GB - Epsom Downs - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

8.5f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

11.5K

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Verdict

EUTROPIA continues at the top of her game and can notch a fourth win of the season for the Adrian Wintle yard. Hurricane Laughter showed plenty despite not really getting to grips with the track at Newmarket last time and remains open to improvement, with Penfolds Grange also on the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Had been in top form during the spring, recording a third win of that period in 5-runner handicap at Bath (1¼m, firm) in April. Pulled clear with a well-backed favourite when going down by just a head in a 13-runner race at Salisbury (1m, good) 32 days ago and she's high on the shortlist again. 1st Pick 3 Eutropia Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Adrian Wintle J: Tom Marquand T: Adrian Wintle	100	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Had been in top form during the spring, recording a third win of that period in 5-runner handicap at Bath (1¼m, firm) in April. Pulled clear with a well-backed favourite when going down by just a head in a 13-runner race at Salisbury (1m, good) 32 days ago and she's high on the shortlist again.
7	Brought along steadily at 2 and produced an encouraging effort making his handicap debut after 7 months off when fifth of 10 at Newmarket (1m, 10/3) 27 days ago. Didn't seem to take to the track there, so it'll be interesting to see whether he steps forward on another idiosyncratic course. 2nd Pick 7 Hurricane Laughter Jockey: Kieran Shoemark Trainer: Ed Walker J: Kieran Shoemark T: Ed Walker	96	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Brought along steadily at 2 and produced an encouraging effort making his handicap debut after 7 months off when fifth of 10 at Newmarket (1m, 10/3) 27 days ago. Didn't seem to take to the track there, so it'll be interesting to see whether he steps forward on another idiosyncratic course.
1	In good heart this season, making the frame on 4 of his 5 starts having been given too much to do on the other occasion. Still to record a handicap success but should give another solid account with Murphy now taking the ride. 3rd Pick 1 Penfolds Grange Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Mark Pattinson J: Oisin Murphy T: Mark Pattinson	95	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis In good heart this season, making the frame on 4 of his 5 starts having been given too much to do on the other occasion. Still to record a handicap success but should give another solid account with Murphy now taking the ride.

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