July 16 / 18.20 Epsom

18.20

Good To Firm

Steve Donoghue Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Steve Donoghue Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-3357 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
3yo who's had respectable efforts in her first four handicaps, before a lesser show from wide draw at Kempton latest; place chance if back to her best.
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8th

7

(12)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:47 Leicester

Trio

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Campaigned at Epsom in July/August, winning twice over 8.5f; not disgraced over 1m2f last time; sole attempt over C&D resulted in maiden success last October; reasonably solid.

8/1

5th

7

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Trio

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won twice over 8.5f here on fast ground last month; finished last of four in her hat-trick bid 17 days ago; has to prove her stamina.

6/1

4th

3

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:13 Epsom

Trio

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Improving filly who won twice over C&D on good to firm ground last month; raised another 5lb since beating Chantelle in four-runner race on latter occasion but still has obvious claims.

6/4

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5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 131152

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, the last two at Bath (1m/1m2f) in April and she's continued to look in good form, beaten a head at Salisbury (1m) on latest start; firmly in the mix if she adapts to this track.
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9th

1

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Bath

Eutropia

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

In winning form earlier in the year on turf and AW, and was holding her form well until never involved after starting slowly at Chepstow two weeks ago; high in the weights but each-way chance if getting herself in the mix this time.

3/1

12th

5

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Eutropia

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

Three wins over 1m/1m2f on turf/AW in the spring and has continued to run well since; finds herself off a career-high mark, but another good effort can't be ruled out; has won on good to soft; stable also runs Redhot Whisper.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Eutropia

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Three wins over 1m/1m2f on turf/AW in the spring and has only gone down narrowly in her last two starts, the latest at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) eight days ago; already due to go up another 3lb for that and holds leading claims.

2/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 26-304

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who's in his third season; runner-up over 1m2f in one of his two visits here last summer and two minor honours (7.6f/1m) from three starts this term; cheekpieces (tried once as 3yo, well held) return but he does not look the percentage call for win purposes.
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6th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Letsbeatsepsis

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Off the mark in a classified race at Windsor (1m2f) but he ran no race when 11-8 for another at Yarmouth (1m); capable of a big run off this mark should he return to anything like his best.

5/1

7th

1

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Letsbeatsepsis

10st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistent sort who gained a deserved first success in 11-runner classified event at Windsor (1m2f) 11 days ago; he's just as effective over this 1m trip and weighted to go well again.

2/1

1st

3

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Letsbeatsepsis

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-16 but looked unlucky not to finish closer when third of nine in a 0-70 handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) last time; not certain to back that up but would be a player if he can.

5/1

Form: 569-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Marked improvement is needed but he's had just four races; fifth of ten on seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) four weeks ago failed to match his market position but he staged something of a rally, after hanging left over 2f out, and might build on that.
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2nd

5

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

Hurricane Laughter

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Unable to live up to his market billing when unplaced this summer in his first two handicaps (1m, good/good to firm) and improvement is needed; however, he has a useful pedigree and represents an in-form yard, and things may click at some point.

9/2

4th

7

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Hurricane Laughter

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Marked improvement is needed but he's had just four races; fifth of ten on seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) four weeks ago failed to match his market position but he staged something of a rally, after hanging left over 2f out, and might build on that.

5/1

5th

8

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newmarket (July)

Hurricane Laughter

9st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Ed Walker

Some sign of ability last season over 7f and could be a different proposition now handicapping after being gelded; market useful.

7/1

8/1

Form: 76-346 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; latest win was under Mason Paetel here (1m2f) early last July for Ed Dunlop; 4lb lower today but that's after he went off the boil and there's been only a partial revival for new yard this year, finishing sixth of nine here last time in the race he won last year; the last time he raced over a trip this short was May 2025.
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6th

9

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:07 Epsom

Bobacious

8st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Hoad

Front runner; finished last at Brighton 17 days ago but he's 2-4 at Epsom and has a big run in him, especially if let loose on the lead.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bobacious

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Hoad

Keen-going front-runner who landed a second Epsom victory (also a C&D winner) when showing the right attitude to get back up late last month; won back-to-back races last summer and no surprise to see history repeat itself upped a fair 2lb.

5/1

1st

6

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Bobacious

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Hoad

Placed off 3lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, good) on seasonal/stable debut in May but not quite in same form on any of three subsequent outings, the last twice here (1m2f/8.5f); needs to up his game.

11/2

40/1

Form: 0980-6

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; latest of his three seconds was in April 2025 and he's not made a serious impact since; off since January and hard to fancy.
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7th

12

(3)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Boston Run

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Simon Dow

Seized the chance to dominate from the front at Lingfield (1m2f) this month, opening his account at the 18th attempt; only fifth of nine there (1m4f) since, though, and overall profile remains unconvincing.

14/1

5th

1

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Lingfield (AW)

Boston Run

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Went close at Lingfield last month before going one better here a week ago (again 1m2f), beating six rivals to notch his first success at the 18th attempt; a 5lb penalty still leaves him well treated on his previous form but he's yet to fully prove himself over this far.

3/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Boston Run

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Simon Dow

Had dropped a long way in the weights when beaten just a neck over C&D 17 days ago; that took his record to 0-17, but a repeat would give him every chance in this company; may be worth chancing.

11/4

7/1

Form: 5216-4 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
5-21 on AW compared to 0-10 on turf and he's been well beaten in his two races here; turf mark is 12lb below AW figure and he should have come on since his recent, creditable reappearance, but others are more persuasive.
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3rd

1

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Secured his fifth win when scoring at this track (7f) last October off this mark; hasn't hit the same heights since and best watched until showing more positive signs.

9/1

7th

13

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

All five of his wins have been on the AW, the most recent at this track over 7f last October; wasn't at his best at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) in July and a wide trip can be given as an excuse for a below-par effort here over 7f last month; each-way claims.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-11 on grass; struggled off his lower turf mark at Epsom four weeks ago but he had reappeared with a creditable effort here previously and his last success was over C&D; could be dangerous if he gets a good pace and some luck.

14/1

Form: -42263 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
The only impact he made in three turf races (last April-July) came when third on good ground at Chester, which is up with his best AW form; pretty reliable with his minor AW honours this year, so needs considering.
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2nd

3

(10)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 13lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Mark Pattinson

Sole win from 18 starts came in a Wolverhampton maiden in November 2024 (8.5f, AW) but he was placed here off higher marks earlier this year, and has been unfortunate not to go a bit closer on his last two runs; not dismissed in a first-time visor.

16/1

8th

7

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Just 1-17 but he's well handicapped on three placed efforts here over 1m here in the spring; had a major blip at Epsom in July, but he didn't get the breaks at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time and he's in the mix back at this track.

10/1

7th

4

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Regressive gelding who's been as far as 1m2f and runs over this trip for the first time since his 2yo debut for Harry Eustace; happier on the AW than turf but is some way down the pecking order after his Epsom blowout (eased).

16/1

Form: 827684

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £16.00
Straight Forecast £11.52
Tricast £85.49
Trifecta £99.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eutropia

Daily Mail:

Kitaro Kich

LAMBOURN:

Hurricane Laughter

Daily Mirror:

Penfolds Grange

POSTDATA:

Letsbeatsepsis

TOPSPEED:

Boston Run

RP RATINGS:

Eutropia

The Times:

Eutropia

Telegraph:

Eutropia

The Guardian:

Eutropia

D Express:

Eutropia

The Sun:

Eutropia

Daily Record:

Eutropia

The Star:

Kitaro Kich