15.55
Good To SoftWilliam Hill Epic Boost Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £3.50
Form: 512-63
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (5) |
15th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
No margin for error off this mark but it was a Class 2 in which he wasn't beaten far at Doncaster a month ago (7f, soft); enters the reckoning. |
7/1 |
|
6th 9 (7) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Finished last at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time but pulled hard off a slow pace; this hold-up horse was progressive previously and has won this year at York (7f, good to soft) and Haydock (7f, good to firm); each-way possible. |
14/1 |
|
12th 9 (11) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Making good progress in 7f handicaps this year, beating 18 rivals at York in May and then picking up best to win at Haydock 12 days ago (Boardman second); this is tougher but on the up; well held in one AW run but it was after six months off. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 333-15 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (2) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Successful over 7f at Thirsk (heavy) and Catterick (good to soft) this term; good third off this mark in 1m AW contest most recently; solid contender back on turf. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 (1) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Two wins on turf this year, at Thirsk (7f, heavy) in April and at Catterick (7f, good to soft) in June; ran well when third of eight in his only previous AW start at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in August last year, but still to fully convince over this far. |
4/1 |
|
5th 11 (3) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Improved form since being gelded and he made it 2-4 this season when justifying favouritism at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago; that was a last-gasp success but he reeled in a progressive rival and a 4lb rise looks fair enough; respected. |
3/1 |
18/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 6047-4
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (3) |
19th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
13-race maiden; on a dangerous mark on last year's best but it's been tougher going this year and the drop to 6f/fitting of a visor didn't have the desired effect last time. |
14/1 |
|
6 (11) |
6th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
12-race maiden; in good form last summer but he failed to fire at Catterick last August and he hasn't threatened in two 1m handicaps this year; dangerous mark if the drop in trip and fitting of a visor perks him up; stable also run Canon's House. |
16/1 |
|
9th 13 (1) |
3rd May 2025 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression |
14/1 |
14/1
- Place: £9.30
Form: 2471-
Last run: 296 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (15) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f. |
28/1 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 34-222
Last run: 113 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 15 (2) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Sole win in 7f AW novice; has run respectably over this trip on grass but no soft-ground form to speak of and others are more likely to handle the conditions; first-time tongue-tie latest, now discarded. |
25/1 |
|
9th 9 (2) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Her only win came over C&D and she made a pleasing return from three months off at Pontefract in June (6f, good); another break to contend with this time and connections now turn to a tongue-tie. |
16/1 |
|
7 (2) |
9th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned mostly on AW and over longer trips; inconsistent since her sole win and has enough to prove in this scenario on return from three-month layoff. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 1200-7
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Yet to win in handicap company but she's been placed on her last two outings, most recently at Carlisle (1m, good) 12 days ago; drops back in trip with each-way claims. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Yet to win a handicap but she finished second at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; profile suggests a repeat isn't guaranteed but possibilities if she does back that up. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 8 (1) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Not a frequent winner and hasn't been at her best in recent runs so although well handicapped at present, others make greater appeal. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 551-30
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (1) |
29th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Benefited immediately for the fitting of a tongue-tie when winning in good style over C&D at the start of the month, but wasn't helped by the flatter track and a slipped saddle when fifth of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) nine days later; could go well back here. |
6/1 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
29th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Benefited immediately for the fitting of a tongue-tie when winning in good style over C&D at the start of the month, but wasn't helped by the flatter track and a slipped saddle when fifth of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) nine days later; could go well back here. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (10) |
10th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 3-3135 D
Last run: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (5) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a long losing sequence (on his yard debut) over C&D in May but comes here on the back of a below-form sixth at Newcastle (1m) last month; needs to get back on track. |
9/2 |
|
6th 5 (1) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made a winning stable debut at Hamilton (8.5f; 20-1) last month; backed that up, splitting a Jim Goldie pair (third has won since), under a 5lb penalty there (1m1f) next time; 1lb lower now and has no issues with this AW track (311224); interesting. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 (5) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Made light of an eight-month absence for his new yard with victory in 1m handicap here 12 days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 1927-3 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (7) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Winless since November 2024 and tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of 12 in 1m Redcar handicap last month; needs to bounce back with headgear retained. |
11/4 |
|
6th 5 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 543-19 D
Last run: 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (8) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds. |
20/1 |
|
9th 3 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Versatile regards ground; six wins include two here (7f/5f) and he was second in this race last year; yet to get going this term but there was the faintest hint he might be on the way back at Chester (5f) last time and maybe the return to this trip can help; mark fine. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (8) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 131223
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (6) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Bounced back from a spell in the doldrums with fair front-running fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; also effective over C&D and a bold bid is possible. |
11/1 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
27th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Only 2lb higher than for his Chester win in June; three heavy defeats have followed though and others look much safer; cheekpieces back today. |
20/1 |
|
9th 3 (6) |
28th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Campaigned at Chester this summer, twice disappointing since his June win; has a solid record (13122) in AW handicaps but the removal of usual cheekpieces presents a question mark. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 92606-
Last run: 229 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Successful over 7f at Carlisle (good to firm) and Ayr (soft) in the second half of last season; left his first two efforts of the new campaign behind when third of ten back at Carlisle (1m, good) 13 days ago; claims if he can build on that from a handy inside stall. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Useful effort in defeat at Beverley (about 7f) last May and confirmed that stiff tracks suit when winning here (7f, good to firm; sole course start) in August; improved again when successful at Ayr later and no surprise if he comes on plenty from first two runs in 2026. |
16/1 |
|
10th 12 (7) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
All four wins over 7f, once on this track; probably stays further and is worth another go over 1m but he was last to finish on his comeback here over 7f in April and likely other days. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 824-11 D
Last run: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (5) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Placed twice over about 1m on turf since winning readily by 3l over C&D in April and has good claims if judged on those exploits but blotted his copybook when refusing to race at Chepstow in August. |
14/1 |
|
2 (15) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Wins have all come in April but there was nothing wrong with his Doncaster second off 2lb lower a month ago, when clear with a subsequent winner; not always been the most consistent, though, and would have preferred some rain. |
6/1 |
|
1 (1) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins for Harriet Bethell in April last year, over 1m at Newcastle and over 7f on soft here (won by 4l); has changed yards twice since (bought for 2,000gns in October); won again at Wolverhampton in April (7f) but hasn't done quite as well since. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 710-5 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (5) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Placed at Pontefract (6f) on penultimate start but failed to back up that effort in the same scenario latest, underlining his inconsistency; capable of being involved but not sure what to expect. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 (1) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 5-5211
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
12th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders when edged left over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Return to 7f backfired last weekend when bidding for a hat-trick; has form figures of 32211 over 6f, the wins gained at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft); remains of interest, back down in trip. |
5/1 |
|
15th 4 (9) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Progressing well this season, winning 6f handicaps at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft) on last two starts; 5lb higher than last time (up 11lb in total); a chance, although below par on his only go at 7f. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 8210-8
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (6) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Inconsistent 5yo whose losing run goes back 27 races and he was below par at Wetherby last week, however he was a close second at Ripon (6f, good) prior to that and is effective here; each-way claims if back on song. |
12/1 |
|
6th 3 (3) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Strike-rate of 1-29; good run last time when second to an in-form rival at Ripon (6f, good); could go well from low draw but lacks consistency. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December but has struggled for form since. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: -67162 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (8) |
14th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
24th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
led at fast pace |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 (10) |
12th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
bumped start, took keen hold, led |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 843-31 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and went second on outer over 5f out |
10/1 |
|
18th 1 (2) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground. |
10/1 |
|
18th 1 (2) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark in a Brighton handicap last time (7f, good) and now 6lb higher in a stronger trace; below par only run on soft ground. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 965-
Last run: 188 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (9) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Has won four of his 17 turf races at up to 1m2f; respectable 2.75l third of 18 at York last time (1m2.5f good); interesting, although pulled hard and didn't seem to get home on only previous try at 1m4f. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 16 (5) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Went up 20lb for his four wins last season and has found life much tougher this term; fair run last time at Beverley but plenty to find with the winner, Mao Shang Wong. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Had a productive time of things in 2025 when the visor went on, winning on four occasions, including over this C&D last June; well beaten on the AW at Newcastle in November and he was too free on his comeback run at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; may take a step forward from that but will need to. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £147.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £113.67 |
| Tricast | £2290.56 |
| Trifecta | £2992.80 |
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