Epsom Downs Race 5 - Vail Williams Hcp
CHERRY COBBLER (2) is reunited with Sean Levey who rode this horse shedding the maiden tag as a two-year-old. Finished a neck away at Newmarket last month when runner up in a similar contest. Smaller field here and holds every chance. UPPERCASE (5) broke his maiden at Catterick gaining a 0.5L win on the most recent effort and the assessor hasn't taken a dim view of it so therefore rates a major player. ATMOSPHERE (4) secured only one turf triumph to date. Maintained good form at Kempton Park during the winter and rates highly. DREAM OF MISCHIEF (3) is well exposed and interesting if ready to race after a break.

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Utmost Good Faith carrying 62.5kg at $6. The start before that failed to make an impression; 8th of 16 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Colombier carrying 56kg at $34. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 15 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 | 01/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 62.5kg | 1:23.20 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/16 | 05/06/2026 | 60 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good Soft | David Probert | 56kg | 1:23.23 | 1-1-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/04/2026 | 190 | HCP F 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:12.27 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 62kg | 1:24.73 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2025 | 28 | HCP F 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1409m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 1:26.62 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $21,220.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 1:08.70 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $27,320.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:11.31 | 9-10-8 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/06/2025 | 19 | OPEN APP MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:10.02 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/06/2025 | 35 | OPEN MDN 3 | $18,820.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:10.87 | 1-2-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2025 | 258 | NOV F 3U | $26,200.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | David Probert | 58kg | 0:59.53 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/13 | 16/08/2024 | 21 | NOV F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | David Probert | 58kg | 1:11.45 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Newmarket (July) on June 19 over 1400m, neck behind Miletus with 59kg at $6. The race before that ran second last of 8 at Goodwood on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rare Change carrying 56.5kg at $15. Can play a big role again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 59kg | 1:24.39 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Soft | Ray Dawson | 56.5kg | 1:31.69 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Chloe Lyons | 59.5kg | 1:25.29 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 80 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:13.37 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/02/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Marco Ghiani | 56kg | 1:24.45 | 2-4-8 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 11/01/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $37,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 58.5kg | 1:25.71 | 3-2-8 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 58.5kg | 1:12.80 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $21,860.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 0:58.46 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | 259 | HCP 3U | $22,090.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:12.07 | 9-9-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2025 | 15 | MDN 35 | $19,370.00 | Southwell | 1000m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 57.5kg | 0:58.01 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2025 | 35 | NOV 3U | $15,930.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:15.00 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Lingfield All Weather January 31 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Party Bear with 59.5kg at $3.80. First up last campaign second of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather April 21 2025 over 1200m, a nose behind Dashing Harry with 61kg at $2.80. Great chance.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 40 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 1:24.07 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 7/12 | 22/12/2025 | 61 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Dace | 57.5kg | 1:25.56 | 4-4-7 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 62.5kg | 1:25.28 | 9-7-12 | 9 |
| 20.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rob Hornby | 63.5kg | 1:25.31 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 57.5kg | 1:24.32 | 9-10-7 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/08/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:22.77 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $21,220.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:23.26 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $36,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Robert Havlin | 55.5kg | 1:26.70 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 60.5kg | 1:12.04 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2025 | 212 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:12.06 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.75 |
| 7/11 | 21/09/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Aidan Keeley | 61.5kg | 1:25.95 | 10-8-7 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather April 8 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Arantes Nascimento carrying 60.5kg at $2.40. Previously first up; third of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather February 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Zoffandia carrying 60kg at $3. Should give a great sight.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:25.38 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/13 | 18/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | George Wood | 60kg | 1:39.99 | - | 13 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/02/2026 | 91 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 1:36.45 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/11/2025 | 42 | HCP APP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NSL | Toby Moore | 56.5kg | 1:38.74 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 08/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:38.51 | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | George Wood | 61kg | 1:44.27 | 3-4-8 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 29/08/2025 | 38 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | Saffie Osborne | 56.5kg | 1:48.90 | 13-9-3 | 13 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good | Jack Callan | 55.5kg | 1:55.47 | 6-6-4 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/07/2025 | 11 | HCP APP 3 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 58kg | 1:40.78 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good Firm | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:48.18 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 25/06/2025 | 27 | HCP APP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jack Callan | 60kg | 1:27.33 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Catterick June 11 over 1400m defeating Tattie Bogle with 61kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at Great Yarmouth on May 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Berry Clever carrying 59.5kg at $13. Looks a definite top-three chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/06/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Good Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 61kg | 1:27.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/05/2026 | 43 | APP HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:24.41 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/04/2026 | 259 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Soft | Travis Ford | 56.5kg | 1:47.24 | - | 8 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 60.5kg | 1:55.47 | 3-3-7 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/07/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 1:44.06 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/05/2025 | 242 | OPEN NOV 34 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | George Wood | 57kg | 1:24.11 | 3-5-4 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/09/2024 | 40 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 58kg | 1:28.62 | 4-4-3 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:28.10 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |