14.30
SoftWilliam Hill Epic Boost Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 3-
Last run: 142 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (16) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Useful but he is 0-12 since a Doncaster novice double in spring 2024 and not particularly solid on 2026 form; on a difficult mark returned to handicap level and isn't sure to uphold a consistent Sandown record. |
33/1 |
|
6th 1 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Useful but is 0-12 since completing a Doncaster novice double in spring 2024, essentially proving quite difficult to place; hasn't strictly improved for a switch to hold-up tactics this term (seemingly being taught to settle better); unlikely to regain the winning thread on these terms. |
40/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 32-
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
13-race maiden who was below form in five runs last year and showed little on his return at Bath in June; his mark continues to drop but is best watched until showing positive signs. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
12-race maiden who was below form in five runs last year; his mark continues to drop but is best watched until showing positive signs. |
16/1 |
|
4 (4) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
11-race maiden; yet to strike form after four runs for new stable this season but will cope if the ground softens and is quite well drawn; Billy Loughnane rides; well worth a second look. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 22-
Last run: 141 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (7) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, edged left when outpaced over 1f out, rallied and went fourth inside final 110yds |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 (8) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Off the mark in Redcar novice event, taking her form figures over 7f to 2321; the return to 1m backfired at Southwell (belated handicap debut; behind Moonspirit) since; may have more to offer back down in distance and remains of interest. |
11/2 |
9/4
Form: 42-
Last run: 142 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
24th Mar 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Cost 1,000,000gns as a yearling; both starts over 7f at Newmarket last backend, better effort when runner-up on heavy ground latest despite again hanging left; gelded since; alarm bells are ringing but he has clear possibilities granted further improvement. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 11 (5) |
3rd Nov 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Slowly away and beaten nearly 11l by a stablemate when fourth of 12 at 11-2 on recent debut over C&D (soft); however, this 1,000,000gns yearling may be a lot sharper for that run and is not ruled out. |
7/2 |
|
9 |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb
|
|
100/1
Form: 98-
Last run: 72 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (7) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form. |
7/1 |
|
138 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 3lb
|
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2 (13) |
18th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Unsuited by drop to 6f last time; gradually back to form otherwise this term, close third at Ayr (good) in most recent 7f attempt; possibilities off last winning mark, provided he takes to added cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 2966-
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (4) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Two wins in September 2024 included one over 1m here; that's from 25 races and he's not done much this season; this trip is a big new move but he has been well held in his three 1m2f races. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (8) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins in September 2024 included one here (7f, good), but losing run now up to 14; drops to this level for the first time, which offers one ray of hope. |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 (6) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well held all four runs this season but has had excuses with one thing and another, latterly when drawn out of it over C&D nine days ago (among the favourites); has gone well here previously and is one to consider off a career-low mark. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 70-
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
24th Mar 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has easily the worst chance on form, having finished last in a couple of Kempton AW contests (7f/1m); hood enlisted. |
100/1 |
|
12th 7 (10) |
2nd Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
150-1, pulled hard and weakened to finish tailed off on 1m course debut five weeks ago; may last longer down at 7f but can still only watch. |
100/1 |
|
7th 6 (4) |
27th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
took keen hold, led |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.23 |
| Trifecta | £39.00 |
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