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1.37 Epsom – Yale Smart Stride EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

This Class 4 race for 2yo covers 7f on Good ground, with a win prize of £5,400.

• 1st TimeWise-rated: 5 Red Tsarina
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 264
  • Odds: 2.88
  • RPR (Spotlight): 79
  • Assessment: Red Tsarina has shown solid efforts in two AW starts, including a win at Chelmsford 12 days ago. She carries a 3lb penalty for that win and switches to turf. The Spotlight considers her respected under the penalty. The Spotlight also states she “sets the standard on that form”.
• 2nd TimeWise-rated: 1 Edwin Hubble (IRE)
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 247
  • Odds: 5.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 74
  • Assessment: Edwin Hubble, a 90,000gns yearling with a good pedigree, made late gains on his Newbury debut last month, finishing seventh. He is considered a likely improver and the Spotlight’s top selection to improve past the likely favourite.
• Overall Race Assessment: While Red Tsarina is highly-rated by TimeWise and sets a strong standard on her AW form, the Spotlight’s primary selection is Edwin Hubble, who is expected to build on his promising debut. St Anton, with an RPR of 82, is the Spotlight’s second choice.

2.12 Epsom – Residence – Make It A Full House Handicap

This Class 4 handicap for 3yo+ covers 7f on Good ground, with a win prize of £6,019.

• 1st TimeWise-rated: 8 Cypriot Diaspora
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 280
  • Odds: 5.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 84
  • Assessment: Cypriot Diaspora has returned to form with two recent wins at Ffos Las (around 7f). She won off this mark last year and is expected to have “a bit of improvement to come at 7f”. She is considered a “bigger threat” by the Spotlight.
• 2nd TimeWise-rated: 6 Stenmark (IRE)
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 268
  • Odds: 8.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 73 (RPR from Top Speed Rated table)
  • Assessment: Stenmark made a “bright start” for his new yard at Southwell and is “bred to achieve more back on turf”. The Spotlight names him as their top selection for the race.

2.47 Epsom – Chigwell Group Handicap

This Class 5 handicap for 4yo+ covers 1m2f on Good ground, with a win prize of £4,449.

• 1st TimeWise-rated: 2 Double Red
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 221
  • Odds: 11.00
  • RPR (Raceform): 63
  • Assessment: The Spotlight preview does not offer specific positive commentary for Double Red, focusing instead on other contenders. Double Red is listed with an RPR of 63 in the Raceform table.
• 2nd TimeWise-rated: 3 Questionable
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 219
  • Odds: 17.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 84
  • Assessment: Questionable has shown a consistent record in handicaps in a previous season (2423213) and, despite a poor return, has recently placed fifth twice, including over this course and distance. She is “just 1lb above her last winning mark now” and “might be running back into form”.
• Overall Race Assessment: The Spotlight’s top selection is Imperial Cult, who has shown a return to form and can repeat last year’s win in this race. Other contenders like Mrembo (RPR 80) also receive more positive commentary than the TimeWise top two.

3.18 Epsom – Sash & Dash By Quickslide Jump Jockeys Derby Handicap (Professional Jump Jockeys) (GBBPlus Race)

This Class 4 handicap for 4yo+ covers 1m4f on Good ground, with a win prize of £7,731.

• 1st TimeWise-rated: 5 Give It To Me Oj
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 352
  • Odds: 3.50
  • RPR (Spotlight): 73
  • Assessment: Give It To Me Oj finished second in a competitive handicap last year off a 2lb higher mark. The Spotlight gives him the main vote and suggests he “can score back on the Flat for last year’s winning yard”.
• 2nd TimeWise-rated: 6 Balhambar (FR)
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 288
  • Odds: 8.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 67
  • Assessment: Balhambar has returned to form this summer with several good runs, including a win over 1m4f on AW. He carries 11st 12lb, a higher weight, but is considered to be back in the right direction.

3.53 Epsom – Fitting Winners Handicap

The “TimeWise Master Rati” figures for this race are not explicitly found in the provided source excerpts with competitive totals. Therefore, the top two rated horses are identified based on their ‘Total’ score from the “One Day Ratings – Top Speed Rated” table.

This Class 6 handicap for 3yo covers 1m4f on Good ground, with a win prize of £3,402.

• 1st Rated: 9 Jack Langley
  • Top Speed Rated Total: 64
  • Odds: 8.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 74
  • Assessment: Jack Langley won a 1m4f AW classified event in June. He flopped on his handicap debut over this course and distance, but two subsequent runs were respectable, including with his hood removed. The hood is reapplied for this race.
• 2nd Rated: 6 Love You Back (IRE)
  • Top Speed Rated Total: 62
  • Odds: 5.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 76
  • Assessment: Love You Back is a maiden from nine starts but has been “getting competitive”, with close placings in recent runs. The winner of his last race won again, indicating strong form. He is considered a “likely contender” and the Spotlight’s second choice for the race.
• Overall Race Assessment: The Spotlight’s primary selection is Night Tara, who is described as progressive and promises to relish the stiff 1m4f trip.

4.25 Epsom – Saddle Up With Snug Handicap

This Class 5 handicap for 4yo+ covers 1m½f on Good ground, with a win prize of £4,449.

• 1st TimeWise-rated: 2 Ombrecell (FR)
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 250
  • Odds: 5.50
  • RPR (Spotlight): 85
  • Assessment: Ombrecell made a “bright start for new yard” winning her handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in May and followed up with a close second over the same course and distance. She is considered a strong contender.
• 2nd TimeWise-rated (tied): 3 Mostawaa
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 246
  • Odds: 21.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 77
  • Assessment: Mostawaa has a strong RPR from previous years but showed modest form on turf recently. He finished seventh in his most recent outing over this course and distance.
• 2nd TimeWise-rated (tied): 6 Tronido
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 246
  • Odds: 4.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 86
  • Assessment: Tronido achieved his “season’s best” when winning unchallenged at Sandown (1m, soft) a fortnight ago. He is up 6lb but that was a convincing win, and he has gone back-to-back previously. The Spotlight considers him “the answer” and makes him their top selection.

5.00 Epsom – Doorco One Supplier For Composite Doors Handicap

This Class 5 handicap for 3yo covers 1m½f on Good ground, with a win prize of £4,449.

• 1st TimeWise-rated: 1 Gorgeous Mr George (IRE)
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 262
  • Odds: 3.00
  • RPR (Spotlight): 83
  • Assessment: Gorgeous Mr George has been “firmly on the up”, securing two wins at Doncaster and Musselburgh, with the front two 8l clear in his last race. He is the Spotlight’s second choice.
• 2nd TimeWise-rated: 4 Amidst The Chaos (IRE)
  • TimeWise Master Rati Total: 259
  • Odds: 3.25
  • RPR (Spotlight): 82
  • Assessment: Amidst The Chaos is also described as “firmly on the up”.
• Overall Race Assessment: The Spotlight’s primary selection for this race is Pink Azalea, citing her likely potential for more improvement and previous course experience.