July 10 / 20.45 Epsom

20.45

Good

Betfred Play Fred’s £5 Million Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 2f 17y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Betfred Play Fred’s £5 Million Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: -95211 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has improved plenty since handicapping, building on last month's Wolverhampton success (9.5f, AW) with an emphatic all-the-way victory at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) a week ago; still 3lb well in under her 6lb penalty even without allowing for Fred Daly's 7lb claim; should take the beating in her hat-trick bid.
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8th

4

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Inquisition

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Fanshawe

Completed a double with her dominant display at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; held as favourite in three runs since but that includes a near-miss at Epsom, and she had some traffic issues at Leicester last time; still has potential after only nine starts and she's not ruled out at this new trip.

6/1

6

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Leicester

Inquisition

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Impressive from the front at Yarmouth in July but has since been turned over twice at odds-on, latterly when said to have hung left at Sandown; another 1lb higher today and has to prove she hasn't reached her ceiling.

7/2

2nd

5

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Inquisition

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

Wins at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) and Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) this summer before short-head second at Epsom (1m2f, good) last time; this front-running 3yo has a progressive profile and can make a bold bid under the in-form Paul Hainey.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: 526

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second of three behind Bosphorus Rose (runs 5.50) in a Bath novice (1m2f, firm) in May, but her efforts on the AW either side were modest; may improve now handicapping back on turf and this isn't a deep race.
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4

(8)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Pergola

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Steadily progressive daughter of Wootton Bassett who made a successful handicap debut at Epsom (1m2f) in July; aggressively ridden when a good fourth of eight at Yarmouth (11.5f) a week ago so she's a likely player off the same mark for yard well among the winners.

11/4

2nd

3

(3)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:21 Windsor

Pergola

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made most and rallied well to win at Epsom (1m2f) in July on handicap debut, officially on good ground but probably good to firm; it had rained when disappointing favourite off this 4lb higher mark at Sandown (1m2f, good) two weeks later, chasing leaders before finding little; she's a player on the Epsom win and, as a 3yo, could have more to give.

13/8

Form: 53-677

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability when prominent in the market in his first two starts on the AW (7f/1m) late last year, but not built on it in three starts since including on stable debut at Leicester (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; the longer trip is not certain to suit.
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7th

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Hush Puppy

9st 1lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Ed Dunlop

Showed some ability on the AW for Jane Chapple-Hyam late last year, but modest in three turf handicaps including two for this yard; down another 4lb but a lot more is needed.

12/1

4

(5)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

20:45 Epsom

Hush Puppy

9st 3lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Ed Dunlop

Showed some ability when prominent in the market in his first two starts on the AW (7f/1m) late last year, but not built on it in three starts since including on stable debut at Leicester (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; the longer trip is not certain to suit.

16/1

Form: 47-356

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed promise when fourth of 14 at Kempton (1m, AW) last October, but hasn't built on it; probably didn't stay at Nottingham (1m6f, good) four weeks ago but still has plenty to prove back in trip.
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7th

8

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Pure Theory

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Stephanie Cassidy

20-race maiden who was well beaten in two 1m2f Yarmouth handicaps last month; might be happier back on Polytrack but remains difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

6th

6

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Pure Theory

8st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Stephanie Cassidy

0-19 and finished around 12l behind Divot over C&D (good to firm) last time; hard to warm to.

33/1

5th

6

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Pure Theory

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Longstanding maiden who's regressed; tongue-tie quickly removed and she's not obviously fancied back from a couple of months off.

20/1

Form: 000

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in three starts over 7f/1m on AW/turf since his debut in May; this may be more realistic up in trip on handicap debut, but he still needs to leave those efforts well behind.
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5

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Marmalade Kid

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Baker

Well held at 28-1 or bigger in his five runs but he made some late headway when third of eight in a Bath handicap (11.6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; was beaten around 5l but he didn't get the best of runs and has possibilities if he can build on that.

8/1

7

(2)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Marmalade Kid

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: George Baker

Has struggled at big prices in his four runs, including on handicap debut at Epsom (1m2f, good) last month; still early days but he needs a transformation upped to this trip.

33/1

6

(3)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

20:45 Epsom

Marmalade Kid

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Huge prices and well beaten in three starts over 7f/1m on AW/turf since his debut in May; this may be more realistic up in trip on handicap debut, but he still needs to leave those efforts well behind.

40/1

Form: 4-9008

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when third of seven on his Ascot debut (6f, good to firm) just under a year ago, but has steadily regressed in the meantime; the longer trip and application of a hood need to help stop the slide.
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6th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Letsbeatsepsis

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Off the mark in a classified race at Windsor (1m2f) but he ran no race when 11-8 for another at Yarmouth (1m); capable of a big run off this mark should he return to anything like his best.

5/1

7th

1

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Letsbeatsepsis

10st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistent sort who gained a deserved first success in 11-runner classified event at Windsor (1m2f) 11 days ago; he's just as effective over this 1m trip and weighted to go well again.

2/1

1st

3

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Letsbeatsepsis

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-16 but looked unlucky not to finish closer when third of nine in a 0-70 handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) last time; not certain to back that up but would be a player if he can.

5/1

Form: 145-47

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Up and down in four starts since winning a Wolverhampton nursery (9.5f, AW) for Simon Pearce last September, failing to beat a rival at Windsor (11.4f, good) last time; return to this trip should suit and worth a market check on stable debut (same owners).
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6th

1

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Gretna Dreams

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins, one here over 1m2f; stamina not entirely proven for this far but could go well as she got going too late last time at Epsom after suffering early interference.

4/1

6th

2

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

16:38 Epsom

Gretna Dreams

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Dual 1m2f winner in this month last year, latterly off mark 4lb higher than today's; yet to strike form after three starts this season but was unlucky to be brought down on second occasion, and her subsequent third of five at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) was respectable; dangerous if back in the groove.

9/2

3rd

2

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:24 Yarmouth

Gretna Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won twice last August, at Brighton (1m2f, good) and Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm); below her best on her next three outings and she was brought down at Brighton last month; unproven over this trip.

7/2

Form: 657-9

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Limited encouragement in four starts and well held on handicap debut after six months off at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in April; off another 72 days since, but the longer trip may suit on breeding and market support would be interesting.
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9

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

20:45 Epsom

Arinagour

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Limited encouragement in four starts and well held on handicap debut after six months off at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in April; off another 72 days since, but the longer trip may suit on breeding and market support would be interesting.

16/1

9th

11

(10)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:03 Nottingham

Arinagour

9st 1lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Modest form at 7f/1m on turf/AW in her three races last autumn; markedly better is clearly required but she's one of the many handicap debutantes who need a check on this reappearance.

10/1

9th

11

(10)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:03 Nottingham

Arinagour

9st 1lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

set good pace

10/1

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Without Burlington

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.00
Straight Forecast £6.17
Tricast £16.59
Trifecta £30.00

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