The 2010 Epsom Handicap is set to light up the Randwick track on Saturday October 2 at the final major race meeting of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.

The $500,000 Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) is one of an impressive seven Group races scheduled to take place on the day.

Other Group features on Epsom Handicap Day include the Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m), Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) and Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m).

2010 Epsom Handicap Day Feature Races:

• Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m)
• Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m)
• Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m)
• Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m)
• Group 2 The Shorts (1200m)
• Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m)
• Group 3 Craven Plate (2000m)

The 2010 Epsom Handicap Field Nominations have already been taken with 87 gallopers heading towards the iconic mile feature.

Australia’s premier online bookmaker Sportsbet are taking bets on the Epsom Handicap with generous early odds now available for the Epsom Handicap Field.

The current favourite to become the 2010 Epsom Handicap winner is Joseph Pride’s Neeson at $6.50 followed closely by the Gerald Ryan-trained Queensland Guineas winner Rothesay paying $7.

Other horses at the top of the market include Peter Snowden’s son of Redoute’s Choice Drumbeats ($10), upset Shannon Stakes winner Firebolt ($10) and Group 1 winner Danleigh ($13).

2010 Epsom Handicap Betting Odds

• Neeson ($6.50)
• Rothesay ($7.50)
• Drumbeats ($10.00)
• Firebolt ($10.00)
• Danleigh ($13.00)
• Star Of Octagonal ($15.00)
• Trusting ($15.00)
• Black Piranha ($17.00)

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The 2010 Epsom Handicap final field of acceptances will be released on Wednesday September 29 and published here so bookmark this page to view the list of horses and their form.

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