May 24 / 16.10 Goodwood

16.10

Good

William Hill Epic Boost Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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William Hill Epic Boost Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1/241 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpices at Yarmouth (7f, good; off 7lb lower) three weeks ago on return from brief spell in Dubai; lightly raced 5yo who is now 2-2 in British events and could well progress further; respected in the retained headgear.
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1st

20

(20)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Wild Tiger

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Lightly raced 5yo whose only two defeats came at Meydan; 3-3 in British races, including a couple of clearcut wins over 7f on good ground since wearing cheekpieces, latest at Goodwood; gives the impression (backed up by pedigree) that he'll be as effective back at 1m; trainer landed this prize in 2010 and 2021; big player with further progress on the cards.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Wild Tiger

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, ridden out

2/1

1st

1

(3)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Wild Tiger

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, ridden out

2/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 009-38 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Listed winner in France; 0-7 in Britain but ran very encouragingly at Kempton (7f, AW) on seasonal debut and it's best to forgive his subsequent effort (race didn't pan out favourably); possibilities off reduced mark, provided the cards drop right.
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3

(9)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Toimy Son

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival.

10/1

26

(15)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Toimy Son

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Menuisier

Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud.

50/1

7th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Toimy Son

10st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Menuisier

Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt.

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /117-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who scored twice over 6f last term; respectable keeping-on fourth upped to 7f at Newmarket (good) on reappearance and may well build on that effort; remains open to further progress and interesting back down in grade.
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4th

8

(8)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Be Frank

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Best effort in a light 2026 campaign when fourth in big field at York last month; has an unimpressive strike-rate for current yard but is now 2lb lower than his last winning mark so cannot be discounted.

7/1

10th

3

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Be Frank

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ian Williams

Best effort in a light 2026 campaign when fourth in big field at York on penultimate start; has an unimpressive strike-rate for current yard but is interesting dropped in class off last winning mark.

10/1

5th

8

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Be Frank

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ian Williams

Fresh after two runs this season and on a competitive mark; came from well back to be fourth last week at York (1m, good to soft) and should feature.

6/1

Form: 067-00 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive spell culminated in Ascot success (7f, soft; off 5lb higher) last May; subsequent form figures (mostly over 1m) aren't pretty, but he may benefit from this drop back in trip having pulled too hard last time; attractively treated.
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3rd

5

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charles Hills

Failed to settle and proved disappointing last time when bidding for AW hat-trick; effective in this sphere and may rebound, especially if the ground is optimal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

10/1

8th

1

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Racingbreaks Ryder

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Back to something approaching his best this summer, winning handicaps at Newcastle (1m) and here (7f) on his last two starts; well drawn to attack but a 5lb penalty could scupper his hat-trick bid.

7/2

Form: 2-1227 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on AW, ran respectably on sole turf attempt; outstayed over 8.5f on last appearance 11 weeks ago; very consistent otherwise and with this drop back in distance ideal, looks likely to go well.
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6th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Smoky Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Dual Tapeta winner who ran well from a wide stall on his Polytrack debut in August (first-time cheekpieces); not as good at Southwell last time but is back on his last winning mark and one of his wins came fresh, so the six-week break may help.

10/1

14th

9

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Can race too freely and hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should, but he's on a good mark and turned in a solid effort in cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton two weeks ago; work to do with Ayr Harbour on that form though and his yard may have stronger claims with Kodi Lion.

16/1

3rd

7

(10)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders when on outer

10/1

10/1

Form: 3121-5 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 121 on turf, the wins in Class 5 races over 7f at Newmarket (good) and Newbury (good to firm); upped in grade but may have more to offer and looks interesting returned to this sphere with AW reappearance under her belt.
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5th

23

(6)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Aurora Dawn

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

slowly away

12/1

6th

10

(5)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Aurora Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

slowly away, in rear, not clear run repeatedly against far rail from over 2f out, headway when in the clear final 110yds, did well in the circumstances

10/1

6th

10

(5)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Aurora Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Has form figures of 121 on turf, the wins in Class 5 races over 7f at Newmarket (good) and Newbury (good to firm); upped in grade but may have more to offer and looks interesting returned to this sphere with AW reappearance under her belt.

10/1

Form: 3931-7 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Did most of his winning for Richard Hannon on AW; midfield (seemed to need the run) at Kempton on stable/seasonal debut; tongue-tie now added; only 1-11 on turf and his form in this sphere has declined.
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5th

2

(6)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tahitian Prince

9st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: George Baker

On a handy mark but has done most of his winning at 1m and recent form is over middle distances; never dangerous on last 7f attempt and isn't crying out for a return to this trip.

9/1

5th

2

(6)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tahitian Prince

9st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: George Baker

On a handy mark but has done most of his winning at 1m and recent form is over middle distances; never dangerous on last 7f attempt and isn't crying out for a return to this trip.

9/1

1

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tahitian Prince

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Three-time course winner; 0-6 for current stable but there have been flickers of promise; he's on a dangerous mark but still to convince he needs this far.

6/1

25/1

Form: 341030 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All wins on AW at Kempton; well held in a couple of major handicaps on turf this spring but may fare better now back down in grade; went close off this mark in Class 3 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, soft) in 2021.
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6

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Hieronymus

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

Won at Kempton (7f, AW) in February and has a lower turf mark; however, well beaten on his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and this 9yo is now 0-23 on grass; others are preferred.

16/1

3

(12)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Hieronymus

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Baker

Five-time winner on Kempton AW, most recently in February (below par there since); has form over C&D but the 9yo is 0-22 on turf and not the percentage call.

25/1

14/1

Form: 038-74 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Latest effort was better than his reappearance; much more exposed than some of these but has several pieces of respectable form at Goodwood, most recently when fourth off 5lb higher in this race 12 months ago.
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2nd

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Able Kane

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Has come a stone down the weights this year and been expensive to follow lately; this is easier than he's used to, on his Tapeta debut, as the tongue-tie comes off and blinkers go back on, and a revival wouldn't be a shock.

4/1

8th

6

(15)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Able Kane

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Rod Millman

Without a win since Newmarket last June when 10lb higher in the ratings; had some off-days in the meantime and stopped quickly at Ascot a month ago.

9/1

12th

2

(17)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:17 Ascot

Able Kane

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Eight wins, the latest at Newmarket last summer (7f, good to soft) coming off 8lb higher; had some off-days in the meantime but last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy.

5/1

10th
7 (4)
Caragio

10/1

Form: 187-40 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won on turf in 2022 and on AW (off only 1lb lower) in 2023; ties in with Toimy Son on Kempton reappearance form and faced a tougher task (came up short) in the Victoria Cup since; this drop back in class is a plus.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Caragio

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Creditable third under his trainer in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster (1m) last time, having attracted strong support; has done his winning over 6f/7f and warrants respect back down in distance.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 146-12 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Useful 7f handicapper who has returned in good form this season, winning at Wolverhampton (AW) then creditable second at Musselburgh (good to soft); has shown quirks but he holds place claims off unaltered mark.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Well below par in two races (elsewhere) since returned to AW but could revive back at Wolverhampton; has form figures of 7112441 over C&D, most recently defying a 2lb higher mark last March; not dismissed.

12/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Kid

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, outpaced from under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Street Kid

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

7f specialist who has to put a moderate effort at Southwell last time behind him, but is back off the same mark as when gaining his third Wolverhampton success back in March; has gone close on Polytrack and shouldn't be far away.

9/1

40/1

Form: 500-00

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 4yo who has two duck eggs for new stable and was well behind Street Kid both times; best watched unless the market suggests a return to form is expected.
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4th

1

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Book Of Life

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Patrick Morris

Has a record of 0-16 on turf and it's a long time between his AW drinks; however, he arrives in form having been placed in that sphere the last twice; may remain competitive.

2/1

2nd

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Patrick Morris

On a long losing run but he signalled he is ready to strike again when an unlucky-in-running third of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap a week ago, twice hampered in the straight; big shout off an unchanged mark.

11/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.80
Straight Forecast £30.85
Tricast £94.72
Trifecta £163.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wild Tiger

POSTDATA:

Street Kid

TOPSPEED:

Aurora Dawn

RP RATINGS:

Be Frank

WEST COUNTRY:

Able Kane

The Times:

Aurora Dawn

The Star:

Be Frank

NEWMARKET:

Wild Tiger

Telegraph:

Wild Tiger

Daily Mail:

Wild Tiger

D Express:

Wild Tiger

The Sun:

Wild Tiger

The Guardian:

Street Kid

Daily Mirror:

Street Kid

Daily Record:

Street Kid