Epsom

Today, June 7, 2025FlatClass 11mGood

An open Group 3 to kick off Derby Day and it could pay to side with Ralph Beckett's returning SKELLET who kept the highest company for much of 2024 before ending with victory in a Sandown listed contest and appeals as the sort to kick on this season. Royal Dress posted a good third in this contest 12 months ago and teed herself up for another prominent showing when third in York's Middleton Stakes so heads the list of dangers. Spiritual, Sparks Fly, Sirona and Sunfall all command respect too.

  • Skellet
  • Royal Dress
  • Spiritual
1m Grp 3
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. Royal Dress
    J: William BuickT: James Tate
    F: 07/13813-3
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Smart mare resumed with an encouraging third of 8 to See The Fire in Middleton Stakes at York (10.2f, good) 23 days ago, going well for a long way. Third in this 12 months ago and she's not taken lightly back in trip.
  • 11. Bermuda Longtail
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew Balding
    F: 21-22
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Hello Youmzain filly got back on the up when a very good second of 9 in listed race at York (1m, good) 22 days ago, ridden more patiently. Remains lightly raced so she needs considering.
  • 7. Skellet
    J: Rossa RyanT: Ralph Beckett
    F: 412/8721-
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    262
    Verdict
    Kingman filly was highly tried in 2024 but signed off with success in 1m listed race at Sandown in September. Appeals as the sort to do better in 2025 so she's a likely player on her seasonal return with usual cheekpieces fitted.
  • 6. Sirona
    J: Ryan MooreT: David Menuisier
    F: 3256212-4
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Reliable mare reappeared from 6 months off with a good fourth of 9 in listed race at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 35 days ago, doing too much too soon. One to consider with that run under her belt.
  • 1. Bright Thunder
    J: Clifford LeeT: K. R. Burke
    F: 14196-53
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Useful filly was a dual 1m winner in 2024 and she comes here on the back of a good neck third of 9 in listed race at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts once more.
  • 9. Spiritual
    J: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady Gosden
    F: 4/821643-3
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Largely progressive Invincible Spirit filly returned with an encouraging ¾-length third of 6 to Great Generation in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Very much one to consider back up in trip.
  • 8. Sparks Fly
    J: Laura PearsonT: David Loughnane
    F: 6/557111-8
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    70
    Verdict
    This smart mare ended 2024 by completing a hat-trick in 1m listed contest at Saint-Cloud but she came in just eighth of 9 to Alcantor in Prix Edmond Blanc there (8f, soft) 70 days ago. The sort to bounce back though.
  • 10. Sunfall
    J: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'Meara
    F: 10133101-
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    245
    Verdict
    Ended her time with William Haggas with a career-best victory in 7f listed race at Ascot in October. This demands more but this gutsy sort shouldn't be underestimated on her yard debut/return.
  • 2. Chic Colombine
    J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Boughey
    F: 4/10208-79
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Bagged a listed event at Saint-Cloud last March before coming in second in this but she's yet to fire in a couple of runs this term, last of 9 in listed race at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now.
  • 3. Imperial Quarter
    J: Ray DawsonT: Roger Varian
    F: 514/04386-
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    239
    Verdict
    Winless but generally progressive last summer and she signed off with a solid sixth of 15 to Lady Boba in Pride Stakes at Newmarket (10f) in October. Can't be discounted on her seasonal return.
  • 4. Kindest Nation
    J: Harry DaviesT: Hugo Palmer
    F: 531146-30
    Price History:
    101.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    On the up last autumn when scoring over 7f at Haydock and Chester. Beat only one in 1m Haydock handicap two weeks ago though so needs to get back on track.
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