14.05
GoodWilliam Hill Epic Value Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3775.91
- 2m 0f 213y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: 2/63P- C
Last run: 145 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
After a break he's been tailed off behind Wee Alki and here on Monday faded into sixth over 2m6f; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Made all over 2m1f here (good) last July and came second here on next two outings (2m6f/3m1f); probably needed recent reappearance run and has a big role to play if back on song. |
5/1 |
|
12th 3 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Three sound efforts on last three starts last summer (good/soft), winning over 2m1f at Cartmel and finishing creditable second over 3m there on final start; off for 252 days and likely to be better for the run. |
12/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 22/3P-
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Still seeking first win (0-11; form figures over fences 2F223P2); run down late at Stratford (2m1f, good) in May; capable from this mark, but is returning from a six-month absence. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Still seeking first win (0-11; form figures over fences 2F223P2); run down late at Stratford (2m1f, good) in May; capable from this mark, but is returning from a six-month absence. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
19th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
led, pressed leader when headed after 3rd, led narrowly after 2 out, kept on run-in, headed towards finish |
9/2 |
6/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 5/725-
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
On a fairly tough mark but otherwise has plenty in his favour and ran a solid second over C&D last time; every chance. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Below par when last seen in August but ran pretty well in his previous two races, including here; has plenty in his favour, other than a tough enough mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two solid placed efforts since returning from a break, latest when a 7.25l third at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm; Magic Seven second) last month; should give another good account though he remains vulnerable off this sort of mark. |
15/2 |
5/1
Form: 23F05- D
Last run: 25 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Fine on all ground; in a good run of form since the blinkers went on four starts back and this might not be quite so demanding as the Exeter race he contested last time; in the mix. |
7/1 |
|
5th 9 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Only blinkered this season and the aids are working well, registering a fourth hurdle win under a positive ride at Wincanton (2m, heavy); 5lb rise sees him on a career-high mark but he has to be considered; good to soft is fine. |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Two good runs in blinkers this season, latterly when clear second of 13 at Wincanton (1m7f, soft; unraced on heavy) in December; nudged back up to his career-high mark since but still commands respect. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: P/06-6
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
7th Sep 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield, lost position 11th, no impression from 4 out |
12/1 |
|
8th 10 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Has taken time to come to hand since returning from a long absence this year but built on some better recent efforts with a hard-fought win (first over obstacles) at Stratford (2m3f, good) last month; leading player back up 3lb. |
9/2 |
|
1st 11 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
chased clear leader, in touch with leaders before 8th |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: /P3PP-
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 205y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won here over 2m1f (good) and an extended 2m3f (good to firm) last summer; subsequently lost his form in three runs; hard to gauge how he will run after a layoff but he would come into this if back on song. |
7/1 |
|
6 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won at Stratford over 2m1f (good) in June and an extended 2m3f (good to firm) in July; ran better than the margin suggests at Worcester in August; suffered a seriously heavy defeat back at Stratford last time, however, while soft ground would raise a further concern. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Has emerged from a spell in the wilderness this season and is on a hat-trick after two wins at Stratford (2m1f/2m3f); up another 5lb since last time but must be considered in current form. |
7/2 |
11/4
Form: 07PF2-
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Weakened to be beaten 22l last time at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) and all his three wins have been at about 2m; wouldn't be the obvious answer no matter how well the new headgear works. |
25/1 |
|
4th 3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won for the third time over fences at Worcester in October (2m, good; by 18l); has a chance on that run but best form has been at shorter (jumped poorly when well beaten on last completed run at 2m4f); acts on good to soft but he's not a real mudlark. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent sort who won twice over fences last term; stable's first runner over fences this season and may have more to give. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: /PP/6/
Last run: 730 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
19th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
always behind, weakened after 2 out |
33/1 |
|
8th 10 |
19th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
always behind, weakened after 2 out |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: /420-5
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Consistent 8yo who made it 2-2 here when a narrow winner earlier this month; only raised 3lb and this willing mare should have every chance; has won on good. |
2/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Latest effort, upped to this grade, suggests she remains in form; proving consistent and she is 1-1 at Southwell (scored comfortably in November 2024); respected. |
15/8 |
16/1
Form: 4P/PP-
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear |
28/1 |
|
6th 10 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up on final two starts for Philip Kirby and also failed to complete both races for new stable this spring; 2lb out of the weights here and it takes a big leap of faith to support him. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
19th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield, hampered when unseated 2nd |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £40.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.91 |
| Tricast | £94.98 |
| Trifecta | £171.20 |
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