Epsom race tips for Wednesday meet
Epsom Racecourse presents its latest Flat card on Wednesday evening, hosting six races; five handicaps and a maiden.
Read on for a preview of Epsom’s card, courtesy of Betano, who provide the latest horse racing betting.
Up first is an Apprentice Handicap, run over a mile and a quarter (6.20). Ed Dunlop’s Bobacious won last time out at Leicester under Mason Paetel, who rides again, giving five pounds. With the stable in good form, this gelding should make a decent showing of himself and is generally good at holding his form. Jim and Suzi Best’s nine-year-old gelding Early Morning Dew looks a good option for the win, though, due to having winning course form, and will relish the conditions. His age and experience might counteract the inexperience of his nonetheless capable rider Ashley Lewis.
Next is a two-year-olds’ maiden over seven furlongs (6.50). Only two of the six runners have been seen on the track before; Gary and Josh Moore’s Eschweiler and Richard Hannon’s filly Ibshara, whose twice placing form is the best of the two. A newcomer for Roger Varian, Starlight Time was inexpensive as a yearling, but does have a smart pedigree and might do well on debut for a yard whose juveniles are going well.
Race three is a six-furlong handicap (7.23). Jennie Candlish’s Alzahir carries a five-pound penalty having won at Chester just four days ago, but the trainer may get around this by employing the very valuable five-pound claiming rider Warren Fentiman. He still shoulders a lot of weight in comparison to his rivals, though, which might leave Huscal with a good chance under Billy Loughnane.
A mile and a half handicap follows (7.58). Big Bear Hug won his first start for Jim Boyle just under a month ago and has good course form, but would probably prefer the ground to be softer to show his best side. Graham has dipped to a career low Flat mark, but is out of form judged by his last appearance at Goodwood, ninth of nine, leaving Vaynor looking tempting down to a very workable mark for Charlie Hills. He ought to get on with conditions and could get back to winning ways here.
Our penultimate race is another handicap over a mile and half (8.30). With the biggest field of the day, made up of 11 runners, it’s not an overly strong race, but there are plenty of horses here with a chance. Jack Langley and Rupert The Prince make their handicap debuts here having both run well in classified stakes last time out, so could improve in this class of race. Richard Hannon’s Emily Rebecca should have a good chance having shown signs of improvement in her last couple of runs. With Sean Levey an asset in the saddle, she could be our winner.
The finale is a seven-furlong handicap (9.00). Made up of eight runners, it is one of the more competitive races on the card. Hodler, Dream Of Mischief and Marlay Park are all course and distance winners, with the latter looking to have the best chance on this occasion. He will like the conditions, ran well enough last time on ground which was softer than ideal for him, and is down to mark which ought to be more than workable for him.
Epsom selections – Wednesday:
6.20 – Early Morning Dew
6.50 – Starlight Time
7.23 – Huscal
7.58 – Vaynor
8.30 – Emily Rebecca
9.00 – Marlay Park
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