15:10 Epsom Downs

Saturday 1 June 2024

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Betfred 3YO 'Dash' Handicap

Off time: 15:10 | Winning time: 55.62s

(6)

Myconian^p1⁷⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Marquand| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 90| D

40/1

Dual winner as a juvenile, including listed success at Deauville (5f) last July. Not disgraced on 2 of his 3 starts in Meydan earlier this year but below best when last seen at Chantilly in March. Cheekpieces reached for now but more needed off this mark back in a handicap.

Form: 14-5958

(12)

Billy Webster^b1²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Liam Wright⁽⁵⁾| T: George Scott| OR: 90| D

14/1

Posted a useful effort when making it 3 wins from first 4 starts at Southwell (5f) in January. Excuses at Lingfield next time and well served by the strong gallop when running on for fifth at Chester (6f) 24 days ago. Unbeaten at the minimum trip and blinkers could put an extra edge on him.

Form: 141-155

(14)

Tears Of A Clown⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: T E Whelan| T: H Candy| OR: 89| D

20/1

Successful on second of 2 starts for Roger Ingram and stepped up further when third on yard debut in Newbury listed event (5f) in August. Possibly needed the run after 6 months off when ninth in Bath listed event (5f) 6 weeks ago but more needed in any case on handicap debut.

Form: 5130-9

(17)

Sturlasson¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Oisin Murphy| T: K P Cotter| OR: 89| D

7/1

Irish raider who delivered on the promise she showed as a juvenile when readily landing a Navan maiden (5f) 2 weeks ago, breaking fast and making all. More needed in a race of this nature but booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye and likely he can do better again.

Form: 2668-01

(9)

Ziggy's Missile¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: C Lee| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 88| D

25/1

Showed ability in 3 runs on turf at 2 yrs and since progressed to win 3 of his 4 starts in AW handicaps since the turn of the year. However, some way below that level when twelfth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good) 15 days ago. Still needs to prove himself as effective on turf.

Form: 6-11210

(20)

Blue Storm²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan| T: G Tutty| OR: 88| D

8/1

Bright start for new yard, career-best effort when successful at Southwell (5f) in December. Confirmed improvement shown then when 1 length fourth behind re-opposing Knicks in handicap at Chester (5.1f) 24 days ago and likely to give another good account.

Form: 33431-4

(19)

Due For Luck²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 85| D

6/1

Form tailed off after a highly promising start last term but firmly back on track and looked unlucky not to win when neck third behind Knicks at Chester (5.1f) 24 days ago, finishing with a flourish. Nudged up 2 lb but well worth considering now he's back on track.

Form: 11247-3

(8)

Mashadi^b²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: David Egan| T: K P De Foy| OR: 84

15/2

Still a maiden but he has taken his form up a level since the headgear was applied, best effort yet when second of 12 in handicap at Ascot (6f) 3 weeks ago, edged out only late on. Versatile as regards ground and another fancied to be in the mix.

Form: 25-2252

(16)

Curious Rover¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: William Pyle⁽⁵⁾| T: K Scott| OR: 84| D

22/1

Enjoyed a productive 2-y-o campaign, winning twice and placed 5 times from 7 appearances. Gelded during the winter but yet to scale same heights this term, well held fourteenth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good, 40/1) 15 days ago. This another tough ask.

Form: 2122-60

(5)

Rogue Enforcer³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: S D Bowen⁽⁵⁾| T: P W Chapple-Hyam| OR: 84| D

28/1

Ended juvenile campaign firmly on the up, completing an autumn double with a smooth performance in a novice at Catterick. However, he was nearer last than first on return at Sandown 5 weeks ago and both his victories have been gained on heavy ground.

Form: 3211-7

(10)

Vince L'Amour^t¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 82| D

16/1

Much improved on previous efforts when landing handicaps at Ripon/Catterick in April and ran another cracker upped in grade when just touched off by Knicks on penultimate start. Latest York effort was below par but he's a likely type to bounce back.

Form: 5-31120

(7)

The Coffee Pod^p1¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon| OR: 82

28/1

Won 6f York novice in September (race worked out well) and stepped up on his seasonal bow when third at Windsor (5.1f) in April. However, didn't look entirely straightforward when last of in handicap at Newmarket (6f) 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces reached for now.

Form: 310-037

(18)

Mart⁴^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 75| D

12/1

Real success story for his yard, gaining a fifth success since the autumn in determined fashion at Lingfield (6f, AW) 4 days ago, keeping on final 1f and leading dying strides. Effective at this shorter trip and clearly thriving but this his toughest assignment to date.

Form: 222211

(4)

Mc Loven²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Paddy Bradley| T: S Dow| OR: 80| D

33/1

Dual winner in his juvenile season and performed with credit on 2 of his 3 starts upon returning, showing plenty of his early speed without proving a match for one on a steep upward curve. Each-way claims from 1 lb lower mark.

Form: 118-462

(11)

Grandlad⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: A J Farragher| T: James Horton| OR: 80| D

9/2

Progressive son of Acclamation, dominant when winning a Wolverhampton novice in March prior to making virtually all on handicap debut at Goodwood (5f) 7 days ago, pulling well clear with runner-up. 3 lb rise looks fair and he's high on the shortlist.

Form: 2411

(2)

Knicks^v1²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: David Probert| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 76| D

20/1

Ended 2-y-o campaign with success at Nottingham (6f) in September and built on his encouraging return/yard debut when scoring at Chester (5.1f) 24 days ago, looking well suited by the drop back in trip and showing a willing attitude. Claims from 3 lb higher with a visor now enlisted.

Form: 2831-21

(13)

Doctor Vuby⁹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Saffie Osborne| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 74WS

25/1

Lightly-raced maiden who has raced exclusively on AW to date, posting best effort to date when second of 5 to Ziggy's Missile in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in February. Had wind surgery subsequently and likely he has more to offer. Turf debut.

Form: 624-22

(15)

Enchanting¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-6| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A M Balding| OR: 73| D

20/1

Clearly all the better for her debut spin when landing an 8-runner Beverley novice in decisive fashion in September. Reappearance third at Wolverhampton was encouraging but she couldn't step up on that immediately when tenth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good) 15 days ago.

Form: 51-30

(3)

Split The Profit^v²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-3| J: J F Egan| T: M Murphy & M Keady| OR: 70| BF

28/1

Maiden who has twice gone close on all-weather this year and has confirmed himself as effective on turf in recent weeks, forced to make his challenge further back/wider than winner when runner-up at Lingfield (5f) 3 weeks ago. This a whole lot more demanding, however.

Form: 725232

Non-Runners

(1)

Tan Rapido³⁶

Weight: 9-0| Age: 3

T: C Fellowes J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Grandlad (9/2), Due For Luck (6/1), Sturlasson (7/1), Mashadi (15/2), Blue Storm (8/1), Mart (12/1), Billy Webster (14/1), Vince L'Amour (16/1), Enchanting (20/1), Knicks (20/1), Tan Rapido (20/1), Tears Of A Clown (20/1), Curious Rover (22/1), Ziggy's Missile (25/1), Doctor Vuby (25/1), The Coffee Pod (28/1), Split The Profit (28/1), Rogue Enforcer (28/1), Mc Loven (33/1), Myconian (40/1)

GRANDLAD confirmed himself a useful sprinter in the making when adding to his tally over this trip at Goodwood 7 days ago, asserting close home having pulled clear with the runner-up. A 3 lb rise for that looks fair and he shades the vote to complete the hat-trick. Due For Luck got firmly back on track and was unfortunate not to score on return and he's feared, along with his Chester-conqueror Knicks, equipped with a first-time visor. Sturlasson and Mashadi complete the shortlist.