20:05 Epsom Downs

Thursday 1 August 2024

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Miles Commercial Handicap

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 5  |   1m 4f 6y  |   Good to Soft  |   11 Runners  |   Turf
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Horse silk
Taritinoh27
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: Taylor Fisher(3)| T: J Tickle| OR:  76| D
13/2
Found his form again on the Flat for current yard, completing the hat-trick in game fashion when scoring at Salisbury (12f) in June. Found things tougher when sixth of 9 at Sandown (14f, good) last time, but he's not discounted back down in grade.
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(7)
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Croeso Cymraeg19
Age: 10|  Weight: 9-9| J: Christian Howarth(3)| T: H J Evans| OR:  75| D
4/1
Veteran who has shown that he retains plenty of ability this year, unlucky not to finish closer having met trouble when third at Salisbury (12f, good) 19 days ago. Capable of getting involved from 4 lb below his last winning mark.
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(8)
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Rogue Tornado15
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: R Havlin| T: James Owen| OR:  74| D
3/1
Made a successful seasonal/stable debut at Leicester in May and again ran well when third at Doncaster (14.5f) next time. Continued in good form when runner-up at Thirsk (12f, good) 15 days ago, so he looks a major contender.
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(4)
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Gozop,t29
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-7| J: Jack Gilligan| T: B Brookhouse| OR:  73
10/1
Fairly useful maiden on Flat who landed juvenile event at Plumpton on hurdles debut last September. After 9 months off, shaped as if better for the run at this C&D 29 days ago, so he's one to note back down in grade with usual cheekpieces reapplied.
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(9)
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Outgun28
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: A King| OR:  70
9/2
Remains a maiden but ran well after 4 months off when fourth at Goodwood (9f) in June, despite having not been ideally placed. Caught wide when sixth of 11 at Newbury (10f, good) on latest outing, so no surprise to see him get back on track.
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(1)
Horse silk
Solutiont,v122
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Best| OR:  70
25/1
Dual winner on all-weather for Ralph Beckett last year but didn't offer much over hurdles on first 3 starts for current yard. Back on the Flat, below form when eighth of 9 at Kempton (16f) 22 days ago. Drops back in trip with visor now added.
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(6)
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Haliphon19
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-4| J: S De Sousa| T: Ian Williams| OR:  70| D
10/1
Without a win since 2022 but produced one of this season's better efforts when runner-up at this C&D at the beginning of July. Not in the same form at Chester (12.3f, soft) last time, but he lurks on a dangerous mark if bouncing back.
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(2)
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Galileo's Compassp,t88
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Shepherd| T: T Ward| OR:  69WS
16/1
Fairly useful form in Ireland for Mrs J. Harrington last year but has struggled in 2 starts for current yard, finishing well held at Salisbury (9.9f, heavy) in May. Back up in trip having had a breathing operation since last seen.
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9
(3)
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Niarbyl Bay21
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-2| J: Nicola Currie| T: H Candy| OR:  68| D
14/1
Off the mark at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in November and ran creditably when fifth of 13 at Kempton the following month. Shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off at Newbury (10f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, but others still make more appeal.
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(10)
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Onesteptwosteps23
Age: 7|  Weight: 8-12| J: Paddy Bradley| T: N J Gifford| OR:  64
33/1
Little form over jumps and not much impact in 3 maidens switched to the Flat this year. Has something to find, though he should be suited by the longer trip as he makes his handicap debut in this sphere.
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(11)
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Luna Effect23
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-11| J: Jason Watson| T: G & J Moore| OR:  63
10/1
Still a maiden but placed on his first 3 starts this year. Off 5 months ahead of first outing since leaving Roger Varian, went off too hard when fifth of 6 at Brighton (9.9f, soft) 23 days ago. This run should reveal more.
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Forecasts

Rogue Tornado (3/1), Croeso Cymraeg (4/1), Outgun (9/2), Taritino (13/2), Haliphon (10/1), Luna Effect (10/1), Gozo (10/1), Niarbyl Bay (14/1), Galileo's Compass (16/1), Solution (25/1), Onesteptwosteps (33/1)

Verdict

ROGUE TORNADO has shown improved form for James Owen this year, making a winning return at Leicester before running at least as well when placed both starts since, so he can continue his good spell to resume winning ways. Croeso Cymraeg also arrives in decent heart and is respected, with Gozo completing the shortlist.

  1. Gozo10/1

Previous Winners

2023
Sweet Fantasy
Weight: 10-2  |Age: 4
5/4

Prize Money

1st: £4,449.002nd: £2,088.003rd: £1,043.004th: £522.005th: £260.00

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