15:30 Epsom Downs

Sunday 29 September 2024

All13:4514:2014:5515:3016:0516:4017:15

Betfred Apprentices' Derby Handicap

Off time: 15:31 | Winning time: 2m 48.35s

(3)

Miller Spirit¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: Alec Voikhansky| T: G & J Moore| OR: 82| CD

11/4

Bagged his third win of 2024 with a career best in 10-runner handicap over C&D 17 days ago, always holding on. Up another 3 lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

Form: 114241

(1)

Mark Of Gold¹⁵⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Callum Hutchinson| T: G & J Moore| OR: 79

12/1

Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f) in April. Successful in 2m Flat handicap at Goodwood when last seen on the level though so very much one to consider off a handy-looking mark for a yard with an excellent record in this.

Form: 10466/1-

(5)

Dreams Adozen^p⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Archie Young⁽⁵⁾| T: C Johnston| OR: 79| D

8/1

Arrives in good nick, sixth of 13 in handicap at Chester (14.4f, soft) 8 days ago. Can make her presence felt eased 1 lb.

Form: 927226

(7)

Gallant Lion¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽³⁾| T: A King| OR: 79

4/1

Racked up a 4-timer last summer for Tony Carroll. Yet to score for his current yard but he suffered a poor run when eighth of 9 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, soft) 15 days ago. Possibilities off an easing mark.

Form: 0-36478

(8)

Cambria Legend²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Kaiya Fraser⁽³⁾| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 83| D

5/1

Resumed winning ways at Chester in August but he came in last of 4 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 212614

(6)

Enochdhu¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jonny Peate| T: J G Portman| OR: 72| BF| D

6/1

Scored at Bath in April and in good form until only seventh of 10 to Miller Spirit in handicap over C&D 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 275357

(2)

Organic⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Grace McEntee| T: G Boughey| OR: 77

16/1

Is enjoying an excellent season and bagged her third success in 1m Beverley seller in July. Good second of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (9f) 8 days ago so can go well again.

Form: 811312

(4)

Thursday¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Christian Howarth| T: S Dow| OR: 65

15/2

Back to winning ways at Lingfield in August. Very good second of 9 in handicap here (10.1f, soft) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Ought to be in the shake-up once more.

Form: 671322

Forecasts

Miller Spirit (11/4), Gallant Lion (4/1), Cambria Legend (5/1), Enochdhu (6/1), Thursday (15/2), Dreams Adozen (8/1), Mark Of Gold (12/1), Organic (16/1)

MARK OF GOLD returns to this sphere on an attractive mark so is fancied to continue his connections' excellent record in this event. Both Thursday (second choice) and Organic arrive in great form and can have a say in this competitive handicap. C&D scorer Miller Spirit, a stablemate of the selection, completes the shortlist.