Epsom
Today, July 31, 2025FlatClass 51m2fGood
Verdict
Verdict
HIS FINEST HOUR won over this trip at Newbury earlier this month prior to running well in a higher grade at the same course 13 days ago. He looks to hold solid claims back down in class and is preferred to Carnival Day who appeals dropping down in grade, though his tendency to hang remains a concern returning to this track. Of the rest, Bearaway has been in good form on the all-weather and should be competitive back on turf for new connections.
His Finest Hour
Carnival Day
Bearaway
1m2f Hcap
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Carnival DayJ: Luke CattonT: Jim BoyleF: 5112-3474
- Price History:
- 2.38
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictRan right up to form when fourth at this course in April without really handling the track and again didn't look the easiest under pressure when finishing a creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) 7 days ago, hung left. Chance on form dropping down in class. - 2. His Finest HourJ: Kaiya FraserT: Ian WilliamsF: 318-0P14
- Price History:
- 2.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictWinner at Newbury (10f, good to firm) earlier in the month, form boosted by the third since. Ran well in a higher grade next time when fourth of 5 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Solid claims dropping back down in grade. 
6. EtretatJ: Archie YoungT: Charlie JohnstonF: 68476871- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictTypically a better all-weather performer and didn't need to improve to win an 8-runner handicap from a much-reduced mark at Newcastle (10.2f) 5 days ago. Returns to turf in a higher grade and faces a tougher task under a 5 lb penalty.
5. Brodies BoyJ: Matthew Lloyd SlaterT: Tony CarrollF: 18692-779- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 107
VerdictFair 12f winner was below form on final start for Paul Attwater when ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 14/1), needing stronger gallop. Starts life for new yard on career-low mark and is worth a market check on first run for 107 days.- 3. BearawayJ: Alfie RedmanT: Laura MonganF: 21160253
- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictDual all-weather winner this year and remained in form when third of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 30 days ago on final start for Ross Burdon. Has proven himself effective on turf and should give a good account on stable debut. - Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
4. Risen AgainJ: Christian HowarthT: Alice HaynesF: 35525143- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and hood
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictWinner at Yarmouth in May (form looks solid for the grade) and again ran creditably when third of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Should remain competitive.