15:25 Epsom Downs

Thursday 14 September 2023

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Everyone's Booking Fit Show 2025 Jump Jockeys Derby Handicap

Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 2m 42.09s

(5)

The Whipmaster^p²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-13| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 87

9/2

Improved last season, completing 4-timer in the first half of the year. Took advantage of a falling mark when resuming winning ways at Windsor in June and put a couple of underwhelming runs behind him when going close there 4 weeks ago. Merits consideration.

Form: 8-01652

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(6)

Cardano^p,t⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: J M Quinlan| T: B Brookhouse| OR: 82| DWS

11/2

Useful handicapper for Ian Williams who stripped fitter for his return when runner-up at Windsor. Stamina stretched next time and remains potentially well handicapped back from a breathing op.

Form: 2/75-728

(4)

Fulfilled¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: N de Boinville| T: D M Simcock| OR: 81| D

11/4

Progressive son of Ulysses who made it 2 wins for the campaign under a confident hands-and-heels ride at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) in June. Close third at Windsor next time before excuses at Beverley. Player.

Form: 2-14134

(7)

Red Flyer¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Tom Cannon| T: K Jewell| OR: 79| D

14/1

Enjoyed a productive 2022 campaign but just respectable efforts at best this time around, running poorly in re-fitted headgear latest.

Form: 2-43506

(9)

Premiere Ligne^t¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: David Bass| T: H Morrison| OR: 75| D

9/1

Dual winner in France and stepped up on first 2 starts for current yard when runner-up at Lingfield in June. Put in another good shift when fourth at Brighton (11.9f, good) but found short run of good form coming to a halt in first-time headgear here.

Form: 1-08248

(8)

Sophosc⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-13| J: C J Todd| T: Ian Williams| OR: 73| D

6/1

Hasn't been operating at his best on the Flat so far this year and opposable.

Form: 41-6070

(3)

Western Stars¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-8| J: Sean Houlihan| T: J R Boyle| OR: 68

20/1

17/2, first run since leaving Ed Dunlop when second of 7 in seller at Goodwood (11.2f, soft) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 554062

(2)

Meleri⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: R T Dunne| T: J R Boyle| OR: 67

9/2

Went close in handicap at Newbury (10f, good) and decent fourth at Goodwood since. This tougher, however.

Form: 57-6424

Non-Runners

(1)

Prince Alex¹⁹

Weight: 11-10| Age: 6

T: D J S Ffrench Davis J: Ben Ffrench-Davis

Forecasts

Fulfilled (11/4), Meleri (9/2), The Whipmaster (9/2), Prince Alex (5/1), Cardano (11/2), Sophosc (6/1), Premiere Ligne (9/1), Red Flyer (14/1), Western Stars (20/1)

CARDANO has made a positive start for this stable and is worth another chance off a tempting mark having been stretched by the longer trip at Yarmouth last time. The Whipmaster went close at Windsor 4 weeks ago so is shortlisted, with Fulfilled and Prince Alex others to consider.