Formscan - Marsh Benham bolted up at Epsom on Thursday and looks a real player under a 4lb penalty, with Billy Loughnane aboard for the first time. Even so, it might be worth taking a chance on CRAFTY BLUE. Her earlier efforts over the mile left plenty to be desired, but she's found bags of improvement since being fitted with cheekpieces and her last couple of performances would suggest she's ready for a return to further. Others to note include Kiani King and Mertoun.

Kodi Bear (IRE)-Emilandra(Slade Power)
ts5cp4(39)
cd1
(Hills Angels)
Rated 75
In the last 3 years Kodi Fire (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Amused (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th Aug 2026 Sandown(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Amused (IRE) 2nd (11/2 9-3 Rated 69) Callum Rodriguez 6.06L in front of Kodi Fire (IRE) 5th (8/1 9-9 Rated 75) Jason Watson (6 ran) | ||
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Galileo Gold (GB)-Zelie Martin(Invincible Spirit)
(4)
cd1
(The Red House Racing Club)
Rated 69
Won When Rated 69
In the last 3 years Marsh Benham (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Newfangled (IRE) | 1 | |
| 16th May 2025 Newbury(1m , Flat Hcap, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Marsh Benham (IRE) 1st (25/1 9-9 Rated 68) Jack Callan .38L in front of Newfangled (IRE) 3rd (4/1J Fav 9-11 Rated 67) Taryn Langley (13 ran) | ||
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| Virtue Patience (GB) | 1 | |
| 10th Jul 2025 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Marsh Benham (IRE) 7th (40/1 9-12 Rated 71) P Cosgrave 5.75L in front of Virtue Patience (GB) 10th (4/1J Fav 9-5 Rated 74) R Havlin (10 ran) | ||
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| Amused (IRE) | 2 | |
| 23rd Jul 2026 Sandown(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Firm in places)) Marsh Benham (IRE) 1st (20/1 9-13 Rated 66) B d l Sayette .75L in front of Amused (IRE) 2nd (25/1 10-0 Rated 67) Rob Hornby (12 ran) | ||
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| 25th Nov 2025 Lingfield(1m 1yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Amused (IRE) 5th (25/1 9-8 Rated 73) Cieren Fallon 1.25L in front of Marsh Benham (IRE) 7th (40/1 8-13 Rated 67) Jack Callan (12 ran) | ||
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In the last 3 years Newfangled (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Marsh Benham (IRE) | 1 | |
| 16th May 2025 Newbury(1m , Flat Hcap, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Marsh Benham (IRE) 1st (25/1 9-9 Rated 68) Jack Callan .38L in front of Newfangled (IRE) 3rd (4/1J Fav 9-11 Rated 67) Taryn Langley (13 ran) | ||
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| Knowledge (GB) | 1 | |
| 13th Jul 2026 Windsor(1m 31yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Firm in places)) Newfangled (IRE) 4th (13/2 9-12 Rated 76) Rob Hornby 1.75L in front of Knowledge (GB) 5th (28/1 9-3 Rated 76) Harry Davies (8 ran) | ||
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Ribchester (IRE)-Preobrajenska(Paco Boy)
cp2(19)
(Newmarket Racing Club Hqvi)
Rated 71
In the last 3 years Ribenska (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Amused (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Oct 2025 Ascot(7f , Flat Hcap, Soft) Ribenska (IRE) 7th (18/1 10-12 Rated 76) Paul Hainey 6.38L in front of Amused (IRE) 12th (28/1 11-2 Rated 77) Mr R Birkett (17 ran) | ||
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Mohaather (GB)-Abhasana(Hawk Wing)
vs7(37)
d1
(Ambrose Racing Club Ltd)
Rated 75
In the last 3 years Phantom Watch (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Crafty Blue (IRE) | 1 | |
| 19th Jun 2026 Newmarket(1m , Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Firm in places) Phantom Watch (IRE) 1st (17/2 9-7 Rated 68) D Tudhope 18.06L in front of Crafty Blue (IRE) 9th (14/1 9-9 Rated 70) Alexander Voikhansky (10 ran) | ||
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No Nay Never (USA)-Happy Face(Kingman)
(14)
(Mr P And Mrs L Rowe And Mr John Turner)
Rated 68
In the last 3 years Amused (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Marsh Benham (IRE) | 2 | |
| 23rd Jul 2026 Sandown(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Firm in places)) Marsh Benham (IRE) 1st (20/1 9-13 Rated 66) B d l Sayette .75L in front of Amused (IRE) 2nd (25/1 10-0 Rated 67) Rob Hornby (12 ran) | ||
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| 25th Nov 2025 Lingfield(1m 1yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Amused (IRE) 5th (25/1 9-8 Rated 73) Cieren Fallon 1.25L in front of Marsh Benham (IRE) 7th (40/1 8-13 Rated 67) Jack Callan (12 ran) | ||
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| Kodi Fire (IRE) | 1 | |
| 6th Aug 2026 Sandown(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Amused (IRE) 2nd (11/2 9-3 Rated 69) Callum Rodriguez 6.06L in front of Kodi Fire (IRE) 5th (8/1 9-9 Rated 75) Jason Watson (6 ran) | ||
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| Ribenska (IRE) | 1 | |
| 3rd Oct 2025 Ascot(7f , Flat Hcap, Soft) Ribenska (IRE) 7th (18/1 10-12 Rated 76) Paul Hainey 6.38L in front of Amused (IRE) 12th (28/1 11-2 Rated 77) Mr R Birkett (17 ran) | ||
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Space Blues (IRE)-Crafty Madam(Mastercraftsman)
cp4(16)
(Mr Con Harrington)
Rated 72
In the last 3 years Crafty Blue (IRE) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Phantom Watch (IRE) | 1 | |
| 19th Jun 2026 Newmarket(1m , Flat Hcap, Good-Good to Firm in places) Phantom Watch (IRE) 1st (17/2 9-7 Rated 68) D Tudhope 18.06L in front of Crafty Blue (IRE) 9th (14/1 9-9 Rated 70) Alexander Voikhansky (10 ran) | ||
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Sea The Stars (IRE)-Bespangled(Dubawi)
vs2(13)
d1
(Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Walnut)
Rated 72
In the last 3 years Knowledge (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Newfangled (IRE) | 1 | |
| 13th Jul 2026 Windsor(1m 31yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm (Firm in places)) Newfangled (IRE) 4th (13/2 9-12 Rated 76) Rob Hornby 1.75L in front of Knowledge (GB) 5th (28/1 9-3 Rated 76) Harry Davies (8 ran) | ||
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Showcasing (GB)-Golden Hind(Golden Horn)
(208)
d1
(Nick Bradley Racing 38)
Rated 71

Persian King (IRE)-Ermine Ruby(Cape Cross)
ts2(14)
d1
(P C J Dalby & R D Schuster)
Rated 67

Territories (IRE)-Moon Melody(New Approach)
cp4(11)
(Jads Virtue Partnership)
Rated 61
In the last 3 years Virtue Patience (GB) has met
| Horse | No. Of times | |
| Marsh Benham (IRE) | 1 | |
| 10th Jul 2025 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Marsh Benham (IRE) 7th (40/1 9-12 Rated 71) P Cosgrave 5.75L in front of Virtue Patience (GB) 10th (4/1J Fav 9-5 Rated 74) R Havlin (10 ran) | ||
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Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

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