14.55
Good To SoftWilliam Hill Epic Boosts Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £7327.6
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.20
- Place: £1.60
Form: 13700- BF
Last run: 174 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade. |
3/1 |
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9th 17 (16) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Acts on soft ground; better than ever this season, winning at Doncaster (good to soft) and following up at Southwell (again 7f, AW); solid second to Sterling Knight (1m, good) last time but he'll need more from the same mark. |
20/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 746153 D BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 8 (3) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive. |
6/1 |
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2nd 9 (10) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims. |
13/2 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £7.50
Form: 55246- BF
Last run: 177 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 10 (5) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, for whom he won at Southwell last March, but he ran well when third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his stable/seasonal debut; he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
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3rd 11 (6) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, winning once (6f); sold for 14,000gns since last run; something to prove back on turf but market support should be noted. |
10/1 |
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6th 2 (3) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in March; hasn't added to that success in six runs since but he's run well in blinkers on his last two starts (7f) and he should be in the shake up for a stable in fine form. |
5/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 11085- D
Last run: 153 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (7) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Gained back-to-back wins, including on soft ground, last summer; couple of respectable fourth-place finishes this season, latest at Thirsk (7f, good); possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 573112 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement. |
5/1 |
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12th 8 (1) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 (4) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
May remain competitive provided his recent Southwell AW form is transferred back to turf; however, his record in this sphere, which includes a seller win, is less convincing; presents a dilemma. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 40078- D
Last run: 129 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (10) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has a record of 2-7 over C&D (both wins on good to firm) and although not in quite the same form this year as she was last summer, such as when going close off 13lb higher on this track, she wasn't far away back here two starts ago; no surprise to see her go well. |
7/1 |
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4th 1 (1) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Five wins on turf have been at Windsor and Salisbury, the latest off a 2lb higher mark than today's; runner-up over this C&D (good to firm) in April before another solid effort at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago; drops in grade with claims. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 0/83-7
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Made a successful 2yo debut but he was soon in deep water and his form deteriorated; seen only twice in 2025 but things have stabilised somewhat and he's run two good races over C&D (good to firm), including 16 days ago; not eye-wateringly well handicapped but shouldn't be far away. |
5/1 |
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3rd 5 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win since his debut in June 2024; posted a good C&D second in May but beat only one in 6f York handicap since; needs to bounce back. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 0097-6
Last run: 64 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (1) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
A four-time 6f AW scorer in 2025; built on earlier promise to gain a first turf victory in 7f Chester handicap a week ago, making all and drawing right away last 1f for 8l success; major shout under a 5lb penalty. |
5/4 |
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1st 2 (4) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Four-time AW winner who returned to form on his second run after wind surgery when a front-running second at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month; record of 0-14 on turf but he's 6lb lower than last time and is well handicapped on his second at York last spring; respected. |
11/2 |
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2nd 2 (1) |
18th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Well handicapped on peak form and his midfield finish at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, on first run after wind surgery, was encouraging; he has a higher mark to contend with back on AW but this represents a drop in class and he shouldn't be underestimated. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 22620- D
Last run: 141 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 19 (15) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions. |
9/1 |
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12 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid. |
6/1 |
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3rd 10 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 11608-
Last run: 190 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (11) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Two wins last summer, including one over C&D, and got back to winning ways at Bath (1m, firm) eight days ago; was already due a 2lb drop then so is just 3lb higher under her penalty (1lb well in); one for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
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1st 2 (3) |
1st Jul 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Back-to-back wins over this trip last summer; mostly ran with credit of late, including when lacking a change of gear after travelling well over 7f at Newbury eight days ago; runner-up sole visit here. |
13/2 |
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6th 3 (15) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Course winner who is likely to have her ideal ground conditions, but still 3lb above her last winning mark and another furlong may have been preferable. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 04720-
Last run: 156 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (2) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider. |
8/1 |
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3rd 5 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Record is only 1-14 but he's attractively treated and proved resurgent with rallying fifth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third start for new yard; not ruled out. |
11/2 |
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5th 12 (10) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Began 2025 in good form, winning a handicap at Catterick and then finishing a good second at Ripon (both 6f, good); modest form in two runs back with Seb Spencer but his return to action at Doncaster three weeks ago certainly didn't get to the bottom of him, travelling well under restraint and then meeting some trouble as the race was unfolding; capable of better, perhaps markedly so, and the betting should be revealing. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 5-8122 D BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 (10) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 4-15 overall and 2-5 since wearing visor; campaigned exclusively over shorter but the manner of his half-length success in big field at York (7f, good) last time suggests this new trip is worth exploring; enters calculations in the retained headgear. |
5/1 |
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1st 21 (15) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison. |
20/1 |
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12th 13 (11) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 122, all over 7f on AW, since wearing visor; most recently bumped into thriving rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; dual winner on turf; solid claims in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 270-44 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (3) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims. |
33/1 |
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13th 14 (14) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account. |
16/1 |
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4th 4 (5) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes. |
7/1 |
15/2
Form: 55171-
Last run: 157 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (4) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts all three outings this year, including without headgear for new stable 23 days ago. |
25/1 |
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10th 2 (2) |
8th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts both starts this term; first run for Ian Williams. |
14/1 |
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9th 4 (8) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins from last three 6f runs, most significantly at Nottingham (heavy; has won on good; first-time blinkers) in October; faded quickly on recent 7f return at Doncaster and this trip should suit better; easing ground would suit. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 99609- D
Last run: 151 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (4) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
7f turf winner (good to firm) when with Charles Hills; 0-9 for current trainer but his last two efforts have offered more encouragement; each-way player. |
7/1 |
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3rd 7 (4) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Useful 2yo for Charles Hills who proved hard to place last year and tumbled down the weights; found his level again now, just cracking late over 1m last time, and won't mind the return to turf. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 33842- D BF
Last run: 145 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (3) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Both wins on soft/heavy ground over 7f in 2024; quite inconsistent since but did run respectably when fourth of 12 at Brighton (1m, good) 23 days ago; cheekpieces back on. |
6/1 |
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4th 1 (4) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not the most consistent but is well treated on his best form and drops into a 0-70 for the first time; worth a second look. |
12/1 |
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10th 5 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won twice on slow ground in the autumn of 2024; in and out in his three runs this year but his Leicester fourth last month (7f, good) brings him into the reckoning; a visor is now tried (ran well in one attempt in cheekpieces); further rainfall would aid his chance. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £61.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £45.53 |
| Tricast | £1208.43 |
| Trifecta | £3684.00 |
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