July 01 / 19.32 Epsom

19.32

Good

Betfred ‘Follow Us On X’ Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 4f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Betfred ‘Follow Us On X’ Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0-8341 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Tackling 1m4f and quick ground for the first time when he bolted up at Brighton on his British/stable debut ten days ago; 5lb extra wouldn't have come close to stopping him that day and he's the standout under a penalty.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Sarangpur

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Paul Mulligan

Now back with his former yard after an excellent run of form for Richard Hughes in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; has got himself high in the weights but should have a part to play.

10/1

3rd

3

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:25 Brighton

Sarangpur

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Fast-improving 4yo who needed only to be pushed out to win four-runner contest at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and is now 3-4 for current stable (including a C&D win); makes obvious appeal.

6/4

1st

4

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Sarangpur

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hughes

Ex-Irish 4yo who started off for Richard Hughes with emphatic 1m4f turf wins at Brighton (good to firm) and Epsom (good) this summer; lost out narrowly when odds-on at Kempton (1m3f, AW) two weeks ago, having been forced to make his own running in a tactical race, but remains of strong interest.

10/11

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -33343

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Last won back in September 2024 but plenty of creditable efforts since include a third in this race (good to firm) last year; tried this headgear combination when beaten less than 2l at Windsor one month ago and she's got solid each-way prospects again.
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1st

7

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Stintino Sunset

10st 0lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Hasn't won for two years but regularly makes the frame and she went close under Ross Birkett at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; on unchanged mark and she should be in the thick of things again.

5/2

2nd

3

(1)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Stintino Sunset

10st 7lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Hasn't won for two years but regularly makes the frame; should not be far away but doesn't appeal for win purposes.

4/1

3rd

3

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Stintino Sunset

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Running well lately, chasing home a subsequent winner at Epsom (1m4f, good) last time; losing run is up to 17, though, so she may again find one or two too good.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 864639

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-14 but it was a solid third when 50-1 at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) on his second go for this yard last month; took a massive step backwards when beaten 35l on AW a fortnight ago, however, and he'll need to have his Windsor hat on tonight.
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6th

6

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:57 Salisbury

Panthere Noir

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Luke Dace

Second in a field of four when tried over this far three runs back; has since won a 1m2f classified race and finished third in another when penalised; should run well provided his stamina stands the test.

9/2

3rd

11

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Panthere Noir

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Successfully dropped to this level when off the mark at the 17th attempt at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) on Saturday; major player if turning out again.

5/1

1st

4

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Panthere Noir

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Luke Dace

0-16 but made brave bold from the front before weakening into third at Epsom (1m4f, good) last month and faced impossible task when second of four behind well-handicapped rival here (1m6f, good to firm) a week ago; ought to be suited by this drop back in trip; dangerous if allowed to dominate.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 0-7067

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner but he's 0-10 on the Flat and keeps weakening no matter what trip he faces; slipping down the weights but he's difficult to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:46 Southwell (AW)

Dissident

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Maiden hurdle winner in first-time blinkers; 0-11 on the Flat, which sees him continue down the weights but he's been soundly beaten in Polytrack handicaps (unraced on Tapeta) and Flat record over the last year has been uninspiring; visored first time (has tried cheekpieces as well as the blinkers).

12/1

4th

2

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Dissident

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Maiden hurdle winner but he's 0-10 on the Flat and keeps weakening no matter what trip he faces; slipping down the weights but he's difficult to fancy.

20/1

7th

5

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Dissident

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hurdle winner at Doncaster (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in December but struggled in his next five starts; ran a bit better when sixth of nine at Bath (1m2f, firm) 15 days ago but isn't certain to back that up; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

10/1

14/1

Form: /7-170 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Got up on the line to bag 1m4f AW classified event in March but he's made little impact in two subsequent handicaps and is 0-7 here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

4

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Dotties Star

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Narrowly landed a similar event over C&D in March, but well held in three handicaps since; return to this level should help, but others are preferred for the win.

14/1

5th

5

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Dotties Star

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Got up on the line to bag 1m4f AW classified event in March but he's made little impact in two subsequent handicaps and is 0-7 here.

14/1

10th

8

(3)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Dotties Star

9st 1lb

J: James Glennon

T: Pat Phelan

Better known as a hurdler these days, but he made a successful return to the Flat when narrowly landing a classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in March; never involved in a C&D handicap last time but that was against a pace bias and he has claims if things go more to plan this time.

6/1

16/1

Form: 070-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Showed next to nothing at 7f and 6f in three qualifying runs last year but her reappearance was much more like it when stepped up sharply in trip and fifth of 13 in Windsor classified (11.5f, good to soft; stayed on in first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; still early days ahead of this first handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lilykoy

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Yet to win in nine starts, though a glimmer of ability in her recent outings including over this trip; could sneak into the frame.

10/1

3rd

4

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lilykoy

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Dylan Cunha

Exposed maiden who's fared a bit better the past twice since upped in trip, latterly when not beaten far behind Niffler (switched from cheekpieces to blinkers); 6lb better off with the winner today but will do very well to turn things round.

8/1

4th

8

(7)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Lilykoy

8st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Dylan Cunha

Modest performer but has shown more in her last two races (1m4f/2m) and now goes in blinkers.

12/1

Form: 624674 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
AW regular (four wins at around this trip) who was well held in this race last year; not disgraced back on turf when fourth in 1m2f classified event a fortnight ago but that brought his record to 0-8 on grass.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Lingfield (AW)

Pablo Prince

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Three of his four wins have been over C&D but he hasn't been at his best in recent starts; needs to bounce back from a disappointing run here on turf last month.

22/1

5th

6

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

19:48 Lingfield

Pablo Prince

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

A case can be made on some good AW efforts in February/March but he hasn't been at the same level since and is winless since September 2024.

16/1

6th

8

(14)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Pablo Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Karen Jewell

Struggled on turf 12 days ago and remains without a win since September 2024 but this C&D suits him well and the pick of this year's form gives him each-way claims.

20/1

14/1

Form: 52760-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
2m AW winner but his form gradually tailed off for previous stable; new yard could hardly be in better form but he'd still become of interest only with market support ahead of this reappearance.
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2

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:45 Bath

Fram Castle

9st 12lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Has done well in a visor for his new yard and he added to his Kempton win (2m) last summer when rallying well for a last-gasp success here (1m6f, good) last week; up 3lb but he pulled 6l clear with the runner-up last time and is a big player again back up in trip.

5/2

1st

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Fram Castle

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Wigham

2m AW handicap winner for Dominic Ffrench Davis last June; still early days with current yard and he has run well in a visor in last two races, at 2m and 1m6f; thereabouts.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Newmarket (July)

Fram Castle

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Sole win came in a 2m AW handicap for Dominic Ffrench Davis last June but he went very close to a second on just his second outing for Michael Wigham when short-headed at Lingfield (extended 2m, good to firm) under Alexandra Egan 17 days ago; the first-time visor he wore at Lingfield is retained.

5/1

Form: 067-93

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Improved effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third of ten at Lingfield (11.5f, good to firm) one month ago; that was just her fifth start and she's one of few legitimate threats to Sarangpur.
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8th

6

(1)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Head Girl

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Broke through in a 1m4f selling handicap at Beverley (85-40 favourite; from 5lb lower) in July; gave her best when losing out in a tight finish at Chepstow (1m4f, good to soft) subsequently; now returns to AW (0-2), with her pedigree suggesting she should cope with 2m; a possible.

6/1

2nd

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chepstow

Head Girl

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jonathan Portman

Off the mark at the seventh attempt when justifying favouritism in a Beverley handicap (1m4f, good to firm) last month; up 5lb, but that was a dominant display and this well-bred filly has fast and soft ground winners on the dam's side of her pedigree; key player.

11/4

1st

7

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Head Girl

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jonathan Portman

Took a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces with third at Lingfield (11.5f) in May but she beat only one in 1m4f Epsom handicap 27 days ago; well in the mix if back on song here.

4/1

25/1

Form: 08-008

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual winner (11.5f and 1m2f) who was placed in a couple of 1m2f handicaps here in 2024; the wheels have come off subsequently, however, and three starts this year promised little.
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3

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Thursday

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Dual winner (11.5f and 1m2f) who was placed in a couple of 1m2f handicaps here in 2024; the wheels have come off subsequently, however, and three starts this year promised little.

25/1

8th

5

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Thursday

10st 12lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Finished last in two runs back having missed a little over a year; handicapper proving slow to relent and first-time headgear will need to make a difference.

20/1

13th

11

(8)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Thursday

10st 1lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Won twice on fast ground in the summer of 2024, including at this track (extended 1m3f); she hasn't stood much racing since, seen just four times since September 2024, and there are major question marks over how much of that old ability she retains.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.30
Straight Forecast £4.02
Tricast £61.87
Trifecta £75.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sarangpur

The Times:

Head Girl

Daily Mail:

Lilykoy

NEWMARKET:

Fram Castle

The Sun:

Stintino Sunset

The Guardian:

Head Girl

D Express:

Head Girl

RP RATINGS:

Sarangpur

POSTDATA:

Sarangpur

LAMBOURN:

Sarangpur

Telegraph:

Sarangpur

Daily Mirror:

Sarangpur

The Star:

Sarangpur

Daily Record:

Sarangpur