Epsom Downs Race 1 - Betfred 'Follow Us On X' Hcp
CELESTARAK (3) overcame a slow start and interference before being awarded a 2400m Goodwood handicap by a short-head on latest appearance. Further progress likely and sets the standard. DARKEST RED (5) finished second past three attempts including a short-head defeat at Windsor and another close second at Yarmouth. Main danger. ZURNA (2) chased home a previous winner attempting 2000m at Newmarket on latest appearance and now makes his handicap debut. Holds appeal. SOCIETY GIRL (4) stumbled after the start before finishing tenth at Windsor. Better judged on earlier efforts. Cannot be discounted.
Jockey: Paddy Bradley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Lingfield on June 18 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Oh Yes You Do with 61kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Bath 2yo Nov Sw on October 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hard Evidence carrying 60.5kg at $4.60. Strong top-three chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/06/2026 | 132 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 2:09.33 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $64,202.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 2:01.53 | 10-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/13 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $67,073.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 1:39.92 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/12/2025 | 53 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 55.5kg | 1:40.20 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $33.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/10/2025 | 32 | NOV 2 | $13,650.00 | Bath | 1609m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:46.34 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1810m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 1:57.53 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Hogan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Newmarket (July) on June 19 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Superior Choice carrying 59kg at $67. The run before that 7th of 14 at Windsor on June 8 over 2000m, 8 len behind Cuff It carrying 58.5kg at $301. Not far away last time. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | NOV 3 | $20,780.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good | Josephine Gordon | 59kg | 2:09.32 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/06/2026 | 20 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Soft | Dylan Hogan | 58.5kg | 2:14.33 | 6-8-7 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $301.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/05/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Josephine Gordon | 58kg | 2:14.68 | - | 6 |
| 17.0L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at Salisbury on May 23 over 2000m, 10 len behind Mayaada with 60kg at $19. Second run from a spell won by a nose at Goodwood June 19 over 2400m defeating La Peregrina with 60.5kg at $11. Rates highly. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good | Jack Doughty | 60.5kg | 2:38.50 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 23/05/2026 | 220 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good | Jack Doughty | 60kg | 2:10.92 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 12/13 | 15/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:38.46 | 10-13-12 | 12 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/09/2025 | 19 | NOV C 2 | $22,360.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 1:43.95 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $17,870.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 59kg | 1:41.96 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 59 days. Resuming 8th of 14 at Newbury on April 17 over 2000m, 12 len behind I'm The One with 58kg at $34. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Windsor on May 11 over 2300m, 8 len behind Sibling Rivelry carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Fitter for recent racing and is one of the contenders.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/05/2026 | 24 | HCP F 3U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 56.5kg | 2:28.17 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $4.33 |
| 8/14 | 17/04/2026 | 150 | MDN F 3 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:08.61 | - | 9 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/11/2025 | 28 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | William Carver | 58kg | 1:42.92 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:39.92 | 10-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Great Yarmouth on June 11 over 2300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Tenison carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Windsor on May 23 over 2300m, nose behind Darn Hot Dame carrying 60kg at $6.50. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 2313m | Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | 2:33.10 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 23/05/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 60kg | 2:26.52 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 2:07.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/04/2026 | 211 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60kg | 1:37.85 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 58.5kg | 1:40.18 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/08/2025 | 15 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 1:26.49 | 8-10-7 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/08/2025 | 21 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke Catton | 57.5kg | 1:14.72 | 9-10-6 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2025 | 28 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 58kg | 1:15.46 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 1:15.13 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $126.00 |