Timeform UK SmartPlays: Thursday July 16

Two of Thursday's bets come from Epsom


"Marmot shaped like still in form in a good handicap at Salisbury last time, maybe unsuited by the longer trip, and looks the one to beat."

Timeform's SmartPlays team pick out bets from the evening cards at Epsom and Doncaster...

Arantes - 18:45 Epsom

Arantes did well to come from last to first over 10 furlongs at this course last week, and with the step up in trip no problem, he is taken to follow up off the same mark. Ninety Minutes has been largely consistent this year, and looks sure to be on the premises once more, while Knight Music will be a danger if transferring his AW form to turf.


Marmot - 19:50 Epsom

Marmot shaped like still in form in a good handicap at Salisbury last time, maybe unsuited by the longer trip, and looks the one to beat. Recent Newbury scorer Compton Bird, who won this race last year, looks the main danger.


Nonchalant - 20:40 Doncaster

Nonchalant arrested the slide when runner-up over 12 furlongs here last week, and is now too well treated to ignore for this yard. Nakeeta and Red Warrior look the likey dangers.


Timeform UK SmartPlays

Back Arantes in the 18:45 Epsom
Back Marmot in the 19:50 Epsom
Back Nonchalant in the 20:40 Doncaster



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