Result · Epsom · Friday 14 August 2026
4:38 Epsom result: Private Project wins the Betfred 'Play Fred's £5 Million' Handicap Stakes
Private Project won the 4:38 at Epsom on Friday 14 August 2026, beating the 3/1 favourite Mrembo by 1 length. Ridden by J F Egan for trainer Pat Phelan, the three-year-old was sent off at 22/1 and covered the 1m2f on good to firm ground in 2m 8.36s. Offiah's Boy was a further 2¼ lengths back in third at 4/1. Time To Sparkle was a non-runner.
4:38 Epsom full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Private Project (IRE) 3yo · 8-8 |
J F Egan Pat Phelan | — | 22/1 | 48 |
| 2 |
Mrembo (GB) 7yo · 9-12 · p |
Hector Crouch Jonathan Portman | 1 l | 3/1FAV | 58 |
| 3 |
Offiah's Boy (GB) 5yo · 9-11 |
Taylor Fisher Joe Tickle | 2¼ l | 4/1 | 52 |
| 4 |
Haveagobeau (GB) 7yo · 9-1 · claim 7lb |
Olivia Haines Jim Boyle | ¾ l | 6/1 | 54 |
| 5 |
Pangbourne (GB) 3yo · 9-0 · claim 3lb |
Ashley Lewis Roger Teal | 1 l | 9/1 | 57 |
| 6 |
Gretna Dreams (IRE) 4yo · 9-11 |
Pat Cosgrave Stuart Williams | ¼ l | 9/2 | 57 |
| 7 |
Celtic Spirit (GB) 4yo · 9-7 · p |
David Probert Karen Jewell | 4 l | 8/1 | 53 |
| 8 |
All About George (GB) 4yo · 9-0 |
Josephine Gordon Keiran Burke | 2½ l | 9/1 | 46 |
| 9 |
Cormorant Rock (IRE) 3yo · 8-5 · p |
Tyler Heard Jim Boyle | 2¾ l | 50/1 | 44 |
| 10 |
Lady Margret (IRE) 4yo · 9-0 |
William Carson Tony Carroll | 12 l | 33/1 | 46 |
Non-runner: Time To Sparkle
Epsom 4:38 returns
4:38 Epsom result: FAQs
Who won the 4:38 at Epsom on Friday 14 August 2026?
Private Project, ridden by J F Egan and trained by Pat Phelan, at a starting price of 22/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Mrembo, the 3/1 favourite, finished second, 1 length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 8.36s over 1m2f on good to firm ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Time To Sparkle. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
