Who won the 18:57 Epsom on 1 July 2026?
Timber Twelve (GB) won the 18:57 Epsom at SP 29.00. Ridden by Ross Coakley. Trained by Michael Bell.
18:57 Epsom
Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
1m4f · Flat · Class 4 · Good · 10 runners · £6,281 · Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Result
AI top pick placed 3rdRace report
- 1stTimber Twelve (GB)Ross Coakley·Michael Bell28/1·29.00SP
- 2ndTabasko (GB)Marco Ghiani·Ed Walker·beaten 2.25 lengths11/2·6.50SP
- 3rdAlma Latina (GB)AI top pick · 60.5Hector Crouch·Ralph Beckett·beaten 1.5 lengths13/8F·2.62SP
Race time
2m 37.28s+1.68s vs std
Slightly slow — minor pace variance, nothing to read into.
In-running (Timber Twelve (GB))
“Led throughout at strong pace - extended 2 lengths clear over 3f out - driven from 1f out - kept on stoutly - lead trimmed in final stages - won with something to spare”
Settled · 1pt level stake = 1.62 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Alma Latina
Alma Latina got off the mark at Pontefract last time in convincing fashion, taking a maiden by 3½ lengths, and her opening handicap mark of 82 looks workable given the promise of her earlier form at Sandown; the step up to 12f appears to suit and she carries the highest rating in the field. Central Command has taken three of his last four starts and bids to complete a hat-trick, making him the principal danger, while Double Red — who may improve for the step up to 12f — and Electrical, bred for the distance, are also noted. Alma Latina is our selection.
Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.
Why the model rates this top
Alma Latina
Hector Crouch · Ralph Beckett · 3yo
Top-rated of 10
score 60.5 · +1.6 clear of next best (58.9)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Form20% weight86very strongLast 6: 3-2-1
- Freshness10% weight85very strong29d since last run (fresh)
- Ratings50% weight55averageOR 82 — highest combined rating in the field
- Trainer20% weight38below averageRalph Beckett: 9/59 winners last 14d (15%)
MarketNo market price available yet.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Draw bias — Epsom 1m4f
full course data →Moderate: high (outside) favoured (IV 1.14).
Low (1–4)
IV 0.99
Mid (5–7)
IV 0.87
High (8–10)
IV 1.14
Today: Alma Latina (draw 8) and Mr Freedom (draw 10) get the bias; Central Command (draw 6) is in the least-favoured band.
IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 119 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | J: Ross Coakley · T: Michael Bell · draw 7 3yo · G · b | 1145 | 80 | 49.3 | 28/1·29.00 SP |
| 2 | 10 | J: Marco Ghiani · T: Ed Walker · draw 9 3yo · F · b/br | 53445 | 71 | 44.4 | 11/2·6.50 SP |
| 3 | 7 | J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett · draw 8 3yo · F · b | 321 | 82 | 60.5 | 13/8F·2.62 SP |
| 4 | 5 | J: David Probert · T: Henry Candy · draw 4 5yo · G · gr | 15184 | 75 | 51.2 | 22/1·23.00 SP |
| 5 | 3 | J: Billy Loughnane · T: Richard Hughes · draw 3 4yo · G · bbFT B | 33532 | 76 | 50.3 | 7/2·4.50 SP |
| 6 | 6 | J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Simon & Ed Crisford · draw 6 3yo · G · bv | 51011 | 82 | 58.9 | 6/1·7.00 SP |
| 7 | 9 | J: J F Egan · T: Brian Toomey · draw 5 3yo · G · ch | 18476 | 76 | 57.4 | 66/1·67.00 SP |
| 8 | 2 | J: George Bass · T: Sheena West · draw 10 7yo · G · bp | 16535 | 80 | 57.4 | 18/1·19.00 SP |
| 9 | 4 | J: Saffie Osborne · T: Charlie Johnston · draw 1 4yo · G · b | 45025 | 75 | 47.1 | 22/1·23.00 SP |
| 10 | 1 | J: Dylan Hogan · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt · draw 2 4yo · G · bp | 221316 | 81 | 56.8 | 9/1·10.00 SP |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 18:57 Epsom?
No — the AI top pick (Alma Latina) finished 3.
What were the placings in the 18:57 Epsom?
Top finishers: 1. Timber Twelve (GB) (29.00), 2. Tabasko (GB) (6.50), 3. Alma Latina (GB) (2.62).
What was the winning time for the 18:57 Epsom?
The winning time was 2m 37.28s, 1.68s slower than standard.
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