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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 16 (6) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Acts on soft; unproven beyond 1m and unraced beyond 1m1f until he tried 1m3f at Southwell (AW) 15 days ago and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run and his dam won at this trip but others clearly have less to prove in this hot 1m4f race. |
25/1 |
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4th 11 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Just 2lb higher than when winning over 7f here in April, but is unraced beyond 1m1f and this looks a tough race in which to prove his stamina. |
12/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 (16) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Only one pound higher than when winning at last year's festival; had the same high draw then, so should not be ruled out; has to bounce back from a below-par Salisbury run; previous fourth placings at Doncaster and Thirsk were respectable; had the same high draw last year. |
8/1 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (7) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Dual Southwell winner off lower marks early in the year who ran poorly there when last seen and has been off for almost four months since; would need a career-best in order to take this. |
20/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (6) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Likes a strong pace to chase and won in spite of that here 12 days ago, enhancing her good record at the track; just 2lb higher. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Enhanced a good Windsor record when seeing off next-time-out winner Amazonian Dream and ten others over C&D last month; went agonisingly close in a big field at Glorious Goodwood (again 6f on good to firm) 19 days ago and although back up 2lb today, it's not forgotten that she went close in this race last year off 6lb higher still; big shout if she can find the gaps in coming from off the pace. |
11/2 |
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2nd 6 (27) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Enhanced a good Windsor record when seeing off next-time-out winner Amazonian Dream and ten others over 6f on good to firm 16 days ago; a 5lb rise looks manageable, particularly as she went close off 4lb higher at this meeting last year; on the shortlist. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
His fourth over C&D two runs back can be upgraded as he had to wait for a gap to appear, but Salisbury next time was disappointing; he can be up and down. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (3) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
More exposed than most but he is down in the weights and his latest Windsor fourth can be upgraded as he had to wait for a gap to appear; this is a higher grade though. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
20th 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 he's been placed a couple of times this season including when third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out off a dangerous mark. |
11/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (6) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Easily capitalised on a reduced mark at Chester (7f, good) last month and he's made all over this C&D on both starts since (good to firm); this 5yo is up to a career-high mark but has never been better and could prove tough to catch once more. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has won back-to-back starts at Chester (7f, good) and here over C&D (good to firm) under a penalty latest; up 7lb and in grade so this will be tougher but he enters calculations. |
4/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (11) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
8yo who has displayed mixed form this season and was below par over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, but he showed spark when third of 22 over C&D (good) two starts ago and he has an excellent record in this race, having won it in 2023 and dead-heated for first last year; respected. |
15/2 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 3 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Bath (1m, firm) last month and was beaten a length by Revelance over C&D (good to firm) last time; now 3lb better off with the winner, but his best form has come on faster ground; stable triple-handed. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won twice at 1m last summer and went in again at Bath last month (by just under 2l off 4lb lower); reportedly showing signs of heat stress when below par at Newbury four weeks ago. |
15/2 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (12) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Only 1-16 and he's 3lb higher than the mark he won off in April 2025, despite since going 0-11; hasn't been running badly but looks vulnerable once more; effective in this returning headgear combination. |
12/1 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 (7) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Dual winner since a visor was added in February and he ran another good race when a close fifth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) last month; 1lb lower here and he should be in the thick of things again. |
15/2 |
|
5th 10 (4) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
He's done well since this visor went on and he won a big-field C&D handicap (good) in May; merely midfield here four weeks ago but the blindfold was removed late and he was stretched by 1m; in calculations back at 7f. |
8/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (8) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Won twice for Dylan Cunha and latest was in blinkers at Nottingham (6f, heavy) last October; well handicapped on that form, but she's struggled since including in two runs for new yard this summer; has lots to prove and she needs a major revival back on AW. |
25/1 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (1) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Useful 2yo for Charles Hills and although a long way below that level now, his third-place finishes in handicaps here (1m) and at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) in March suggested that some ability remains; respected down to this level for the first time. |
4/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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