FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2025
BANK HOLIDAY FAMILY RACEDAY
JIM ALLEN General Manager, Epsom Downs Racecourse
Welcome
Welcome to Epsom Downs Racecourse.
This racecard will provide you with all the information you will need for your time with us. Should you wish for information about future fixtures, please scan the QR code below. We hope you enjoy your visit.
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Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee
Brian Finch (Chairman)
Clare Balding
Alex Frost
Andy Hornby
Julie Kapsalis
Katie Kershaw
Simon Philip
Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson
General Manager
Jim Allen
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Operations Manager
Michael Drake
Estates Manager
Ashley Critcher
Deputy Estates Manager
Peter Mitchell
Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager
Amy Bone
Safety Officer
Lucinda Riggs
Commentator
Ian Bartlett
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Stewards
Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)
Georgina Cartwright (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Caroline Holliday (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Milly Bersey, Joseph Chan, Gwen Thomas
Starters
James Stenning
Michael Sheridan
Judge
Jane Green
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Veterinary Officer
Howard Robinson
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Medical Officers
Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Helena Warbrick
Carol Leggett
Sarah Collins
TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE
2:05pm The Betfred Nifty 50 Nursery Handicap Stakes 12-13
SECOND RACE
2:40pm The Betfred ‘Pickyourpunt‘ EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes 16-17
THIRD RACE
3:15pm The Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap Stakes 20-21
FOURTH RACE
3:50pm The Betfred Play Fred’s £5 Million Handicap Stakes 24-25
FIFTH RACE
4:20pm The Betfred ‘Bet Builder’ Handicap Stakes 26-27
SIXTH RACE
4:50pm The Betfred ‘Follow Us On X’ Handicap Stakes 28-29
BANK HOLIDAY FAMILY RACEDAY
Schools out for summer and we have an affordable and fun family day out for you!
There will be plenty of FREE children’s entertainment available on the day, including the ever-popular Kids Races on the hallowed Epsom Downs turf, Mascot mayhem with the annual Mascot Race, Pony Rides, Face Painters, Roaming Music & Sam The Circus Performer Keep an eye out as more entertainment to be announced soon!
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025
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4 LAMBOURN (IRE) (31) 111-0 BF 3 9-2 (10) B c Australia - GossamerWings (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))
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Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
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Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Sir David Prosser Trophy to be awarded to
most successful Epsom trainer
The Sir David Prosser Trophy celebrates the achievements of the most successful Epsom-based trainer from the 2025 racing season.
The trophy was named in Sir David Prosser’s honour on his retirement from the non-executive board of Epsom Downs in 2013. Sir David made an enormous contribution to the development of the racecourse over many years and remained a loyal supporter of Epsom Downs and the local training community until his passing in March 2020.
The award for the 2023/24 season was given to Jim Boyle and Simon Dow, both with 18 winners across the 12 month period. They were closely followed by Michael Attwater with 17 winners. The award was presented at the Epsom Owners and Trainers’ Ball in November 2024.
The 2024/25 award started on the 5th November last year, and these are the current standings as of 11th August.
The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 2025 runs from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2025.
Epsom Downs is home to nearly 180 horses in training. These horses have access to six miles and 250 acres of top quality training surface along the Surrey Downs. We are very proud of the training grounds here on Epsom Downs. Racing is part of our heritage and we want to ensure that we keep the Downs as a prestigious training ground and encourage further business from trainers and owners in the future.
For more information on the trainers and training facilities at Epsom Downs please visit: www.jockeyclubestates.co.uk/epsom
NIFTY 50 NURSERY
STAKES (CLASS 5) (JOCKEY CLUB GRASSROOTS NURSERY SERIES QUALIFIER)
for two yrs old x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Beckett
(11 wins from 75 runners, 15%) runs SWEET LORD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Beckett (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs SWEET LORD LONGESTTRAVELLERS: RESALAH trained by Alice Haynes & BOOZIEBRUNCH trained by S Woodsboth Newmarket, 83 miles.
1 GASCONY (GB) (15) 05420
Br B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Brandybend (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Tommie Jakes (5) J
O Manton Thoroughbreds X Brian Meehan, Manton T
B A.J. Suited Partnership Sirecam Europe S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved stepped upto 7fwhen finishing second in a handicap at Leicester(5/1) 29 days ago Last of11 in handicap at Goodwood(16/1)15daysagobut thatcanbeexcusedafterstumblingatstartwithriderlosingirons.Dropsingrade. TFRHHHHI BHA70
2 JOWALLA (GB) (24) 332 BF
9-8 (6)
Br B f Footstepsinthesand - First Lott (Harbour Watch (IRE)) William Cox J
O Keith & Mary Trowbridge Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T
B Keith Trowbridge Route Agency Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedthirdtwiceinnoviceracesatNewburybeforesteppinguptofinishsecondof11inamaidenatWolverhampton (7/4)over7f24daysagoinachangeoftactics.First-timecheekpiecesnowwornfornurserydebut. TFRHHHII BHA69
3 WHO IS ALICE (GB) (22) 0614 D BF 9-7 (5)
Br B f Kameko (USA) - Alice’s Dancer (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) David Probert J
O E Brown and T Snell Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Charlock Stud Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonamaidenatChepstow(7f)aftertwopooreffortsovershortertrips.Shapedasthoughstillinformwhenfourthof7atNewbury (7f)whensentoff5/2favourite22daysago,racingfreelyandweakeninginthefinalfurlong.Lookswellweighted. TFRHHHHH BHA68
4 SWEET LORD (FR) (29) 0004 9-5 (4)
Br Ch g Victor Ludorum - Moisson du Ciel (IRE) (Toronado (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey
B Haras de Saint Vincent, S. Vidal, M. Dag
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to make much impression in novice events and failed to improve when fourth of 7 in 7f nursery at Leicester(7/2)29daysagowhenmakingheadwaybeforeflatteningout.First-timeblinkersreachedfor. TFRHHHII BHA66
5 BOOZIEBRUNCH (IRE) (29) 4335
9-3 (3)
Br B c Coulsty (IRE) - Spy Ring (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE)) Robert Havlin J
O IGNITED S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwothirdplacesonAWbeforefifthof7inhandicapatLeicester(20/1)29daysago,outpacedandmade littleimpression.First-timeblinkersneedtosharpenhimup TFRHHIII BHA64
6 RESALAH (IRE) (23) 055
Br Ch f Starman - Ishimagic (Ishiguru (USA))
9-2 (2)
Luke Catton (3) J
O Ahmad H Al Mutairi & Hicky Parmar Racing Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Golden Vale Stud Tattersalls, Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form in novice races, finishing fifth of 8 at Doncaster (28/1) over 7f 23 days ago. Makesnurserydebutwithopeningmarkaskingformore.
TFRHHHII BHA63
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: PIETRO (IRE) 2 9 4 Rhys Clutterbuck 4-1 (James Fanshawe) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2.
Stewards Note:
GASCONY: Following its run on 31/7/2025 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Who Is Alice (GB), 7-2 Sweet Lord (FR), 4-1 Jowalla (GB), 13-2 Gascony (GB), 9-1 Resalah (IRE), 11-1 Booziebrunch (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
WHO IS ALICE looks well treated based on her Chepstow maiden win and this is an easier assignment than Newbury last time. Gascony showed improvement when second at Leicester and can be forgiven his last run after stumbling at the start, so he’s feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WHO IS ALICE 2.GASCONY 3.SWEET LORD (FR)
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STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.10 secs
RecordTime: 1 min, 21.30 secs - Red Peony - 29th July 2004, Good to Firm
POSITION OF STALLS
EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
& BORN
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THOROUGH BRED
for novice two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (PenaltyValue £5400)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (19 wins from 109 runners, 17%) runs CRAZEE ICON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs CRAZEE ICON LONGESTTRAVELLERS: LADYVANGUARD trained by G Scott, JUST CALL ME ANGEL trained by E Dunlop & BORN TO BRIGHT trained by Ismail Mohammed - all Newmarket, 83 miles.
1 CALENDAR GIRL (GB) (22) 1 D
(7)
Br Br f Advertise - Plucky Lass (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) David Probert J
O Kennet Valley Syndicates II Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd All Angels S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedareallyniceprospectwhenwinning9-runnermaidenatNewbury(7f,goodtofirm,14/1)ondebut 22daysago,pushedout.Theonetobeatunderapenalty
2 BORN TO BRIGHT (GB) (-)
Br Ch f Universal (IRE) - Muhadathat (Showcasing)
9-2 (8)
Tommie Jakes (5) J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club S TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 9. Universal filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Share The Profits. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Wearshoodfordebut.
HHHII BHA-
3 CRAZEE ICON (GB) (22) 0 9-2 (5)
Br B f Sixties Icon - Crazee Diamond (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Callum Hutchinson J
O Norman Court Stud Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Norman Court Stud Norman Court Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW13lengthseighthof9toCalendarGirlinmaidenatNewbury(7f,goodtofirm,25/1)ondebut22daysago, riddenprominentlybutbrushedaside. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 CRYSTAL PIER (IRE) (22) 36
9-2 (1)
Br B f Palace Pier - Pacific Angel (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O The Sunshine Partnership Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Stowell Hill Partners R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingdebutthirdbutsentoff2/1,shecouldmanageonly71/2lengthssixthof9toCalendarGirlin maidenatNewbury(7f,goodtofirm)22daysago,unabletosustaineffort.Worktodowiththatrival. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 HELLO ISLA (FR) (16)
04
9-2 (2)
Br B f Hello Youmzain (FR) - Coloniale (FR) (Almanzor (FR)) Sam Hitchcott J
O Roldvale Limited & Craig Bloor Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B SAS I.E.I. & United Breeders Angeville Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.22/1,fourthof7inmaidenatLeicester(6f,goodtofirm)16daysago.
6 JUST CALL ME ANGEL (GB) (15) 35
HHHII BHA-
(4)
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Be More (Shamardal (USA)) Robert Havlin J
O Cayton Park Stud Limited Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Cayton Park Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Fifthof13inmaidenatGoodwood(7f,goodtosoft,22/1)15daysago.
7 LADY VANGUARD (GB) (-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
(6)
Br Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Over All (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Darragh Keenan J
O Victorious Racing George Scott, Newmarket T
B Newsells Park Stud George Scott Racing, JS Bloodstock Consultancy S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril7.320,000gnsyearling,LopeDeVegafilly.Damunracedsistertosmart7f/1mwinnerKenya, wonKillavullanStakes.Newcomerofinterestonpaper
8 LAURASIA (GB) (49) 00
TFRHHHHI BHA-
9-2 (3)
Br B f Mohaather - Mrs Moops (No Nay Never (USA)) Luke Morris J
O Mrs P. J. Sheen Laura Mongan, Epsom T
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedmaiden.Lastof7innovice(50/1)atNewmarket(6f,goodtofirm)49daysago.Firstrunfor yardafterleavingJamesOwen. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Hood worn first time by No 2.
Stewards Note:
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
JUST CALL ME ANGEL: Following its run on 31/7/2025 it was reported that the horse ran green on the bend.
ProbableS.P’s: 6-5 Calendar Girl (GB), 4-1 Crystal Pier (IRE), 11-2 LadyVanguard (GB), 12-1 Born To Bright (GB), Just Call Me Angel (GB), 20-1 Hello Isla (FR), 50-1 Crazee Icon (GB), 100-1 Laurasia (GB) PLAY
CALENDAR GIRL created a very favourable impression when making a winning debut at Newbury 3 weeks ago and on that evidence, she’s up to defying a penalty Crystal Pier was disappointing against the selection last time but is a threat on her previous form, while Lady Vanguard is a debutante to note
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CALENDAR GIRL 2.CRYSTAL PIER (IRE) 3.LADYVANGUARD
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STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.10 secs
RecordTime: 1 min, 21.30 secs - Red Peony - 29th July 2004, Good to Firm
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11500 Owners Prize Money 1st £4748, 2nd £2375, 3rd £1187, 4th £593, 5th £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (19 wins from 109 runners, 17%) runs MUSICALANGEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs MUSICALANGEL
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WINGED MESSENGER trained by J Camacho, Malton, 241 miles.
1 BONA FORTUNA (IRE) (20) 15-5322 D 4 9-12 (2)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ajla (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Luke Morris J
O Value Racing - Bona Fortuna Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Tally-Ho Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentperformerwhohasfinishedsecondinlasttwostarts,mostrecentlyin19-runnerhandicapat York(8/1)20daysago Shouldbesuitedbythereturnto6fandhecanremaincompetitive. TFR
2 KISSKODI (IRE) (20) 621110 CD BF 3 9-9 (5)
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Summerseat Mist (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) Jack Nicholls (7) J
O Mid Atlantic Racing Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Summerseat Stables Ltd Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickoverC&DatEpsom(15/8)36daysago.Finished11thof16in7fhandicapatYork(4/1)20daysago, racingfreelyandweakeninglatebackupindistance.Couldeasilyregainprogressivethreadbackatthis6ftrip TFRHHHHI BHA79
3
WINGED MESSENGER
(GB) (21) 6-32212 D 4 9-8 (4)
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Equimou (Equiano (FR)) Rossa Ryan J
O BLAND , HALL & CAMACHO Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Mr Edwin S. Phillips David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasbeeninfineformthisseasonwithawinandfourplacedeffortsinhandicaps.Excellentsecondof22ina6fhandicapatYork(13/2) 21daysago,travellingwellandonlyheadedinsidethefinalfurlong.Shouldcontinuetogiveagoodaccountafter3lbrise. TFRHHHHI BHA74
4 MUSICALANGEL (GB) (34) 23-5010 D 3 9-6 (1)
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Gift of Music (IRE) (Cadeaux Genereux) Callum Hutchinson J
O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWonamaidenatBrightonbeforefinishingeighthof10inhandicapatChester(18/1)34daysago,drawn wideandmakingnoimpressionhavinghadtodropin.Thiswillbeabetterracetojudgeheron. TFRHHHII BHA76
5 NORDIC GAMES (GB) (15) 010002 3 8-9 (3)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Powder Snow (USA) (Dubawi (IRE)) Marco Ghiani J
O TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWonAWhandicapatSouthwellinMaybutformdippedinearlysummer.Muchmorelikeitwhensecondof7inhandicapover C&D(14/1)15daysago,returningtoformhavingsettledbetterwithallequipmentremoved.Strongcontenderup1lb TFRHHHHH BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: ASHWIYAA (IRE) 3 9 5 Pat Cosgrave 11-2 (George Boughey) 7 ran Hood worn by No 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Kisskodi (IRE), 3-1 Winged Messenger (GB), 10-3 Nordic Games (GB), 9-2 Bona Fortuna (IRE), 9-1 Musical Angel (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
NORDIC GAMES bounced right back to form when second over C&D 15 days ago, settling better with all equipment removed and he’s just about the most persuasive option. Kisskodi completed a hat-trick before disappointing over 7f and he’s of interest back in trip Winged Messenger has been a model of consistency and needs considering, too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NORDIC GAMES 2.KISSKODI (IRE) 3.WINGED MESSENGER
RACE RESULTS
PLAY FRED’S £5 MILLION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2684, 2nd £1342, 3rd £671, 4th £335, 5th £168. (PenaltyValue £3402.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore
(13 wins from 79 runners, 16%) runs LETSBEATSEPSIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (8 wins from 39 runners, 21%) runs LETSBEATSEPSIS LONGESTTRAVELLERS: OFFIAH’S BOY & HARLINGTON trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 166 miles.
1 HUXLEY (IRE) (21) 00-0605
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Strawberry Fledge (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))
(7)
Tommie Jakes (5) J
O Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd daretodreamracing.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWLimitedimpactforthisyardthoughfifthof7atSandown(50/1)21daysagowasabitmorelikeithaving slippedintheweights.Taskistobuildonthat.
2 TWILIGHT GUEST (GB) (18) 311140 D 5 9-11 (6)
Br B g Twilight Son - Astrosecret (Halling (USA))
Tom Queally J
O John Guest Racing George Margarson, Newmarket T
B Dullingham Park Stud & Mystic Mares Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthreeconsecutivehandicaps(May-June),thenfourthatBrightonbeforefinishingseventhof8in handicapatYarmouth(5/1)18daysago,abusyspellperhapscatchingupwithhim.
BHA59
3 SAN FRANCISCO BAY (IRE) (28) 20-0321 D 6 9-10 (1)
Br B g Muhaarar - Stor Mo Chroi (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
Nicola Currie J
O Mr Henry Candy Henry Candy, Wantage T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformover10f,placingsecondthenwinningatNottinghamtosnapa2-yearlosingrun.Up5lb buthewasadominantwinneronthatoccasionsohemaywellbeuptothetask.
4 OFFIAH’S BOY (GB) (2) 221011 D
Br B g Le Brivido (FR) - Zerka (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
HHHHH BHA58
4 10-0 (in 5lb ex) (5)
Rossa Ryan J
O The Legacy Group Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Lord Marchwood
TIMEFORMVIEWThrivingandfolloweduphisBathwininsimilarlydeterminedfashionbackdownintripatSalisburyon Wednesday.Gottoberespectedunderpenaltyinhat-trickbid.
5 HARLINGTON (FR) (21) 436021 D
Br B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Log Off (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE))
TFRHHHHI BHA57
4 9-9 (4)
Taylor Fisher (3) J
O The Super Highway Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Charles Green
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been knocking on the door on several occasions this year before winning a similar handicap at Chepstow(firstof8,4/1)21daysago Canremaincompetitive.
6 HUGGABLE (GB) (42) 0440
Br B f Cityscape - Schmoozie (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE))
TFRHHHII BHA57
3 9-4 (3)
Morgan Cole (5) J
O Bloomsbury Stud Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Bloomsbury Stud Woburn Safari Park S
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form in maidens before finishing last of13 at Doncaster(20/1) 42 days ago. Hopes pinned on significantstepupintrip
7 PURE THEORY (GB) (18) 0-35636
Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Adjudicate (Dansili)
TFRHHIII BHA60
3 9-2 (8)
David Probert J
O Dr J. Walker Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Chasemore Farm & Dr P. Sells Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWBesteffortyetwhenthirdof8inahandicap36daysago.Sixthof11inhandicapatWindsor(6/1)18daysago, failingtoconfirmpreviouseffortinfirst-timecheekpieces.Intherighthandstobounceback. TFRHHHHI BHA58
8 SPOILT (GB) (58) 6-02444
Br B f Without Parole - Maid A Million (Kyllachy)
O Mrs P. J. Sheen
B Keith Harte Bloodstock Ltd
3 9-1 (9)
Luke Morris J
Laura Mongan, Epsom T
Arthur Wait Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestAWformbeforefinishingfourthof5inturfhandicapatLingfield(22/1),takingkeenholdbefore beingwellbeaten.First-timecheekpiecesemployed.
57
9 LETSBEATSEPSIS (GB) (3) 000542 BF 3 8-12 (2)
Br B g Expert Eye - Lady Morpheus (Morpheus) Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr P. B. Moorhead Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Patrick Moorhead Patrick Moorhead Antiques S TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownimprovementrecently,finishingsecondof10inhandicapatLingfield(4/1)3daysago,leadinguntilheaded approachingfinalfurlong.ReturnstoEpsomwherepreviouslydidn’tseemathomeontheundulations. TFRHHHII BHA54
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: EARLY MORNING DEW (FR) 8 9 11Aidan Keeley 13-2 (Jim & Suzi Best) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7. Stewards Note:
LETSBEATSEPSIS: Following its run on 12/8/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 San Francisco Bay (IRE), 9-2 Offiah’s Boy (GB), 5-1 Harlington (FR), 15-2 Letsbeatsepsis (GB), 9-1 Pure Theory (GB), 14-1 Twilight Guest (GB), 18-1 Huxley (IRE), 33-1 Huggable (GB), 50-1 Spoilt (GB)
SAN FRANCISCO BAY snapped a 2-year losing run when scoring decisively at Nottingham, and with his stable continuing its upturn in form, the follow up may well be on the cards. Pure Theory and the thriving Offiah’s Boy head the opposition.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAN FRANCISCO BAY (IRE) 2.PURE THEORY 3.OFFIAH’S BOY 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
STANDARD & RECORD TIME
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 min, 5.90 secs
Record Time: 2 min, 3.50 secs - Crossbow - 7th June 1967, Good
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (15 wins from 164 runners, 9%) runs PLAY ME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D M Simcock (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs MAKES ME WONDER LONGESTTRAVELLERS: SONIC PIONEER trained by Jack Morland, MAKES ME WONDER trained by D M Simcock & COMA CLUSTER trained by G Boughey - all Newmarket, 83 miles.
1 DALMALLY (GB) (62) 231-654
(4)
Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Respectfilly (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) David Probert J
O The Fairy Story Partnership Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Deepwood Farm Stud Deepwood Properties S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonamaidenatBrighton(8f)inOctober2024andhasshownfairforminhandicapssince.Fourthof7inhandicapatSandownPark(9f) (28/1)62daysago,runningwellbuthavingnoanswertoprincipalslateon.Dropinclassshouldensurehe’sverycompetitive. TFRHHHHI BHA70
2
COMA CLUSTER (IRE)
(37) 40-2653 9-8 (1)
Br B f Wootton Bassett - Only Mine (IRE) (Pour Moi (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromisewhensecondatNottinghaminAprilandfinishedthirdof10in7fhandicapatYarmouth (13/2)37daysago,sharpenedupbyfirst-timeblinkers.Stepbackupintripshouldn’tbeanissue. TFRHHHII BHA69
3 SONIC
PIONEER
(GB) (53) 120220 D 9-8 (2)
Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Three Gracez (Kyllachy) Taryn Langley (5) J
O Pat Cronin. Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Hormann Bloodstock Private Jet Media Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown good form withthree second-place finishes including at Haydock in May.Tenth of13 in 8.6fAW handicap 53daysago,shapingbetterthanfinishingpositiongivenhewaskeepingonwhenhampered.Cheekpiecesremoved. TFRHHHHI BHA69
4 PLAY ME (GB) (13) 403436
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Initially (Dansili)
O Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
8-10 (3)
Donagh Murphy (7) J
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicaps here (7f) and Salisbury before finishing sixth of 7 at Lingfield (7/2) 13 days ago. Needstocastasidethatbelow-pardisplaybackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA57
5 MAKES ME WONDER (GB) (12) 130242
Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Lights On Me (Kyllachy)
O John Cook & Partner
B Thurso Limited
8-10 (5)
Luke Morris J
David Simcock, Newmarket T
David Simcock Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWYarmouthwinnerinthespringandranbestracewhensecondof8atYarmouth(7/2)12daysago,waitedwithbeforechallengingover1fout andfindingonlyanunexposedrivaltoostrong.Strongcontenderbasedonrecentprogressiveprofilefromanunchangedmark. TFRHHHHH BHA57
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: HELLO COTAI (IRE) 3 9 4 Aidan Keeley 7-2 (Adam West) 6 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Makes Me Wonder (GB), 9-2 Coma Cluster (IRE), Sonic Pioneer (GB), 5-1 Play Me (GB), 6-1 Dalmally (GB)
SMARTER
MAKES ME WONDER has been knocking on the door recently, finding only an unexposed rival too strong at Yarmouth 12 days ago. From an unchanged mark, he looks the answer, for all Dalmally showed fair form in better company at Sandown, while Sonic Pioneer was better than the result last time.
RACE RESULTS
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90)Weights lowered 1lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle
(15 wins from 164 runners, 9%) runs MARLAY PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S C Williams (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs REVOLUTIONISE
WEIGHTWATCHER: MARLAY PARK won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 8lb to 71.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: REVOLUTIONISE trained by S C Williams & SAVVY EXCHANGE trained by S Woods - both Newmarket, 83 miles.
1 SAVVY EXCHANGE (IRE) (18) 03-0645
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Choc U Zel Nell (IRE) (Noverre (USA)) Robert Havlin J
O Mr Julian Hui S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B Mrs Eithne Hamilton Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW13/2,creditablefifthof12inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f)18daysago Hasn’thadmuchexposuretothis tripandhe’sonetoconsiderdowninclass.
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2 MARLAY PARK (GB) (8) 06-2602 CD 7 9-9 (2)
Br B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Lovers’ Vows (Dubawi (IRE)) Luke Catton (3) J
O Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd
Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Hooded for first time, good second of 8 in handicap at Brighton(7f,good,9/1)8daysago,slowlyaway.Unchangedmark(careerlow)andaboldbidseemsassured. TFRHHHHH BHA71(+1)
3 THE ORGANISER (GB) (25) 60-1506 D 6 9-8 (4)
Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Poudretteite (Royal Applause) Luke Morris J
O Only One Bid Partnership Mark Pattinson, Epsom T
B J. W. Haydon The Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatSouthwellinMarch.66/1,belowformsixthof10inhandicapatWindsor(6f,goodtosoft) 25daysago,thoughdidn’thaveagooddrawgivenhowtheraceunfolded.
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4 REVOLUTIONISE (IRE) (29) 060322 D 9 9-8 (6)
Br Gr g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Modeeroch (IRE) (Mozart (IRE))
O Mrs J Morley & Regents Racing
Rossa Ryan J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW8/1, creditable second of6 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 29 days ago, no match forwinner. Thisisaneasierbandofhandicapsohe’sontheshortlist.
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5 SILVER TRUMPET (GB) (18) 000254 D 4 9-8 (1)
Br Gr g Advertise - Cherubic (Dark Angel (IRE))
Callum Hutchinson J
O Austin, June & Jonny Allison Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Mickley Stud & Mr D Willis ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2024.Creditablefourthof12inhandicapatSouthwell(7.1f,9/2)18daysago. TFRHHHII BHA70
6 DANGER ALERT (GB) (36) 20-0440 5 9-7 (5)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Sandy Times (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)
Nicola Currie J
O Mrs Diggy Rodber George Baker, Epsom T
B Corps Commerce Ltd Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, last of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, good to firm) 36daysago
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7 THE BITTER MOOSE (IRE) (20) 005242 D 4 9-4 (3)
Br B g Kodiac - Baroness (IRE) (Declaration of War (USA)) David Probert J
O Mr David Henery Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T
B Gigginstown House Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 5 in handicap (7/2) at Salisbury (6f, good) 20daysago
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DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: DREAM OF MISCHIEF 4 9 12 Aidan Keeley 5-2 (Amanda Perrett) 7 ran Hood worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Marlay Park (GB), 5-1 Savvy Exchange (IRE), Revolutionise (IRE), Silver Trumpet (GB), 6-1 The Bitter Moose (IRE), 12-1 Danger Alert (GB), 20-1 The Organiser (GB)
Course regular MARLAY PARK produced his best effort of the season when second at Brighton last week and on that evidence, he looks ready to cash in on what is a very handy mark these days Savvy Exchange and Revolutionise both performed with credit in better handicaps than this one last time and are feared most.
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.05 - THE BETFRED NIFTY 50 NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 fortwo yrs old only, Rated 0-70 Enter by noon, August 9th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 2nd, 2025, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE JOCKEY CLUB GRASSROOTS NURSERY FINAL, to be run over Six Furlongs at Nottingham on Thursday, 2 October, 2025. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse Declared to Run in that race, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifier will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 10 entries at £42. - Closed August 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (PenaltyValue £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.40 - THE BETFRED ‘PICKYOURPUNT’ EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, August 9th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) BETFRED has generously sponsored this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race 14 entries at £50 - ClosedAugust 9th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4267;Second£2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.15 - THE BETFRED ‘THE CLASSIC BOOKMAKER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6019 to the winning horse The second to receive £2824, the third £1411, the fourth £706 and the fifth £351. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £57 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £11 stake ifthe horse is rated 60 or lowerwith £46 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 2nd, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE JOCKEY CLUB GRASSROOTS FLAT SPRINT SERIES HANDICAP FINAL, to be run over about Six Furlongs at Nottingham on Thursday, 2 October, 2025. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse Declared to Run in that race, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifier will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enterthe Final. 11 entries at £57 - ClosedAugust 9th, 2025.OwnersPrize Money. Winner £4748; Second £2375; Third £1187; Fourth £593; Fifth £297. (PenaltyValue £6019.10) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.50 - THE BETFRED PLAY FRED’S £5 MILLION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3402 to the winning horse The second to receive £1596, the third £797, the fourth £399 and the fifth £198. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after August 2nd, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 13 entries at £32. - Closed August 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2684; Second £1342; Third £671; Fourth £335; Fifth £168. (PenaltyValue £3402.10) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.20 - THE BETFRED ‘BET BUILDER’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for three yrs old only, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 52 and below) £42 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 2nd, 2025, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 10 entries at £42. - Closed August 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (PenaltyValue £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.50 - THE BETFRED ‘FOLLOW US ON X’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £42 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 2nd, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 19 entries at £42. - Closed August 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219 (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights lowered 1lb SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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