May 06 / 15.05 Goodwood

15.05

Good To Soft

William Hill Epic Value Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
ITV4
View Course
William Hill Epic Value Handicap

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

Form & Verdict
Very nearly sprung a 100-1 surprise from the front on soft ground at Newbury (1m2f) on reappearance, succumbing to only the well-backed winner; however, that was a Class 4 so is more needed from him at this level off a 3lb higher mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Time Interval

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

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

7th

7

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Time Interval

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: David Dennis

Last of three wins over hurdles came at Warwick last May off 6lb higher; doesn't look ready to take advantage.

12/1

6th

10

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Time Interval

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: David Dennis

Somewhat resurgent last time and is on a handy mark but perhaps isn't quite ready to strike, having gained last five wins (Flat/hurdles) in the month of May.

7/1

Form: 222-81 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

Bad Company

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

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

2nd

2

(7)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Bad Company

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Jim Boyle

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

1st

7

(5)

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:00 Epsom

Bad Company

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

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

Form & Verdict
Comfortably won over 1m at Kempton (1m) before finding it harder work in defying a penalty here (1m2f) on soft; made his debut only last August and this 4yo could be a sharp improver this campaign.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Maghlaak

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

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

7th

2

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Maghlaak

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Made a winning start for this yard in a novice handicap chase at Southwell (2m4f, soft) last November; finished a long way behind Sea Of Kings at Doncaster on his return to the Flat four weeks ago; others appeal more.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Maghlaak

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Ended his time with Adrian Keatley below par last autumn but a winner over fences at Southwell for his new yard before being pulled up at Market Rasen in December; needs to bounce back after a layoff.

16/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 32310- D

Last run: 322 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far by the St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov before winning a Sandown 1m2f maiden by 9l on good to firm last June; it was only a week later when disappointing in a 1m2f handicap at Royal Ascot for which he was only 7-2; reappearance has been a while coming and he's now gelded, but no doubt he has better days ahead of him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 4250-8 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has gone 0-10 since winning over 1m1f here in September 2021; made a quiet reappearance at Newbury (behind Time Interval) but it was a similar seasonal debut last season before finishing third in this off 4lb higher; could surprise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Sweet Reward

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Won this in 2021 and was third in one of the divisions 12 months ago; returns off a 6lb higher mark than last year but on the back of two wins at Lingfield, the latest narrowly from the front off 3lb lower; thriving 9yo who must have some sort of chance.

10/1

1st

2

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Generally kept away from fast ground but won easily on good to firm over 1m2f here for Olivia Tubb early in the month; retains most of her ability for a yard enjoying a good spring but she's often come to hand early in the past and a 7lb rise will test her.

5/2

1st

6

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Sweet Reward

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Registered his seventh win when scoring on reappearance at Newbury (1m2f, good) last year and he attracted support before finishing second to an unexposed sort at Epsom (8.5f, good) on recent comeback this time; might not come on a bundle for that but this trip is more suitable and he's in with an each-way chance.

3/1

13/2

Form: 3-6316

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended a 13-race losing run in returning cheekpieces at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March and didn't get the breaks at Lingfield (1m2f) last month, running quite well in the circumstances; profile is up and down but he has form here and could have more to offer at 1m2f; one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Farasi Lane

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in March; hasn't threatened in his last four runs but he was respectable fifth over C&D on Monday; this is a quick turnaround but his last win was off this mark and he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ended his losing run at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and he did well to follow up over 7f one week later; not quite so good since but he has the ability to go well off this mark; headgear tried last time is now quickly dispensed with.

12/1

Form: 411-22

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
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.
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

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Aussie Banker

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

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

7th

5

(3)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Aussie Banker

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hughes

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

14

(9)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newbury

Aussie Banker

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

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

8th
4 (9)
Wilkie

33/1

Form: 53/50- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won one of his five starts when with Andre Fabre, whom he left for £11,000; ran okay on his British debut at Epsom (1m2f, good) before finishing tailed off in the November Handicap (1m4f, heavy); likely to win races for his new yard but best watched first time back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(14)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Wilkie

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

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

8th

6

(14)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Wilkie

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

5th

3

(8)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wilkie

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: John Butler

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

Form: 22955- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Never really progressed after finishing second in last summer's Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1m2f, good); raced freely and reportedly bled when hooded at York on final start; the headgear is persevered with and he retains some potential.
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

13:50 Goodwood

Stay Well

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

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

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Stay Well

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Hughie Morrison

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

25/1

Form: 71137- D BF

Last run: 260 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f handicaps at Windsor and Sandown (both on good to firm) before finishing third at the big meeting here in the height of summer; flopped on his final outing; perhaps on a tough mark now but he has been gelded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Newmarket (July)

Youthful King

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

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

4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:54 Lingfield

Youthful King

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

4lb lower than when winning over this trip at Sandown (good to firm) last summer, but heavy defeats in his last four outings leave him with plenty to prove.

20/1

Non-runners

Stay Well, Youthful King

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £22.96
Tricast £77.23

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Maghlaak

SPOTLIGHT:

Farasi Lane

NEWMARKET:

Honiton

TOPSPEED:

Sweet Reward

D Express:

Stay Well

The Sun:

Time Interval

Daily Mirror:

Bad Company

Daily Mail:

Maghlaak

The Star:

Maghlaak

Daily Record:

Maghlaak

Telegraph:

Honiton

RP RATINGS:

Farasi Lane

The Times:

Farasi Lane

The Guardian:

Farasi Lane

POSTDATA:

Sweet Reward