20:05 Epsom Downs

Thursday 18 July 2024

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Betfred 'Bet Builder' Handicap

Off time: 20:06 | Winning time: 1m 21.65s

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(2)

Miami Thunder^h1⁷⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Brian Toomey| OR: 82| D

40/1

Tasted success twice on all-weather as a 3-y-o, latterly at Chelmsford (7f) in December. However, virtually refused to race on final start for George Scott at Yarmouth (7f) in May and he's yet to convince on turf. Plenty to prove for new stable. Hood on 1st time.

Form: 2001-55

(5)

Little Boy Blue^p¹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-1| J: R Havlin| T: W G M Turner| OR: 81| CD

16/1

Ready to roll after 8 months off and proved game to boot when winning 10-runner C&D handicap 15 days ago, rallying to lead again near line. Can give another good account nudged up 3 lb.

Form: 29508-1

(8)

Paws For Thought¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: R Kingscote| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 80| D

11/1

Rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick this time last year and returned to action with a respectable third at Southwell (6f) in April. Has seemingly been going through the motions in handful of starts since, eighth of 10 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, good) 19 days ago.

Form: 7-38878

(3)

Hodler¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Paddy Bradley| T: J R Boyle| OR: 78| CD

18/1

C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 5¼ lengths eighth of 10 to Little Boy Blue in handicap (22/1) at this C&D (good) 15 days ago. Mark is steadily easing at least. Yard also saddle Marlay Park.

Form: 903738

(6)

Marlay Park¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: P Cosgrave| T: J R Boyle| OR: 78| CD

11/1

4-time C&D winner. 11/2, 2¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Little Boy Blue in handicap at this C&D (good) 15 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark.

Form: 24-0487

(9)

Dream Of Mischief²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Jim Crowley| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 76| D

12/1

Good second of 12 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to firm, 17/2) 23 days ago, forced to switch final 1f out and running on late. Claims of making the frame again.

Form: 30-2032

(10)

Miss Information⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 76| D

6/5

Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good, 6/4) 6 days ago, drawing clear final 1f. Goes unpenalized for that success and highly respected taking on her elders for the first time.

Form: 13-3741

(1)

Guiteau⁷^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 63| CD

7/2

Ran well on sole previous visit here and produced an improved display back from 8 months off when impressively winning 9-runner C&D handicap 7 days ago, quickening clear final 1f. Wisely turned out under a penalty and there could yet be more to come.

Form: 59216-1

(4)

Miguel⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: George Bass⁽³⁾| T: J Channon| OR: 74| D

12/1

14/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 40 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Comes here with a bit to prove at present.

Form: 04-2790

(7)

Voodoo Ray^b⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Callum Shepherd| T: G & J Moore| OR: 62| D

33/1

Thrived initially during the spring, completing a quick-fire hat-trick at Bath (5.7f) in May. Found run of good form coming to a halt back at Brighton (6f) 6 weeks ago and he needs to pull out more in any case now tackling this stronger company.

Form: 35-1115

Forecasts

Miss Information (6/5), Guiteau (7/2), Paws For Thought (11/1), Marlay Park (11/1), Dream Of Mischief (12/1), Miguel (12/1), Little Boy Blue (16/1), Hodler (18/1), Voodoo Ray (33/1), Miami Thunder (40/1)

GUITEAU and Miss Information were both impressive when successful on their most recent starts and look the pair to focus on. The former, boasting winning C&D form, is narrowly preferred of the pair. Little Boy Blue, another last-time-out scorer, and Dream of Mischief complete the shortlist.