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Good To Firm

William Hill Epic Value Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £6283.25
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Epic Value Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 37-624 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent but the handicapper knows where he is as a result and he's 0-7 on turf; ran well for Megan Jordan last autumn but he almost always pulls hard, as was the case when beaten at a short price last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(8)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Has patchy profile but he put in a dominant display at Kempton (1m) in October and he had some traffic issues in the closing stages when a respectable sixth over C&D last time; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

1

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

C&D winner; off the mark for this yard when beating 12 rivals at Windsor in July (1m, soft); not so good in Doncaster classified event four weeks ago but this return to Class 6 will help and he has the ability to feature.

14/1

4

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Double Time

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

These terms don't appear that favourable at face value but he returned to winning ways in a 1m handicap at Windsor (soft; second run in this headgear combination) and he was worthy of a much higher mark last year; considered.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 617-83

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and did much better over 7f at York last time, coming home strongly having been squeezed out at the start; Molly Stratton takes just her fourth ride (had a winner for the yard last autumn).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

16:50 Windsor

Dreamrocker

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Walker

The winner of two races (2023/2024) and is bred to gain further success, being related to a few multiple winners for her yard; disappointing last time but now drops back in grade and remains of interest.

7/1

7th

6

(10)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Sandown

Dreamrocker

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Excellent spell earlier, the win coming at Ascot in July (1m, good to soft); looked as though a step up in trip would work when coming from behind to finish third over C&D (good) next time but she faded in a valuable York race (extended 1m2f) last month; interesting with sights lowered.

6/1

12th

17

(13)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dreamrocker

8st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed Walker

Stayed on for third of 18 here (7f, good to soft) in May and had more in hand than the neck winning margin suggested at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month; kept on for good third at Sandown (1m, good) a fortnight ago and this step up in trip could unlock further improvement; half-sister to stable's Group 1 winner Dreamloper who improved with age; unraced on fast ground.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 10-445 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer whose turf wins have all come in the spring/autumn off a mark 1lb lower than tonight's; remains consistent despite his age and is one to consider under a jockey taking just his third ride under rules.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

13:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Ended long losing run with a last-gasp win at Lingfield (1m) three weeks ago and he was only narrowly denied on his return visit 11 days ago; on same mark here and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

5/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

Form: /5-513 BF

Last run: 134 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Turned over at 4-7 when last seen in February but that may have come too soon after his Lingfield (Polytrack) win and he retains potential, having since been gelded, back from four months off; goes on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Cervetto

10st 13lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

in rear

12/1

9th

6

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:52 Epsom

Cervetto

10st 13lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Won this year at Lingfield (7f, AW) and Sandown (1m, good) in two of his five handicaps; the latter was an amateurs' race under Fletcher Yarham; tongue tied when below form on latest outing, so he isn't today; going beyond 1m for the first time gives him a fair bit to prove but having Motivator as the dam's sire gives some hope.

12/1

9th

7

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Sandown

Cervetto

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

towards rear

4/1

Form: 032-03

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual sprint winner, latterly off a 3lb lower mark, who's been expensive to follow and goes beyond 7f for the first time tonight; offered more latest and may well be ridden for luck again by the experienced Patrick Millman from the outside stall.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

11/2

4th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.

7/2

8th

1

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Magical Merlin

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

He finished second in three of his four starts in 2025, including on his seasonal return, but was still operating at a level below his old form; drops into 0-70 for the first time; not discounted.

6/1

7/1

Form: -73274 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate down the years but he's 3lb below his last winning mark and has Simon Walker (0-2 for the yard) up, so will inevitably be popular.
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

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Maysong

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

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

17:00 Yarmouth

Maysong

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

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

19:25 Newmarket (July)

Maysong

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

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

OUR TIP

Form: 212-40 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Wins have come in the spring/autumn, latterly for Brodie Hampson off 4lb lower last October; 6f from a wide stall was no good to him when last seen three months ago but he'd previously been turned over twice at short prices and is hard to catch right now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Alazwar

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

7lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but that has been followed by two heavy defeats; comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

5lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his penultimate start but ran poorly at Wolverhampton last week; revival not out of the question.

6/1

9th

3

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Has gone close when placed twice this year, latest when second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last Monday; on a decent mark and is one to consider.

9/2

Form: 411-45

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual Epsom winner for cheekpieces going on last summer, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; has been inclined to pull hard in two runs back over 1m2f but might need some help from the handicapper now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

New Heights

10st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

Won her novice on Polytrack but hasn't run well on the AW since and has rather struggled this year, coming 9lb down the weights; needs a revival back from six weeks off.

6/1

6th

1

(1)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

New Heights

10st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

Won her novice on Polytrack but hasn't run well on the AW since and has rather struggled this year, coming 9lb down the weights; needs a revival back from six weeks off.

6/1

7th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

New Heights

10st 11lb

J: Mr James Harding

T: Jonathan Portman

led, led narrowly 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

14/1

Form: 681665

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner, latterly for Sarah Bowen in February, but has only run three times on turf and has never been the most consistent; this is tougher than he's used to back from a short break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verona Star

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner who has been off 11 months since a narrow success over 7f here; worth a market check, albeit his stamina for this far remains unproven; stable also runs Moon Over The Sea.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verona Star

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough

10/1

1st

2

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verona Star

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough

10/1

Non-runners

Tintoretto, Global Esteem

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.10
Straight Forecast £18.47
Tricast £96.90
Trifecta £112.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dreamrocker

RP RATINGS:

Maysong

Telegraph:

Double Time

D Express:

Cervetto

Daily Mail:

New Heights

The Times:

Dreamrocker

The Guardian:

Dreamrocker

The Sun:

Dreamrocker

The Star:

Dreamrocker

Daily Record:

Dreamrocker

Daily Mirror:

Double Time

POSTDATA:

Maysong

NEWMARKET:

Maysong