13:35 Epsom Downs

Monday 25 August 2025

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Tony McMullan 80th Birthday Handicap

Off time: 13:35 | Winning time: 1m 9.68s

(2)

Spanish Star¹⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 9-8| J: Charles Bishop| T: P R Chamings| OR: 70| C| D

6/1

Veteran 9-time winner who won readily at Newbury in June then shaped well when held up at this track in July. Wasn't at his best when 6th of 13 in a handicap at Brighton (16/1) 17 days ago, making headway but not quickening. Remains on a workable mark and this is a drop in class.

Form: 653146

(4)

Em Four⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J A Osborne| OR: 72| D

6/1

Won a 6f handicap at Chepstow (4/1) 39 days ago. Fourth of 5 in a 5.7f handicap at Bath (6/1) 9 days ago, stumbling early and not getting a fair chance to show true ability. Capable of bouncing back.

Form: 444154

(3)

Danger Alert^v³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: George Baker| OR: 69| D

11/2

Without a win in 20 starts, finishing sixth of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (14/1) 3 days ago. Looks up against it on this quick turnaround.

Form: 844876

(1)

Alondra²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Watson| T: C Hills| OR: 70

9/2

Ran well in four consecutive handicaps before finishing 10th of 12 in handicap at Newbury (11/2) 20 days ago, though a position on the flank is a potential excuse. Could bounce back returning to 6f.

Form: 133240

(7)

Silver Wraith^t³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 70| BF

6/4

Finished fourth of 9 at Sandown Park over 5f (3/1) 32 days ago in first-time tongue strap, looking one-paced after slow start. Returns to 6f therefore looks a good move.

Form: 4-76244

(5)

Count Otto^b,h⁸¹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-4| J: K Shoemark| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 66| CD

11/1

Not the force of old but showed signs of life when second of 8 in AW handicap at Lingfield (50/1) 81 days ago. Blinkers back on returned to grass.

Form: 2/76-642

Non-Runners

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Comedian Leader¹⁶

Weight: 9-5| Age: 5

T: J & S Best J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Silver Wraith (6/4), Comedian Leader (2/1), Alondra (9/2), Danger Alert (11/2), Em Four (6/1), Spanish Star (6/1), Count Otto (11/1)

COMEDIAN LEADER is thriving at present following a brace of commanding wins at Lingfield, overcoming a tardy start to win with plenty in hand 16 days ago. The hat-trick beckons for this improving mare. Spanish Star, a 9-time winner who shaped well over C&D in July is feared most down in class. Em Four is worth another chance after stumbling early last time.