SEVENTH RACE 5.50 THE CAZOO HANDICAP STAKES (FOR THE TOKYO TROPHY) (CLASS 2) about SIX FURLONGS (6f abt 3yds)
for four yrs old and upwards,
Total race value £50000 For conditions of this race see page 74 STALLS: OUTSIDE
RACE FACTS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21): M Johnston (18 wins from 102 runners, 18%) runs DESERT SAFARI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Dalgleish (8 wins from 44 runners, 18%) runs ABERAMA GOLD WEIGHTWATCHER: TINTO won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 5lb to 95. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ABERAMA GOLD trained by K Dalgleish, Carluke, 411 miles.
LAST WINNER
WATCHABLE Ridden by Oisin Murphy Owned by Hambleton Xxxix Trained by David O’Meara
P Bamford Roses Partners
EPSOM RACE SUMMARY It often pays to be handy over this track and trip and therefore, this could go the way of DESERT SAFARI, who proved he was more than just a one trick pony when notching up a first turf success at Goodwood. He is only 4lb higher this time and won’t shy away from a battle at the business end. Lexington Dash was two lengths clear of Aberama Gold (second) at Doncaster last month and could have more to come, while the latter may appreciate the application of cheekpieces and is more than capable. The returning Danzeno is an ultra-consistent performer likely to be thereabouts at the finish, with Ejtilaab and Kimifive also noted dropping back in trip.
WIN: DESERT SAFARI
DANGER: LEXINGTON DASH
PRESENTATION
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 14
(EXACTA)
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 7, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Probable S.P.’s - 13-2 Lexington Dash (FR), 7-1 Desert Safari (IRE), 8-1 Atalanta’s Boy (GB), Ejtilaab (IRE), 9-1 Danzeno (GB), Aberama Gold (GB), 11-1 Kimifive (IRE), 16-1 Barbill (IRE), 18-1 Tinto (GB), 20-1 Open Wide (USA), 25-1 Canagat (GB), 28-1 Muscika (GB)
SEVENTH RACE
Cazoo is kindly awarding £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey.
