Epsom Downs Race 2 - Betfred Blue Riband Trial Stakes (Listed)
BALZAC (1) comes off a strong win at Kempton over 1609m, scoring by 1.25L, and looks well placed stepping up in distance. MENZIES (2) was a winner two starts back at Kempton and followed up with a 3rd at Southwell over 1621m, beaten 5.75L. REBEL ROCKER (5) and SAXON STREET (6) are both unbeaten, each winning their only start over 1609m at Kempton and Chelmsford respectively. PEARL RIVER (4) resumes after a 202-day break, having won last start at Nottingham over 2057m by 1L. Balzac (1) rates as the leading chance, with Menzies (2), Rebel Rocker (5), Saxon Street (6), and Pearl River (4) all presenting as key dangers based on their recent wins and placings. Something for the Multiples: BALZAC (1) SAXON STREET (6) PEARL RIVER (4) MENZIES (2)
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Last start won after settling midfield at Kempton over 1609m on 1 Apr by 1.25L with 57.5kg at $2, defeating Winding Stream. Previously finished 3rd at Newmarket over 1609m in September at $23. Steps up 418m in trip and draws barrier 1. Progressive type who can feature again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.25L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Alexandra Egan | 58kg | - | 4-6-6-6-4-5-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Last start 3rd of 10 at Southwell over 1621m on 14 Mar, beaten 5.75L with 62.5kg at $10 behind Penny Time. Won two back at Kempton over 1609m by 3.25L at $3.25, leading throughout. Steps up 406m in trip and drops 4kg in weight. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $15,739.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 62.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.75L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $3.25 |
| 5/12 | 21/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-up after a 184-day break. Last start finished 5th of 7 in the Group 1 at Saint Cloud over 1599m on 26 Oct, beaten 3.2L at $9.50 behind Puerto Rico. Won at Curragh three runs back over 1408m. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $250,000.00 | Saint Cloud | 1599m | SOFT7 | Wayne Lordan | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $63,941.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-6-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.05L | $1.91 |
| 7/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Alec Voikhansky
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-up after 202 days. Last start won at Nottingham over 2057m on 8 Oct by 1L with 60kg at $4, settling just off the pace. Also placed at Goodwood two back over 1990m. Can feature with a repeat of that form.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,804.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 60kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Goodwood | 1990m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Thomas Greatrex | 60.5kg | - | 4-2-2-2-2-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 59kg | - | 3-3-4-5-5-5-5 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 1442m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 60.5kg | - | 7-6-7-7-6-8-6 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-up after 160 days. Won on debut at Kempton over 1609m on 19 Nov by 1.25L with 58.5kg at $13, finishing strongly from midfield. Steps up in distance and faces a class rise. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 19/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Aiden Brookes | 58.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-5-4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Returned from a break to win on debut at Chelmsford over 1609m on 18 Dec, coming from well back to score by 1L with 60.5kg at $1.73. Steps up 418m in trip and drops 2kg for this Listed assignment. Three-year-old colt by Saxon Warrior trained by J & T Gosden. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Chelmsford | 1609m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | - | 9-9-8-8-8-7-1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $1.73 |