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15:45 Epsom Downs

Bms Group Handicap (Class D2) (Class 2)

  • 12 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 114y
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 48.68s
  • 12 Ran
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1
Silk -

Ridge Boy (IRE)

4/1

    2
    Silk -

    Desert Reign

    4/1

      3
      Silk -

      Lord Links (IRE)

      12/1

        1(6)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

        Maren (USA)

        12
        10/1
        • Form 31-00
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-7

        started slowly, behind, ridden and outpaced 3f out, never dangerous

        2(10)
        Silk - Dark green, white and black halved sleeves, red cap

        Davorin (JPN)

        31
        25/1
        • Form 160
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-5

        slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, kept on until over 1f out, not reach leaders

        3(11)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, WHITE cap

        Pickle

        17
        7/1
        • Form 611120
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-5

        towards rear, came stand side straight, stayed on final 2f, not pace to trouble leaders

        4(7)
        Silk - Maroon, light blue and maroon chevrons on sleeves, light blue cap

        Carry On Doc

        24
        8/1
        • Form 615310
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-3

        held up towards rear, never a factor

        5(3)
        Silk - Black and Orange (quartered), Yellow sleeves, Black spots and spots on cap

        Burley Flame

        35
        10/1
        • Form 031600
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-3

        close up, ridden 3f out, soon weakened

        6(9)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Red diamond and sleeves, Red cap, Emerald Green diamond

        Lord Links (IRE)

        14
        12/1
        • Form 000040
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-2

        with leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra over 1f out, lost 2nd final stride

        7(12)
        Silk - Dark Blue, White star, Red sleeves, White stars, Red cap, White star

        Wychbury (USA)

        22
        20/1
        • Form 220150
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        prominent on outer, weakened 2f out

        8(8)
        Silk - White, Mauve hoop

        Ask The Clerk (IRE)

        14
        10/1
        • Form 305420
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-11

        always behind, came stand side straight, never a danger over 2f out

        9(4)
        Silk - Light Blue, White hollow box, check cap

        Ridge Boy (IRE)

        30
        4/1
        • Form 601032
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-11

        made all, quickened over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong

        10(5)
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, BEIGE hoop

        Bright Sun (IRE)

        16
        12/1
        • Form 034106
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-11

        took keen hold behind leaders, lost place 4f out, weakened 2f out

        11(1)
        Silk - Royal blue and white check, royal blue sleeves

        Desert Reign

        59
        4/1
        • Form 000-514
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-10

        held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong to take 2nd final stride

        12(2)
        Silk - Dark Green, Red epaulets, chevrons on sleeves

        Jackie Kiely

        20
        14/1
        • Form 030403
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-7

        held up rear, stayed on steadily under pressure over 1f out, nearest finish

        In depth

        Verdict

        A wide open handicap here and many can be given chances on their best form but the principals look to be Ridge Boy, Pickle, Maren and Carry On Doc and the tentative vote goes to Ridge Boy. The selection Liberty Royal last time out he runs of the same mark here and with conditions in his favour he is taken to score. Pickle rates the main danger on his best form but he ran as if the handicapper had caught up with him when disappointing behind Porthcawl last time and for that reason he is passed over. Maren has been disappointing this season but he would have a chance on his maiden win of last season. However although he is dropping in the weights he may need to drop further before he gets his head in front. Carry On Doc is another that would have a chance on his best form but he ran badly behind Mr Velocity last time. Epsom form is often a significant pointer in these races and Desert Reign had no fewer than six subsequent winners behind him when winning a maiden handicap over course and distance in July. Not disgraced on his only other start at Kempton he looks a back danger back at this trip. The selection's stablemate, Lord Links, has slipped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but the booking of Ryan Moore suggests that Ridge Boy is the one to be on today.