Racecards
15:15 Epsom Downs
Fujitsu Handicap (Class D)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 18y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 536153
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey C Catlin
led 1f, stayed prominent, ridden to lead again over 2f out, hard ridden well inside final furlong, caught line
- Form 056-624
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey S Sanders
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 311340
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer E J O'Neill
- Jockey K Darley
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, lost 3rd post
- Form 203214
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer M Tompkins
- Jockey Ted Durcan
ridden to lead after 1f, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 20-4001
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey L Dettori
mid-division, edged right 7f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 406-051
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
held up, hampered 7f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 3rd post
Sebring
23- Form 004001
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer N A Callaghan
- Jockey D Corby
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 20-0000
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
towards rear, ridden and behind final 3f
Gracia
13- Form 043061
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Trainer S C Williams
- Jockey M Dwyer
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, led line
In depth
Verdict
A particularly open betting contest with no less than five last-time-out winners in opposition including hat-trick seeking Adaleel. Alec Stewart's charge is clearly on the upgrade but a 10lb rise for his latest success looks harsh and he may now be in the handicapper's grip. Both Sebring and Gracia have much more to do at this level having landed weak affairs last time while Photo Flash has stamina limitations so the vote goes to Traveller's Tale. The son of Selkirk is only 4lb higher than when showing improved form to land a C&D victory last time and looks capable of further progress having been lightly campaigned. The Peter Harris-trained three-year-old should give a good account in a difficult contest.