17:48 Epsom

Betfred 'Follow Us On X' Handicap Stakes

7f · Flat · Class 5 · Good To Firm · 9 runners · £4,449 · Friday, 14 August 2026

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E/W terms3 places at 1/5 odds (9 runners)· the study →

Furlong's verdict

Reading the form…

AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.

Top rated

Spacewoman

No. 8 · score 57.6 · +6.4 clear of next best · best 9/2·5.70

Best value vs consensus

Ice Cube

5.2·5.20 Betfair Exchange · +3% vs fair (consensus 5.04)

One book stands out from the de-overrounded consensus of 30 bookmakers. A price check, not a tip — the market can be wrong about a horse.

Other selections

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Each-way57.6/100 rating

Spacewoman

5.70Betfair Exchange

Top-half AI rating in the EW price sweet spot. Each-way splits stake: half on the win, half on the place portion.

Pundit corner

Racing Post · third-party

Pundit pick: Red MirageDiffers from our pick

Red Mirage is preferred here despite sitting a pound behind the top-rated A La Noche, as a progressive profile and a fitness edge tip the scales in favour of this selection on the Epsom seven-furlong trip on good-to-firm ground. A La Noche remains the primary danger given that narrow rating advantage, while Ararat and Freddie's Star are not without claims in a competitive nine-runner Class 5 field, though both are held on these figures. The combination of improving form and race-readiness makes Red Mirage the call.

Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.

Why the model rates this top

Spacewoman

Hector Crouch · Henry Candy · 3yo

Top-rated of 9

score 57.6 · +6.4 clear of next best (51.2)

Scores compare runners within this race only

The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.

Freshness10% weight
100very strong
20d since last run (race-fit window)
Trainer20% weight
83small sample (n=6)
Henry Candy: 2/6 winners last 14d (33%) — too few recent runs to judge the yard
Form20% weight
51average
Last 6: 8-5-1-3-5
Ratings50% weight
42below average
OR 63

MarketBest price 5.70 (Betfair Exchange) · 2nd in the market of 9.

v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.

Pace map

inferred from last 6 runs

Shape: 3 confirmed front-runners — expect a pace duel; closers from the rear advantaged.

Front-runners(3)
3King Of War 5Ararat 9Ice Cube
Prominent(3)
2Red Mirage 6Play Me 8Spacewoman
Mid-division(0)—
Hold-up / closers(2)
4Freddie's Star 7Eyes Front
Unknown(1)
1A La Noche

Bucketed from the opening clause of each past run's comment. Front-runner / prominent / mid / hold-up — the classic race-shape framework. Unknown = no usable comments parsed.

Draw bias — Epsom 7f

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No meaningful draw bias at this course and trip.

Low (1–3)

IV 0.95

Mid (4–6)

IV 0.90

High (7–9)

IV 1.14

IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 62 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.

Runners · sorted by AI score

Fair price = de-overrounded market consensus · green best price = beats fair

No.	Horse	Form	Wt	OR	RPR	TS	AI	Fair	Best
8	SpacewomanPick J: Hector Crouch · T: Henry Candy · draw 3 3yo · F · chpGoing 1/3Only runner	85135	9-05	63	—	—	57.6	11/2·6.41	5.7·5.70 Betfair Exchange · -11% vs fair All 30 books ▾ Betfair Exchange5.7·5.70 BresBet9/2·5.50 PricedUp Bet9/2·5.50 CopyBet9/2·5.50 Betfred9/2·5.50 BetWright9/2·5.50 LiveScore Bet9/2·5.50 Betano9/2·5.50 Dragon Bet9/2·5.50BestOdds9/2·5.507Bet9/2·5.50 Star Sports9/2·5.50 Midnite9/2·5.50 SportingIndex9/2·5.50 10 Bet9/2·5.50Virgin Bet9/2·5.50talkSPORT BET9/2·5.50Octobet9/2·5.50BetAhoy9/2·5.50 Spreadex9/2·5.50 Bet3659/2·5.50 William Hill9/2·5.50 Coral9/2·5.50 Boyle Sports9/2·5.50 Ladbrokes9/2·5.50 Unibet9/2·5.50 BetTom9/2·5.50 Bet Victor9/2·5.50 Quinn Bet9/2·5.50 SmarketsSBK9/2·5.50
9	Ice Cube J: Charles Bishop · T: Richard Spencer · draw 9 3yo · G · grhC&DGoing 1/3Only runner	356561	9-04	62	—	—	51.2	4/1·5.04	5.2·5.20 Betfair Exchange · +3% vs fair All 30 books ▾ Betfair Exchange5.2·5.20 SmarketsSBK4/1·5.00 PricedUp Bet7/2·4.50 Bet3657/2·4.50 BetAhoy10/3·4.33 BetTom10/3·4.33 Dragon Bet10/3·4.33 CopyBet10/3·4.33 Spreadex10/3·4.33Octobet10/3·4.33Quinn Bet10/3·4.33 William Hill10/3·4.33 Betfred10/3·4.33 Coral10/3·4.33 Boyle Sports10/3·4.33 Ladbrokes10/3·4.33 Unibet10/3·4.33 BresBet10/3·4.33 7Bet10/3·4.33 Star Sports10/3·4.33 SportingIndex10/3·4.33 Bet Victor10/3·4.33Virgin Bet10/3·4.33talkSPORT BET10/3·4.33 LiveScore Bet10/3·4.33 Betano10/3·4.33BestOdds3/1·4.00Midnite3/1·4.00 10 Bet3/1·4.00 BetWright3/1·4.00
7	Eyes Front J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne · draw 8 · combo 1/18 (6%) 3yo · G · bbC&DGoing 1/3Only rideOnly runner	555541	9-08	66	—	—	42.7	11/2·6.41	6·6.00 Betfair Exchange · -6% vs fair All 30 books ▾ Betfair Exchange6·6.00 Midnite9/2·5.50BestOdds9/2·5.507Bet9/2·5.50 Spreadex9/2·5.50Octobet9/2·5.50BresBet9/2·5.50 SmarketsSBK9/2·5.50 SportingIndex9/2·5.50 Coral9/2·5.50 Betfred9/2·5.50 Boyle Sports9/2·5.50 Star Sports9/2·5.50 Bet3659/2·5.50 William Hill9/2·5.50Virgin Bet9/2·5.50Ladbrokes9/2·5.50 Unibet9/2·5.50 BetTom9/2·5.50 Bet Victor9/2·5.50 10 Bet9/2·5.50 talkSPORT BET9/2·5.50 BetWright9/2·5.50 LiveScore Bet9/2·5.50 Betano9/2·5.50 Dragon Bet9/2·5.50 CopyBet9/2·5.50 BetAhoy9/2·5.50 Quinn Bet9/2·5.50 PricedUp Bet4/1·5.00
2	Red Mirage J: Jason Hart · T: John & Sean Quinn · draw 5 · combo 2/66 (3%) 8yo · G · chb	36684	10-01	67	—	—	41.5	9/1·9.90	8.8·8.80 Betfair Exchange · -11% vs fair All 30 books ▾ Betfair Exchange8.8·8.80 Bet Victor15/2·8.50 Quinn Bet15/2·8.50 Coral15/2·8.50 Betfred15/2·8.50 Unibet15/2·8.50 Bet36515/2·8.50 LiveScore Bet15/2·8.50 Betano15/2·8.50 Dragon Bet15/2·8.50 CopyBet15/2·8.50 PricedUp Bet15/2·8.50 William Hill15/2·8.50 Boyle Sports15/2·8.50 Ladbrokes15/2·8.50 BetTom15/2·8.50BestOdds15/2·8.50BetAhoy15/2·8.50 7Bet15/2·8.50 Star Sports15/2·8.50Virgin Bet15/2·8.50talkSPORT BET15/2·8.50 BetWright15/2·8.50Octobet15/2·8.50BresBet15/2·8.50 SmarketsSBK7/1·8.00 SportingIndex7/1·8.00 Spreadex7/1·8.00 10 Bet13/2·7.50 Midnite13/2·7.50
3	King Of War J: J F Egan · T: Michael Wigham · draw 4 · combo 2/15 (13%) 7yo · G · btpClass dropDGoing 1/4Only runner	31530	10-01	67	—	—	40.2	14/1·15.14	15·15.00 Betfair Exchange All 30 books ▾ Betfair Exchange15·15.00 SmarketsSBK13/1·14.00 Bet36512/1·13.00 William Hill12/1·13.00 Coral12/1·13.00 Boyle Sports12/1·13.00 Betfred12/1·13.00 Ladbrokes12/1·13.00 Bet Victor12/1·13.00 10 Bet12/1·13.00 Betano12/1·13.00Virgin Bet12/1·13.00talkSPORT BET12/1·13.00 BetWright12/1·13.00 Unibet12/1·13.00 LiveScore Bet12/1·13.00 7Bet12/1·13.00 BetTom12/1·13.00 Dragon Bet12/1·13.00 CopyBet12/1·13.00 PricedUp Bet12/1·13.00 BetAhoy12/1·13.00 Spreadex12/1·13.00Octobet12/1·13.00BresBet12/1·13.00BestOdds12/1·13.00Star Sports12/1·13.00 Midnite12/1·13.00 SportingIndex12/1·13.00 Quinn Bet12/1·13.00
5	Ararat J: David Probert · T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger · draw 1 6yo · G · bOnly runner	643085	9-13	65	—	—	37.6	16/1·17.47	15.5·15.50 Betfair Exchange · -11% vs fair All 30 books ▾ Betfair Exchange15.5·15.50 CopyBet14/1·15.00 Boyle Sports14/1·15.00 Ladbrokes14/1·15.00 Unibet14/1·15.00 BetTom14/1·15.00 Bet Victor14/1·15.00 Bet36514/1·15.00 William Hill14/1·15.00 Dragon Bet14/1·15.00 PricedUp Bet14/1·15.00 BetAhoy14/1·15.00 Spreadex14/1·15.00Octobet14/1·15.00BresBet14/1·15.00BestOdds14/1·15.00SportingIndex14/1·15.00 Quinn Bet14/1·15.00 SmarketsSBK14/1·15.00Virgin Bet14/1·15.00talkSPORT BET14/1·15.00 BetWright14/1·15.00 LiveScore Bet14/1·15.00 Betano14/1·15.00 10 Bet14/1·15.00 Coral14/1·15.00 Betfred14/1·15.00 7Bet14/1·15.00 Star Sports14/1·15.00 Midnite14/1·15.00
1	A La Noche J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Oliver Cole · draw 6 5yo · G · bOnly pairing	656	10-02	68	—	—	36.8	6/1·6.99	6.8·6.80 Betfair Exchange · -3% vs fair All 30 books ▾ Betfair Exchange6.8·6.80 SmarketsSBK11/2·6.50 Star Sports5/1·6.00 Betano5/1·6.00 Dragon Bet5/1·6.00 CopyBet5/1·6.00 Boyle Sports5/1·6.00 Ladbrokes5/1·6.00 BetTom5/1·6.00 10 Bet5/1·6.00 Bet Victor5/1·6.00 BetAhoy5/1·6.00 SportingIndex5/1·6.00BestOdds5/1·6.007Bet5/1·6.00 Midnite5/1·6.00Virgin Bet5/1·6.00Quinn Bet5/1·6.00 Coral5/1·6.00 Bet3655/1·6.00 William Hill5/1·6.00 talkSPORT BET5/1·6.00 BetWright5/1·6.00 LiveScore Bet5/1·6.00 Spreadex5/1·6.00Octobet5/1·6.00BresBet5/1·6.00 Unibet9/2·5.50 PricedUp Bet9/2·5.50 Betfred9/2·5.50
6	Play Me J: Donagh Murphy(7) · T: Jim Boyle · draw 7 · combo 2/12 (17%) 4yo · G · bClass dropOnly ride	344159	9-12	64	—	—	36.6	18/1·19.80	18.5·18.50 Betfair Exchange · -7% vs fair All 30 books ▾ Betfair Exchange18.5·18.50 Boyle Sports16/1·17.00 Ladbrokes16/1·17.00 Unibet16/1·17.00 PricedUp Bet16/1·17.00Octobet16/1·17.00BresBet16/1·17.00 Star Sports16/1·17.00 Bet36516/1·17.00 Coral16/1·17.00 7Bet16/1·17.00 Dragon Bet16/1·17.00 BetAhoy16/1·17.00 Spreadex16/1·17.00 LiveScore Bet16/1·17.00 Betano16/1·17.00BestOdds16/1·17.00Midnite16/1·17.00 SportingIndex16/1·17.00 Quinn Bet16/1·17.00 SmarketsSBK16/1·17.00 William Hill16/1·17.00 Betfred16/1·17.00 CopyBet16/1·17.00 BetTom16/1·17.00 Bet Victor16/1·17.00 10 Bet16/1·17.00Virgin Bet16/1·17.00talkSPORT BET16/1·17.00 BetWright16/1·17.00
4	Freddie's Star J: Ashley Lewis(3) · T: Roger Teal · draw 2 4yo · G · bbFT B	96054	10-00	66	—	—	35.7	12/1·13.98	12.5·12.50 Betfair Exchange · -11% vs fair All 30 books ▾ Betfair Exchange12.5·12.50 Boyle Sports11/1·12.00 Ladbrokes11/1·12.00 Unibet11/1·12.00 BetTom11/1·12.00 Bet Victor11/1·12.00Virgin Bet11/1·12.00talkSPORT BET11/1·12.00 BetWright11/1·12.00 LiveScore Bet11/1·12.00 Betano11/1·12.00 Dragon Bet11/1·12.00 BresBet11/1·12.00BestOdds11/1·12.00SmarketsSBK11/1·12.00 William Hill11/1·12.00 Coral11/1·12.00 Bet36511/1·12.00 Betfred11/1·12.00 10 Bet11/1·12.00 CopyBet11/1·12.00 PricedUp Bet11/1·12.00 BetAhoy11/1·12.00 Spreadex11/1·12.00Octobet11/1·12.007Bet11/1·12.00 Star Sports11/1·12.00 Midnite11/1·12.00 SportingIndex11/1·12.00 Quinn Bet11/1·12.00

OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest · Fair= the market's own consensus: median price across 30 bookmakers per horse with the 17% overround stripped out. A green best price pays above that consensus — a price check, not a tip: the market can be wrong about a horse, this only tells you when a book stands out from it.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the Betfred 'Follow Us On X' Handicap Stakes?

The Betfred 'Follow Us On X' Handicap Stakes is off at 17:48 on 14 August 2026 at Epsom (Great Britain).

What is the field size and distance of the 17:48 Epsom?

7f, Class 5, Flat, 9 runners declared.

What is the going for the 17:48 Epsom?

Going is reported as Good To Firm on Turf.

What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 17:48 Epsom?

The AI top-rated runner is Spacewoman (score 57.6, best price 5.70). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.

Who is the favourite for the 17:48 Epsom?

The market favourite is Ice Cube at a best price of 5.20. The Racing Alpha AI top pick is a different horse — Spacewoman.

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