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19:35 Epsom Downs

Thursday 18 July 2024

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Betfred Ladies' Derby Handicap (Female Amateur Jockeys)

Off time: 19:36 | Winning time: 2m 41.53s

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(5)

Roost^b¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: Miss Serena Brotherton| T: R M Beckett| OR: 77| D

11/1

Returned to best when shedding maiden tag equipped with a first-time tongue tie at Ffos Las (12f, soft) last August. Hasn't matched that level in handful of starts since but takes a handy drop in class here and underfoot conditions will hold no fears. Blinkers back on.

Form: 510-866

(9)

Sonnerie Power²²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Miss Alice Keighley| T: M Appleby| OR: 77| D

20/1

Dual AW winner for Roger Varian who has a mixed record for present yard, never on terms when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 22 days ago. Handicapper steadily easing his grip but others appeal more returned to turf.

Form: 049730

(3)

Running The Game^t²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-9| J: Mrs Jo Supple| T: G & J Moore| OR: 75

33/1

AW novice winner at Kempton in January and creditable fourth in handicap there later that month. Not seen to best effect after a 4-month break when last of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good) 27 days ago, having not ideally placed. Not discounted.

Form: 37-1487

(7)

Ace Rothstein²²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Miss Abbie Pierce⁽⁵⁾| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 71

33/1

Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) in December. Needs to hit the ground running back from 7 months off.

Form: 036469-

(10)

Gordon Grey^t³³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: Miss Megan Jordan⁽³⁾| T: B Brookhouse| OR: 69| D

9/4

Finally got off the mark at Pontefract (12f) in May and ran another solid race from the front when runner-up at Chester (12.3f, heavy) 33 days ago, worn down final 100 yds but clear of the rest. Likely he'll be in the thick of things again.

Form: 922212

(6)

Naasma³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-3| J: Miss Becky Smith| T: P Phelan| OR: 69| BF

10/3

Ended last season with pair of placed efforts in C&D handicaps and returned better than ever, successful at Windsor (11.5f) in April. Solid runs in defeat both starts since and she's respected as one who has yet to finish out of the frame at this venue.

Form: 223-125

(2)

Abu Royal⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Miss Violet Barton⁽⁵⁾| T: H Main| OR: 66

12/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to soft) 7 days ago, rallying from 2f out. Return to 1½m worth exploring on that evidence.

Form: 374645

(4)

Sisterandbrother^h,t²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Miss Stephanie Dorey⁽⁵⁾| T: K Frost| OR: 66| D

13/2

Made a winning debut for new yard at Haydock (11.6f, firm) and confirmed himself better than ever when following up at Nottingham (10.2f) 12 days later. Turned in another solid display despite conceding first run when third at Doncaster latest and respected again in this groove.

Form: 5-23113

(1)

Sameem^p²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-11| J: Mrs Emily Roberts| T: T D Easterby| OR: 63| D

22/1

Ended 2023 with success at Catterick (13.9f) in September and stepped up on reappearance run when landing Ripon Ladies Derby for second consecutive season 4 weeks ago, under hands-and-heels ride. Respected from 3 lb higher mark.

Form: 3571-61

(11)

Pride Of Nepal^t³²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Miss S L Bowen| T: A W Carroll| OR: 58| D

28/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Visored for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Salisbury (9.9f, good) 32 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Jeremy Scott.

Form: 05-6856

(8)

Martin Spirit^b,t¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Miss Amy Collier⁽³⁾| T: A West| OR: 57| CD

11/2

Operating below best on Flat/over hurdles before looking well served by application of blinkers when taking 14-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 33/1) 15 days ago. Whether he's in the same mood here remains to be seen, however.

Form: 3/6-6771

Forecasts

Gordon Grey (9/4), Naasma (10/3), Martin Spirit (11/2), Sisterandbrother (13/2), Roost (11/1), Abu Royal (12/1), Sonnerie Power (20/1), Sameem (22/1), Pride Of Nepal (28/1), Ace Rothstein (33/1), Running The Game (33/1)

NAASMA has returned in very good order, successful at Windsor in April and running with credit both starts since. Yet to finish out of the frame in 3 visits here, her mark remains a workable one and she shades the vote. Gordon Grey comes here in very good heart and is feared along with fellow in-form sort Sisterandbrother. Roost could also have a say down in grade with blinkers refitted.