Epsom 4:05 Result

Trio is a lightly-raced 3yo filly on a sharp upward curve - form figures 357114 show she's won her last two starts and is clearly progressive, still racing off a fair mark of 79 relative to the older, more exposed handicappers in this field. Fillies of this age get favourable weight-for-age allowances against the 4-8yo geldings here, and she's proven to act well fresh (17 days since last run) with a quick-fire winning sequence suggesting she's relishing this form and trip. Epsom's stiff 1m2f with the undulations rewards a horse with genuine class and stamina, and her recent wins suggest she handles this test. Eve Johnson Houghton has her team in good form and Charles Bishop takes the ride having presumably partnered her recently. Against her: Hengest and Almekarem are the top-rated at 80 OR but both carry the토 highest weights (142lbs) and Almekarem's form figure includes a blank after a break, while Hengest, despite a good sequence, faces a big field from a wide draw (9) which could compromise tactics at Epsom's tricky course. Perfect Scoundrel also has a solid recent sequence but is more exposed at this level. Trio's improving profile, fair mark, and being fresh with quick turnaround wins gives her the best combination of upside and current form. She looks overpriced relative to a horse that has won twice recently and is still on the way up.