Epsom Downs Race 6 - Betfred Farewell Tom Sammes Handicap
ARKHALIA FLYNN (3) arrives in consistent form with a 0.75L soft ground success in this handicap level at Windsor over 1600m preceding a Haydock second three weeks ago. Ticks plenty of boxes. CONDOR PASA (2) scored by 3.75L in an 1800m maiden at Carlisle before a Ascot 2000m handicap sixth in July. Top jockey booked and the gelding is open to further progress. Respected now. INTO BATTLE (4) ran well at Kempton AW a month ago when 2.5L third in this company over 2200m. In the picture again. GLAM SQUAD (6) may place.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at York on September 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Zain Blue carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Goodwood in the LR Conqueror Stakes on May 4 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Royal Dress with 54.5kg at $9.50. Has won second up before and should do much better.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 08/09/2024 | 79 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1609m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 1:41.18 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
19/30 | 21/06/2024 | 26 | HCP F 3 | $207,690.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | David Probert | 55kg | 1:40.75 | - | 21 |
| 15.3L | $151.00 |
9/13 | 26/05/2024 | 22 | G2 OPEN (A) F 3 | $204,583.00 | Dusseldorf | 1600m | Soft | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:37.50 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $11.30 |
5/8 | 04/05/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3U | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Soft | Jason Watson | 54.5kg | 1:44.39 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
2/5 | 06/04/2024 | 210 | F 3 | $53,610.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:40.94 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
5/6 | 09/09/2023 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $73,510.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | J P Spencer | 56.5kg | 1:44.30 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
1/5 | 06/08/2023 | 52 | NOV 2 | $17,670.00 | Chester | 1408m | Soft | David Probert | 56.5kg | 1:32.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
10/13 | 15/06/2023 | - | NOV OPEN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good | David Probert | 58kg | 1:18.91 | - | 12 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Ascot July 12 over 2000m, 4 len behind Fantasy Believer carrying 61kg at $2.30. Previously first up; second of 11 at Nottingham May 10 over 1700m, 2 len behind Midnight Gun with 60.5kg at $4.50. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 12/07/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 2:10.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.25 |
1/12 | 17/06/2024 | 38 | MDN 3U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Soft | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | 2:01.01 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.67 |
2/11 | 10/05/2024 | 72 | NOV 3 | $12,700.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:42.82 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
3/12 | 28/02/2024 | 49 | NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 56kg | 1:41.11 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.25 |
3/10 | 10/01/2024 | - | NOV 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:39.58 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: George Bass
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Haydock Park on September 7 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Nap Hand with 59kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Windsor August 24 over 1600m in soft going defeating Law Supreme with 59.5kg at $4. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 07/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | George Bass | 59kg | 1:41.11 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 24/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Soft | George Bass | 59.5kg | 1:45.75 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 06/08/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Soft | George Bass | 60.5kg | 1:44.60 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
3/8 | 17/07/2024 | 13 | APP HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | George Bass | 59kg | 1:25.56 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 04/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good | George Bass | 61kg | 1:29.98 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 13/06/2024 | 19 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Soft | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | 1:14.81 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
5/7 | 25/05/2024 | 309 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 60.5kg | 1:11.32 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
5/9 | 21/07/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Charles Bishop | 59kg | 1:27.38 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 28 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Magico carrying 60kg at $4.30. Before that second last of 10 at Goodwood on August 1 over 2000m, 10 len behind Approval with 53kg at $8. Going well and should be prominent again.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 28/08/2024 | 27 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:18.69 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
9/10 | 01/08/2024 | 47 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 53kg | 2:04.70 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
3/7 | 15/06/2024 | 28 | APP HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1810m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:58.70 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
5/13 | 18/05/2024 | 25 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Luke Morris | 53.5kg | 2:04.36 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
1/8 | 23/04/2024 | 167 | NOV 34 | $18,150.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 1:52.03 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
1/14 | 08/11/2023 | 14 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:41.26 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
5/12 | 25/10/2023 | - | NOV C 2 | $14,520.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Soft | Ross Coakley | 58kg | 1:26.98 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Goodwood on August 23 over 1600m, 3 len behind Ziggy's Phoenix carrying 61kg at $8.50. Before that 8th of 10 at Newbury on July 20 over 2000m, 9 len behind Dubai Melody carrying 58kg at $3.50. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 23/08/2024 | 34 | HCP F 3U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Soft | Laura Pearson | 61kg | 1:41.17 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
8/10 | 20/07/2024 | 57 | NOV F 3U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 2:06.14 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
4/11 | 24/05/2024 | 21 | HCP F 3U | $92,250.00 | Goodwood | 2411m | Good | Hayley Turner | 52.5kg | 2:37.59 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 03/05/2024 | 16 | MDN F 3 | $75,240.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 2:07.14 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 17/04/2024 | 165 | MDN F 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:35.45 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
6/10 | 04/11/2023 | 35 | NOV F 2 | $14,520.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Heavy | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:34.88 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
9/17 | 30/09/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $28,880.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 1:27.62 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Southwell All Weather on August 29 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Oliver Show with 53kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 14 at Newcastle All Weather on August 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Tolstoy with 54.5kg at $10. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 29/08/2024 | 7 | APP HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 53kg | 1:37.28 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
8/14 | 22/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $97,010.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Harry Davies | 54.5kg | 1:38.88 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
1/13 | 01/08/2024 | 22 | HCP 3 | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 59kg | 1:49.52 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
1/11 | 10/07/2024 | 34 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:27.19 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
8/10 | 06/06/2024 | 20 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:28.27 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
13/19 | 17/05/2024 | 27 | NOV 3 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Finley Marsh | 59kg | 1:25.31 | - | 12 |
| 12.0L | $29.00 |
9/17 | 20/04/2024 | 253 | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:39.39 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
10/11 | 11/08/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:27.19 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Upscale carrying 62kg at $34. Second-up second last in a small field at Chester on September 13 over 2100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Aviemore carrying 60.5kg at $34. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 13/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $31,400.00 | Chester | 2112m | Heavy | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 2:23.68 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 28/08/2024 | 121 | NOV 3U | $12,700.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jim Crowley | 62kg | 1:27.66 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 29/04/2024 | 32 | CL2 3 | $46,360.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 57kg | 1:39.80 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $5.70 |
1/9 | 28/03/2024 | - | UNR CG 3 | $44,930.00 | Chantilly | 1600m | Heavy | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:47.58 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at Wolverhampton on August 1 over 1700m, 2 len behind Glam Squad with 59kg at $17. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Doncaster July 11 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Chatty carrying 58kg at $5.50. Can do much better this time.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 01/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3 | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | 1:49.52 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
1/5 | 11/07/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | Connor Planas | 58kg | 1:41.77 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
6/14 | 24/06/2024 | 14 | APP NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Hayley Turner | 59kg | 1:40.29 | - | 12 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
7/10 | 10/06/2024 | 24 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 59kg | 1:40.31 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
8/15 | 17/05/2024 | - | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:37.48 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |