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20:05 Epsom Downs

Stan James 08000 383 384 Handicap (Class D)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 114y
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 43.92s
  • 8 Ran
1(7)
Silk - White, Red epaulets, striped sleeves and cap
  • Form 2-03123
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-7

held up, headway to go prominent over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, ridden and carried head high, unable to quicken

2(2)
Silk - Black, White disc, Black sleeves, White spots
  • Form 350662
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-4

led first furlong, remained close up, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong

3(6)
Silk - ORANGE, MAROON hoop and armlets, BLACK and ORANGE quartered cap
6/4
  • Form 521
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-2

led after first furlong, ridden and ran on final furlong

4(1)
Silk - Emerald Green, White cross belts, Pink cap
  • Form 043
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-9

in touch, outpaced 4f out, kept on final furlong

5(5)
Silk - Lilac, Rose quartered cap
11/4
  • Form 043342
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-3

close up, joined winner over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

6(3)
Silk - Yellow, Purple braces, Yellow sleeves, Purple stars, Yellow and Purple striped cap
10/1
  • Form 40-0501
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-0

slowly into stride, pulled hard, always in rear

7(4)
Silk - Grey, Red Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and cap
10/1
  • Form 061146
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-0

held up, in rear, outpaced 4f out

8(8)
Silk - Royal Blue, Red stars and armlets
  • Form 000-006
  • Age 3
  • Weight 7-12

in touch, outpaced 4f out

In depth

Verdict

Top weight Swift Tango has solid claims despite the burden of 9st 7lb and gets the vote over Ocean Victory and Parnassian in a competitive handicap. The selection seemed not to stay 10 furlongs at Chester last time and, although off a career-high mark, has a progressive profile. Ed Dunlop's gelding will not be inconvenienced by any further rain and looks the one to be on. Both Ocean Victory and Dance Party have their first outings in handicap-company today and neither look to be particularly well treated. Toby Balding's Parnassian is a consistent performer and should be suited by the conditions but is still a maiden and may have to settle for minor honours again. Mick Channon's Leonor De Soto is worthy of a mention but would prefer a faster surface so we stick with Swift Tango to give weight away all round.