17:50 Epsom Downs
Thursday 31 July 2025
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Sporting Times Sri Lanka Apprentice Handicap
- 4YO plus | Class 5 | 1m 2f 17y | Good to Soft (Good in places) | 5 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:51 | Winning time: 2m 14.32s
T: J R BoyleJ: Luke Catton
Soon raced in share of second, closed on leader after 2f, disputed home turn, led over over 2f out, shaken up to assert over 1f out, soon in command, eased towards finish, readily op 11/8
T: Ian WilliamsJ: Kaiya Fraser
Soon raced in share of second, prominent after 3f, chased leaders 3f out, ridden to go second over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner final 110 yards op 7/4
T: C JohnstonJ: Archie Young (3)
Led, faced challenge when joined home turn, ridden when headed over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened tchd 5/1
T: A W CarrollJ: Matthew Slater (7)
Held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, modest headway final furlong, kept on op 17/2 tchd 10/1
T: Mrs L J MonganJ: Alfie Redman (7)
Held up in rear but in touch, chased leaders 3f out, outpaced and struggling 2f out, soon weakened, behind final 110 yards op 16/1 tchd 22/1
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Risen Again26
Weight: 9-7| Age: 4
T: Alice Haynes J: Christian Howarth
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:£2.75Pl:£1.40, £1.20EX:£4.70Trifecta:£12.00SF:£4.55Swingers:£3.10
Forecasts
His Finest Hour (11/8), Carnival Day (7/4), Risen Again (7/2), Etretat (11/2), Brodie's Boy (8/1), Bearaway (18/1)
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 (IRE)
- BEARAWAY (IRE)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £4,449.002nd: £2,088.003rd: £1,043.004th: £522.005th: £260.00
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