July 20 / 15.45 Leicester

15.45

Good To Soft

William Hill Epic Boost Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £2747.84
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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William Hill Epic Boost Classified Stakes

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 182793

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f) in February; also placed on AW at Southwell (7f) and Wolverhampton (6f) since; twice below par on fast turf in between but it's a bit too soon to suggest he isn't effective on the grass and he's likely to face different ground conditions this time; also fitted with first-time cheekpieces; less exposed than most of these; considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

1

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Boarhunt

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Appleby

Clear personal best when beating 14 rivals in 6f Leicester classified and ran well enough the last twice (also 6f) to be considered for this; return to 7f okay.

4/1

5th

3

(10)

18th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

13:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boarhunt

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Michael Appleby

Made a successful handicap debut here (7f) in February and doubled his tally at Leicester (6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; fair fourth on soft ground last time and interesting back here, but he may prefer an extra furlong on a sharp track like this now.

5/1

4th

1

(6)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Ffos Las

Boarhunt

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

AW winner who opened his account on turf when beating 14 rivals in a 6f classified race at Leicester (good; first-time cheekpieces); 4lb higher back in a handicap and unproven on soft ground.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 9-6333

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-8 but third in sprint handicaps here (soft/good) at the start of the summer and another good effort when filling the same position at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) ten days ago; should go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Malham Tarn Cove

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Just one win from 25 starts but that was over C&D and he ran well to finish fourth of 12 over C&D (good to soft) on his penultimate run; has been a bit up and down in five runs this season but his best form form puts him in the picture.

10/1

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Malham Tarn Cove

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Just one win from 25 starts but that was over C&D and he ran well to finish fourth of 12 over C&D (good to soft) on his penultimate run; has been a bit up and down in five runs this season but his best form form puts him in the picture.

10/1

9th

13

(7)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Malham Tarn Cove

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Steph Hollinshead

His sole win from 24 starts came over Bath's extended 5f last May; has the same mark today and some minor honours this term, but the switch from cheekpieces to today's visor needs to make him step back up a notch.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 904264

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on AW (7f/1m) and latest was in November 2021; recorded a couple of respectable efforts back on turf at Yarmouth last month but others are preferred for win purposes again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Eyes

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

dwelt start, towards rear, switched left and headway over 2f out, ridden and led final 110yds, kept on

8/1

7th

9

(8)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Eyes

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

Not prolific but she's capable at this level and she was beaten less than one length at Newcastle 19 days ago (6f); can get it wrong at the start but she's a contender if breaking on terms.

7/1

Form: 178654 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Veteran; last two wins were in the winter over 7f at Wolverhampton; best recent effort when fourth in 7f Chester handicap (soft) last Friday; thereabouts if in similar form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

Form: 47436- D

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Has won just two of his 43 starts and absent since finishing a below-par sixth at Brighton last autumn; watching brief is advised.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(1)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Global Acclamation

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Patrick Chamings

held up in rear

25/1

9th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Global Acclamation

9st 1lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Patrick Chamings

midfield

25/1

5th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Global Acclamation

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Patrick Chamings

prominent, pressed leader from under 3f out, kept on inside final furlong

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 408303 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Rather mixed record since 6f AW win on seasonal debut in March but that has resulted in his mark coming down enough to make him eligible for this 0-50 classified event; latest Beverley third wasn't too bad and he won over 7f here on the previous occasion he was partnered by Oisin Murphy; on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has a patchy profile and was never involved at Newcastle (6f) last Monday but his last win was on Tapeta and he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip; change of headgear.

12/1

5th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified at Wolverhampton in August but he's not hit the same level since including in three runs for this yard; losing run is now up to 16 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

35

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified here in August but soundly beaten in Tapeta handicaps on his two runs for this yard and has to raise his game.

25/1

16/1

Form: 33679- D

Last run: 365 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins but 0-5 on turf, including failing to make an impact in three low-grade handicaps at Catterick last summer; first start for a year so the percentage call is to look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(1)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Last Date

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ivan Furtado

Currently on a handy mark; however, form dipped on latest start and now has something to prove away from ideal venue Chelmsford.

11/2

7th

3

(4)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Last Date

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ivan Furtado

led early, headed and in touch with leaders after 1f

4/1

4th

4

(6)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Last Date

9st 8lb

T: Ivan Furtado

prominent

11/4

33/1

Form: 009

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
No impact at huge prices in a trio of 7f AW novices but no shock were he to fare better at this basement level on turf debut; another 3yo in the line-up who needs monitoring in the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(7)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:25 Windsor

King Elvis

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

awkward start, always behind

25/1

10th

8

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

King Elvis

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Midfield at best so far and moving up to 1m needs to make a big difference.

33/1

5th

6

(4)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

King Elvis

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Unexposed after only four runs but was safely held in basement-grade classified race when dropped to 6f at Leicester (good) three weeks ago and needs to find extra on today's handicap debut.

20/1

9th
13 (13)
Boniato

20/1

Form: 546

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just a whiff of promise in her three outings in recent weeks but much more realistic chance in this company and Oisin Orr isn't a regular booking for the stable; betting check needed in first-time cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(13)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Boniato

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

20/1

6th

5

(1)

1st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Boniato

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Whiff of promise in two runs last month (7f, good to firm and 6f, good) but she will need to take a big step forward to trouble the principals here.

33/1

4th

5

(4)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:38 Redcar

Boniato

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, switched to far side after 1f, pushed along and some headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

20/1

Form: 596615 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Comfortably his best effort this year when taking advantage of a career-low mark at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month; not in the same form when fifth of eight at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) since but he still rates one of the more likely types here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark.

25/1

50/1

Form: 03-088

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Only a 3yo but starting to look exposed as poor; others preferred again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:02 Redcar

Spurn Point

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lawrence Mullaney

towards rear of midfield

50/1

11th

15

(6)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Spurn Point

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lawrence Mullaney

slowly away, raced in last

50/1

8th

8

(3)

10th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Spurn Point

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

0-6; best efforts when third in AW classified race last December and eighth (not far behind three of these rivals) in Redcar handicap last month; more is required to get off the mark.

16/1

20/1

Form: 057

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten many home in maiden/novice events over 6f/7f this summer but she did hint at ability on her second start and is much less exposed than most of today's opposition; one to note in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(1)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Ali Jewels

8st 4lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Martin Dunne

dwelt start and ducked right start, never better than midfield

14/1

10th

10

(1)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Ali Jewels

8st 4lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Martin Dunne

dwelt start and ducked right start, never better than midfield

14/1

3rd

8

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Ali Jewels

8st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Martin Dunne

C&D winner on good to soft last September when with William Jarvis; down the field in two Southwell runs for this yard and now goes in blinkers, but returning here is no bad thing.

12/1

12/1

Form: 240-06 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
His last win was on Fibresand (7f) in December 2020 but he did have some close calls at Yarmouth last summer, including on good to soft; only sixth there on his return from a break five weeks ago but he may come on for the outing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lincoln Red

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

9th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lincoln Red

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Olly Williams

His last win was on AW (7f) in December 2020; did have some close calls at Yarmouth last summer but he hasn't got competitive in three outings this year

33/1

33/1

Form: 87-500

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed in AW maiden at the start of her career but it's been largely downhill since, including in two turf starts this spring.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kittybrewster

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

13-race maiden; not beaten far into fourth over C&D in October but only seen once since and she was well behind a couple of these rivals.

50/1

6th

5

(4)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kittybrewster

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

12-race maiden who perked up with a close fourth in a C&D handicap in October; didn't get the best of runs in that race but this looks tough on these terms and she has some work to do on her return.

16/1

4th

8

(11)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kittybrewster

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

Placed over C&D on her second start (November 2021) but she has struggled since moving into handicaps; return to AW needs to give her a lift.

33/1

15th
11 (15)
Roman Blaze

20/1

Form: 605807

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Barely modest form, including never seriously involved in a 6f Ayr handicap (soft) in this headgear combination ten days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

11

(15)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Roman Blaze

9st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Jessica Bedi

ducked right start, towards rear

20/1

7th

8

(3)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Roman Blaze

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jessica Bedi

Best effort in seven starts (including a bumper) when fifth of 12 on handicap debut over C&D (good) in May, but little to shout about otherwise and the addition of a tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.70
Straight Forecast £24.61
Trifecta £166.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Malham Tarn Cove

Daily Mail:

Boarhunt

The Times:

Eyes

NEWMARKET:

Ali Jewels

POSTDATA:

Merry Secret

D Express:

Boarhunt

RP RATINGS:

Malham Tarn Cove

Telegraph:

Malham Tarn Cove

The Guardian:

Malham Tarn Cove

Daily Mirror:

Malham Tarn Cove

The Sun:

Malham Tarn Cove

Daily Record:

Malham Tarn Cove

The Star:

Eyes