July 01 / 18.57 Epsom

18.57

Good

Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 4f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £40.60
  • Place: £7.30

Form: 1-145

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts (1m novices on AW) but he's yet to kick on in turf handicaps, initially when fourth of six here (8.5f) in April then fifth of ten at Chester (10.5f) the following month; one of his siblings was a dual 1m4f winner for this yard so maybe the new trip will help.
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7th

5

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

Timber Twelve

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Michael Bell

Record of 3-5 and it was his first time at 1m4f when making all for a convincing win at Epsom a month ago (good); that race couldn't have worked out better for him and he could be pressured this time if going from the front, but he looks progressive; up 6lb.

9/4

1st

8

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Timber Twelve

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Michael Bell

Won his first two starts (1m novices on AW) but he's yet to kick on in turf handicaps, initially when fourth of six here (8.5f) in April then fifth of ten at Chester (10.5f) the following month; one of his siblings was a dual 1m4f winner for this yard so maybe the new trip will help.

14/1

5th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Timber Twelve

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

Made most to win 1m novices on AW at Kempton in September and Southwell in March; that perfect start was followed by a lesser front-running effort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on turf/handicap debut but he looks bred for 1m2f.

8/1

2nd
10 (9)
Tabasko

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5344-5

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but she's got ability and it wasn't a bad effort when fifth of 12 at Salisbury (1m2f, good) on her return in May; dam is related to St Leger winner Hurricane Lane and Group-class stayer Sweet William so there's plenty of hope this new trip will suit; not discounted on that score.
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1st

4

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Lingfield

Tabasko

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

0-7 but second to one who got loose on the lead at Epsom (1m4f) and then close up in a small field at Doncaster (2m) in what developed into a sprint finish; her turn looks near.

Evs

2nd

4

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 109y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Tabasko

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Dam is related to St Leger winner Hurricane Lane and Group-class stayer Sweet William; consistent form in her first five starts but she raised her game upped to 1m4f when runner-up in an Epsom handicap (good) 17 days ago; nudged up 2lb but she kept on well and is open to more progress now switched to a staying trip; needs a close look.

9/4

2nd

10

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Tabasko

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Walker

Yet to win but she's got ability and it wasn't a bad effort when fifth of 12 at Salisbury (1m2f, good) on her return in May; dam is related to St Leger winner Hurricane Lane and Group-class stayer Sweet William so there's plenty of hope this new trip will suit; not discounted on that score.

12/1

16/1

Form: 15-184 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Secured a fourth win (three on turf) when taking Lingfield handicap (1m2f, AW) on his April reappearance but that hasn't been backed up in two subsequent starts; latest fourth was a step back in the right direction, however, when shaping like this first attempt at 1m4f is worth a go; 1-1 here and he holds each-way prospects.
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5th

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Double Red

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Henry Candy

Got competitive some way out at Salisbury last time (1m2f, good to firm) and was mugged on the line; respected off 1lb higher, for all that he's yet to prove his stamina for this far.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:45 Salisbury

Double Red

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Henry Candy

Posted career-best performance when winning on Poytrack at Lingfield (1m2f) in April, after a break, but subsequent turf form has been underwhelming and he's still on a fairly tough mark; cheekpieces refitted in bid to perk him up.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Double Red

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Henry Candy

Secured a fourth win (three on turf) when taking Lingfield handicap (1m2f, AW) on his April reappearance but that hasn't been backed up in two subsequent starts; latest fourth was a step back in the right direction, however, when shaping like this first attempt at 1m4f is worth a go; 1-1 here and he holds each-way prospects.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-3532 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won Nottingham handicap (8.5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) for Darryll Holland last year; mostly very consistent for this yard and has placed in three of his four starts (9.5f to 1m6f) this term; handicapper appears to be in charge but maybe first-time blinkers and Billy Loughnane can eke out more.
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2nd

1

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:13 Yarmouth

Arcturus Flame

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole win came over 1m in April 2025; in good form this season before his form dipped when fifth of ten in 1m4f Epsom handicap last month; latest race was voided and he's left Richard Hughes since; very much one to consider in a change of headgear for his new yard.

15/8

6

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcturus Flame

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Sole success came in April 2025 when trained by Darryl Holland; has performed with credit on several occasions since, resulting in him being still 6lb higher than his winning mark; place claims.

6/1

5th

3

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Arcturus Flame

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Won Nottingham handicap (8.5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) for Darryll Holland last year; mostly very consistent for this yard and has placed in three of his four starts (9.5f to 1m6f) this term; handicapper appears to be in charge but maybe first-time blinkers and Billy Loughnane can eke out more.

6/1

Form: 5-1011 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Just one blip in an otherwise productive campaign since reappearing in handicaps this term, his three wins including head defeat of another improving 3yo at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 11 days ago; that form looks all the better after the runner-up went in at York on Saturday so this 5lb rise might not stop him; big player.
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6th

6

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Central Command

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Just one blip in an otherwise productive campaign since reappearing in handicaps this term, his three wins including head defeat of another improving 3yo at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 11 days ago; that form looks all the better after the runner-up went in at York on Saturday so this 5lb rise might not stop him; big player.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

21:00 Doncaster

Central Command

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Visored this term; won 1m2f AW handicaps at Newcastle in May and Lingfield 16 days ago; 1m4f looks worth a go (despite pedigree) but he was very disappointing at Haydock (good to soft) in between in his only turf race.

6/1

1st

4

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Central Command

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Needs to bounce back quickly from very disappointing turf debut at Haydock a fortnight ago but came from off the pace for emphatic win at Newcastle (1m2f) on seasonal/handicap debut in early May, and has obvious claims if judged on that performance.

5/1

40/1

Form: 184-76

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Caused a 25-1 upset on his debut at Newbury (6f) around a year ago but that remains the highlight and he could only beat one home in both handicaps this term; unraced beyond 1m but does have stayers in the family and his sister won at up to 1m6f.
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5th

6

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Newmarket (July)

Electrical

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Toomey

Sprang a 25-1 upset on debut at Newbury (6f) last summer, but unplaced all outings since, including over 1m4f last time; plummeting in the weights but hard to fancy.

25/1

7th

9

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Electrical

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Brian Toomey

Caused a 25-1 upset on his debut at Newbury (6f) around a year ago but that remains the highlight and he could only beat one home in both handicaps this term; unraced beyond 1m but does have stayers in the family and his sister won at up to 1m6f.

40/1

14/1

Form: 165/35 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Multiple Flat/hurdles winner who came back from an absence (after a nasty spill at Plumpton) with encouraging third at Salisbury (good; not clear run) in May; didn't build on that at Goodwood (also 1m6f) this month but he travelled well until soft ground likely got the better of him; drops in trip and he's not ruled out.
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8th

2

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Mr Freedom

10st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Multiple Flat/hurdles winner who came back from an absence (after a nasty spill at Plumpton) with encouraging third at Salisbury (good; not clear run) in May; didn't build on that at Goodwood (also 1m6f) this month but he travelled well until soft ground likely got the better of him; drops in trip and he's not ruled out.

14/1

5th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:39 Goodwood

Mr Freedom

9st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

11-time winner under rules who made a fine return from 389 days off when third of nine at Salisbury (1m6f, good) last month, looking unfortunate not to go closer; good or faster ground may suit ideally, but he handles soft; respected in his bid to make it 4-5 in Class 4 handicaps on the Flat.

9/2

3rd

4

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Mr Freedom

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Sheena West

Six-time Flat winner who scored a fifth win on turf when taking Sandown handicap (1m6f, good) off 2lb lower in July 2024; also a multiple winner over hurdles who was on the premises when taking heavy last-flight fall at Plumpton just over one year ago; interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this comeback.

13/2

Form: 4-5025

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt.
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9th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Sir William

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now.

3/1

2nd

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15.

14/1

Form: 221316 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner (all 1m4f on a sound surface) with three of those in blinkers, latterly at Catterick (good; made all) on his penultimate start; overdid it in the lead before beating one home at Goodwood 12 days ago but could bounce back; cheekpieces (second on all three attempts) are reapplied.
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10th

1

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Analogical

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Four-time winner (all 1m4f on a sound surface) with three of those in blinkers, latterly at Catterick (good; made all) on his penultimate start; overdid it in the lead before beating one home at Goodwood 12 days ago but could bounce back; cheekpieces (second on all three attempts) are reapplied.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Analogical

9st 10lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Progress 4yo; won at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in April and added to that success at Catterick (1m4f, good) 29 days ago, making all under Poppy Scott; can't be dismissed off this 2lb higher mark.

3/1

Form: 321

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £261.70
Straight Forecast £173.08
Tricast £403.85
Trifecta £587.40

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Alma Latina

SPOTLIGHT:

Central Command

TOPSPEED:

Arcturus Flame

The Times:

Tabasko

NEWMARKET:

Analogical

Daily Mirror:

Sir William

Telegraph:

Alma Latina

The Guardian:

Alma Latina

Daily Mail:

Alma Latina

D Express:

Alma Latina

The Sun:

Alma Latina

The Star:

Alma Latina

Daily Record:

Alma Latina

RP RATINGS:

Central Command

POSTDATA:

Arcturus Flame