Epsom Downs Race 3 - Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Hcp
MODERN TIMES (7) made it two wins from eight runs at the journey when powering home to a 0.5L Southwell triumph on first outing for James Owen. Remains nicely treated on figures and may go back-to-back. ON EDGE (5) gained his eighth flat success when just prevailing on Chepstow seasonal reappearance in June. Gina Mangan now has seven victories on board the Christopher Mason-trained gelding. Career-high mark to defy but foolish to rule out. Stable debutant RUBY'S PROFIT (1) is two from four in this grade and warrants a market check while recent course and distance winner SIR GARFIELD (2) also commands respect.

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Chester on June 13 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Tricky Tel with 61kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 7 at Nottingham on May 31 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sugar Hill Babe with 65.5kg at $4.30. Looks well placed to make her mark this time.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good Soft | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 1:02.43 | 8-6-8 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/05/2026 | 24 | HCP F 3U | $25,410.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Jack Doughty | 65.5kg | 0:59.13 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 07/05/2026 | 3 | HCP 4U | $83,680.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Jack Doughty | 56.5kg | 1:00.04 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good | Jack Doughty | 60kg | 1:00.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 14/14 | 05/04/2026 | 148 | LR OPEN F 3U | $127,050.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:01.89 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 08/11/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 59kg | 0:59.65 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 21/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Southwell | 1005m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 0:57.42 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 11/19 | 20/08/2025 | 20 | HCP F 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 0:58.58 | 3-6-11 | 15 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 31/07/2025 | 41 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Heavy | Kieran Shoemark | 60kg | 0:59.23 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/24 | 20/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 0:58.21 | 1-1-7 | 21 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/16 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 0:56.75 | 4-3-3 | 18 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 8th of 26 at Goodwood on July 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind French Affair with 62.5kg at $10. The start before that faded in the straight ran second last of 7 at Hamilton Park on July 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Strike Red with 56kg at $7. Capable of a lot more so it will be no surprise to see him back in form here.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 62.5kg | 1:10.48 | 11-6-8 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $68,060.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:09.02 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 84 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1207m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:09.18 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 08/04/2026 | 155 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:10.94 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 04/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Sam Feilden | 60.5kg | 1:23.20 | 2-1-7 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 1:28.25 | 5-6-10 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Soft | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 1:33.15 | 1-2-6 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 9/14 | 29/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:09.38 | 4-8-9 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 1:09.26 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 1:15.78 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/22 | 25/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:25.02 | 1-2-6 | 21 |
| 1.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently led but faded 3rd of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Victory Ace with 61kg at $5. The race before that 8th of 11 at Newmarket (July) on July 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sierra Sands with 61.5kg at $23. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:26.76 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 61.5kg | 1:26.20 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/06/2026 | 192 | HCP 3U | $23,060.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 62kg | 1:13.29 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | 24 | NOV 2 | $17,800.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:12.48 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.53 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:14.28 | 7-7-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.57 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $39,930.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Heavy | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:20.39 | 4-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: William Cox
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 15th of 18 at Goodwood on July 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Naana's Shadow with 56kg at $67. The start before that 4th of 8 at Newmarket (July) on July 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Quantum Power with 61kg at $23. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 30/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 56kg | 0:56.63 | 16-16-15 | 18 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | William Cox | 61kg | 0:57.42 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 62kg | 1:01.83 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/05/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60kg | 1:00.45 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 186 | HCP 3 | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 0:59.97 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/09/2025 | 58 | HCP NSY 2 | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 59.5kg | 1:00.08 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/07/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 1:02.25 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/07/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 2 | $83,030.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58kg | 1:11.93 | 4-2-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 15/20 | 17/06/2025 | 32 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 1-2-15 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1212m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 59.5kg | 1:10.68 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Gina Mangan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 52 day let-up. First-up won by a neck at Chepstow on May 29 over 1000m defeating Cayman Tai with 61kg at $5. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at Ffos Las on June 23 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Punchbowl Flyer with 64kg at $5.50. Rates highly and is right in the mix again.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/06/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 64kg | 1:10.16 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 29/05/2026 | 221 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 61kg | 0:58.29 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $16,060.00 | Bath | 1106m | Soft | Gina Mangan | 61kg | 1:13.33 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 30/09/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 61.5kg | 1:09.23 | 1-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 22/09/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Soft | Gina Mangan | 62.5kg | 1:11.68 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Gina Mangan | 63kg | 0:57.91 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Gina Mangan | 63.5kg | 1:09.89 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/14 | 10/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 64.5kg | 1:10.56 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/06/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 64.5kg | 1:12.35 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/05/2025 | 343 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Gina Mangan | 61kg | 1:11.19 | 8-6-3 | 13 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/06/2024 | 7 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Soft | Gina Mangan | 57.5kg | 1:10.99 | 5-8-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 20 at York May 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Reliable Ricki with 61kg at $26. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Newmarket (Rowley) April 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Startled carrying 60.5kg at $7. Looks tested.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/20 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:25.95 | - | 13 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:26.19 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 14/04/2026 | 102 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 1:27.44 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 63 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 56kg | 1:28.55 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.44 |
| 3/5 | 31/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $17,870.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 59kg | 1:14.30 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Southwell All Weather on July 27 over 1200m defeating Pickersgill with 59kg at $3. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Musselburgh on June 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Royalty Bay with 57kg at $3.80. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 27/07/2026 | 51 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:14.63 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | David Allan | 57kg | 1:26.56 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/22 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 1:25.00 | - | 22 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 57kg | 1:10.20 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | David Allan | 56.5kg | 1:17.22 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 5/16 | 16/04/2026 | 302 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Soft | David Allan | 56.5kg | 1:11.60 | - | 16 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/06/2025 | 4 | OPEN MDN 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 63.5kg | 1:10.77 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.62 |
| 4/13 | 14/06/2025 | 142 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | David Allan | 56kg | 1:21.92 | 10-8-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | 1:13.31 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/12/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60kg | 1:13.06 | 10-8-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/12/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60kg | 1:40.74 | 1-2-9 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Lingfield on July 25 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Diomed Duke carrying 61kg at $4. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on July 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Law Of Average with 58kg at $7. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good Firm | Tom Queally | 61kg | 0:57.05 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $18,510.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 0:57.44 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/06/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 1:03.89 | 1-2-9 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good | Tom Queally | 61kg | 0:58.68 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $19,650.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Tom Queally | 60kg | 0:57.06 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 61kg | 1:10.71 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 155 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 61kg | 0:57.79 | 6-7-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1014m | Soft | Tom Queally | 60.5kg | 1:06.62 | 6-8-9 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Lingfield | 1002m | Good | Tom Queally | 60.5kg | 0:57.34 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Rhys Clutterbuck | 56kg | 1:01.49 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 15/16 | 07/06/2025 | 4 | HCP 3 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1005m | Good | Isobelle Chalmers | 51.5kg | 0:56.75 | 13-12-15 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |