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06 June 2026

17:55 5:55 Epsom Downs

Apollo One

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+1100

Lose

-50

APOLLO ONE is a standing fish in this race. In the past he finished placed twice. His runner-up efforts in last season’s Portland, or a repeat of his Group 3 placed effort when a short head second in the Bengough Stakes, would see him go close. He was third at Newmarket last time, which was respectable considering he came off a three-month layoff. Losing to Double Rush was no disgrace. I feel he is a Group 2 winner in waiting (beaten 3 and 3/4 lengths after leading). I thought he would be around 8/1. I certainly didn't envisage 8/1 ??" not a piece of value at time of writing Thursday afternoon.

17:20 5:20 Epsom Downs

Lord Melbourne

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+2000

Lose

-50

This is a deep renewal and although LORD MELBOURNE has been out of sorts in three runs this season hes twice a CD winner. Jack Dace takes off a valuable three pounds. We know he handles the track feel he is overpriced. Hunch this may well have been his seasonal target. Envisaged 16/1 so happy to take the 20s with Bet 365

16:40 4:40 Epsom Downs

Folk Pageant

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction

@+800

Win

240

Folk Pageant continues to improve. Only disappointment was her handicap debut at Southwell (maybe surface?). She bounced back from that poor run with two subsequent wins. She won well at Chester last time despite lugging left and coming from off the pace and wide. A 6-pound rise makes things tougher, but she could well be up to defying this mark. I envisaged 8/1, so feel the price is value, especially with four places on offer.

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16:00 4:00 Epsom Downs

Item

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@+400

Open

Ballydoyle maestro is again mobile-handed. But I feel the Frankel colt has been seriously underestimated (on at 50s, maybe biased). He's unbeaten in three starts and improved with each run. The trip should not pose issues. He holds a Group 1 entry in the Irish Champion Stakes in the autumn. He holds both Action and Christmas Day on his Dante run at York, which for one so inexperienced can be marked up further. I'd be amazed if he was outside the first three.

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15:15 3:15 Epsom Downs

Eclairage

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+1200

Lose

-50

This filly is blisteringly fast. I fully expect her to lead these a merry dance. The fourth when collared late on at Navan on her seasonal return should put her spot on for this. I envisaged her being around the 7/1 mark, so getting 4 points bigger is fantastic value.

14:40 2:40 Epsom Downs

Calandagan

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+125

Lose

-50

Quite why CALANDAGAN is odds against baffles me. On my figures this multiple Group 1 winner is 5 pounds clear of this. Won the Sheema Classic on seasonal return. Can make up for being not battled in this last term.

14:05 2:05 Epsom Downs

Shes Perfect

Daily Racing

25 EWNB

@+300

Lose

-50

This is wide open, and following injury, SHES PERFECT finished 3/6 at Goodwood on her retorn in a pretty decebt renewal of the Fitzdares Fillies Listed contest. Should be spot on with that run, blowing the cobwebs away.

13:30 1:30 Epsom Downs

Alcantor

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+400

Lose

-50

High-class individual for André Fabre. Should strip fitter for the seasonal return at Leopardstown. Went off at a ludicrous pace and tired late, but should settle better with that under her girth. She's a winner at this trip. I cannot see her out of the first 3. With a short-priced Andrew Balding horse in the race, we should get a bit of value, especially if they visit Friday with two expected winners.

05 June 2026

20:12 8:12 Goodwood

Arthurs Realm

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+4000

Lose

-50

Number of horses woefully out of form and some won't handle the ground. Arthurs Realm, in fairness, is out of form but was decent with Ed Dunlop. Handicap mark is in freefall, but he has four wins to his name with 'soft' in the going. Makes stable debut and a change might bring about a resurgence in form. Certainly not a 40/1 shot??"envisaged 20/1??"25/1.

19:02 7:02 Goodwood

Twilight Glow

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+350

Lose

-50

Twilight Glow's best run came on similar ground. Gelded prior to a poor seasonal return at Ascot, but that was in a higher grade than this. He should strip fitter for that run. I envisage 5/2; at 7/2 there's a little bit of value.

18:27 6:27 Goodwood

Cameley Days

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+900

Lose

-50

Has a decent draw to operate from and has been in good form: 3 wins from her 6 starts. Versatile on trip, running style, and ground. 10/1 double price I envisaged.

17:50 5:50 Epsom Downs

Dance In The Storm

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+225

Lose

-14

The Andrew Balding stable could end the afternoon with a quick-fire double. Improved last season with each race and was a huge eye-catcher at Chester on the back of a seven-month break, overcoming pace bias, drifting left and coming from some way off the pace, staying on strongly to the line. Upped six pounds on the back of that, but to this eye looks ahead of even this revised mark. Holds entries in the Wokingham and Bunbury Cup. If those are to be realised, needs be winning this in some style. Price is skinny, but I envisaged 2/1??"9/4 about right. Unexposed; looks a class apart if repeating that Chester run.

17:25 5:25 Goodwood

Somkiyr

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@+6600

Lose

-50

As races go, this is poor. Holes can be picked in all of the runners in terms of ground, form, and trip. For that reason, take a punt at 66/1 on Somikiyr. He's shown little in two starts for the yard, and the handicapper has released his grip. He had some decent placed form in France. I envisaged half these odds in such a line-up. He won over this trip in France. Not beaten far on the last run before that, with forcing tactics, run down late on.

17:15 5:15 Epsom Downs

Stellar Sunrise

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+250

Lose

-50

Stellar Sunrise looks a class apart in this. Had a superb season last year and picked up where he left off when winning on his seasonal return, then finished third in a Listed contest behind two fair sorts at Newmarket.

16:40 4:40 Epsom Downs

Thunder Roar

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+3300

Lose

-50

Could run this several times and get a different result each time. Goes that reason looking a bit left-field and a bit of value. Step forward THUNDER ROAR at 28/1 (5 places). Ended last term with fine runner-up efforts at York. Three runs this term have been underwhelming, but there have been mitigating reasons. The handicapper has eased him a further three pounds, and the booking of Volin Keene for a shrewd yard catches the eye.

16:00 4:00 Epsom Downs

Venetian Lace

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+1400

Lose

-50

Favourite looked average last year, but the step up in trip has seen a different horse. I think this race is ripe for a turn-up. VENETIAN LACE could provide it. Her first run of the season was in the 1000 Guineas. Two in-form of her had race the benefit of previous runs this campaign. Jury is out on the breeding side if she will stay this far, but in a sub-standard, wide-open renewal she could prove a tough cookie to pass if, as expected, she gets an uncontested lead. Positive booking in William Buick. Holds Group 1 entries at Ascot and later.

15:40 3:40 Musselburgh

Amidst The Chaos

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+225

Lose

-14

Amidst the Chaos could find trouble in a two-horse race. That has been the case in her last two starts at Ripon and Beverley. However, this is not the deepest of Class 5 handicaps. She is a previous C&D winner and is now just a pound above her last winning mark, with Alex Jary taking off 3 pounds, making her effectively 2 pounds below.

15:15 3:15 Epsom Downs

Bolster

Daily Racing

25 EWNB

@+1800

Lose

-50

With rain forecast today, possibly overnight, BOLSTER might get his soft conditions for a change. He's had wind surgery. Although this is his first run of the season, he has gone well fresh before. Previous course and distance winner. The Burke yard have been amongst the winners. At 18/1 with five places up for grabs, it looks value. RESPOND in the line-up should ensure its run at a true gallop. I envisage his price drifting. Shop around. I envisaged 16/1 getting a little bit of value early on if he does comes in for support

15:00 3:00 Musselburgh

Sandy Craic

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+225

Lose

-50

Despite being 0-7 in her career, she has run some promising races against better opposition than what she faces here. It would be disappointing if she were not able to make the most of this opportunity.

14:40 2:40 Epsom Downs

Persica

Daily Racing

50 WIN

@+250

Lose

-50

Persica posted a career-best effort in this contest last year and, although she has been somewhat underwhelming since, one imagines this has been her seasonal target. She should certainly benefit on the run in the Earl of Sefton on her seasonal debut. 5/2 is slightly bigger than the 9/4 I envisaged. She is 2/2 around here. The stable could win with the yard; such is their current form, and Sean Levey is riding with confidence. There was an each-way in this but only skinny three places on offer. Holding fire in case anyone offers 4.

14:05 2:05 Epsom Downs

Havana Flash

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+2500

Lose

-50

This is a minefield with little form to go on. I'm going for a value bet on HAVANA FLASH. She was foaled in February 2024 and is well bred. Jockey booked, find it interesting she's been pitched into such a contest on her debut. It could well be that she has been missed in the market at 25/1. I can only see her odds contracting for this nicely bred individual. Interesting trainer had kept a share in her. Could be a tip in itself, possibly!

13:30 1:30 Epsom Downs

Shes Got A Brother

Daily Racing

25 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 7.50 used instead of 6.50 takenBOG

@+650

Win

Won her first two races showing great pace. She was then pitched into a handicap at York on just her third career start. She was not disgraced, finishing 4/17, beaten 1/2, 1/2, 3/4 of a length. She's open to further improvement. This course should suit. 13/2 is about the price I envisaged. 5 places with Unibet.

04 June 2026

20:00 Spain v Iraq

Spain

433 WIN

@-1999

Lose

-433

Spain will ring changes in this friendly prior to the World Cup. Overall, they are streets ahead of the opposition. I fully expect them to run riot and easily cover this handicap.

18:00 HSV Hamburg vs HSG Wetzlar

HSV Hamburg

Money Line

50 WIN

@-370

Win

18:00 SG Flensburg Handewitt vs ThSV Eisenach

SG Flensburg Handewitt

Money Line

50 WIN

@-1111

Win

15:21 3:21 Hamilton

Penelopes Sister

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@+2000

Lose

-50

61235 are Penelope's Sisters' course figures. After a decent campaign last season, she's not set the world alight in two runs thus far. But hopefully, returning to Hamilton and the handicapper easing her a further two pounds might see her improve on recent showings. SL had her 16/1 on their tissue price. I envisaged getting 4 points bigger, so I feel we are getting some value, especially as a few are out of form and running over the wrong trip. The stable, also represented by the favourite stable, have been amongst the winners recently. Lauren Young is reunited with her; she's won on her before.

14:51 2:51 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

Daily Racing

25 EW

@+450

Lose

-50

This is tricky, but Iris Dancer is one of my five to follow whom I feel is well handicapped. Currently 10 pounds below his last winning mark. He has won over course and distance nine times. Good jockey booked, takes off a further 5 pounds and receives weight all around. SL tissue 12/1. I feel he's worth a decent each-way bet returning to his favourite track, and can improve on an uninspiring, usually poor run at Carlisle last month.

14:21 2:21 Hamilton

Angels Passing

Daily Racing

50 WINNBNOTETip made at odds of 2.88 on 03/06 at 20:150.20 deduction for Jazz Queen@5.00 withdrawn at 08:31R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 1.88 x (1-0.20) = 2.50

@+150

Win

The favourite looked like she was outstayed on debut. The selection, Angels Passing, looked like she would benefit from the step up in trip when finishing fourth in a much stronger Listed race at York on debut. She stayed on nicely after a slow start and racing a bit green. Very surprised at her price. SL have her at 11/8, which was fair. I envisaged her being shorter than that even. Looks great value if she comes on from that first run. The stable are going well.

01:30 NY Knicks @ SA Spurs

SA Spurs

Money Line

50 WIN

@-166

Lose

-50

00:05 CLE Guardians @ NY Yankees

NY Yankees

Money Line

50 WIN

@-142

Lose

-50

03 June 2026

20:01 8:01 Romford

Eddies Star

Daily Races

50 WIN

@+110

Lose

-50

Proved expensive in A6 of late, but with modest starters either side of him this Paul Young dog could well lead up if repeating recent early sectionals. Holds these on the clock.

18:00 Rhein Neckar Lowen vs TSV Hannover Burgdorf

TSV Hannover Burgdorf

Money Line

50 WIN

@+170

Lose

-50

Rhein Neckar Lowen -0.50

Match Handicap

50 WIN

@-124

Win

16:18 4:18 Nottingham

Kasgani

Daily Racing

40 EWNAP

@+275

Lose

-80

Another average day's racing but one that could be ahead of his mark is the Declan Carroll-trained KASGANI. Listed at 6/1 on the SL website, he should go off nowhere near that. Showed modest form in Ireland, but connections obviously saw something. There was money around at big prices on his stable debut here on his last run. He finished with plenty of running after a luckless race. He's been gelded. Being out of Sea The Stars, this trip and ground should be well within his scope. Interesting to see what the market makes of him this time around. Annoyingly, he was hit with a 3-pound rise by the handicapper for that run, but Zak again takes the ride with his 3-pound claim.

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02 June 2026

20:45 8:45 Newcastle

Volenti

Daily Racing

40 EWNAPNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.50 used instead of 5.00 takenBOG

@+450

Lose

-4

On an uninspiring day's fair, just sole bet today. Ben Haslam-trained VOLENTI. We were on this one last time ??" posted best effort behind a runaway winner in fourth. He's a four-time course-and-distance winner, currently 11 pounds below his last winning mark. Took a strong hold; didn't help his cause whatsoever. Jockey knows him well ??" won on all four starts on him here. Hopefully he can settle him better. Shop around marginally better prices in the odd place.

19:00 Chartres vs USAM Nimes

USAM Nimes

Money Line

50 WIN

@+129

Lose

-50

Chartres -0.50

Match Handicap

50 WIN

@-105

Win

17:30 Nykobing FH W vs Herning Ikast W

Nykobing FH (W)

Money Line

50 WIN

@+120

Win

Herning-Ikast (W) -0.50

Match Handicap

50 WIN

@+104

Lose

-50

01 June 2026

17:29 5:29 Gowran Park

Starflow

Daily Racing

25 EWNB

@+850

Lose

-50

A race where there's little substance to show from any of the runners. One feels few are hiding their true abilities from the handicapper. On that note, bearing in mind the trainer's excellent form on the flat and over jumps, STARFLOW is interesting. He has never been put into any of his races to gain a qualifying mark. Don't go overboard, but judged on the trainer's current form it would be no surprise if this one is better than he has officially shown over a more suitable trip and given the breeding. At the prices, I'll be splitting stakes between him and NEON EYES. NEON EYES was not disgraced on handicap debut when tracking a wide path that was not ideal, and this trip will certainly suit her. It didn't help her chances that she was pulling and hanging at various stages here last month. I'll be splitting stakes between the two. Betting will show if they are fancied.

14:50 2:50 Newbury

River King

Daily Racing

25 EWNAP

@+350

Win

105

Lightly raced at 4, as he missed his two-year-old season. But he showed a very good level of form nonetheless at three. Some of his placed efforts were done way clear of this opposition. Backed into odds-on on his seasonal return, but though travelling like the winner, he was edged out by a rival, losing a photo. Much better is promised today with that run under his girth, and that should put him spot on today at an each-way price; 4 places on offer. On an uninspiring day, first of two advices. I envisaged he would be slightly shorter at 9/4, so I feel we are getting some value.

31 May 2026

22:45 Charles Schwab Challenge

J J Spaun

25 EW

@+2500

Win

Justin Thomas

25 EW

@+1800

Lose

-50

Ludvig Aberg

50 WIN

@+800

Lose

-50

Russell Henley

25 EW

@+1600

Win

480

Sungjae Im

25 EW

@+3300

Lose

-50

Adrien Saddier

Top European

25 EW

@+2500

Win

Jordan Smith

Top European

25 EW

@+1200

Win

360

Ludvig Aberg

Top European

50 WIN

@+225

Lose

-50

Rasmus Hojgaard

Top European

25 EW

@+1400

Lose

-50

Robert MacIntyre

Top European

25 EW

@+500

Lose

-8

Ben Griffin

Top American

25 EW

@+1600

Win

J J Spaun

Top American

25 EW

@+2000

Lose

-50

Justin Thomas

Top American

50 WIN

@+1400

Lose

-50

Max Greyserman

Top American

25 EW

@+2800

Lose

-50

Rickie Fowler

Top American

25 EW

@+1800

Lose

-50

Robert MacIntyre

Top GB and Ireland

50 WIN

@+175

Lose

-50

Seamus Power

Top GB and Ireland

25 EW

@+700

Lose

-50

22:45 ShopRite LPGA Classic

Akie Iwai

25 EW

@+1600

Lose

-50

Chizzy Iwai

25 EW

@+2200

Win

Hye Jin Choi

50 WIN

@+750

Lose

-50

Mimi Rhodes

25 EW

@+4000

Lose

-50

Yu Liu

25 EW

@+4000

Lose

-50

20:55 Charles Schwab Challenge

Justin Thomas

1st Round Leader

25 EW

@+2800

Lose

-50

Ludvig Aberg

1st Round Leader

25 EW

@+2200

Lose

-50

Rickie Fowler

1st Round Leader

25 EW

@+3300

Lose

-50

Russell Henley

1st Round Leader

25 EW

@+2800

Lose

-50

19:15 UNC Health Championship

Blades Brown

50 WIN

@+1000

Lose

-50

Caleb VanArragon

25 EW

@+2500

Lose

-50

Doc Redman

25 EW

@+1800

Lose

-50

Dylan Menante

25 EW

@+3500

Lose

-50

Hunter Eichhorn

25 EW

@+2500

Lose

-50

17:00 BM Granollers vs Caserio Ciudad Real

BM Granollers

Money Line

50 WIN

@-499

Win

17:00 BM Logrono La Rioja vs FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona

Money Line

50 WIN

@-2500

Win

17:00 BM Torrelavega vs BM Guadalajara

BM Torrelavega

Money Line

50 WIN

@-1250

Win

15:00 Aalborg Handbold vs Skanderborg Handbold

Aalborg Handbold

Money Line

50 WIN

@-666

Win

03:00 Mexico v Australia

Mexico (AH) -0.75

Asian Hcap

50 WIN

@-124

Win+Push

Mexico are one of my dark horses for the WC. Albeit this is a friendly, you can expect rotation of players. They look arguably stronger of the two nations. I expect them to win by 2 clear goals.

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