August 14 / 17.48 Epsom

17.48

Good To Firm

Betfred “Follow Us On X” Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Betfred “Follow Us On X” Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.60
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 344159 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to win at Brighton (1m, good) in June; can be excused his recent defeat there (eased when denied clear run) but he's still on a fairly tough mark and this drop back in trip may not be ideal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:32 Epsom

Play Me

8st 11lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Won at Brighton (1m, good) in June and here (7f, good to firm) last month; respectable efforts here on his last two starts (including C&D) but 1lb out of the handicap today and may again be vulnerable.

12/1

3rd

7

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:27 Epsom

Play Me

9st 3lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Hold-up performer who gained his second success at this track when getting up late over 7f last month (good to firm); stuck at it for fourth here ten days ago (again 7f; good to soft) and should have this run to suit on his return to 1m; strongly considered.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Play Me

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Hold-up performer who has won two of his last four starts including when swooping late over C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he had a close call on soft ground here last autumn; respected.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -36684 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner; yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance in March but ran quite well when fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) three weeks ago and switches back to turf on a good mark; can't be ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-time winner who has turned a bit of a corner in blinkers, finishing fourth at Southwell (AW; under Harry Vigors) and then nearly winning at Epsom 22 days ago (both over 7f); strongly considered.

6/1

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Red Mirage

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-time winner; yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance in March but ran quite well when fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) three weeks ago and switches back to turf on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

All four AW wins on Polytrack, the latest more than four years ago, and he's likely to need more than a respectable sixth at Newcastle in May, when having a rare run on Tapeta, and also on his Chester form since; headgear returns for the first time since last July.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -85135

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Gained her breakthrough when dropped to 6f (from 8.3f) at Newmarket (good to firm) in June and ran at least as well when running-on third at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month; slightly disappointing on latest outing but still considered on this move back up to 7f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Spacewoman

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Sole win from 11 starts came at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in June; three solid efforts since, including over 7f at Epsom last month, and is respected returned to this shorter trip.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Spacewoman

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Henry Candy

Gained her breakthrough when dropped to 6f (from 8.3f) at Newmarket (good to firm) in June and ran at least as well when running-on third at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month; slightly disappointing on latest outing but still considered on this move back up to 7f.

5/1

5th

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield

Spacewoman

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at the eighth attempt with a narrow win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month; couldn't pose a serious threat when third at Leicester last time but she finished well and that was an eye-catching effort; still unexposed as a sprint handicapper and has claims if she gets a good pace to aim at.

5/1

Form: 356561 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Appreciated ease in grade and justified favouritism when scoring over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago, his ninth start; subsequent 3lb rise ought to be manageable and further progress is possible; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Ice Cube

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Won at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in July and he was back on the scoresheet here (7f, soft) yesterday when keeping on well; returns to 1m today; this progressive 3yo has to be respected under a 6lb penalty.

4/1

1st

7

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Ice Cube

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Appreciated ease in grade and justified favouritism when scoring over 7f at Epsom (good to firm) in July; creditable fourth there (7f, good to firm again) five weeks ago; probably acts on good to soft; enters calculations for in-form stable.

4/1

4th

9

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Ice Cube

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Richard Spencer

Appreciated ease in grade and justified favouritism when scoring over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago, his ninth start; subsequent 3lb rise ought to be manageable and further progress is possible; shortlisted.

5/2

Form: 555541 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to score over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, opening his account at the 12th attempt; subsequent 3lb rise does not look excessive and he ought to be right in the thick of things again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Eyes Front

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Opened his account when winning at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in July and he's posted two respectable efforts since, including when racing alone at Leicester (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago; below his best on his only previous try on the AW.

9/1

4th

6

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Eyes Front

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Belatedly opened his account at Epsom (7f) in July and not disgraced with fifth of nine in another 7f handicap there 25 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

5th

7

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Eyes Front

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Kept on well to score over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, opening his account at the 12th attempt; subsequent 3lb rise does not look excessive and he ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

Form: 643085 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-7 for new stable this season; outran 28-1 odds when placed at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in June and is now 4lb below that mark but his more recent efforts have been underwhelming; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(14)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Ararat

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn and he is thrown in on that form; mostly not at his best since joining this stable but now drops into class 6 company for just the second time.

12/1

6th

10

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Ararat

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn and he is thrown in on that form; not at his best for new yard this year and hopes rest on the return to sprinting reviving his fortunes.

25/1

6th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Ararat

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

0-7 for new stable this season; outran 28-1 odds when placed at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in June and is now 4lb below that mark but his more recent efforts have been underwhelming; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 9-6054 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Generally disappointing this season but seemingly aided by cheekpieces on last two outings, more recently when fourth of nine at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last month; another 2lb lower here; each-way claims if he responds well to the new blinkers.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Freddies Star

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Generally disappointing this season but seemingly aided by cheekpieces on last two outings, more recently when fourth of nine at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last month; another 2lb lower here; each-way claims if he responds well to the new blinkers.

9/1

4th

3

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Freddies Star

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

He was 1-16 when winning a weak novice at Chelmsford in November (7f, AW); hasn't kicked on from there and yet to get overly competitive in handicaps.

6/1

5th

1

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Freddies Star

9st 12lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

1-16 shot when he won a weak novice at Chelmsford in November (7f, AW) but he hasn't kicked on in three handicaps subsequently and it was a heavy defeat at Newbury 19 days ago; drop in grade with first-time cheekpieces the straws to clutch at.

16/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: -31530 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who is probably best known for his exploits at Brighton; won there (7f, good to firm) in June and was placed from favourable draw at Chester (7f, good) last month but finished well down the field when last in action and might find others better treated.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(9)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

King Of War

11st 5lb

J: Mr Morgan Tidman

T: Michael Wigham

All six wins have come at this trip, the latest when making all to win well at Brighton (good to firm) in June; took a step back in the right direction when fourth in a Class 4 over that C&D one month ago; interesting on this drop in grade.

11/2

4th

7

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

King Of War

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Four C&D wins to his name, the latest in June off 4lb lower; an easy lead would seem unlikely and this opposition may prove too demanding.

16/1

8th

3

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

King Of War

10st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Front-runner who is probably best known for his exploits at Brighton; won there (7f, good to firm) in June and was placed from favourable draw at Chester (7f, good) last month but finished well down the field when last in action and might find others better treated.

10/1

10/1

Form: 656/

Last run: 1059 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well-bred 5yo; showed promise as a 2yo for Richard Hannon (three runs; 6f-1m) but makes stable/handicap debut after mammoth 1,059-day absence; market helpful.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(11)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket

A La Noche

9st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Oliver Cole

Very lightly raced 5yo who scored comfortably at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago on second run back from a long absence; open to further improvement at this level and warrants respect.

7/2

1st

3

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:53 Salisbury

A La Noche

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Oliver Cole

Well-connected 5yo who showed signs of ability as a 2yo but missed the next two seasons; just 4-1 to make a winning yard/handicap debut at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last month but he never showed, albeit not disgraced; clearly thought capable of better; has possibilities.

9/1

9th

1

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

A La Noche

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Oliver Cole

Well-bred 5yo; showed promise as a 2yo for Richard Hannon (three runs; 6f-1m) but makes stable/handicap debut after mammoth 1,059-day absence; market helpful.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £139.10
Straight Forecast £134.48
Tricast £487.35
Trifecta £806.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ice Cube

SPOTLIGHT:

Eyes Front

NEWMARKET:

King Of War

The Star:

Spacewoman

Daily Mirror:

Red Mirage

LAMBOURN:

Eyes Front

The Guardian:

Eyes Front

POSTDATA:

Ice Cube

The Times:

Ice Cube

Telegraph:

Ice Cube

Daily Mail:

Ice Cube

D Express:

Ice Cube

Daily Record:

Ice Cube

The Sun:

King Of War