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15:45 Epsom Downs

Saturday 4 June 2022

All14:0014:3515:1015:4516:3017:1517:50

Simpex Express 'Dash' Handicap (Heritage)

Off time: 15:47 | Winning time: 54.15s

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(1)

Justanotherbottle^b³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 102| D

14/1

Dual winner in 2021 who has resumed better than ever this term, leading long way when fourth of 19 in 6f handicap at Newmarket 35 days ago. Well in the mix.

Form: 121-624

(14)

Master Matt^b,t⁷⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: R P Whelan| T: M J Smith| OR: 102| D

28/1

Irish raider who got back on track after 5 months off when fourth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (5f) 70 days ago. Shortlisted.

Form: 29159-4

(20)

King Of Stars^p⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 100| D

16/1

Yet to add to his four 2021 wins this term, but he shaped encouragingly after 3 months off when fourth in listed race at Haydock (5f) 7 days ago. No forlorn hope back in handicap company.

Form: 1-55864

(12)

Blue De Vega^t²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-10| J: A Kirby| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 100| D

66/1

Returned with 5f win at Newbury in April but he came in last of 5 in conditions event at Chester (5.1f) 29 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 4147-15

(2)

Mountain Peak²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: E Walker| OR: 98| D

50/1

Arrives in decent nick, fifth of 13 to Fine Wine in handicap at York (5f) 23 days ago. Bit more is probably needed here, though.

Form: 1009-25

(11)

Sunday Sovereign^t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Rob Hornby| T: T D Easterby| OR: 97| D

25/1

Right back on song when second of 12 in handicap at York (5f) 14 days ago, collared only late on. Suited by a strong gallop, so he ought to be competitive again.

Form: 026-852

(7)

Fine Wine^b²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Jonathan Fisher⁽⁵⁾| T: S Dixon| OR: 95| D

8/1

Already a four-time winner this year, latest coming when readily making all in 5f handicap at York 23 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb, but speedy and not taken lightly in his current mood.

Form: 123521

(19)

Tone The Barone^t³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Marco Ghiani| T: S C Williams| OR: 94| D

25/1

Dual 5f AW scorer in March but only seventh back on turf at Goodwood (5f) 36 days ago. Has a bit to prove now.

Form: 1-35117

(4)

Equality⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: J Mitchell| T: C Hills| OR: 94| BF| D

14/1

Resumed with stylish 5f win at Windsor in April but he hung left when only fair third in handicap at Doncaster (5f) 43 days ago. Quirky, and a bit more is required.

Form: 0364-13

(17)

Live In The Dream³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Sean Kirrane⁽³⁾| T: A West| OR: 99| D

6/1

Improving 3-y-o who arrives on a hat-trick after front-running 5f successes at Sandown and Chester. This track should play to his strengths, so he can't be ruled out despite 7 lb rise.

Form: 74-6411

(18)

Stone Of Destiny³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 92| D

10/1

Winless since 2020, but he was an unlucky third in this event 12 months ago and has slipped to an attractive mark after below-par Goodwood sixth last time. No surprise to see him get right back on track.

Form: 50-6076

(6)

Live In The Moment^p³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Hart| T: A West| OR: 90| D

33/1

Bagged five victories in 2020, but he's winless since and came in last of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (5f) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and needs a big step forward.

Form: 56-4770

(3)

Dusky Lord²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 89| D

9/1

Low-mileage 4-y-o who returned with a career-best win in 5f handicap at Newmarket 21 days ago. Up 7 lb but that form has been franked and he needs considering with few miles on the clock.

Form: 6/1147-1

(13)

Mid Winster⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: G Lee| T: P T Midgley| OR: 89| D

7/1

Proved well suited by the return to 5f when landing 7-runner handicap at Catterick 7 days ago. 5 lb higher now but she she was well on top at the finish there and yard have good record in this event. Solid claims.

Form: 258-431

(9)

Mokaatil^p,v³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 8-11| J: Harry Davies⁽⁵⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 87| CD

14/1

Got back to winning ways over C&D in April and he has remained in good nick since, so last year's winner must enter calculations with cheekpieces refitted.

Form: 6-76134

(8)

Mulzim³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 8-10| J: S W Kelly| T: M Murphy| OR: 86| D

100/1

Multiple winner at Southwell but he followed success there in February with last of 11 at Ascot (5f) 38 days ago. Not the easiest to catch right.

Form: 06-0610

(16)

A Sure Welcome^p⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 8-9| J: William Carson| T: J L Spearing| OR: 85| D

50/1

Three-time 5f/6f winer in 2021 who arrives on back of encouraging third in 5f handicap at Windsor 5 days ago. Possibilities.

Form: 7788-43

(5)

Lipsink^v¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 85| D

50/1

Ended 2021 out of sort, and he beat only one in 5f handicap at York on his return 14 days ago. Lots more is required.

Form: 16200-0

(10)

Tees Spirit²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Barry McHugh| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 83| D

10/1

Has returned a much improved model, and he comes here on a hat-trick after impressive all-the-way 5f wins at Beverley and Nottingham. Remains on a workable mark despite 6 lb rise, so he's a player.

Form: 3203-11

(15)

Thegreatestshowman^b²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-3| J: S De Sousa| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 79| D

18/1

Arrives in good order, fourth of 8 to Dusky Lord in 5f handicap at Newmarket 21 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces, and he can make his presence felt for in-form yard.

Form: 165-524

Forecasts

Live In The Dream (6/1), Mid Winster (7/1), Fine Wine (8/1), Dusky Lord (9/1), Tees Spirit (10/1), Stone Of Destiny (10/1), Equality (14/1), Mokaatil (14/1), Justanotherbottle (14/1), King Of Stars (16/1), Thegreatestshowman (18/1), Tone The Barone (25/1), Sunday Sovereign (25/1), Master Matt (28/1), Live In The Moment (33/1), Mountain Peak (50/1), Lipsink (50/1), A Sure Welcome (50/1), Blue De Vega (66/1), Mulzim (100/1)

A case can be made for lots of these, but speedy front-runner TEES SPIRIT has returned much improved this term and remains handily weighted so is taken to complete his hat-trick. Paul Midgley has a good reord in the Dash and his Mid Winster seems sure to have a say on the back of her emphatic Catterick success. Stone of Destiny, an unlucky third 12 months ago, and the thriving duo Fine Wine and Justanotherbottle all figure on the shortlist too.