{"id":92048,"date":"2026-09-30T14:43:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T04:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=92048"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T06:36:41","slug":"epsom-handicap-final-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/epsom-handicap-final-field\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Epsom Handicap Form, Barrier Draw & Final Field"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Epsom Handicap<\/a> is a Group 1 race at Randwick on Saturday, where some of the best milers in Australasia run in the time-honoured race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epsom Handicap odds<\/strong><\/a> have Autumn Boy and Well Written as equal favourites, and they could fight out the finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epsom Handicap Final Field & Barrier Draw<\/h2>\n\n\n
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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16. God’s Window (12)<\/span>
J: Siena Grima<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
123×5<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
31.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
7.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
2nd<\/span><\/div>
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1. Ceolwulf (7)<\/span>
J: Chad Schofield<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
6×523<\/span> T: Joseph Pride<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
3rd<\/span><\/div>
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2. Tom Kitten (4)<\/span>
J: Adam Hyeronimus<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
17×00<\/span> T: Anthony & Sam Freedman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
31.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
7.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
4th<\/span><\/div>
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15. Plymouth (11)<\/span>
J: Jackson Radley<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
031×6<\/span> T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
126.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
20.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
5th<\/span><\/div>
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19. Mr Miller (5)<\/span>
J: Tyler Schiller<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
2×113<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
6th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Well Written (3)<\/span>
J: Zac Lloyd<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
111×1<\/span> T: Stephen Marsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.15<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
7th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Autumn Boy (1)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
12×82<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
8th<\/span><\/div>
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10. Fully Lit (8)<\/span>
J: Winona Costin<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div>
0x341<\/span> T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
26.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
9th<\/span><\/div>
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8. Attica (6)<\/span>
J: Kerrin Mcevoy<\/span> 51.5kg<\/span><\/div>
80×23<\/span> T: Joseph Pride<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
10th<\/span><\/div>
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7. Militarize (16)<\/span>
J: Tim Clark<\/span> 53.5kg<\/span><\/div>
623×6<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
61.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
12.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
11th<\/span><\/div>
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13. Matcha Latte (13)<\/span>
J: Robbie Dolan<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
13×32<\/span> T: Nacim Dilmi<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
71.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
13.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
12th<\/span><\/div>
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17. Declichy Boulevard (2)<\/span>
J: Andrew Adkins<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
15×31<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
16.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
13th<\/span><\/div>
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9. Vivy Air (9)<\/span>
J: Reece Jones<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div>
300×8<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
91.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
15.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
14th<\/span><\/div>
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4. Idle Flyer (15)<\/span>
J: Jason Collett<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
1×644<\/span> T: Matthew Smith<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
19.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
5.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
15th<\/span><\/div>
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18. Encap (10)<\/span>
J: Mollie Fitzgerald<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
29×04<\/span> T: Gary Portelli<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
91.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
15.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
16th<\/span><\/div>
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12. Perfumist (14)<\/span>
J: Rachel King<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
071×1<\/span> T: Bjorn Baker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div>
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Autumn Boy gets a soft run from the inside draw, but his odds have drifted from $3.20 to $3.80. There has been a big move for Well Written, who is the unbeaten New Zealand runner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She gets every chance in the run from barrier 3, and she will likely stalk the speed with Zac Lloyd riding before producing her enormous turn-of-foot over the final 200m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idle Flyer, Lady Shanandoah, and Perfumist have drawn wide Epsom Handicap barriers, which will make it hard for them to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epsom Handicap Form Guide 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n
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He started at $9.50 before easing out into double figures. That\u2019s not ideal, nor is the 59kg, but he has the quality to overcome both and win. It wouldn\u2019t be a surprise to see him salute, so he deserves consideration in Epsom Handicap tips.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – Tab Epsom Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Ceolwulf (7)<\/span>
J: Chad Schofield<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
6×523<\/span> T: Joseph Pride<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#2 Tom Kitten <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There hasn\u2019t been much to like in his two runs since returning from a spell, which raises some doubts. Barrier 4 is a positive, but he needs to improve sharply to have any real chance of winning this.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – Tab Epsom Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Tom Kitten (4)<\/span>
J: Adam Hyeronimus<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
17×00<\/span> T: Anthony & Sam Freedman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
31.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
7.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#3 Autumn Boy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He was the early favourite before the Kiwi attracted strong support. He remains one of the leading chances after finishing second to Sheza Alibi, and two runs back should have him nearing peak fitness. He\u2019s a genuine competitor and can be in the finish if he can match the Kiwi\u2019s brilliance.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – Tab Epsom Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Autumn Boy (1)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
12×82<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#4 Idle Flyer <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The wide draw makes things tricky, while 55kg doesn\u2019t look overly generous for her. We would have been interested with a lighter weight, but she hasn\u2019t shown enough in her return this preparation to convince us.<\/p>\n

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Randwick R8 – Tab Epsom Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Idle Flyer (15)<\/span>
J: Jason Collett<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
1×644<\/span> T: Matthew Smith<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
19.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
5.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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There\u2019s been plenty of support for her, with her price crashing from $26. That\u2019s an eye-catching move considering she only finished fourth behind Angel Capital last time, but the market support is hard to ignore. She has plenty of ability, although the current price offers less appeal.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – Tab Epsom Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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<\/td> 5. Lady Shenandoah (16)<\/span> Scratched: <\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#6 Well Written <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The unbeaten Kiwi mare has won all seven of her starts. She has dominated her opposition across the Tasman, including Belle Cheval, who subsequently landed a Group 1 in Australia. She also accounted for classy mare Alabama Lass last start, and her unbeaten record suggests she\u2019s the one to beat in the Epsom Handicap.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – Tab Epsom Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Well Written (3)<\/span>
J: Zac Lloyd<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
111×1<\/span> T: Stephen Marsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.15<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#7 Militarize <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s the type of horse who can frustrate punters before popping up in a major race when nobody expects it. Saturday could potentially be that day, but his recent form makes it difficult to include him in our suggested Epsom Handicap predictions.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – Tab Epsom Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Militarize (16)<\/span>
J: Tim Clark<\/span> 53.5kg<\/span><\/div>
623×6<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
61.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
12.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#8 Attica <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He was arguably too short at his opening quote of $6, but the subsequent drift has made his price more appealing. He has enough ability to be competitive in an Epsom, and the current odds are easier to entertain. With only 51.5kg and Kerrin McEvoy aboard from barrier 6, he gets his chance.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – Tab Epsom Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Attica (6)<\/span>
J: Kerrin Mcevoy<\/span> 51.5kg<\/span><\/div>
80×23<\/span> T: Joseph Pride<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#9 Vivy Air <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Her recent performances haven\u2019t been strong enough to suggest she can make an impact at this level. She appears better suited stepping back into easier company.<\/p>\n

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9. Vivy Air (9)<\/span>
J: Reece Jones<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div>
300×8<\/span> T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
91.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
15.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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He has plenty of speed and could give them something to chase if he gets things his own way in front. The question is whether he has the class to win a Group 1 against this opposition, and we feel $26 is a touch short given the task.<\/p>\n

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10. Fully Lit (8)<\/span>
J: Winona Costin<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div>
0x341<\/span> T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
26.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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He finished his previous campaign with consecutive victories, but he may need more racing before producing his best. We\u2019d be more inclined to follow him in the provincial group races rather than taking him on in a race of this calibre at Randwick.<\/p>\n

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An intriguing contender for Bjorn Baker, who has a knack for producing surprise winners. She returned to form with a strong victory last start, and further improvement combined with just 50kg could make her competitive. Barrier 17 creates a challenge, but she\u2019s capable of causing an upset with the right luck.<\/p>\n

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12. Perfumist (14)<\/span>
J: Rachel King<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
071×1<\/span> T: Bjorn Baker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
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There has been some interest in the market, with his price shortening from $91, which is encouraging. He\u2019s a reliable performer who has enough ability to run a big race on Saturday. Winning looks unlikely, but hecertainly isn\u2019t without a chance.<\/p>\n

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13. Matcha Latte (13)<\/span>
J: Robbie Dolan<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
13×32<\/span> T: Nacim Dilmi<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
71.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
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She\u2019s a mare held in high regard by Chris Waller, although this particular assignment doesn\u2019t look ideally suited to her. She may lack the explosive acceleration required to win an Epsom Handicap.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s difficult to make a strong case for backing him here. He has won just three races, with none coming against opposition of this calibre. There has also been little change in his price since markets opened.<\/p>\n

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15. Plymouth (11)<\/span>
J: Jackson Radley<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
031×6<\/span> T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
126.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
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He can\u2019t be completely dismissed, although winning would require a significant step forward. He\u2019s another three-time winner, and his best performances may come when the autumn carnival rolls around.<\/p>\n

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16. God’s Window (12)<\/span>
J: Siena Grima<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
123×5<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
31.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
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He was impressive winning at Randwick last start, although that came in BM88 company. This represents a significant jump in grade, but dropping from 59.5kg to just 50kg gives him a major advantage. At $20, he\u2019s not a horse we\u2019re willing to completely ignore.<\/p>\n

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17. Declichy Boulevard (2)<\/span>
J: Andrew Adkins<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
15×31<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
16.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
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We\u2019re comfortable leaving him out of calculations. The price reflects his chances, and it would take a huge improvement for him to cause the sort of upset required to win this.<\/p>\n

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18. Encap (10)<\/span>
J: Mollie Fitzgerald<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
29×04<\/span> T: Gary Portelli<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
91.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
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The late betting moves could provide a useful guide with this runner. He was only fair in the Cameron Handicap<\/a>, but his lightweight impost gives him the opportunity to produce a surprise result if he finds his best form.<\/p>\n

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19. Mr Miller (5)<\/span>
J: Tyler Schiller<\/span> 50kg<\/span><\/div>
2×113<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
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The Epsom Handicap is a Group 1 race at Randwick on Saturday, where some of the best milers in Australasia run in the time-honoured race. Epsom Handicap odds have Autumn Boy and Well Written as equal favourites, and they could fight out the finish. Epsom Handicap Final Field & Barrier Draw Autumn Boy gets a soft run from the inside draw, but his odds have drifted from $3.20 to $3.80. There has been a big move for Well Written, who is the unbeaten New Zealand runner. She gets every chance in the run from barrier 3, and she will likely…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":92049,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10188,2],"tags":[17],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-92048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-agency-produced","category-horse-racing","tag-horse-racing"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"30\/09\/2026","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92048"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92048\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":92063,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92048\/revisions\/92063"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92049"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92048"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=92048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}