May 23 / 13.45 Haydock

13.45

Soft

William Hill Epic Boost British EBF Hedge Of Oak Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 2f 100y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Epic Boost British EBF Hedge Of Oak Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 314-1

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-4 when scoring easily on this month's handicap and seasonal debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm; unraced on slow ground); had just three rivals to beat and takes a steep rise in grade today, but this half-sister to her stable's Group 1 winner Dreamloper could have plenty more to offer.
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1st

4

(4)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Dreamasar

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made it 2-4 when scoring easily on this month's handicap and seasonal debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm; unraced on slow ground); had just three rivals to beat and takes a steep rise in grade today, but this half-sister to her stable's Group 1 winner Dreamloper could have plenty more to offer.

10/1

1st

2

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

15:48 Salisbury

Dreamasar

9st 12lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Half-sister to Group 1 winner Dreamloper; off the mark at the second attempt in 1m Lingfield maiden (AW) in September and backed it up with a good fourth under a penalty in 1m Yarmouth novice following month (race worked out well); has plenty more to offer now handicapping over this longer distance; has been a non-runner on account of good to firm and soft ground in the past.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 52237-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
0-7 since winning on 2yo debut in October 2024 but she finished close-up in a few Listed/Group 3 races last season (1m2f-1m4f, various ground) and she might be the type to improve with age; not ruled out on reappearance.
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2nd

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Revoir

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

0-7 since winning on 2yo debut in October 2024 but she finished close-up in a few Listed/Group 3 races last season (1m2f-1m4f, various ground) and she might be the type to improve with age; not ruled out on reappearance.

6/1

7th

9

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Revoir

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Sole 2yo race was a heavy-ground win in October; short-headed in 1m2f Listed race here in May on reappearance, the first of three seconds this season and one of those was on "very soft" ground over 10.5f in France (the only time she's worn cheekpieces); Newmarket (1m4f Group 3) four weeks ago saw her first Group-race assignment since the Oaks and she ran well this time, in third, but much better is nevertheless required today in the returning headgear.

10/1

8

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Revoir

8st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Beaten a head by Miss Justice at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month and posted another close Listed second at Longchamp (10.5f, very soft) three weeks ago; has hinted today's step back up in trip could prompt further improvement and this 3yo is one to consider.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4246-7 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Last season's best performances came in Group 1s when runner-up in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh (1m4f, good) and very close fourth in the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); flopped on last month's reappearance at Cork, which is disconcerting, but she's a leading player if leaving that performance behind in first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

9

(7)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Wemightakedlongway

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Last season's best performances came in Group 1s when runner-up in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh (1m4f, good) and very close fourth in the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); flopped on last month's reappearance at Cork, which is disconcerting, but she's a leading player if leaving that performance behind in first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

7th

8

(2)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 25y

17:12 Cork

Wemightakedlongway

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Navan 1m2f Listed race on soft last year; loads of good runs in defeat after in Group 1s up to 1m4f including in Oaks/Irish Oaks and a French Group 1; is ground-versatile and rated 110 so is the one to beat if ready enough on return.

6/4

Form: 1131-1

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-4 in handicaps when winning on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh (1m1f, good); up in trip/grade today but she powered ahead once in the clear last time and it's hard to identify where the ceiling of her ability lies; has won on good to soft (unraced on softer); dam was two-time 1m4f Listed winner; interesting contender.
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4th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Noche Clasica

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Made it 3-4 in handicaps when winning on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh (1m1f, good); up in trip/grade today but she powered ahead once in the clear last time and it's hard to identify where the ceiling of her ability lies; has won on good to soft (unraced on softer); dam was two-time 1m4f Listed winner; interesting contender.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Noche Clasica

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive in six starts for three different stables last year (641131) including making a successful debut for this one at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in October; has a 6lb higher mark and a 167-day absence to overcome, but she remains open to further improvement.

7/2

1st

6

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Noche Clasica

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Won a Chester maiden for Kevin Ryan in May (7f, good) and after a 150,000gns sale in July, won a Goodwood fillies' handicap off 7lb lower for James Owen in August; interesting on first start for Ed Bethell but might find others better handicapped.

9/2

25/1

Form: 2147-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
22-1 winner of the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot (1m, good) last July and good fourth in US Grade 3 (1m, firm) next time; of interest on that form but tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unraced on slow ground.
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5th

2

(5)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

22-1 winner of the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot (1m, good) last July and good fourth in US Grade 3 (1m, firm) next time; of interest on that form but tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unraced on slow ground.

25/1

10th

5

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Developed into a very useful sort last term, notably Group/Grade 3 performances at Ascot (won) and Kentucky Downs (ran well); chance of landing this prize depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

16/1

1

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Cheshire Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Made her name as a handicapper but popped up at 22-1 in a Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good) in July and was unlucky not to finish closer in America last time (1m Grade 3m, firm); however, whether she's up to this class is debatable, and rain could scupper things anyway (unraced on anything easier than good).

25/1

Form: 0127-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at York (1m2f, good) last July and runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) in August; down the field on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket on both starts since, most recently her reappearance but that may not be her track; could bounce back with a bold show in first-time cheekpieces; unraced on ground slower than good to soft.
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6th

8

(1)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Sand Gazelle

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at York (1m2f, good) last July and runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) in August; down the field on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket on both starts since, most recently her reappearance but that may not be her track; could bounce back with a bold show in first-time cheekpieces; unraced on ground slower than good to soft.

16/1

7th

11

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Sand Gazelle

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Low-mileage filly; below form at Newmarket when last seen but broadly progressive otherwise and may have more to offer this term; Listed winner at York (1m2f) last July then ran well in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f); shortlisted.

7/1

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Sand Gazelle

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made all to win by a neck in Listed race at York (1m2f, good) in July and better still when second of seven in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) six weeks ago; progressive 3yo who has to be in calculations.

3/1

Form: 14637-

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Impressive win on debut at Newbury (7f, good) last April; 0-4 since (including in two Listed races) and has something to find in today's company, but this lightly raced half-sister to connections' Group 2 winner Sacred is in top hands and may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some point.
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7th

3

(2)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Consecrated

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Impressive win on debut at Newbury (7f, good) last April; 0-4 since (including in two Listed races) and has something to find in today's company, but this lightly raced half-sister to connections' Group 2 winner Sacred is in top hands and may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some point.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Bath

Consecrated

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: William Haggas

Made all for comfortable success on debut at Newbury (7f, good) in April; managed only fourth when favourite for 1m York Listed race on next outing and last month's handicap third at Haydock (1m2f, good) was also slightly below the standard required here, but today's hike up in trip is an interesting move.

14/1

4

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Consecrated

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Readily made all in a Newbury maiden (7f, good) in April on debut and good fourth in a Listed race at York (1m, good to firm) in May, the latter in a manner which pointed strongly to longer trips; needs to bounce back from a flop in novice at Newbury (1m, good) in June but is still one to note.

5/2

Form: 17111/ D

Last run: 594 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
She's won five of her six starts, the latest victory coming in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October 2024; absent since and she needs to prove she retains her ability, but she probably won't need to be at her very best to come out on top in this line-up.
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5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Friendly Soul

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

She's won five of her six starts, the latest victory coming in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October 2024; absent since and she needs to prove she retains her ability, but she probably won't need to be at her very best to come out on top in this line-up.

13/8

1st

7

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Friendly Soul

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Tenacious winner of a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in December and Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May, making most in the latter as the first two drew 12l clear; 8-11 for the Group 3 Musidora at York (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) just ten days later but held up and hung right, finishing last of seven; on a recovery mission but the Newmarket win demands respect.

4/1

7th

3

(7)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Friendly Soul

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has Coronation Stakes and Ribblesdale entries; late foal; half-sister to eight winners including French Group 1 winners With You, Call The Wind and We Are; dam 10.5f Group 3 winner; upset in the stalls on intended debut; tenacious winner of a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) later in December and Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, good) ten days ago, making most last time as the first two drew 12l clear; that was a serious performance and her stable has won seven of the last 13 Musidoras.

10/11

Non-runners

Sparks Fly

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Payout
Exacta £43.50
Straight Forecast £43.35
Trifecta £265.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Friendly Soul

SPOTLIGHT:

Noche Clasica

LAMBOURN:

Dreamasar

POSTDATA:

Wemightakedlongway

Daily Mail:

Sparks Fly

NEWMARKET:

Sand Gazelle

TOPSPEED:

Cheshire Dancer

The Guardian:

Dreamasar

Telegraph:

Noche Clasica

D Express:

Noche Clasica

Daily Record:

Wemightakedlongway

The Times:

Friendly Soul

Daily Mirror:

Friendly Soul

The Sun:

Friendly Soul

The Star:

Sparks Fly