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Betfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Betfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 535631 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Tim Easterby with two good efforts in the spring and made winning stable debut at Southwell (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month; will be fine back on turf and could still have more to offer for new stable; major player.
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1st

7

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Modern Times

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Signed off for Tim Easterby with two good efforts in the spring and made winning stable debut at Southwell (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month; will be fine back on turf and could still have more to offer for new stable; major player.

7/4

1st

12

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Modern Times

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Expensive to follow this season, having missed ten months, for Tim Easterby; run well on Tapeta before and a couple of times in a visor too, so it wouldn't surprise were to to take this in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

3rd

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Modern Times

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Maiden winner who has had lots of chances in handicaps but ran well to be sixth of 22 at York (good), running on over 7f; drawn in 1 and can race prominently; considered.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7-1168 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Began this season with two wins, latterly when holding on by a short head to make all over C&D (good) in early July; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but returns here after a respectable eighth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago.
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2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Began this season with two wins, latterly when holding on by a short head to make all over C&D (good) in early July; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but returns here after a respectable eighth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago.

5/1

8th

2

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Reappeared with a win at Catterick (6f, good) in April and then made all at Epsom (6f, good) this month; faded late on to finish sixth of seven at Hamilton since but he can be made to look well treated on the Epsom form (beat Amazing Journey) and his yard is no stranger to sprint handicap success at this meeting.

11/1

6th

8

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Sir Garfield

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Reappeared with a win at Catterick (6f, good) in April and then made all at Epsom (6f, good) this month; his stable is a dab hand when it comes to older horses progressing through the ranks and, with the Epsom form having been franked, a 3lb rise could prove lenient for this thriving 5yo.

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -04648

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Developed into useful 5f performer for Newland-Insole stable last year but is yet to hit top gear after five runs this season; makes stable debut debut from a tempting mark and should be okay back at 6f but needs to have been reinvigorated by her new regime; cheekpieces removed after one use.
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3rd

1

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Rubys Profit

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Developed into useful 5f performer for Newland-Insole stable last year but is yet to hit top gear after five runs this season; makes stable debut debut from a tempting mark and should be okay back at 6f but needs to have been reinvigorated by her new regime; cheekpieces removed after one use.

7/1

8th

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rubys Profit

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Just a respectable sixth when well drawn over C&D last month and again a beaten favourite when fourth of seven at Nottingham (5f, good) a fortnight ago; well suited by ground slower than good but probably needs some help from the new cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Rubys Profit

10st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

In good form for most of 2025, winning two 5f handicaps last spring; not quite hit those heights this time around, including from a good draw at Chester 24 days ago (met some trouble in the home straight); today's drop into a Class 4 will help and she is back against her own sex; should go well.

11/4

Form: -20840 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Went close on seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in March but largely disappointing over that trip since; too well handicapped to rule out on this return to 6f but others have more pressing claims.
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5th

4

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Kolkata Knight

9st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Went close on seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in March but largely disappointing over that trip since; too well handicapped to rule out on this return to 6f but others have more pressing claims.

20/1

15th

13

(18)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Kolkata Knight

8st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Won at both sprint trips as a 2yo but he hasn't been at the forefront of calculations in three turf handicaps this year and has ground to make up on Quantum Power on their recent Newmarket run; looks to have his share of weight and fitting a tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

33/1

4th

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Kolkata Knight

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tom Dascombe

Two 2yo wins (good to firm/good to soft) including 5f nursery at Haydock on final juvenile start, and reappeared with near-miss at Wolverhampton (5f, AW); excuses on both starts since, drawn wide at Chester then helping set the race up for the closers at Sandown; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

Form: 3-1300

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Close third on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good) in April but finished last over that trip on next two outings, having raced too freely; gelded during subsequent 12-week break and might benefit from this drop back in trip but still comes with risk; tongue-tie added.
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6th

6

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Stellar Vision

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Close third on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good) in April but finished last over that trip on next two outings, having raced too freely; gelded during subsequent 12-week break and might benefit from this drop back in trip but still comes with risk; tongue-tie added.

14/1

20th

6

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Stellar Vision

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Stuart Williams

Free-goer who followed a good effort at Newmarket's Craven meeting (7f, good) with a poor one at the Guineas meeting; beginning to look a difficult ride and on a retrieval mission here.

12/1

11th

3

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Stellar Vision

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Finished a place ahead of Sierra Sands when third over C&D (good) at the Craven meeting, racing freely and in the firing line throughout; going the right way and should be in the thick of things again.

7/2

Form: 218-13 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Late-maturing 8yo who scored on seasonal debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in May and posted another good effort when third at Ffos Las (6f, good) in June; remains on career-high mark but probably won't be far away.
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7th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

On Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Late-maturing 8yo who scored on seasonal debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in May and posted another good effort when third at Ffos Las (6f, good) in June; remains on career-high mark but probably won't be far away.

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

On Edge

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Christopher Mason

Consistent and probably a career-best to win after a break at Chepstow (5f, good to firm; fine on softer); only 2lb higher so has to be taken seriously.

7/2

1st

1

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

On Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Largely consistent 6yo who gained last season's win at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in September; subsequent defeat on heavy ground there can be overlooked but he makes his reappearance from a fairly tough mark.

10/1

Form: 225933

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Went close off slightly higher marks on consecutive starts in May (6f/5f) and comes here after two respectable 5f thirds at Lingfield (AW/turf) last month; no surprise if he features.
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8th

8

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Peter Crate

Went close off slightly higher marks on consecutive starts in May (6f/5f) and comes here after two respectable 5f thirds at Lingfield (AW/turf) last month; no surprise if he features.

7/1

3rd

6

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:30 Lingfield

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Just 1-16 but his win was over C&D (good) last summer; has been up and down this season but he had a near-miss at Goodwood in May and was a fair third on AW here last time; usually races prominently and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

11/2

3rd

8

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Poor effort last time will need forgiving but he's always been capable of the odd stinker; better drawn than for two runs here early in the year and it wouldn't be a shock to see him bounce back.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21-483 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £7.30
Straight Forecast £6.14
Tricast £19.96
Trifecta £27.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Modern Times

RP RATINGS:

Sir Garfield

TOPSPEED:

Sandscreendeliverd

Telegraph:

Kolkata Knight

Daily Mail:

Ruby's Profit

The Guardian:

Sandscreendeliverd

Daily Mirror:

Sandscreendeliverd

POSTDATA:

Sir Garfield

The Sun:

Sir Garfield

The Star:

Sir Garfield

NEWMARKET:

Modern Times

The Times:

Modern Times

D Express:

Modern Times

Daily Record:

Modern Times