Race cards · Thu 20 Jul
Thursday 20 July · Epsom Downs, England
17:55 Steve Donoghue Apprentice Handicap
- Distance
- 1m 0f 113y
- Going
- Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Class
- 5
- Prize
- GBP 10000
- Runners
- 10
Race preview
Darvel was able to exploit his sliding handicap mark when winning at Brighton 16 days ago and he merits respect from 4lb higher. Rivas Rob Roy is another that warrants serious consideration, having brought up his hat-trick last time out, but preference is for NEW HEIGHTS. Jonathan Portman's mare was successful in this contest 12 months ago from a 3lb lower mark, but she remains fairly treated and the application of first-time cheekpieces could bring about a change in fortunes.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Heights | 7-66424 | Tyler Saunders | J G Portman | 10 2 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | Goldsmith | 1-13383 | Christian Howarth | Alice Haynes | 9 12 | 7-2 | |
| 3 | Oh Herberts Reign | 343605 | Alec Voikhansky | R Hannon | 10 0 | 9-2 | |
| 4 | Kimifive | 6120-75 | C J Todd | Ian Williams | 10 1 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | Darvel | 075371 | Benoit D L Sayette | P R Chamings | 10 0 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | Roundabout Silver | 62-8063 | Paddy Bradley | S Dow | 9 3 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | Silver Screen | 90-5254 | Jonny Peate | Jack Jones | 10 2 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | Rainbow Sign | 605389 | Aidan Keeley | M Pattinson | 8 9 | 125-1 | |
| 9 | Plymouth Rock | 95504-8 | Georgia Dobie | L Carter | 8 9 | 80-1 | |
| 10 | Rivas Rob Roy | 562111 | Connor Planas | J Gallagher | 9 4 | 14-1 |