15.55
Good To SoftWilliam Hill Epic Boost Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £3.50
Form: 512-63
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (5) |
15th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
No margin for error off this mark but it was a Class 2 in which he wasn't beaten far at Doncaster a month ago (7f, soft); enters the reckoning. |
7/1 |
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6th 9 (7) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Finished last at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time but pulled hard off a slow pace; this hold-up horse was progressive previously and has won this year at York (7f, good to soft) and Haydock (7f, good to firm); each-way possible. |
14/1 |
|
12th 9 (11) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Making good progress in 7f handicaps this year, beating 18 rivals at York in May and then picking up best to win at Haydock 12 days ago (Boardman second); this is tougher but on the up; well held in one AW run but it was after six months off. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 333-15 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (2) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Successful over 7f at Thirsk (heavy) and Catterick (good to soft) this term; good third off this mark in 1m AW contest most recently; solid contender back on turf. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 (1) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Two wins on turf this year, at Thirsk (7f, heavy) in April and at Catterick (7f, good to soft) in June; ran well when third of eight in his only previous AW start at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in August last year, but still to fully convince over this far. |
4/1 |
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5th 11 (3) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Improved form since being gelded and he made it 2-4 this season when justifying favouritism at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago; that was a last-gasp success but he reeled in a progressive rival and a 4lb rise looks fair enough; respected. |
3/1 |
18/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 6047-4
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (3) |
19th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
13-race maiden; on a dangerous mark on last year's best but it's been tougher going this year and the drop to 6f/fitting of a visor didn't have the desired effect last time. |
14/1 |
|
6 (11) |
6th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
12-race maiden; in good form last summer but he failed to fire at Catterick last August and he hasn't threatened in two 1m handicaps this year; dangerous mark if the drop in trip and fitting of a visor perks him up; stable also run Canon's House. |
16/1 |
|
9th 13 (1) |
3rd May 2025 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression |
14/1 |
14/1
- Place: £9.30
Form: 2471-
Last run: 296 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (15) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f. |
28/1 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 34-222
Last run: 113 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 15 (2) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Sole win in 7f AW novice; has run respectably over this trip on grass but no soft-ground form to speak of and others are more likely to handle the conditions; first-time tongue-tie latest, now discarded. |
25/1 |
|
9th 9 (2) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Her only win came over C&D and she made a pleasing return from three months off at Pontefract in June (6f, good); another break to contend with this time and connections now turn to a tongue-tie. |
16/1 |
|
7 (2) |
9th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned mostly on AW and over longer trips; inconsistent since her sole win and has enough to prove in this scenario on return from three-month layoff. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 1200-7
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Without a win since July 2023; didn't run badly at Newcastle last month but it remains to be seen if that can be a springboard to better things. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (13) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won two of her first three starts but beaten in her next 22 races; has dropped a long way in the weights but she struggled on her Doncaster reappearance last month and has plenty to prove back on AW. |
16/1 |
|
14th 20 (9) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Won two of her first three starts but beaten in her next 21 races; down in the weights but she looks up against it in this field. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 551-30
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (1) |
29th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Benefited immediately for the fitting of a tongue-tie when winning in good style over C&D at the start of the month, but wasn't helped by the flatter track and a slipped saddle when fifth of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) nine days later; could go well back here. |
6/1 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
29th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Benefited immediately for the fitting of a tongue-tie when winning in good style over C&D at the start of the month, but wasn't helped by the flatter track and a slipped saddle when fifth of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) nine days later; could go well back here. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (10) |
10th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 3-3135 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made a winning stable debut at Hamilton (8.5f; 20-1) last month; backed that up, splitting a Jim Goldie pair (third has won since), under a 5lb penalty there (1m1f) next time; 1lb lower now and has no issues with this AW track (311224); interesting. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 (5) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Made light of an eight-month absence for his new yard with victory in 1m handicap here 12 days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 (5) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
AW winner; placed in the Legends race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in September but never involved next time at Ayr, which made it 0-12 on grass; has since left Richard Fahey. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 1927-3 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (10) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win since 2024 but he got right back on track when second of ten in 1m Ripon handicap two weeks ago; up 2lb but well in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Last turf win was here (1m2f, good to soft; from 6lb higher) in June 2024; fair third at Wolverhampton (8.5f; 10-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step at Doncaster (1m2f) subsequently; easing mark isn't enough to tempt. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 543-19 D
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (8) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally. |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 (5) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly hampered); registered three wins apiece in 2024 and 2025 but needs to prove he can defy current mark. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 131223
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (6) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Bounced back from a spell in the doldrums with fair front-running fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; also effective over C&D and a bold bid is possible. |
11/1 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
27th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Only 2lb higher than for his Chester win in June; three heavy defeats have followed though and others look much safer; cheekpieces back today. |
20/1 |
|
9th 3 (6) |
28th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Campaigned at Chester this summer, twice disappointing since his June win; has a solid record (13122) in AW handicaps but the removal of usual cheekpieces presents a question mark. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 92606-
Last run: 229 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Useful effort in defeat at Beverley (about 7f) last May and confirmed that stiff tracks suit when winning here (7f, good to firm; sole course start) in August; improved again when successful at Ayr later and no surprise if he comes on plenty from first two runs in 2026. |
16/1 |
|
10th 12 (7) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
All four wins over 7f, once on this track; probably stays further and is worth another go over 1m but he was last to finish on his comeback here over 7f in April and likely other days. |
25/1 |
|
13th 6 (9) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner; two wins in the second half of 2025 and he ended that campaign with a good second of 15 at Leicester in October; runs off the same mark but he could only manage a midfield finish in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 824-11 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (5) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Placed twice over about 1m on turf since winning readily by 3l over C&D in April and has good claims if judged on those exploits but blotted his copybook when refusing to race at Chepstow in August. |
14/1 |
|
2 (15) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Wins have all come in April but there was nothing wrong with his Doncaster second off 2lb lower a month ago, when clear with a subsequent winner; not always been the most consistent, though, and would have preferred some rain. |
6/1 |
|
1 (1) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins for Harriet Bethell in April last year, over 1m at Newcastle and over 7f on soft here (won by 4l); has changed yards twice since (bought for 2,000gns in October); won again at Wolverhampton in April (7f) but hasn't done quite as well since. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 710-5 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (5) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Placed at Pontefract (6f) on penultimate start but failed to back up that effort in the same scenario latest, underlining his inconsistency; capable of being involved but not sure what to expect. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 (1) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 5-5211
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
12th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders when edged left over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Return to 7f backfired last weekend when bidding for a hat-trick; has form figures of 32211 over 6f, the wins gained at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft); remains of interest, back down in trip. |
5/1 |
|
15th 4 (9) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Progressing well this season, winning 6f handicaps at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft) on last two starts; 5lb higher than last time (up 11lb in total); a chance, although below par on his only go at 7f. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 8210-8
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (2) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December but has struggled for form since. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
He went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December off a 6lb higher mark; well beaten since and unseated his rider having reared as the stalls opened (not for the first time) at Southwell 18 days ago; capable but too risky for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
5 (1) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Record of 1-26; shown nothing in two runs after wind surgery and too risky to contemplate. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: -67162 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (8) |
14th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
24th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
led at fast pace |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 (10) |
12th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
bumped start, took keen hold, led |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 843-31 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and went second on outer over 5f out |
10/1 |
|
18th 1 (2) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground. |
10/1 |
|
18th 1 (2) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 965-
Last run: 188 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (2) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Had a productive time of things in 2025 when the visor went on, winning on four occasions, including over this C&D last June; well beaten on the AW at Newcastle in November and he was too free on his comeback run at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; may take a step forward from that but will need to. |
12/1 |
|
10th 1 (4) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Had a highly productive time on turf last season including four wins (1m1f/1m2f) and four seconds; struggled in his hat-trick bid in November but that was on AW and he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form; interesting contender who needs a close look on return. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £147.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £113.67 |
| Tricast | £2290.56 |
| Trifecta | £2992.80 |
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