14.30
SoftWilliam Hill Epic Boost Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 3-
Last run: 142 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
None too consistent in 2025, running well when second in 1m Listed event at Sandown (soft) in September but poorly twice afterwards; returns from a layoff and may find that conditions place the emphasis too much on speed. |
25/1 |
|
1 (6) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Form this term features a good effort, behind the subsequent QEII winner, at Sandown (Listed) on penultimate run; did too much up front latest; 2-2 over C&D (soft-ground novice wins) and looks interesting back here. |
9/1 |
|
8 (1) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Lacks consistency but produced a solid run in defeat at Listed level last time (1m, soft) and this drop back to 7f will be no hardship; Charles Bishop gets off to partner Great Acclaim but this 4yo is respected off a competitive mark. |
11/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 32-
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (4) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
11-race maiden; yet to strike form after four runs for new stable this season but will cope if the ground softens and is quite well drawn; Billy Loughnane rides; well worth a second look. |
14/1 |
|
12th 4 (2) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Ten-race maiden who has yet to shine for his new stable this summer; slipping down the weights but this might prove too competitive. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 22-
Last run: 141 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (7) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, edged left when outpaced over 1f out, rallied and went fourth inside final 110yds |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 (8) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Off the mark in Redcar novice event, taking her form figures over 7f to 2321; the return to 1m backfired at Southwell (belated handicap debut; behind Moonspirit) since; may have more to offer back down in distance and remains of interest. |
11/2 |
9/4
Form: 42-
Last run: 142 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
24th Mar 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Cost 1,000,000gns as a yearling; both starts over 7f at Newmarket last backend, better effort when runner-up on heavy ground latest despite again hanging left; gelded since; alarm bells are ringing but he has clear possibilities granted further improvement. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 11 (5) |
3rd Nov 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Slowly away and beaten nearly 11l by a stablemate when fourth of 12 at 11-2 on recent debut over C&D (soft); however, this 1,000,000gns yearling may be a lot sharper for that run and is not ruled out. |
7/2 |
|
9 |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb
|
|
100/1
Form: 98-
Last run: 72 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (7) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form. |
7/1 |
|
138 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 3lb
|
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|
2 (13) |
18th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Unsuited by drop to 6f last time; gradually back to form otherwise this term, close third at Ayr (good) in most recent 7f attempt; possibilities off last winning mark, provided he takes to added cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 2966-
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (15) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Went back-to-back in good-ground handicaps (7f/1m, including here) in September 2024 but no wins since and two runs last month (led before weakening) don't suggest another crack at this trip will turn the ship around. |
8/1 |
|
7th 7 (3) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Won two in a row on turf in September 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and was well held on C&D reappearance (good) 12 days ago; may have needed that run but he's hard to predict and others are more convincing; blinkers reapplied. |
10/1 |
|
11th 6 (2) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Regressed last year and goes without the usual headgear on his return from four months off; twice ran well off higher marks over C&D last summer, though, and ran well on his 2yo debut, so a better showing wouldn't surprise as long as there's not much rain. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 70-
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
24th Mar 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has easily the worst chance on form, having finished last in a couple of Kempton AW contests (7f/1m); hood enlisted. |
100/1 |
|
12th 7 (10) |
2nd Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
150-1, pulled hard and weakened to finish tailed off on 1m course debut five weeks ago; may last longer down at 7f but can still only watch. |
100/1 |
|
7th 6 (4) |
27th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
took keen hold, led |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.23 |
| Trifecta | £39.00 |
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