Pre-race data
Race id Race card number Race class Age class Race time Race course Race date Race name Price money Distance of the race Going Surface Pace forecast ATR verdict Timeform verdict ATR top tip ATR watch out for Timeform winner Timeform second Timeform third Race data quality Draw Draw result Horse Country Color of horse Sex of horse Name of the horses father Name of the horses mother Name of the horses grandfather Age Weight Handicap Head Gear Jockey Allowance Trainer Pre Race Comments Comments Rating Pace Rating Form scan position Form scan value First price Last price Rank Change in % ATR index Predictor score
1523822 1 4 3YO plus 19:58 Epsom Downs 02 Jul 2025 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap £6,019 1m 4f 6y Good-good to firm in places null Even Having made a perfect stable debut at Goodwood last month, BIG BEAR HUG could be open to more improvement. A 2lb rise in the ratings for the six-year-old shouldn't forestall another bold bid and she edges the verdict over Golden Circet. The Jim & Suzi Best-trained gelding arrives on the back of a respectable third over 1m2f at Windsor and he looks ready for this extra distance. The unexposed Sudu is also of interest. BIG BEAR HUG arrives in top form after narrowly landing a Goodwood handicap off 80 and looks progressive. She handles all types of ground, though with a preference for some give, and remains on a handy mark for his in-form trainer. Sudu endured a poor trip at Newbury but still ran with credit and appears well treated at present. Golden Circet is a consistent performer who ran to form before a short break and is capable of going close again. Navid continues to perform to his current level and is effective at this trip. Vaynor is down in trip and ratings, and though not the force of old, he could show more off his current mark. Big Bear Hug Golden Circet Big Bear Hug Sudu Golden Circet 75 2 -23.5 Big Bear Hug null b m Belardo Silkenveil Indian Ridge 6 65.32 82 p P Cosgrave null J R Boyle Ran to form when landing a handicap by a short-head off a mark of 80 at Goodwood last time. Trainer in form. Effective from 10-12f, acts on any ground though especially enjoys give. Progressive of late. Wearing cheek pieces 81 5 null null 6 -29 404.04 483
1523822 2 4 3YO plus 19:58 Epsom Downs 02 Jul 2025 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap £6,019 1m 4f 6y Good-good to firm in places null Even Having made a perfect stable debut at Goodwood last month, BIG BEAR HUG could be open to more improvement. A 2lb rise in the ratings for the six-year-old shouldn't forestall another bold bid and she edges the verdict over Golden Circet. The Jim & Suzi Best-trained gelding arrives on the back of a respectable third over 1m2f at Windsor and he looks ready for this extra distance. The unexposed Sudu is also of interest. BIG BEAR HUG arrives in top form after narrowly landing a Goodwood handicap off 80 and looks progressive. She handles all types of ground, though with a preference for some give, and remains on a handy mark for his in-form trainer. Sudu endured a poor trip at Newbury but still ran with credit and appears well treated at present. Golden Circet is a consistent performer who ran to form before a short break and is capable of going close again. Navid continues to perform to his current level and is effective at this trip. Vaynor is down in trip and ratings, and though not the force of old, he could show more off his current mark. Big Bear Hug Golden Circet Big Bear Hug Sudu Golden Circet 75 3 33.9 Vaynor IRE ro g Mastercraftsman Sanaya Barathea 6 62.6 76 null Billy Loughnane null C Hills Ran close to form when ridden to stay over 1m6f at Sandown, beaten 7l in a handicap last time. Effective from 12-14f, acts on fast ground. Has regressed since 2023 but the mark reflects that. null 80 4 null null 4 -14 72.16 320
1523822 3 4 3YO plus 19:58 Epsom Downs 02 Jul 2025 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap £6,019 1m 4f 6y Good-good to firm in places null Even Having made a perfect stable debut at Goodwood last month, BIG BEAR HUG could be open to more improvement. A 2lb rise in the ratings for the six-year-old shouldn't forestall another bold bid and she edges the verdict over Golden Circet. The Jim & Suzi Best-trained gelding arrives on the back of a respectable third over 1m2f at Windsor and he looks ready for this extra distance. The unexposed Sudu is also of interest. BIG BEAR HUG arrives in top form after narrowly landing a Goodwood handicap off 80 and looks progressive. She handles all types of ground, though with a preference for some give, and remains on a handy mark for his in-form trainer. Sudu endured a poor trip at Newbury but still ran with credit and appears well treated at present. Golden Circet is a consistent performer who ran to form before a short break and is capable of going close again. Navid continues to perform to his current level and is effective at this trip. Vaynor is down in trip and ratings, and though not the force of old, he could show more off his current mark. Big Bear Hug Golden Circet Big Bear Hug Sudu Golden Circet 75 1 -4.3 Golden Circet IRE ch g Rajj Rosilipscurvehips Fantastic Light 5 62.14 75 t K Shoemark null J S Best Well backed and ran to form when third, beaten 2¼l off a mark of 75 last time. Returns from a short break. Effective from 10-12f, acts on fast ground and is consistent. Wearing a tonguestrap 81 9 null null 5 -27 276.92 371
1523822 4 4 3YO plus 19:58 Epsom Downs 02 Jul 2025 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap £6,019 1m 4f 6y Good-good to firm in places null Even Having made a perfect stable debut at Goodwood last month, BIG BEAR HUG could be open to more improvement. A 2lb rise in the ratings for the six-year-old shouldn't forestall another bold bid and she edges the verdict over Golden Circet. The Jim & Suzi Best-trained gelding arrives on the back of a respectable third over 1m2f at Windsor and he looks ready for this extra distance. The unexposed Sudu is also of interest. BIG BEAR HUG arrives in top form after narrowly landing a Goodwood handicap off 80 and looks progressive. She handles all types of ground, though with a preference for some give, and remains on a handy mark for his in-form trainer. Sudu endured a poor trip at Newbury but still ran with credit and appears well treated at present. Golden Circet is a consistent performer who ran to form before a short break and is capable of going close again. Navid continues to perform to his current level and is effective at this trip. Vaynor is down in trip and ratings, and though not the force of old, he could show more off his current mark. Big Bear Hug Golden Circet Big Bear Hug Sudu Golden Circet 75 4 -4.3 Graham null b g Time Test Gravitation Galileo 5 62.14 75 b T P Queally null G J Moore Disappointing on return from hurdling when finishing down the field in a handicap at Goodwood. Effective from 10-14f, acts on any ground, but has a bit to prove. Wearing blinkers 75 5 null null 7 -56 191.4 342
1523822 5 4 3YO plus 19:58 Epsom Downs 02 Jul 2025 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap £6,019 1m 4f 6y Good-good to firm in places null Even Having made a perfect stable debut at Goodwood last month, BIG BEAR HUG could be open to more improvement. A 2lb rise in the ratings for the six-year-old shouldn't forestall another bold bid and she edges the verdict over Golden Circet. The Jim & Suzi Best-trained gelding arrives on the back of a respectable third over 1m2f at Windsor and he looks ready for this extra distance. The unexposed Sudu is also of interest. BIG BEAR HUG arrives in top form after narrowly landing a Goodwood handicap off 80 and looks progressive. She handles all types of ground, though with a preference for some give, and remains on a handy mark for his in-form trainer. Sudu endured a poor trip at Newbury but still ran with credit and appears well treated at present. Golden Circet is a consistent performer who ran to form before a short break and is capable of going close again. Navid continues to perform to his current level and is effective at this trip. Vaynor is down in trip and ratings, and though not the force of old, he could show more off his current mark. Big Bear Hug Golden Circet Big Bear Hug Sudu Golden Circet 75 6 -23.5 Sudu null b g Teofilo Special Guest Dubawi 3 56.7 75 null Ray Dawson null R Varian Ran to form despite a bad trip and could have been 2l closer when beaten 3l off a mark of 75 at Newbury last time. Suited by 12f, acts on good ground, looks nicely handicapped. null 81 6 1 7.91 2 17 400.0 397
1523822 6 4 3YO plus 19:58 Epsom Downs 02 Jul 2025 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap £6,019 1m 4f 6y Good-good to firm in places null Even Having made a perfect stable debut at Goodwood last month, BIG BEAR HUG could be open to more improvement. A 2lb rise in the ratings for the six-year-old shouldn't forestall another bold bid and she edges the verdict over Golden Circet. The Jim & Suzi Best-trained gelding arrives on the back of a respectable third over 1m2f at Windsor and he looks ready for this extra distance. The unexposed Sudu is also of interest. BIG BEAR HUG arrives in top form after narrowly landing a Goodwood handicap off 80 and looks progressive. She handles all types of ground, though with a preference for some give, and remains on a handy mark for his in-form trainer. Sudu endured a poor trip at Newbury but still ran with credit and appears well treated at present. Golden Circet is a consistent performer who ran to form before a short break and is capable of going close again. Navid continues to perform to his current level and is effective at this trip. Vaynor is down in trip and ratings, and though not the force of old, he could show more off his current mark. Big Bear Hug Golden Circet Big Bear Hug Sudu Golden Circet 75 7 -22.9 Pappa Louis null b g Showcasing Orange Sun Duke Of Marmalade 3 56.25 74 t1 Pierre-Louis Jamin null Tom Dascombe Pulled his chance away early when beaten 7l in a handicap over 9f at Musselburgh last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Seems to need 10f nowadays, acts on fast ground, but has become quirky. Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time 75 2 null null 3 -10 73.48 390
1523822 7 4 3YO plus 19:58 Epsom Downs 02 Jul 2025 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap £6,019 1m 4f 6y Good-good to firm in places null Even Having made a perfect stable debut at Goodwood last month, BIG BEAR HUG could be open to more improvement. A 2lb rise in the ratings for the six-year-old shouldn't forestall another bold bid and she edges the verdict over Golden Circet. The Jim & Suzi Best-trained gelding arrives on the back of a respectable third over 1m2f at Windsor and he looks ready for this extra distance. The unexposed Sudu is also of interest. BIG BEAR HUG arrives in top form after narrowly landing a Goodwood handicap off 80 and looks progressive. She handles all types of ground, though with a preference for some give, and remains on a handy mark for his in-form trainer. Sudu endured a poor trip at Newbury but still ran with credit and appears well treated at present. Golden Circet is a consistent performer who ran to form before a short break and is capable of going close again. Navid continues to perform to his current level and is effective at this trip. Vaynor is down in trip and ratings, and though not the force of old, he could show more off his current mark. Big Bear Hug Golden Circet Big Bear Hug Sudu Golden Circet 75 5 24.4 Navid null ch g Sir Percy Belladonna Medicean 3 51.71 64 p Hollie Doyle null Harry Charlton Ran to the balance of his form in cheekpieces when beaten 3l off a mark of 63 at Newbury last time. Effective from 10-12f, acts on fast ground, probably not heavy. Appears to have found his level. Wearing cheek pieces 79 5 2 -7.91 1 20 316.67 291