Racecards
15:55 Epsom Downs
Unique Pursuit Handicap (Class 5)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 1m 113y
- Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £7,000 added
- Winner: £3,132
- 2nd: £1,470
- 3rd: £735
- 4th: £368
- Form 681187
- Age 10
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer D O'Meara
- Jockey S De Sousa
Always towards rear
- Form 547272
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer P R Chamings
- Jockey Andrea Atzeni
Midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong
- Form 43-4563
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey P Cosgrave
Midfield, ridden over 3f out, weakened
- Form 986770
- Age 7
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer J J Bridger
- Jockey George Rooke
Prominent, ridden over 2f out, gradually weakened
- Form 305511
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey Tom Marquand
Chased leader, ridden 2f out, headway to lead 1f out, went clear
- Form 769365
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey K Shoemark
Always towards rear
- Form 263272
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 63
Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra
In depth
Verdict
Mythical Madness landed a course and distance double in July and beat Top Class Angel in the process. But the veteran hasn’t figured back here subsequently and the progressive CURTIZ (NAP) is preferred. The latter easily beat the re-opposing Prince Rock when scoring over track and trip recently and carries a penalty. But he’s due to be raised a further 5lb after this and Hughie Morrison’s charge can take advantage. Secret Moment posted a better effort at Chelmsford still looking for his first win and may prove best of the rest.
Formwatch
Mythical Madness 12-1 (10-2) Held up in rear, never on terms, 7th of 9, 10 1/2l behind Curtiz (9-4) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Top Class Angel (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, prominent 3f out, ridden well over 2f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on well, no match for winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Spirit Of The Bay (9-2) at Chepstow 1m hcp fll (5) gd in Aug.
Secret Moment (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Lafan (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Delicate Kiss 50-1 (9-1) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and weakened soon after, 12th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Farasi Lane (9-5) at Sandown 1m hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Curtiz 7-4fav (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ran on strongly and went clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Prince Rock (9-2) by 5l, 9 ran.
Light Up Our Stars (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 5l behind Arqoob (9-8) at Leicester 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Prince Rock (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Edgy in stalls, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Curtiz (9-4) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.