June 06 / 16.40 Epsom

16.40

Good To Soft

Cherryfield (Croydon) Lester Piggott Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 1m 2f 17y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Cherryfield (Croydon) Lester Piggott Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.25
  • Place: £1.65

Form: 2-1911 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second on good to soft on her only 2yo start; last of nine on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in April but won her other three starts this season, in 1m2f handicaps at Newmarket and Chester on last two occasions; 6lb rise is a sterner reaction since latest start but she's seen those last two races out strongly and could have more to give; major player.
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5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:50 Hamilton

Folk Pageant

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won three handicaps in a row in May/June (1m2f/10.3f, good/soft); down the field in Royal Ascot handicap next time and same story there last Friday, so she needs to turn things around, but she's not discounted in view of her previous promise.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:23 Ascot

Folk Pageant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Won four of her first five starts this year, including the Lester Piggott handicap (1m2f, soft; acts on quicker) at Epsom on Derby day; dropped out of contention in the Golden Gates at the Royal meeting but she's the sort to bounce back and her pedigree offers plenty of hope for this new trip; considered.

5/1

13th

16

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Folk Pageant

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Last of nine on handicap debut (1m, AW) in April but won her other four starts this season; they were 1m2f handicaps at Newmarket, Chester (good) and Epsom (soft) on last three occasions and she's seen those races out strongly; raised another 10lb since that attritional contest two weeks ago, and she's never raced on firmer than good, but it's hard to knock one who's been finding such improvement.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 133115

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Usually ridden by Rose Dawes; won four of seven handicaps, all once visored, including from the front over 1m at Bath (good to soft) and Doncaster when returned to turf; helped to set a strong gallop when fifth of ten at Haydock latest but he needs to resume improvement and this new trip is not sure to help.
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2nd

2

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Silver State

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Is enjoying a fine season and racked up a fourth victory at Doncaster (1m) in April; posted another very good effort when runner-up in 1m2f handicap at Epsom six days ago; this likeable front runner is a player once more off an unchanged mark.

5/1

2nd

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Silver State

9st 1lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Usually ridden by Rose Dawes; won four of seven handicaps, all once visored, including from the front over 1m at Bath (good to soft) and Doncaster when returned to turf; helped to set a strong gallop when fifth of ten at Haydock latest but he needs to resume improvement and this new trip is not sure to help.

12/1

5th

1

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Silver State

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

The winner of four of his six handicap runs since fitted with a visor, including two impressive front-running displays since returned to turf (1m; good to soft and good to firm); 5lb higher in a stronger race but he cannot be passed over at all lightly, such has been his progress.

11/4

12/1

Form: 22-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Second over 7f at Yarmouth (good) and Chelmsford (AW) on his only two starts as 2yo; respectable third to Savvy Disko in novice at Lingfield (1m, AW) on return last month; handicap newcomer, with plenty to suggest that 1m2f+ will suit and best days are ahead of him.
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5th

2

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

15:40 Thirsk

York Tower

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Failed to progress for a switch to handicaps when fourth of nine at Epsom (1m2f, soft) on Derby day but stuck on in a style which suggests this step up to 1m4f could unlock some improvement; likely to go well.

7/4

4th

11

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

York Tower

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Second over 7f at Yarmouth (good) and Chelmsford (AW) on his only two starts as 2yo; respectable third to Savvy Disko in novice at Lingfield (1m, AW) on return last month; handicap newcomer, with plenty to suggest that 1m2f+ will suit and best days are ahead of him.

12/1

3rd

9

(3)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

York Tower

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Beaten a length in both starts over 7f late last year, at Yarmouth (good) and Chelmsford (Polytrack); extra furlong should suit and high on list on his return.

7/2

Form: 6231-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All three turf races as 2yo were on soft or heavy, making most and rallying stoutly to win a maiden at Nottingham (1m) on final outing; gelded since; seemingly no doubt that he will still be suited by 1m2f+ and nothing to prove if the ground is testing; one to note on seasonal/handicap debut.
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5th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Hell Yeah He Did

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

All three turf races as 2yo were on soft or heavy, making most and rallying stoutly to win a maiden at Nottingham (1m) on final outing; gelded since; seemingly no doubt that he will still be suited by 1m2f+ and nothing to prove if the ground is testing; one to note on seasonal/handicap debut.

100/30

1

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hell Yeah He Did

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

1st

5

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:17 Nottingham

Hell Yeah He Did

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Pretty useful form when second in a novice at Salisbury (1m, heavy) on second start, when he beat all bar the market leader and they were clear of a subsequent scorer; close third of five when 5-6 at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on latest outing was fairly lacklustre in comparison, but he's very much the one to beat if reverting to his Salisbury form.

13/8

Form: 11-347

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; found serious improvement over 7f/1m on AW but, although running respectably, he's not transferred the best of that form to 1m turf handicaps on last two outings; worth a go at this new trip.
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6th

2

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Lake Como

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Unraced on softer than good; found serious improvement over 7f/1m on AW but, although running respectably, he's not transferred the best of that form to 1m turf handicaps on last two outings; worth a go at this new trip.

8/1

7th

3

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Lake Como

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Respectable fourth in Newmarket handicap (1m) last time, without quite transferring his broadly progressive AW form back to turf; again has frame possibilities off an unchanged mark.

6/1

33/1

Form: 561666

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Better in Meydan campaign in December-March, including a 1m win and he shaped as if he stayed 1m1f on final start there; needs to rebound from a poor show at Newmarket (1m2f) in April and he was gelded the next day.
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8th

14

(16)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Tailgunner Joe

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Dylan Cunha

Has failed to convince over 1m2f since returning to home soil; gelded prior to latest start; 1m winner during his campaign at Meydan and the return to this distance looks the angle with him.

16/1

7th

3

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Tailgunner Joe

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Better in Meydan campaign in December-March, including a 1m win and he shaped as if he stayed 1m1f on final start there; needs to rebound from a poor show at Newmarket (1m2f) in April and he was gelded the next day.

33/1

6th

3

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:17 Newmarket

Tailgunner Joe

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Fair form on varied turf as 2yo; rather better in his seven-race campaign at Meydan in December-March, including a 1m win and he shaped as if he stayed 1m1f on latest start; needs to find extra but, unlike most of these, there are no doubts over his fitness.

8/1

11/2

Form: 181- C

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a small-field maiden here (7f, good) last July on debut; well held in eighth of 26 in a valuable sales race at Newmarket (7f, good) but he was on his own through the final 1f when making most to win at 1-2 in a novice at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in November; 1m2f is plausible and he should bring potential to this seasonal and handicap debut.
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8th

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Starlight Time

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two juvenile wins came on his debut at Epsom (7f, good) around a year ago and at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in November; back at the former track when stepped up to 1m2f on soft ground for his handicap debut/reappearance but raced freely and was beaten 56l; that needs a lot of forgiving but the drop back to 1m, better ground and new hood are all reasons to expect better.

8/1

8th

4

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Starlight Time

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won a small-field maiden here (7f, good) last July on debut; well held in eighth of 26 in a valuable sales race at Newmarket (7f, good) but he was on his own through the final 1f when making most to win at 1-2 in a novice at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in November; 1m2f is plausible and he should bring potential to this seasonal and handicap debut.

11/2

8th

13

(20)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Starlight Time

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

It was a weak race he won at Epsom (7f, good) three months ago but he did so easily and posted a useful RPR in the process; unexposed for his top yard but the weather needs watching, having been withdrawn from a subsequent engagement on account of good to soft ground.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2117-4

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won from the front in two Kempton novices (1m, AW); weakened out of it in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f) on final 2yo run and mastered by his three rivals late on in a conditions stakes at Goodwood (1m, good; unraced on softer) on reappearance, so he does not present the most glittering case for this handicap debut, but stamina in family suggests he should stay.
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4

(2)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Allegresse

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has a record of 0-5 on turf, compared to 2-2 on AW, and isn't particularly solid on his form in this sphere (possibly flattered by best RPR); however, this combination of drop back in trip/class and first-time headgear may have a positive effect.

7/2

16th

13

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Allegresse

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won from the front in two Kempton novices (1m, AW) as 2yo; beat just one rival in the course of three starts since, still showing useful form on reappearance (last of four in a 1m conditions stakes) but eased right down once pursuit was in vain at Epsom (1m2f, soft) two weeks ago on handicap debut; plenty to prove but at least stamina in the family suggests he should stay.

28/1

9th

1

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Allegresse

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won from the front in two Kempton novices (1m, AW); weakened out of it in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f) on final 2yo run and mastered by his three rivals late on in a conditions stakes at Goodwood (1m, good; unraced on softer) on reappearance, so he does not present the most glittering case for this handicap debut, but stamina in family suggests he should stay.

5/1

9/1

Form: -41352

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Shaped like a non-stayer over 1m4f at York on turf debut in May, but reeled in only late in the day when second of ten there over 1m2f (again good ground; raised 2lb today) nine days later; ridden by Jack Nicholls last time and that performance puts her on the shortlist.
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Non-runners

Savvy Disko, Be The Standard

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £99.80
Straight Forecast £101.54
Tricast £891.05
Trifecta £361.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Hell Yeah He Did

LAMBOURN:

Allegresse

SPOTLIGHT:

Folk Pageant

NEWMARKET:

Starlight Time

D Express:

York Tower

The Star:

Savvy Disko

The Times:

Hell Yeah He Did

Telegraph:

Hell Yeah He Did

The Guardian:

Hell Yeah He Did

Daily Mail:

Allegresse

The Sun:

Allegresse

RP RATINGS:

Folk Pageant

POSTDATA:

Folk Pageant

Daily Mirror:

Starlight Time

Daily Record:

Starlight Time