be marked up (hampered then rallied for third place); respected back here.

3/1

3rd

10

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

A War Eagle

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in April on second stable start; respectable efforts when fifth on his next two outings but he needs something extra today and is unproven on slow ground.

40/1

5th

9

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

A War Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still.

9/1

Form: 40-301 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins, the latest when completing a hat-trick last July (good to firm), and he won at Goodwood (7f, good) a fortnight ago; could be bang there if handling the forecast slow ground (mixed messages in his form).
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2nd

1

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Crimson Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Better than ever when landing a second 7f Goodwood success of the year in 20-runner event at last week's Glorious meeting (good to firm), with the reopposing Pellitory well behind; a further 4lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this thriving 5yo.

13/8

1st

11

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Crimson Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Three wins last year and he won 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) in May; solid fourth to Colombier at Epsom next time and it was a narrow career best when second of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago; will probably need another pb but that's not out of the question and Ryan Moore rides; considered.

15/2

2nd

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Crimson Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Arrives in good form having won at Goodwood (7f, good) then made the frame in competitive field at Epsom (7f, good to soft); however, he remains on a career-high mark and has to concede weight all round.

9/2

Form: 4230-1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who can be difficult to settle but ran well in some quality handicaps last summer (including on good to soft; unraced on softer) and reappeared with a win at Chester (7f, good) last month; prevailed despite a wide draw and she could still have more left in the tank.
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4th

7

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dance In The Storm

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has raced exclusively at 7f, winning four of her 12 starts; overcame a wide draw and trouble in running to win at Chester (7f, good) three weeks ago, showing a bright turn of foot and having more in hand than the 1l winning margin might suggest; up 4lb ahead of this belated first 6f run but the way she travels through her races offers serious encouragement that she will improve for it; tops the list.

5/1

1st

5

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Dance In The Storm

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Produced a smart turn of foot to defy a wide draw in a C&D handicap in May; unplaced twice since but her potential hasn't been dimmed, looking stretched by the trip on rain-softened ground at Epsom and then doing best of her group at Royal Ascot; drawn widest again but this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her.

5/2

17th

15

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dance In The Storm

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Developing into a useful 7f filly and did well to win at Chester (good) on seasonal debut, having been drawn wide and come from quite a difficult position; below-par favourite at Epsom on softer ground since but it may be best to forgive that effort; still of interest.

10/1

Form: 434-07 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Not at the top of his game on either run this year but well backed at Chester last time, when the tight track may not have been ideal; on a handy mark on last season's best form and and he's not discounted.
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1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Arctic Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Failed to make the frame on first four starts this season but revived with a 7l win in four-runner race at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); what that form is worth is open to question and he's back up 7lb, but at least the third has won since.

15/2

1st

3

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Arctic Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Usually held up in rear; hasn't won since his 2yo days but has slipped to an attractive mark and could pop up when the cards drop right, which admittedly isn't guaranteed in this small-field scenario; less exposed at 1m than over shorter.

9/2

7th
15 (5)
Son

40/1

Form: 67-229

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-17 since winning in June 2023 on his second start and he was below par at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; however, prior to that he was runner-up on his first two starts for this yard (7f, good) and has an each-way shout if he's back on song; has shown promise on good to soft ground.
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3rd

4

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Son

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten 23 times since winning a maiden at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) in June 2023; several good runs in defeat for Tim Easterby this year, including a short-head second at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) ten days ago; up 2lb but still feasibly weighted.

7/2

2nd

7

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Son

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-22 since his Newbury maiden win in 2023 but he's on a reduced mark and ran well when sixth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) last time; should get a good pace back in trip and has each-way claims if he gets the breaks.

9/1

6th

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Son

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Campaigned solely at 7f this term but shapes as if he'll be well suited by this return to 1m; has met trouble in running on his last two starts; thrown in on the pick of his form for Richard Hannon and could be ready to strike.

15/2

50/1

Form: 8321-5 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beat her five rivals to make all over C&D (good to soft) last September on final run for Andrew Balding; didn't run badly on stable/seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in April and could improve for that run; this race is more competitive than she's used to but she's not ruled out each-way.
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2

(6)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:21 Kempton (AW)

Musical Angel

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Unconventional tracks look to be her thing as she broke through at Brighton (6f) and signed off for Andrew Balding with a win at Epsom (7f); fallen short for new yard so far (at scene of most recent win of late) and looks best watched.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon Dow

Made all last term in a maiden at Brighton (good to firm) and a handicap over C&D (good to soft), the latter in September on final run for Andrew Balding; back over C&D on last two outings and not disgraced when sixth of ten on latest (co-favourite); case can be made back on last winning mark.

6/1

6th

3

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all over C&D (good to soft) last September on final run for Andrew Balding; failed to build on AW reappearance for new yard when only eighth of 16 over C&D but it was a competitive 0-100 at the Derby meeting and she should find life easier at this level.

4/1

Form: 1-5202

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who went beyond 6f for the first time when going close at Chester (7.5f, good) last month; has also shown promise on good to soft ground; unexposed at this sort of trip and could be involved.
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6th

7

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Monarchs Gold

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 6f wins as a 2yo; several creditable efforts this season but has looked held by the handicapper, fifth over this trip at Chester four weeks ago; needs something extra.

12/1

5th

9

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Monarchs Gold

9st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice on AW (6f) as a 2yo; his best run this season came at Chester when a close second over 7.6f at the May meeting; good third at Hamilton last month (first run after a gelding operation); each-way shout.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:25 Hamilton

Monarchs Gold

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 6f AW wins as a juvenile and he nearly pulled off a step up in trip when going down narrowly at Chester (extended 7f, good) in May; had no chance of getting involved after getting badly hampered on the rail at Epsom in June; gelded since; open to some improvement but he's another trying a new trip.

9/1

Form: 38-022 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected.
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7th

9

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Best with positive tactics, as when leading until well inside final 1f at Goodwood in May; only tenth at Epsom on Oaks day but that was a warm race and he's had a break since; goes well on soft ground; possibilities.

14/1

10th

8

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Mister Bluebird

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected.

12/1

9/2

Form: 604-50 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Down the field in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month but promising reappearance there (7f, good) previously; won this race in 2021 (good to soft) and 2024 (good to soft) and was third last year (good to soft); this week's rain has been in his favour and he's on a dangerous mark.
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2nd

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Rhoscolyn

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

On a reduced mark and this two-time C&D scorer can't have the ground soft enough; not at his best at Goodwood on Saturday.

6/1

8th

12

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Rhoscolyn

8st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: David O’Meara

Well suited by ground softer than good; six-time winner at Goodwood and had an excuse (unsuitable conditions) in most recent course start; doesn't have the prettiest form figures this term but he has slipped to a very attractive mark; record in this race reads 3100.

11/2

33/1

Form: 35142-

Last run: 275 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo maiden at Hamilton (6f, good) last July on third outing and runner-up there (6f, good to soft) in September on second nursery start; that latest form was franked by the winner and every chance he'll continue to improve, but this is a tough starting point to his 3yo year; cheekpieces added.
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8th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Sunny Smile

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Made all for 6f maiden win as 2yo; best form of 2026 when second of six at Sandown (7f) last month but he didn't repeat it there next time on return from wind surgery and has had a few chances off similar marks now.

20/1

5th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:23 Sandown

Sunny Smile

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Matched the pick of his 2yo form when second over C&D (good to firm) last month but he was beaten 4.5l so needs to build on that; has subsequently had wind surgery; Oisin Murphy was on board last time but seemingly prefers Desert Shadow on this occasion.

11/1

2nd

6

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Sunny Smile

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

6f Hamilton winner on good ground under Oisin Murphy as a 2yo; however, never figured on Epsom reappearance (7f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) and subsequent Ffos Las second offers no proof that he's trained on given he was beaten 11l; Murphy is back on board now but it's not enough to tempt.

9/1

16/1

Form: 2467-1

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Considerable promise during light career for Karl Burke and better than ever when getting up close home in small field on his stable/seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, good); there can be optimism that he will be fine back up to 7f and on slower ground, and he could have more to offer; contender.
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14th

5

(13)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Veblen Good

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning start for this yard at Pontefract (6f) in April and has continued to run well; not seen to ideal effect when fourth of nine back there (6f) 12 days ago; very much one to consider.

10/1

4th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Veblen Good

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won on stable/seasonal debut over C&D (good) in April and he ran really well in defeat last month, beaten only 1l when fourth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; solid contender.

5/2

15th
12 (4)
Pietro

12/1

Form: 162-13 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and continued the good work when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March on his reappearance; another good run when third to Dance In The Storm at Chester (7f, good) last month; versatile ground-wise and might not be far away.
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7th

4

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pietro

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Fanshawe

Didn't look at all happy at Epsom (7f, good to soft) last time, but is just 1lb higher than when making a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in March; not dismissed.

8/1

15th

12

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Pietro

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and continued the good work when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March on his reappearance; another good run when third to Dance In The Storm at Chester (7f, good) last month; versatile ground-wise and might not be far away.

12/1

3rd

14

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Pietro

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

Steadily progressive on turf and AW; prevailed at Wolverhampton (7f) on seasonal debut, making it three wins from his last six races; up only another 2lb and there's the possibility of further improvement; respected.

5/1

Form: 61320- CD

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Disappointing last October on final 3yo start but the cheekpieces adopted that day are dispensed with and he's been gelded since; won over C&D (good) last July before very good efforts in defeat at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and over C&D (good); retains potential and could be involved.
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1st

2

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Archie Watson

His two C&D runs last season yielded a win and a close second (in this race off a 1lb higher mark); best effort this year when third of 13 at Southwell two weeks ago; handles good to soft but untried on slower.

5/1

3rd

9

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Aurora Majesty

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Archie Watson

2-3 on AW surfaces; he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts and the signs were more encouraging at Thirsk 15 days ago (7f), as although only midfield he wasn't beaten all that far; others are still preferred.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Aurora Majesty

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Well beaten on final outing last season and same story on reappearance at Epsom on Oaks day (pulled hard); he has something to prove but that latest outing may have got the freshness out of him and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; not written off.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 01-706 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two-time French winner (7f, very soft/good to soft) who took a step back in the right direction with close sixth of 13 at Chester (7.5f, good) last month on his second stable start; the forecast slower ground could be a positive today and he's not ruled out.
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Form: 14/9-0 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won four times on slow ground in France (7f-1m2f); returned from long absence with heavy defeat on last month's stable debut at Ascot (1m, good to firm), where he pulled hard; that run may have got the freshness out of him and it will be interesting to see if he's again strong in the betting.
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Payout
Exacta £218.30
Straight Forecast £142.58
Tricast £5164.27
Trifecta £8905.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dance In The Storm

POSTDATA:

Pietro

RP RATINGS:

Rhoscolyn

The Guardian:

Crimson Spirit

TOPSPEED:

Aurora Majesty

The Star:

Veblen Good

D Express:

Arctic Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Colombier

LAMBOURN:

Dance In The Storm

Telegraph:

Dance In The Storm

The Times:

Pietro

Daily Record:

Pietro

The Sun:

Crimson Spirit

Daily Mail:

Rhoscolyn

Daily Mirror:

Rhoscolyn