17.47
Good To SoftWilliam Hill Epic Boost Handicap
- Prize money: £6621
- 1m 3f 218y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £4.40
Form: 0-3176
Last run: 36 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 2 (7) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last May but he's been a good second on two of his last three starts, most recently in a big field at York (1m4f, good) this month; every chance he'll again be bang there. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 (7) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won this (good to firm) on return last year by a neck off 4lb higher than today; subsequent efforts have never quite lived up to that, albeit runner-up on Kempton AW last September and this March; first 1m2f run for ages when disappointing on latest start; could bounce back with each-way claims. |
15/2 |
|
8th 10 (5) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Had dropped 3lb below his last winning mark when second of nine behind course-specialist Whitcombe Rockstar at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month, his first start in 75 days; races off the same mark, but he hasn't tackled a trip this short in three years; stable runs three. |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1935-1
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (3) |
31st May 2025 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Took her form to a new level with a game success in Newbury Group 3 on stable/seasonal debut; not so good front-running in a four-runner Group 2 at Newmarket (also 1m4f on good) three weeks later; player if reverting to the Newbury form but her three attempts at this sort of trip (summer 2023) were not as good as that year's runs at 1m4f. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
31st May 2025 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Took her form to a new level with a game success in Newbury Group 3 on stable/seasonal debut; not so good front-running in a four-runner Group 2 at Newmarket (also 1m4f on good) three weeks later; player if reverting to the Newbury form but her three attempts at this sort of trip (summer 2023) were not as good as that year's runs at 1m4f. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 (2) |
2nd May 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Useful for Rae Guest; took her form to a new level with a game success in Newbury Group 3 on stable/seasonal debut, taking record to 6-21; faces a stiffer task in this grade but may rate higher still and she's the sole C&D winner in the field; very hard to dismiss. |
6/1 |
6/4
Form: 763-1
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
11th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won on soft ground this season over about 1m4f at Windsor in May and Chester in August; made the running when tailed off back at Chester (good to soft) on latest outing, albeit in Listed race; chance if bouncing straight back and new trip is plausible on best efforts. |
3/1 |
|
7th 4 (3) |
16th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 1 |
8st 7lb |
Proved suited by the return to a slower surface in C&D handicap (form has substance) six weeks ago, scoring comfortably and taking record on soft ground to 311; has a lot to find on ratings but chance would improve granted similar going; still unexposed. |
20/1 |
|
1st 3 (5) |
6th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Did it well when making a successful return/handicap debut at Windsor (11.4f, soft) in May, but only third of seven at Goodwood (1m4f, good) the following month; still open to further progress and any further rain would be a plus; major chance. |
7/4 |
7/2
Form: 531181 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (3) |
27th Sep 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Unsuited by soft ground last time out but a solid contender in 1m4f turf handicaps previously; higher in the weights than when winning his latest two AW races, over 1m4f at Lingfield, but the manner of the most recent win suggests the return to AW will be a good move; respected. |
9/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
27th Aug 2023 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
raced in third and in touch with leaders, weakened and eased over 1f out |
9/2 |
|
4th 8 (9) |
12th Aug 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Successful three times (on AW and good to firm) this season; ran well at Newbury (1m4f, good) three weeks ago despite finishing lame; drying ground would be in his favour, as he finished last on both his outings on softer than good; raised another 3lb though. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 33-120
Last run: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-12 over hurdles but he ran well to finished second off this mark at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) in February; this is a deeper race but he's versatile ground-wise and has each-way claims again after a short break. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still a maiden over hurdles and he was beaten off current mark, having made mistakes, at Huntingdon (2m4f) on most recent attempt in this sphere. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
A fair 1m2f Flat scorer who has shown similar form in this sphere, collared only late on when a good runner-up in 2m4f Worcester novice three weeks ago; big shout. |
2/1 |
12/1
Form: 325-55
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (2) |
23rd Jun 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Showed plenty of promise when placed in both starts over 7f last summer, but hasn't built on it as when fifth of eight in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Chester (1m2f, good) last time; plenty of stamina on the dam's side, but he needs to step up. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (5) |
27th May 2023 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
8th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
£125,000 yearling; had three runs last season and he didn't really fire at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in October but he sets a good standard on his close second at Salisbury (7f) last summer; looks a big player if he can recapture that form after another break and he's bred to stay this new trip. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 351-33
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
His only appearance at Chester was a successful one in eight-runner handicap last August (2m, good to firm) off 3lb lower than today, in a manner that was encouraging for this test; absent since a lesser show in September but scored in 2024 after a 113-day layoff and needs a close look. |
16/1 |
|
8th 1 (5) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Game winner of a 2m fast-ground Chester handicap before finishing fourth of five runners back over hurdles; only 3lb higher than for that recent win and goes on any ground. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Had four runs over hurdles, winning in maiden/novice company (good to soft; soft) and close up in one of his two handicaps; returns to this scene after taking a Class 4 Flat handicap over 2m at Chester ten days ago; major player. |
5/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £58.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £60.83 |
| Trifecta | £179.30 |
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