15.05
Good To SoftWilliam Hill Epic Value Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 1m 1f 197y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
14/1 (Won)
Form: 3178-2 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 4 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Twice a winner in May 2025 but largely well below that level since returning from a break in November, with various headgear having little effect; however, he's dropped to an attractive mark and is of clear interest on his debut for Dan Skelton following wind surgery. |
11/4 |
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12 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won over C&D and at Warwick (2m) on good ground in May last year but his two runs in cheekpieces this spring were underwhelming and he needs to respond well to a first-time visor. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 222-81 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 5 (4) |
2nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won here last September (1m4f, heavy) and this April (1m2f, soft), while he also went close over C&D on good ground last September; second off this mark at Goodwood four weeks ago confirmed he's been in career-best form, but there would be more for him to prove if the ground is good to firm. |
11/1 |
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2nd 2 (7) |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Looked on a tough mark at Epsom last time but he won decisively under a positive ride on soft ground he loves; 5lb higher for this and it's hard to believe everything will pan out quite so favourably once more. |
13/2 |
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1st 7 (5) |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Respectable fourth in this contest last year and was in good form (won/second) back here in September; weighted to the hilt now, however, and his Doncaster reappearance was poor having raced freely. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 311- CD
Last run: 242 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won over fences on stable debut at Southwell last November (2m4f, soft); fair fourth next time (2m4f, good to soft); slightly disappointing last four runs, two on the Flat, two over hurdles (first over C&D); bit to prove. |
12/1 |
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5th 4 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Made a winning start for current yard over fences at Southwell (2m4f) in November but only eighth back hurdling in 2m7f handicap here 17 days ago; visor and tongue-tie are retried now. |
50/1 |
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8th 8 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Made a winning start for this yard in a novice handicap chase last November but pulled up in his final chase and has finished last in two subsequent Flat starts; capable hurdler but hardly returns to this discipline at the top of his game. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 32310- D
Last run: 322 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
16/1
Form: 4250-8 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (2) |
18th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Two course wins to his name as well as a few placed efforts; latest 1m4f run not the race to judge him on but still looks a shade high in the weights for a race like this. |
20/1 |
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8th 1 (14) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Multiple winner down the years, including at this track, and all ground seems to come alike to him; dropping back into Class 4 will help but his stamina has to be taken on trust. |
20/1 |
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11th 9 (10) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
9yo who won two in a row at Lingfield (1m2f/1m1f, good to firm) and maybe went off too hard when well beaten at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time; has won here twice and he might not be far away if bouncing back. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 3-6316
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (3) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Hit the ground running for this yard when scoring on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) in July; yet to match that in three subsequent starts, including when beaten 15l over this trip at Pontefract last time; that came in a higher grade, however, and he's already 1lb below his Ripon mark. |
16/1 |
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8th 5 (6) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
8yo who won off this mark on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) last month; two reasonable performances have followed (1m/1m2f, good to firm/good) but he needs something extra to come out on top today. |
20/1 |
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3rd 1 (9) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Has been around the block and mostly seen on the AW these days; he did win on debut for this yard at Ripon (1m, good; by a head) but then finished last at Sandown four days ago; unplaced in one previous run here. |
11/1 |
6/1
Form: 411-22
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (9) |
8th Jun 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Kempton and Wolverhampton; solid second at Lingfield in April (1m) and heavy ground excuses his defeat at Goodwood last month; still to prove his stamina and could prove vulnerable. |
10/1 |
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7th 5 (3) |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Second in a good 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, he has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground. |
6/1 |
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14 (9) |
22nd Apr 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Good second in 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 53/50- D
Last run: 182 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 6 (14) |
11th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
9.5f AW winner when trained in France; has largely struggled on turf and is now 20lb lower than his last start on this surface, last August; blinkers go on but he's only of interest if supported. |
12/1 |
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8th 6 (14) |
11th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
12/1 |
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5th 3 (8) |
27th Apr 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win was in France over three years ago and he's been well held at this track (9.4f-1m6f) in his last three runs; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-15 in Britain and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 22955- D
Last run: 210 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 (5) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
No win since 2021 but he should be competitive off this mark judged on some 2023 turf form and some 2023 and 2024 AW form; not dismissed. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
20th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 71137- D BF
Last run: 260 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (5) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Has slipped down the weights after a quiet 2026 campaign; likely to take advantage at some point but perhaps in a less competitive affair than this. |
25/1 |
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4th 4 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Usually apprentice ridden but Jude Fernandes rides him for the first time; 6lb lower than when winning at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) last June; he has not beaten many in his four starts this season, coming last in a four-runner race last time, but can't be dismissed and the hood he often wore last term (and first run this year) is reinstated. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £22.96 |
| Tricast | £77.23 |