Epsom Downs Race 1 - Spillers Future Champions Apprentice Hcp
QITAAL (1) can build on some excellent recent form. Second at Ripon in June attempting a Class Five handicap over 2000m and then back-to-back thirds. Last seen finishing 3.25L fourth on Ripon return contesting a Class Four handicap. Can maintain the good form. GOLDEN CIRCET (3) produced a good second when jumping last time. Only beaten 4.25L in a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle over 3200m. Not too far away on last flat start trying 2400m in a Brighton Class Five handicap when 2.75L fourth. More to come. SHOW BIZ KID (4) stays at this trip after a 3.75L third at Epsom over 2000m. Scored three runs ago so rates a contender. OJ LIFESTYLE (2) is another worth noting.

Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 4th in a small field at Ripon on July 18 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Poet's Dawn with 62.5kg at $3. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ayr on July 5 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Altareq with 62.5kg at $8.50. May improve.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Connor Beasley | 62.5kg | 2:04.78 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Rowan Scott | 62.5kg | 2:08.15 | 5-7-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/06/2026 | 5 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 2:04.78 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 2011m | Good | Connor Beasley | 64.5kg | 2:00.70 | 4-7-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:58.29 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 2:05.77 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2026 | 37 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 1:55.17 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Jack Callan | 56kg | 2:10.37 | - | 10 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 56.5kg | 2:03.37 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 52.5kg | 2:03.29 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2026 | 187 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 59.5kg | 2:05.89 | 4-1-3 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Jude Fernandes
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on July 1 over 2000m, 9 len behind Super Hit with 61.5kg at $5. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Brighton June 21 over 2000m defeating Extraterrestrial carrying 64.5kg at $6. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/07/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | Toby Moore | 61.5kg | 2:09.15 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/06/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Brighton | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Queally | 64.5kg | 2:01.30 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/05/2026 | 106 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 2:32.55 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/02/2026 | 79 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Rhys Clutterbuck | 58.5kg | 1:37.01 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/11/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Toby Moore | 59.5kg | 2:05.19 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Tom Queally | 62.5kg | 1:33.72 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Tom Queally | 62kg | 1:35.16 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Soft | Tom Queally | 60kg | 1:48.81 | 6-2-3 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good | Tom Queally | 60.5kg | 1:23.57 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good | Tom Queally | 61kg | 1:33.89 | 5-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 2027m | Good Firm | Ashley Lewis | 64.5kg | 2:12.19 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Warren Fentiman
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Uttoxeter on July 15 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Lady Fortune with 74kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 7 at Brighton on May 29 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Gallant Lion with 61kg at $6. Could prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 15/07/2026 | 47 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 74kg | 3:50.47 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 39 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 2:32.55 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2026 | 42 | APP HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 2:04.83 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/03/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 74.5kg | 4:04.26 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | William Cox | 59kg | 2:18.85 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 04/02/2026 | 86 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Finley Marsh | 62.5kg | 2:20.53 | 11-12-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 3:50.06 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | MHDLE 4U | $18,010.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 3:49.60 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/10/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:26.30 | 10-5-5 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Dylan Hogan | 64.5kg | 2:31.09 | 7-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/14 | 24/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Neutral | Adam Wedge | 63kg | 2:18.15 | 10-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Luke Catton
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last in a small field at this track on July 16 over 2000m, 4 len behind Perfect Scoundrel with 61.5kg at $11. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Great Yarmouth on June 18 over 2000m, 5 len behind Moonjid carrying 56kg at $8.50. Cannot be discounted.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 16/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $14,950.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Firm | Dylan Hogan | 61.5kg | 2:09.09 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/06/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Joe Bradnam | 56kg | 2:08.24 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | FLAT HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2011m | Fast | Dylan Hogan | 61kg | 2:07.37 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 11/05/2026 | 23 | APP HCP 4U | $14,910.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Ross Birkett | 69kg | 2:09.79 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/04/2026 | 127 | HCP 4U | $17,700.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | Dylan Hogan | 60kg | 2:12.25 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 62.5kg | 2:38.22 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/11/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 63.5kg | 2:23.39 | 9-10-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/14 | 21/10/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Soft | Dylan Hogan | 61.5kg | 2:06.85 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 12/14 | 20/09/2025 | 36 | HCP APP 3U | $22,200.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | Ross Birkett | 67kg | 1:51.84 | 10-12-12 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Josephine Gordon | 60kg | 2:07.18 | 6-3-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2025 | 26 | HCP APP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Ross Birkett | 69.5kg | 2:06.82 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Millie Wonnacott
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Windsor on June 1 over 2000m, 6 len behind Hello Cotai carrying 57kg at $19. Before that 4th in a small field at Bath on April 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Prodigal Son with 57kg at $10. Happy to overlook.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/06/2026 | 33 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Millie Wonnacott | 57kg | 2:08.76 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Millie Wonnacott | 57kg | 1:38.37 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/04/2026 | 202 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Millie Wonnacott | 59kg | 1:39.26 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Soft | Millie Wonnacott | 57kg | 1:48.81 | 5-6-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $14,070.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 62.5kg | 1:23.86 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/07/2025 | 45 | HCP APP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Millie Wonnacott | 58kg | 1:45.42 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2025 | 237 | HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Millie Wonnacott | 58.5kg | 1:44.21 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 10/12 | 21/10/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Millie Wonnacott | 57.5kg | 1:40.59 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/09/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:33.93 | 3-2-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 26/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good Soft | Finley Marsh | 60kg | 1:33.90 | 11-8-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/08/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | 1:45.23 | 10-12-10 | 13 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Liam Wright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on July 16 over 1700m, 6 len behind Trio carrying 60.5kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 1 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Super Hit with 61kg at $7. Tested again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good Firm | Mason Paetel | 60.5kg | 1:44.08 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/07/2026 | 25 | APP HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | Mason Paetel | 61kg | 2:09.15 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Soft | Mason Paetel | 55kg | 2:12.90 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/05/2026 | 161 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 55kg | 2:08.21 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,110.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Liam Wright | 57kg | 2:30.44 | 1-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/11/2025 | 38 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Liam Wright | 58kg | 2:03.31 | 2-5-7 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 60kg | 1:59.68 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | Mason Paetel | 61kg | 2:06.76 | 3-4-9 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/6 | 15/08/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:07.18 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2025 | 12 | HCP APP 4U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Mason Paetel | 57.5kg | 2:06.96 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 2027m | Good | Mason Paetel | 62.5kg | 2:08.85 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |