Pace & Draw Angles: A very weak pace is forecast, making prominent runners or those that can sit handy a major advantage. Hold-up types will require race pace luck. Notably, Aurora Majesty should be well positioned early. Draw bias data is inconclusive here over 7f at Epsom in small fields, but a low-to-middle draw typically aids those with tactical speed.


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Main Contenders:

MISS COLLADA (3yo, R. Hannon, Sean Levey)

Profile: Sturdy filly, shaping with promise in strong 6-7f handicaps. Best run when fourth in a 22-runner York handicap (1¾L behind Frankies Dream). Back to form latest at Newmarket.

Tactics: Can race handily but has been slowly away recently—luck-in-running required.

Trainer: R. Hannon has a strong record with 3yo handicappers stepping up mid-season.

Rating: 8/10 – Progressive, unexposed over 7f, fair mark.


DIAMONDONTHEHILL (7yo, R. Newland & J. Insole, K. Shoemark)

Profile: Consistent, race-fit veteran; 2nd to a sharp winner at Goodwood latest. Has tactical pace and trades short in-running due to prominent style.

Tactics: Handy runner – well suited to likely slow pace.

Trainer: Hot form; £17.51 profit per £1 on single flat runners.

Rating: 8/10 – Proven, race fit, strong tactical profile.


AURORA MAJESTY (3yo, A. Watson, Hollie Doyle)

Profile: Lightly raced, impressive early-season all-weather form, lost chance from wide draw at Lingfield last time. Could bounce back.

Tactics: Likely prominent; well placed here with weak pace.

Rating: 7.5/10 – Promising, may now be underestimated.


MAFNOOD (4yo, G. Baker, J. Crowley)

Profile: Useful ex-Hannon; fair recent Goodwood run despite pulling. May need stronger tempo.

Tactics: Can be keen, may be restrained again, moderate pace a slight concern.

Rating: 7/10 – Capable, but needs a race to fall right.


HODLER (6yo, J. Boyle, L. Catton)

Profile: CD winner; running better than bare results. Not ideally placed at Salisbury last time.

Tactics: Generally midfield, risks being outpaced early.

Rating: 6.5/10 – Honest, but better suited to stronger pace.



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Interesting Outsiders:

DREAM OF MISCHIEF (5yo, A. Perrett, D. Muscutt)

Profile: Has Epsom CD form, but unreliable and held up. Needs a strong pace and luck.

Rating: 5.5/10 – Hold-up type in wrong set-up.


MARLAY PARK (7yo, J. Boyle, P. Bradley)

Profile: Slowly away, out of weights, recent Epsom run hinted at regression.

Rating: 4.5/10 – Conditions not ideal, risky.


BRAVE EMPIRE (4yo, I. Furtado, B. Loughnane)

Profile: Breathing op, well beaten in both 2025 starts, possible return to form with fitness now.

Rating: 4/10 – Not shown enough yet, market watch advised.



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Race Ratings (Suitability out of 10):

Miss Collada – 8

Diamondonthehill – 8

Aurora Majesty – 7.5

Mafnood – 7

Hodler – 6.5

Dream of Mischief – 5.5

Marlay Park – 4.5

Brave Empire – 4



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Trends & Trainer Watch:

Jim Boyle has had 2 wins in the past 10 editions.

Miss Collada and Aurora Majesty are 3yos in a race won by 3yos in 2 of the last 5 runnings.

Monitor market support for Brave Empire (post-op), and Aurora Majesty (second run in a handicap).



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Private Tissue Estimate:

Miss Collada – 4/1

Diamondonthehill – 9/2

Aurora Majesty – 11/2

Mafnood – 7/1

Hodler – 8/1

Dream of Mischief – 10/1

Marlay Park – 14/1

Brave Empire – 16/1



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Summary & Smart Play:

A steadily run race is forecast, suiting those who race close up. Diamondonthehill is rock solid and well drawn, while Miss Collada could still have improvement as a 3yo with strong recent form in bigger fields. Aurora Majesty appeals as a bounce-back prospect, better drawn and better placed tactically this time.

Smart Play:

Win Bet: DIAMONDONTHEHILL – proven, consistent and suited by setup.

Each-Way Alternative: MISS COLLADA – 3yo filly trending the right way, decent mark, value.


Market moves for Aurora Majesty or Brave Empire would be noteworthy on the day.