June 06 / 15.15 Epsom

15.15

Good

Betfred ‘Dash’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £61152
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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Betfred ‘Dash’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.80
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 6-1315 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
2-4 since joining Mick Appleby, notably a Class 2 handicap win at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) in April; solid run at York three weeks ago and one for whom rain would be no concern.
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1st

14

(20)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Arklow Lad

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

2-4 since joining Mick Appleby, notably a Class 2 handicap win at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) in April; solid run at York three weeks ago and one for whom rain would be no concern.

10/1

5th

15

(14)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Arklow Lad

8st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in February before good third at Wolverhampton (6f, AW), and he was back on the scoresheet in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month; could continue to progress for his new connections; chance.

11/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.15

Form: 8-0070 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner down the years and he arrives off an 11lb lower mark than when fifth in this 12 months ago; yet to shine this year (poor draw at Chester on penultimate start) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him fare better today.
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3rd

2

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Gained two of his ten wins over this C&D and returns here after bouncing back to form with commendable second in last week's Epsom Dash (5f, good to soft); still well handicapped after 3lb rise; likely contender.

11/4

2nd

19

(18)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Vintage Clarets

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner down the years and he arrives off an 11lb lower mark than when fifth in this 12 months ago; yet to shine this year (poor draw at Chester on penultimate start) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him fare better today.

16/1

11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £3.55

Form: 219-31 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Picked off late in the 3yo Dash 12 months ago; gelded prior to his seasonal return and he has run well on both starts in 2026, following his close third at Musselburgh with an impressive win at Goodwood five weeks ago (5f, good); a 9lb rise asks a stiffer question but he is progressive.
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3rd

3

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Lexington Blitz

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Picked off late in the 3yo Dash 12 months ago; gelded prior to his seasonal return and he has run well on both starts in 2026, following his close third at Musselburgh with an impressive win at Goodwood five weeks ago (5f, good); a 9lb rise asks a stiffer question but he is progressive.

6/1

1st

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Gained a deserved success at Catterick (5f) in October and resumed from five months off with a good third of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

4/1

Form: 5826-0 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
In 2025 she took a big step forward from her seasonal return when sweeping through late to collar Lexington Blitz in the 3yo Dash on this card; also won at Wolverhampton in July (6f, AW) off 1lb higher than today; never a threat at York last month on return to action but it's not unreasonable to expect much better today and she is sure to get a strong pace to aim at.
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5th

4

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Stormy Impact

9st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and left reappearance behind when good fourth of 20 in the Dash there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; just as effective at 6f and can play a prominent role from an unchanged mark.

13/2

4th

6

(16)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Stormy Impact

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In 2025 she took a big step forward from her seasonal return when sweeping through late to collar Lexington Blitz in the 3yo Dash on this card; also won at Wolverhampton in July (6f, AW) off 1lb higher than today; never a threat at York last month on return to action but it's not unreasonable to expect much better today and she is sure to get a strong pace to aim at.

12/1

16th

6

(22)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Stormy Impact

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the big-field 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and landed another quality handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July; she lacks a recent run and there is a suspicion that 6f is her optimum trip, but she'll get a strong pace to aim at today and is not ruled out off a competitive mark.

25/1

Form: 9014-2 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f handicap (good to soft; first time in tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination) at Haydock last September off a 6lb lower mark; stayed on for second behind the impressive Lexington Blitz at Goodwood on last month's return; withdrawn at York two weeks ago having got upset in the stalls (9-1 at the time of withdrawal); the more rain the better; no accessories today.
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15th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Stuart Williams

Did well for Stuart Williams in the second half of 2025; solid efforts on his first two runs this year before taking his form to new heights with a runaway win at Windsor (6f, good to firm); hit with an 8lb rise for that but it was a good time and there is no suggestion he was flattered; promising apprentice takes off 5lb; one to consider.

6/1

1st

9

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

King Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Narrow 6f defeat at Chepstow last August but his next two runs at the trip were a failure and kept to shorter since, winning at Haydock (good to soft) in September; two respectable efforts at 5f this year (no aids latest) don't suggest this mark is ripe for plucking back at 6f, though.

5/1

5th

8

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won a 5f handicap (good to soft; first time in tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination) at Haydock last September off a 6lb lower mark; stayed on for second behind the impressive Lexington Blitz at Goodwood on last month's return; withdrawn at York two weeks ago having got upset in the stalls (9-1 at the time of withdrawal); the more rain the better; no accessories today.

14/1

5/1

Form: 1121-2 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Progressive when dropped to 5f in the second half of 2025, winning a Windsor novice (good to firm) and adding handicap wins at Chester (good to firm) and Haydock (good); unable to justify odds-on favouritism at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago on her return from seven months off but it was still a solid effort and she remains capable of better; another 3lb higher today but sure to be popular.
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8th

6

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Kinswoman

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: William Haggas

Progressive sprinter in 2025; promising reappearance second in Yarmouth handicap (5f, good to soft) but hasn't built on it twice since, finishing well held tackling Listed company for the first time at Ayr three weeks ago; her claims aren't obvious.

50/1

9th

4

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Kinswoman

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Progressive sprinter in 2025; promising reappearance last month and she was sent off favourite for the Dash at Epsom on the back of it; seemed to find that sharp test all a bit much but she was keeping on at the finish and this more conventional test will suit; likely to make an impact at this level in time.

8/1

6th

7

(17)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Kinswoman

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive when dropped to 5f in the second half of 2025, winning a Windsor novice (good to firm) and adding handicap wins at Chester (good to firm) and Haydock (good); unable to justify odds-on favouritism at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago on her return from seven months off but it was still a solid effort and she remains capable of better; another 3lb higher today but sure to be popular.

5/1

Form: 789-14 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Trained by James Evans when winning this race in 2024 off a 5lb higher mark (good to soft); well beaten in it last year but he arrives in good form for his new stable, winning at Ripon in April and not enjoying the cleanest run when fourth at Goodwood 15 days ago; rain won't hurt his chance and he's of obvious interest.
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5th

2

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Dream Composer

10st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Hit the ground running for this yard, his Ripon win in April backed up by arguably unlucky fourth at Goodwood the following month; not beaten far in the Dash here next time and led on the line at Windsor (again 5f, good to firm) last Monday; 4lb penalty to overcome and his best has come at 5f, but he's still considered.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Dream Composer

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

In good form for his new yard, faring best of those drawn low in the Epsom Dash last time back in the trademark cheekpieces; bit unlucky at Goodwood on his previous start too and remains on a fair mark; one to consider.

6/1

7th

17

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Dream Composer

8st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Trained by James Evans when winning this race in 2024 off a 5lb higher mark (good to soft); well beaten in it last year but he arrives in good form for his new stable, winning at Ripon in April and not enjoying the cleanest run when fourth at Goodwood 15 days ago; rain won't hurt his chance and he's of obvious interest.

12/1

8th
13 (5)
Betsen

25/1

Form: 347091 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
6f AW win on his stable debut in November; added to his tally when seeing off five rivals at Chepstow 16 days ago (Class 4; 5f, good to soft); in deeper today.
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8th

13

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Betsen

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

6f AW win on his stable debut in November; added to his tally when seeing off five rivals at Chepstow 16 days ago (Class 4; 5f, good to soft); in deeper today.

25/1

Form: 113-29 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Progressive in 2025 and she took her form to a new level when second of 14 in a Bath Listed event on her reappearance (5f, good); not in the same form at Newbury (6f, good) when last seen seven weeks ago and she is now 11lb higher; others look stronger.
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5th

7

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Cindy Lou Who

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Three sprint wins in 2025 on extremes of going, including over C&D; excelled herself by going close in a 5f Listed race at Bath on return but she couldn't take advantage of her old mark back in a handicap next time and an 11lb higher mark contributed to an Epsom defeat (5f) since; still not ruled out back over 6f.

14/1

9th

4

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Cindy Lou Who

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Progressive in 2025 and she took her form to a new level when second of 14 in a Bath Listed event on her reappearance (5f, good); not in the same form at Newbury (6f, good) when last seen seven weeks ago and she is now 11lb higher; others look stronger.

25/1

9th

13

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Cindy Lou Who

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Made giant strides for Tony Carroll last season, winning four times (three of them at Bath); confirmed her affinity for Bath, as well as the fact that she had done well over the winter, when short-headed in a Bath Listed race on Easter Sunday (5f, good); 15lb well in on this return to handicap company; obvious chance.

100/30

Form: 8-0100 D

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; having dropped in the weights he enjoyed a revival last August/September, rattling off a four-timer (5f-5.3f); had a stint in Bahrain over the winter, unplaced on four occasions but recording a career best when winning a 5f event (good to firm) in January; looks on a tough mark back in Britain.
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10th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

6th

1

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Three course wins, two over 6f, the other at 5f; this season's win was a 13-runner event at Bahrain in January (5f, good to firm); hasn't run quite as well since, but may have needed it when 5.25l tenth of 20 in the Epsom Dash last time (5f, good to soft; 66-1); a possible.

7/1

10th

2

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Another Baar

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on any ground; having dropped in the weights he enjoyed a revival last August/September, rattling off a four-timer (5f-5.3f); had a stint in Bahrain over the winter, unplaced on four occasions but recording a career best when winning a 5f event (good to firm) in January; looks on a tough mark back in Britain.

40/1

33/1

Form: 395107 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Saw off 11 rivals when scoring at Musselburgh in April (5f, good; Class 4) but he has had his limitations exposed in stronger company twice since; beaten only 3l at York two weeks ago but others are more appealing in today's field.
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1st

1

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Ziggys Triton

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

The winner of five of his 26 races, including on fast turf; suited by a sharp 5f and this is weaker than the two C&D handicaps he has been well held in this year; others may still have his measure today.

12/1

7th

4

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Ziggys Triton

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Saw off 11 rivals when scoring at Musselburgh (5f, good; Class 4) in April; found out in much stronger company since but has dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Musselburgh now back in slightly calmer waters; enters calculations.

9/1

11th

10

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Ziggys Triton

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Saw off 11 rivals when scoring at Musselburgh in April (5f, good; Class 4) but he has had his limitations exposed in stronger company twice since; beaten only 3l at York two weeks ago but others are more appealing in today's field.

33/1

12th
15 (15)
Dyonisos

8/1

Form: -83272

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for Ian Williams but he's down in the weights and has run well in two of his last three starts, pipped at Goodwood last month (5f, good); wouldn't be sure to confirm those placings with Dream Composer this time.
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1st

2

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Dyonisos

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-10 since arriving from France but twice finished runner-up in the spring (5f, good) and he was a close fifth in a tight finish at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) last week; might not be far away.

4/1

5th

4

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Dyonisos

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up on two of his starts this spring (both 5f, good) and he was contesting the competitive Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft) when mid-division last time; this isn't so hot and he could be in the mix.

5/1

12th

15

(15)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Dyonisos

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Yet to win for Ian Williams but he's down in the weights and has run well in two of his last three starts, pipped at Goodwood last month (5f, good); wouldn't be sure to confirm those placings with Dream Composer this time.

8/1

13th
12 (19)
Brazen Bolt

16/1

Form: 006-27 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won big-field 5f handicaps at York and Goodwood last July; two solid efforts in defeat this season and he won on his only visit to Epsom, albeit over 7f; not impossibly treated but he wouldn't want the ground to be any slower than good.
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8th

2

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Brazen Bolt

9st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

4lb higher than for his win in this race 12 months ago, after which he went on to score at Glorious Goodwood; fine return to action (after wind surgery) at Thirsk in May but no progress in two subsequent runs; Warren Fentiman back on board now dropping in class; high on the list.

8/1

13th

12

(19)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Brazen Bolt

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ruth Carr

Won big-field 5f handicaps at York and Goodwood last July; two solid efforts in defeat this season and he won on his only visit to Epsom, albeit over 7f; not impossibly treated but he wouldn't want the ground to be any slower than good.

16/1

7th

16

(19)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Brazen Bolt

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ruth Carr

Won big-field handicaps over C&D (good to firm) and at Goodwood (5f, good) last July, and this 9yo returned from wind surgery with a back-to-form, neck second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; Harry Vigors removes a valuable 7lb and this prominent-racer could be bang there once more.

16/1

20/1

Form: 3830-2 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the return to turf when finishing second of 17 at Ascot five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark; rarely seen on slower than good.
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3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

14th

16

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Keady

Appreciated the return to turf when finishing second of 17 at Ascot five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark; rarely seen on slower than good.

20/1

50/1

Form: 313418 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW for Mike Murphy this winter, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); slowly away (blindfold removed late) at Goodwood two weeks ago; looks vulnerable at this level and goes without accessories this time.
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6th

6

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Star Chorus

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW earlier in the year, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); best effort since returned to turf came at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago when a close fifth of ten; more required back up in class.

66/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Star Chorus

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mike Murphy

A two-time 5f/6f scorer at Southwell this winter; yet to hit top form after a three-month absence, though he was poorly drawn when 15th in 5f Epsom handicap last time; no forlorn hope in a refitted hood.

50/1

15th

11

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Star Chorus

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW for Mike Murphy this winter, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); slowly away (blindfold removed late) at Goodwood two weeks ago; looks vulnerable at this level and goes without accessories this time.

50/1

Form: 2554-2 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come on the AW at Dundalk and she wasn't beaten far in a Group 3 there on her final run in 2025; fully effective on turf and ran a cracker at Navan three weeks ago, showing her trademark early speed before being picked off late on (front two pulled 6l clear); 8lb higher today but this track should play to her strengths; chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(1)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eclairage

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy filly has an excellent strike rate over C&D (4-6) including this race last year off 2lb lower; went close behind Howd'yadoit at Navan in May but has failed to fire in three runs since; return to this track offers hope of a revival and cheekpieces are added; bold bid likely from plum draw.

12/1

15th

6

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Eclairage

9st 9lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has only won on the AW but nearly put that right in a 5f handicap at Navan last month; not suited by the rain-hit ground when well beaten in the Dash at Epsom; failed to maintain a strong gallop in a Cork Listed race in which Likedbymike and Erosandpsyche were placed.

25/1

7th

5

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Eclairage

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has only won on the AW but nearly put that right in a 5f handicap at Navan last month and probably resented the rain-hit ground when well beaten in last week's Dash at Epsom; has bit to find on these terms, though.

12/1

Form: 921-08 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Suited by good ground or slower; won a 5f Listed race in Italy on his final start for a French yard; big prices and finished down the field in two 5f handicaps last month; dropped 7lb for his troubles but he arrives with a point to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

Rogue Enforcer

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Has never run on ground faster than good (and taken out before on account of unsuitable good ground), so conditions could be a worry; hard to place after a Listed win in Italy last autumn ruined his mark and has struggled in three runs for this yard.

6/1

17th

9

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rogue Enforcer

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Suited by good ground or slower; won a 5f Listed race in Italy on his final start for a French yard; big prices and finished down the field in two 5f handicaps last month; dropped 7lb for his troubles but he arrives with a point to prove.

50/1

8th

5

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Rogue Enforcer

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Dual 5f winner as a 2yo for Peter Chapple-Hyam and he also scored three times in France/Italy last year; raised his form to a new level in the second half of last season but he failed to beat a rival on stable debut at Goodwood 17 days ago; comes with risks attached after that and he needs to bounce back.

25/1

20/1

Form: 4-2421 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Better on AW than turf but took advantage of a good opportunity at Yarmouth in April (5f, good); hit with an 8lb rise for that, bringing his turf and AW marks into line; blew the start back at Yarmouth last month but the stewards deemed him a non-runner due to having his head turned as the stalls opened; risky on the back of that and there are other pace influences to contend with today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Almaty Star

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who's drawn to attack and boasts a solid record over C&D; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark, though, for a yard also responsible for Ziggy's Missile.

8/1

8th

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Almaty Star

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who was found an ordinary Yarmouth handicap when winning easily in the spring; handicapper had his say for that and he finished well beaten behind Dream Composer upped in class at Epsom last time; yard also runs Rhythm N Hooves.

12/1

18th

20

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Almaty Star

8st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Better on AW than turf but took advantage of a good opportunity at Yarmouth in April (5f, good); hit with an 8lb rise for that, bringing his turf and AW marks into line; blew the start back at Yarmouth last month but the stewards deemed him a non-runner due to having his head turned as the stalls opened; risky on the back of that and there are other pace influences to contend with today.

20/1

Form: -44543 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Admirable campaigner who is gradually edging down the weights; type to pop up soon but perhaps in a slightly less competitive affair.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Had a rare off day in the Dash at Epsom but quickly back on track with a close third at Windsor (5f good to firm) 18 days ago; unlikely to be far away off the same mark.

10/1

3rd

8

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Poor effort at Epsom, behind two of these, last time will need forgiving but he boasts a fair record for Billy Loughnane (won for him last summer off 6lb higher); handicapper given him a chance and it wouldn't be a shock were he to pop up.

6/1

19th

18

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

Admirable campaigner who is gradually edging down the weights; type to pop up soon but perhaps in a slightly less competitive affair.

20/1

Form: 3-3096 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; second in this race in 2024 off 3lb higher; ran away with a 5f handicap at Haydock (good ground) last September off this mark; unable to hit the same heights since but his AW third in February was a fair run; won't be inconvenienced should there be a marked deterioration in the going but a full revival is required; visor returns having been left off latest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

1

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Democracy Dilemma

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner; second in this race in 2024 off 3lb higher; ran away with a 5f handicap at Haydock (good ground) last September off this mark; unable to hit the same heights since but his AW third in February was a fair run; won't be inconvenienced should there be a marked deterioration in the going but a full revival is required; visor returns having been left off latest.

10/1

6th

2

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Democracy Dilemma

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who looks well handicapped on his win at Haydock (5f, good) last autumn but he's been disappointing at Musselburgh and Goodwood this spring; has some questions to answer and he needs a major revival with headgear removed; stablemate of Rhythm N Hooves.

12/1

9th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Democracy Dilemma

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Useful front-runner who returned with a good third in 5f AW listed event at Lingfield in February; not at his best on soft ground at Musselburgh since but can bounce back here.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £137.10
Straight Forecast £86.37
Tricast £714.87
Trifecta £1333.80

Selections

The Times:

Arklow Lad

POSTDATA:

Kinswoman

SPOTLIGHT:

Dream Composer

The Guardian:

Eclairage

Daily Record:

Lexington Blitz

RP RATINGS:

Dyonisos

NEWMARKET:

King Of Light

TOPSPEED:

Emperor Spirit

Telegraph:

Arklow Lad

The Star:

Arklow Lad

D Express:

Kinswoman

The Sun:

Kinswoman

Daily Mail:

Dream Composer

Daily Mirror:

Dream Composer