14.25
HeavyWilliam Hill Epic Boost Spring Mile Handicap
- Prize money: £38655
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.30
- Place: £2.90
Form: 86451- C
Last run: 147 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Course winner at 7f who won the Spring Mile on turf in 2024; winless since but there were some flickers of life this summer before he faded at Chepstow 18 days ago; on a handy mark now and he might be more effective back on this track with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (8) |
18th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has done his winning at trips between 6f and 1m; losing run goes back to March 2024 but, following a spell in the doldrums for previous yard and this one, he's been back in better form of late, doing some good late work on the AW at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (about 1m1f); can be involved with Tom Marquand up for the first time |
11/4 |
|
7th 10 (9) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Better with each of his three runs for this yard and wasn't beaten far at Kempton a fortnight ago, despite hanging right; stays this far and is quite happy on Tapeta, so he's one to consider. |
6/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 0311-3 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (7) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Far from convincing on 2026 form and chance partly depends on the actions of the weather; may prove resurgent when he's back on ideal ground, namely soft/heavy; on last winning mark. |
14/1 |
|
16th 4 (13) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Soft-ground specialist who landed a fifth success when scoring at Ayr (1m) in September; yet to get going in three starts this year but he's edging down the weights and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye; requires monitoring in the market with every drop of rain in his favour. |
25/1 |
|
11th 7 (13) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
7yo who was better than ever last season, a campaign that concluded with a fine second of 17 over C&D (good); races off the same mark today but he hasn't shone on his two outings this year. |
33/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 35374- CD
Last run: 157 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Well handicapped on even last year's best form for Ed Dunlop; 25-1 and shaped with more promise than the distance beaten suggests at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June; back to a more suitable trip today and he's an intriguing contender. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (7) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Quite smart at his best for Ed Dunlop and he goes well on slow ground; however, essentially regressive in 2025 and new trainer has to turn him around. |
25/1 |
|
7th 3 (6) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
All wins have come in the spring, mainly on soft ground, but there was no win this time round; has his lowest mark since 2020 but easily his best show this season was in March; usually wears a visor or cheekpieces and now he's blinkered first time. |
25/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 14304- D
Last run: 168 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
26th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
His losing sequence goes back 15 races to June 2023 but he's been a good third on his last two starts and can be thereabouts once more. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Posted sound effort when placed off today's mark at Haydock (1m, good) last month but remains without a win since June 2023, and the faster ground here may not be ideal; not the percentage call. |
6/1 |
|
7 (1) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Some encouraging efforts off a reduced mark this season but his form nosedived at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago. |
7/1 |
11/1
Form: 32413- D
Last run: 140 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
13th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Both wins over 1m on soft and although he hasn't found a great deal in two C&D runs since back from a break (favourite latest) they were both in a higher grade; should have more to come at this level; on the premises. |
5/2 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, disputing third over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds |
9/2 |
|
6th 9 (3) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in June and close fourth at Sandown (1m, soft) last month when failing to settle off a steady pace; could build on that latest run when getting a stronger gallop; soft ground would aid cause. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: 263-4
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (7) |
10th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
midfield |
100/30 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
0-11 but has run really well in second the last twice at Carlisle (1m, soft) and Hamilton (1m, good to soft); beaten just a nose last time when wearing a first-time visor; every chance he'll go one better today. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 6 (5) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Expensive to follow for this yard but he's well capable off this sort of mark and he was a good second at Carlisle 26 days ago (Arkenstaar third); new visor replaces cheekpieces this time. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 58-732 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (13) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Last run at Kempton saw him finish a close second off a 15lb higher mark and that was as recent as March; likely to exploit his drop in the weights at some point but perhaps in a less competitive race than this. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has looked on the downgrade in recent times, coming 16lb down the weights this year; hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice, though, and a better showing wouldn't surprise back in the usual cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Usually seen over 1m and a return to 1m2f ten days ago did not yield anything; 12lb lower than at start of the year but others have more pressing claims. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-5488 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (6) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
towards rear |
9/1 |
|
10th 11 (13) |
27th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, held up in rear |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (5) |
15th Jul 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
towards rear |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 07-524 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (7) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won four races on the trot in 2023; beat nothing in two races last summer after a long absence and now returns from another one; new yard. |
50/1 |
|
10 (5) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Won four races in succession in 2023, three over 7f on the AW, the other over 1m here (good); hasn't won since; mainly disappointing last season and tailed off on AW on stable debut last time; best watched for now. |
33/1 |
|
3 (8) |
23rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Completed a four-timer over 7f/1m on turf/AW between March and June 2023, but gradually lost his way last year; plenty to prove starting out for another new yard after 11 months off. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 7670-6 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (10) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue. |
12/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: /900-2 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (1) |
21st Apr 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Currently 2-2 over C&D (both in 2021) and arrives in form and on a handy mark off the back of a couple of absences in recent times; it's hard to find any negatives and he has to enter calculations. |
6/1 |
|
7th 9 (1) |
21st Apr 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Currently 2-2 over C&D (both in 2021) and arrives in form and on a handy mark off the back of a couple of absences in recent times; it's hard to find any negatives and he has to enter calculations. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
11th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Dual Fibresand winner here who was well held in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, soft) last month, but had previously run well when beaten a neck into second of 13 at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta), making his effort on the disadvantaged part of the track; races off the same mark and a major player. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: -93414 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (5) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Won five times during the AW season; much better treated on turf now but has never been as good or consistent on grass, and he ran poorly at Yarmouth when last seen; Billy Loughnane is a positive booking but he wouldn't want too much rain. |
6/1 |
|
10th 5 (1) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has won five times on the AW since October, most recently at Chelmsford (1m, AW; second has won since) in March, and another solid effort at Southwell last month; 0-9 on grass but he's on a much lower mark on this surface. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 19067-
Last run: 109 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (7) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Seems to act on most ground; recorded the latest of his six wins when scoring at Leicester (1m4f, good; stays further) in April but he's been below par over the summer and beat a total of one rival across his last three starts; now handicapped accordingly but revival still required. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 (1) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Not at his best lately (well-held last of three latest) but is 2lb lower than when scoring over this trip on good in the spring so a revival wouldn't surprise with Dylan Cunha among the winners. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Not at his best lately, but is back off the same mark as when winning at Leicester (1m4f, good) in April; has won three times over this trip including here and has a solid chance if producing anything like his best. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 34539- C
Last run: 161 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (1) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Registered the most recent of his five wins when taking an amateur riders' race at York (10.5f, good) 14 months ago; now 8lb lower after some disappointing efforts but last time's fourth at Beverley in June could be viewed as a step back in the right direction. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Five wins from 39 starts, the most recent coming at York (1m2f, good) last June off a 6lb higher mark than today's; well beaten in two starts since returning from his second wind operation and now has cheekpieces applied. |
14/1 |
|
16th 15 (19) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won a 17-runner C&D handicap for amateur riders last June (good) but didn't run as well again; having second run since a wind op but has a wide draw to overcome. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 1212-2 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (4) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Winner here off 2lb lower last October, his third over C&D; last month's Chester comeback from a short break should have brought him on and he holds each-way claims under Oisin Murphy, who boasts a good record for the yard. |
8/1 |
|
7th 6 (10) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Five-time AW winner who was knocking on the door at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in his final two starts in the spring; only 1lb higher than for his last run but this is tougher back up in grade and he's 1-25 on turf; has some work to do from high draw after a break. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
31st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
One win (C&D) and three second-place finishes in six AW starts since October; front-running second, beaten a nose, over 8.6f here four weeks ago; in the mix again. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 90801-
Last run: 140 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (14) |
19th May 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Well held in the Spring Mile two months ago; inconsistent but scored comfortably over C&D (heavy; off 4lb lower) last November and has possibilities granted a reproduction of that form. |
14/1 |
|
1 (14) |
19th May 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Well held in the Spring Mile two months ago; inconsistent but scored comfortably over C&D (heavy; off 4lb lower) last November and has possibilities granted a reproduction of that form. |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: -48807 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
25th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Pleasing return from over eight months off in February; no issue with dropping back to 1m 19 days ago but proved disappointing; rather watch. |
7/2 |
|
6th 4 (1) |
6th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Last win gained in C&D Class 4 two years ago; most recently runner-up in 1m2f Class 6 here off 249-day absence (beaten by Rock Armour who runs in the 5.30); player if backing that up. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 (12) |
14th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
His last win was in April 2023 and he generally struggled in eight runs last year; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has lots to prove after 249 days off. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: /7050- D
Last run: 176 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (4) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
No win since December 2024 (1m4f); weakened from 2f out on recent stable debut at Redcar (1m2f; 14-1, beaten 15l by Woodleigh); possibly needed that first run for 278 days but others are preferred. |
25/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Seb Spencer; dual AW winner who ran a sound race when fourth in Doncaster handicap last August (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); no headgear this time and may need the run after 278-day break. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces/tongue strap when fourth of seven in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering. |
7/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £73.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £47.30 |
| Tricast | £401.48 |
| Trifecta | £684.70 |
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