Epsom
Today, April 22, 2025FlatClass 21m2fGood
Verdict
Verdict
CITY OF DELIGHT had a number of today's rivals behind when striking fast and late to make it 5 wins from his last 6 starts on return at Doncaster 23 days ago, overcoming a less-than-ideal passage in the process to win going away. He's not done improving yet on that evidence and earns the vote in the hope he's as effective at this track. Magico and Stressfree, who finished 2-4 respectively, rate next best, ahead of facile Pontefract scorer King's Code in a smashing contest.
City Of Delight
Magico
Stressfree
1m2f Hcap
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 7. City Of DelightJ: Harry DaviesT: David MenuisierF: 3411116-1
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictUpwardly mobile in handicaps on turf last summer, winning 4 in a row over 1¼m. Had a number of these behind when scoring on return at Doncaster (10.2f) 23 days ago (Magico second) and manner of that success suggests he's not done improving yet. Shortlisted up 4 lb. - 3. StressfreeJ: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'MearaF: 3312237-4
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictMost consistent last season, winning at Chester (soft) in September and, having opened his account over hurdles in February, he ran well without being seen to best effect when 1½ lengths fourth of 16 to City of Delight at Doncaster 23 days ago. Of interest again. - 4. MagicoJ: Rossa RyanT: Marco BottiF: 441305-22
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictGelded over the winter and returned in rude health, showing the best turn of foot, only to succumb late to re-opposing City Of Delight in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces worn then are retained here and he remains firmly of interest from this sort of mark. 
6. RathgarJ: David ProbertT: Jack ChannonF: 3201278-5- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictDoubled his tally for 2024 at Yarmouth (1¼m) last July. Solid efforts on 2 of his 3 starts thereafter and definite encouragement to glean from his reappearance run when 1¾ lengths fifth of 16 to City of Delight in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 23 days ago. Won second time out last term.
2. Kings CodeJ: Richard KingscoteT: David EvansF: 11-420581- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictEnded 2024 with a pair of AW wins at Wolverhampton and confirmed himself better than ever when registering a clear-cut success in 9-runner handicap at Pontefract (10f) 8 days ago. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and he's respected with a repeat.
1. SeanJ: Saffie OsborneT: Jamie OsborneF: 3464-0240- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictPosted some smart handicap performances without getting his head in front season. However, strictly below the pick of his efforts in Dubai earlier this year when midfield in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) 24 days ago and others appeal more for win purposes back up in trip.
5. Warda JamilaJ: Callum HutchinsonT: Andrew BaldingF: 61406317-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 199
VerdictBuilt on several promising efforts when narrowly resuming winning ways at Haydock (10.2f) in September. Not seen to best effect when seventh of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (10f) a month later and she returns to action with her yard in good form.- Unnamed Favourite
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