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14:05 Epsom

Good To Soft

Oddschecker British EBF Woodcote Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBB Race)

First Prize: £38655
0m 6f 3y
Class 2
14 runners

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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1 (12)

Alpe dHuez 36 days

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Form: 1 D

OR: —

W: 9st 7lb

Age: 2 yo Colt

Form

Readily justified favouritism in 6f AW event at Lingfield and although the form isn't strong he looks open to progress; well down this pack on bare figures as things stand, however.

2 (7)

Dandyman Dan 8 days

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Form: 15

OR: —

W: 9st 7lb

Age: 2 yo Colt

Form

Showed his 40-1 win at Bath (5.7f, firm) was no fluke by running well in an admittedly substandard National Stakes at Sandown (5f, good; Listed) where he gave the impression this step back up in trip will suit.

3 (11)

El Lambo 23 days

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Form: 651

OR: —

W: 9st 7lb

Age: 2 yo Colt

Form

Thrice-raced colt who won well at Bath (5.7f, firm) most recently but that was only an ordinary maiden contest and the time was very slow; probably not up to this level.

4 (10)

2 tips

Hickory Lad 30 days

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Form: 212

OR: —

W: 9st 7lb

Age: 2 yo Colt

Form

Has built up a solid record over 5f on good ground; good second in an above-average Lily Agnes at Chester most recently, shaping as if he's ready for a crack at this extra furlong; big player on the figures.

5 (6)

Possessive 13 days

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Form: 1 D

OR: —

W: 9st 7lb

Age: 2 yo Colt

Form

Flashed his tail but stuck on to prevail by 1l in novice event (6f, good) at York, recording an RPR that puts him firmly in the mix upped to a Woodcote; open to progress to boot; one for the shortlist.

6 (3)

1 tip

The Bookkeeper 14 days

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

Form: 41

OR: —

W: 9st 7lb

Age: 2 yo Colt

Form

Out of a 7f winner and proved suited by the step up to that distance at Haydock (good to soft) where he beat three rivals; something to prove in this much deeper race returned to sprinting.

7 (13)

Wild Terrain 21 days

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Form: 1 D

OR: —

W: 9st 7lb

Age: 2 yo Colt

Form

Scored with something to spare under 5lb claimer in maiden (6f, good) at Hamilton, beating five rivals; may show progress and make an impact at this stronger level with Oisin Murphy booked.

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8 (14)

1 tip

Ardad Steve 16 days

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form: 4

OR: —

W: 9st 2lb

Age: 2 yo Colt

Form

Showed clear promise with fourth of eight, amid traffic issues, at Yarmouth (6f, good) and is likely to improve; interesting contender for a trainer whose Woodcote record in the last three years reads 132.

9 (4)

Benefacta 15 days

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hughes

Form: 7

OR: —

W: 9st 2lb

Age: 2 yo Gelding

Form

Caught the eye in making late headway from last place at Chepstow (6f, good to soft; ended up seventh of 12) but the bare form is modest and there's a danger he'll again get too far back.

10 (5)

Rlasthope 22 days

J: Colin Keane

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Form: 523

OR: —

W: 9st 2lb

Age: 2 yo Gelding

Form

Thrice-raced gelding who is seeking a first success but has sound form, notably a close second at Musselburgh to the subsequent Lily Agnes winner who remains unbeaten; ran well upped to 6f at York (good) last time; solid claims.

11 (1)

Social Spirit 20 days

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Form: 3

OR: —

W: 9st 2lb

Age: 2 yo Gelding

Form

Northern raider; rallied for third of nine in maiden (5f, good to firm) at Doncaster, giving the strong impression he'll be suited by this extra furlong; could go well.

12 (8)

Havana Flash

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Form: —

OR: —

W: 8st 11lb

Age: 2 yo Filly

Form

55,000euros yearling, 40,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Havana Grey half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Fast Attack (RPR 104), out of 5f/6f Listed scorer (109); sole newcomer in the field; market instructive.

13 (2)

Romidijo 15 days

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Charlie Clover

Form: 83

OR: —

W: 8st 11lb

Age: 2 yo Filly

Form

Took a step forward with rallying third upped to 6f at Chepstow (good to soft) but recorded an ordinary RPR and needs to show further improvement upped in class.

14 (9)

Time And Effort 15 days

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Form: 4

OR: —

W: 8st 11lb

Age: 2 yo Filly

Form

Brings the worst form, having finished a modest fourth of seven at Musselburgh (5f, good) where she was one of the outsiders; nurseries may prove her ideal scene in due course.

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Betting Forecast

6/1 Alpe dHuez, 10/1 Dandyman Dan, 20/1 El Lambo, 5/1 Hickory Lad, 3/1 Possessive, 16/1 The Bookkeeper, 6/1 Wild Terrain, 10/1 Ardad Steve, 33/1 Benefacta, 14/1 Rlasthope, 16/1 Social Spirit, 16/1 Havana Flash, 25/1 Romidijo, 66/1 Time And Effort

Verdict

Calculations regarding possible draw bias will be partly shaped by the actions of the weather, bearing in mind that runners may well migrate towards the stands' side if the ground is softer than good. Those complications aside, ARDAD STEVE is the each-way suggestion in his bid to enhance Eve Johnson Houghton's solid recent record in this contest. The once-raced winners Wild Terrain (second choice) and Possessive are respected, while solid form contenders Hickory Lad and Rlasthope help to add depth to a competitive Woodcote.[Steve Boow]

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