18.40
Good To FirmWilliam Hill Epic Boost Handicap
- Prize money: £6621
- 1m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 831414 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (9) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on good to firm and good to soft; respectable third off this mark at Sandown (1m6f) most recently; has form figures of 113 over this C&D and holds a solid chance back here. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 (3) |
26th Jul 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
led, raced in second after 4f |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
3rd Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Creditable third twice in May; form dipped when he tried front-running on latest start (had a good record at Goodwood before that) and it had looked as if 1m6f-2m was more his thing these days. |
10/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.70
Form: 3349-2
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (5) |
1st Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
blindfold off late and dwelt start, towards rear |
14/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
1st Oct 2023 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Fourth in this 12 months ago off 4lb higher; started this campaign with two good seconds (1m4f/1m6f) but has been tailed off the last twice on good and soft ground; now has more to prove than some of these. |
9/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
26th Aug 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Three seconds and two thirds from his six runs at Goodwood; no win since May 2022 but good second at Ascot (1m4f) and Goodwood (1m6f; alongside Vaynor) in his first two appearances this season, before something seemed amiss at Newmarket six weeks ago; has a competitive mark if straight back to form and the cheekpieces (which received a positive initial response when fitted in the last two seasons) get their first airing this term. |
13/2 |
13/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 4211-0 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
His last win was two years ago but he's on a dangerous mark and was a good second in amateur jockeys' handicap at Haydock (1m6f, good) 17 days ago; should be fine on this drop back in trip and has claims if he can build on that last run. |
4/1 |
|
5 (6) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
His mark continues to fall and he didn't run badly at Windsor (1m2f) in May when back from an absence; however, he's failed to threaten on his three starts since (1m2f-1m6f) and needs to turn things around. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 (1) |
24th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
All five wins from 1m4f to 1m6f; outpaced when fourth of six on reappearance at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May and he couldn't get in a blow over 1m4f last time; will likely need a pace meltdown; first ride under rules for James Hills. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: -43658
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
1st Jul 2023 Good 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
0-6 this year but ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m6f) most recently; interesting off a workable mark in the retained headgear, with the return to 2m looking ideal; C&D winner in 2021. |
2/1 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
16th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
2lb lower than when successful at Chelmsford (2m, AW) last November, but recent efforts raise doubts over whether she can take advantage so she needs the first-time blinkers to help turn things around. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 1996-9 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ran fairly well when fourth on last two hurdling starts at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) but it's over two years since his last win in that sphere and this Flat-bred 9yo has left it late in the day to begin his chasing career. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Dual 2m5f hurdle winner here in summer 2023 but has largely struggled since; however, he took a good step forward with a tongue-tie added when fourth over C&D last month dropped to this level; well treated on best form and has possibilities, especially if recent wind surgery has a positive effect. |
11/1 |
|
1 |
14th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to add to his two 2m5f novice hurdle wins here in summer 2023 and returned from a break with two very disappointing runs last month; needs first-time tongue-tie to make a big difference. |
40/1 |
17/2
Form: 95-492 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (1) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Versatile mare who is on a much-reduced mark but she hasn't won since 2022 and has offered very little in her last four races; passed over. |
25/1 |
|
7 (12) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 11y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Hasn't won for a good while now and offered very little in her last three races. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 44y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Long time since she won a race; beaten 5l into second at Lingfield three runs back and offered nothing since. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 863/7/
Last run: 1102 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
13th Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Nearly won the Sussex Champion Hurdle earlier this year and another good run at Plumpton 19 days ago (2m, good); does seem to like tight tracks and dry ground, so this might not play to his strengths. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won this three years ago; two standout efforts last season were his Kempton success and a near-miss in the Sussex Champion Hurdle back here (same mark); 2m5f was too far when disappointing at Newton Abbot 22 days ago; chance. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 |
2nd Sep 2023 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Clearcut winner at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in the autumn and bettered that performance when very close second in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good) in April; only 1lb above that mark here but was below form on the Flat last time and has stamina to prove. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 624-60
Last run: 33 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
All three wins under rules on AW Flat; returns from a break and best watched unless the market speaks favourably. |
6/1 |
|
1 (6) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Placed in both Flat outings this year, beaten only narrowly returned to AW latest; has form figures of 221 over C&D; solid claims. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Two-time AW winner (including on Tapeta) who was fit from hurdling when a close third at Doncaster (1m6f) in July; not at his best over hurdles three weeks ago but lost a shoe and he could be thereabouts today. |
4/1 |
15/2
Form: 08037-
Last run: 255 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (10) |
25th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
raced wide |
40/1 |
|
7th 15 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Didn't run badly when fifth of ten at Fontwell (2m3f, good) this month and continues to slip down the weights but is only 1-12 over hurdles and others in this field have much more appealing profiles. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 |
12th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Won four-runner maiden (2m, good) a year ago but yet to make an impact in handicaps as a hurdler; didn't run badly when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft; first run back from a second wind operation) last month but failed to build on that at Fakenham last time. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 319-40
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
All three wins over hurdles have been over C&D; returned to form when beaten a neck over C&D (good) last month and filled the same position at Aintree (2m1f, good) 15 days ago; is a major force around here and must come into the reckoning. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Gained all three hurdle wins at Stratford; returned to form with close second there (2m2f, good) last month and can probably cope with subsequent 2lb nudge but he's away from his favourite track today. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Gained all three hurdle wins over C&D on good ground, the latest by 7l from the front last June; ran well to a point here last month, after a layoff, and will be dangerous off this mark if that outing brought him on. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 143498
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
2nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Defied a 5lb higher mark at Kempton two years ago but is now returning from a long absence; market helpful. |
25/1 |
|
8th 3 (6) |
2nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Defied a 5lb higher mark at Kempton two years ago but is now returning from a long absence; market helpful. |
25/1 |
|
2 (6) |
16th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Seen more often on the AW these days and 1lb lower than when winning at Kempton (2m) in January, but showed little on his return to turf at Newmarket (1m6f, good) four weeks ago; enough to prove for now. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.57 |
| Tricast | £75.91 |
| Trifecta | £106.40 |
Selections
Telegraph:
Juan BermudezLAMBOURN:
VaynorThe Guardian:
Get Back Get BackThe Star:
Military Two StepDaily Mirror:
WildernessThe Sun:
Wilderness