May 23 / 13.45 Haydock

13.45

Soft

William Hill Epic Boost British EBF Hedge Of Oak Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 2f 100y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Epic Boost British EBF Hedge Of Oak Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 314-1

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-4 when scoring easily on this month's handicap and seasonal debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm; unraced on slow ground); had just three rivals to beat and takes a steep rise in grade today, but this half-sister to her stable's Group 1 winner Dreamloper could have plenty more to offer.
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1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Dreamasar

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

Lightly-raced British challenger is a three-time winner; 2-4 on turf, the wins coming off 81 in a Salisbury handicap in May (1m2f, gd-fm) and a Listed race at Haydock later that month (10.5f, gd-sft); 3.75l fourth of seven in a Group 3 on the AW at Newcastle last time; place claims.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:53 Newcastle (AW)

Dreamasar

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

4yo who has raced only five times, winning three of them (including on Polytrack; unraced on Tapeta); improved again to land 1m2f Listed race at Haydock and, while Diamond Rain has stronger form, this filly is certainly progressive and could yet scale loftier heights.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Dreamasar

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made it 2-4 when scoring easily on this month's handicap and seasonal debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm; unraced on slow ground); had just three rivals to beat and takes a steep rise in grade today, but this half-sister to her stable's Group 1 winner Dreamloper could have plenty more to offer.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 52237-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
0-7 since winning on 2yo debut in October 2024 but she finished close-up in a few Listed/Group 3 races last season (1m2f-1m4f, various ground) and she might be the type to improve with age; not ruled out on reappearance.
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5th

6

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Newmarket (July)

Revoir

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 0-9 since debut win but her Listed record reads 252222, going down by only a neck at Pontefract (1m4f, good; three of today's rivals behind) most recently; due a change of luck.

11/4

2nd

10

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:05 Pontefract

Revoir

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 0-8 since debut win but her Listed record reads 25222, beaten only half a length at Haydock (10.5f) on seasonal debut most recently; stays 1m4f; yard has an excellent record in this race; fighting chance.

3/1

2nd

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Revoir

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

0-7 since winning on 2yo debut in October 2024 but she finished close-up in a few Listed/Group 3 races last season (1m2f-1m4f, various ground) and she might be the type to improve with age; not ruled out on reappearance.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4246-7 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Last season's best performances came in Group 1s when runner-up in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh (1m4f, good) and very close fourth in the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); flopped on last month's reappearance at Cork, which is disconcerting, but she's a leading player if leaving that performance behind in first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

7

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Wemightakedlongway

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Last season's best performances came in Group 1s, runner-up in the Irish Oaks (1m4f, good) and close fourth in the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft), just behind One Look; well held by Estrange on Ascot running; this season's form is unconvincing; visored now.

33/1

4th

8

(2)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Navan

Wemightakedlongway

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Last season's best performances came in Group 1s when runner-up in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh (1m4f, good) and very close fourth in the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); flopped on reappearance at Cork; Haydock third was reassuring; however, best at 1m2f-1m4f.

9/2

Form: 1131-1

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-4 in handicaps when winning on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh (1m1f, good); up in trip/grade today but she powered ahead once in the clear last time and it's hard to identify where the ceiling of her ability lies; has won on good to soft (unraced on softer); dam was two-time 1m4f Listed winner; interesting contender.
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15th

13

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Noche Clasica

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

She is on her third trainer but has won half of her eight starts, most recently when picking up a Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) on her comeback in April; showed she belongs at Listed level when beaten 2l at Haydock (10.5f, good to soft) last time but, while she continues to make strides, this is a different test altogether.

40/1

4th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Noche Clasica

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Made it 3-4 in handicaps when winning on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh (1m1f, good); up in trip/grade today but she powered ahead once in the clear last time and it's hard to identify where the ceiling of her ability lies; has won on good to soft (unraced on softer); dam was two-time 1m4f Listed winner; interesting contender.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Noche Clasica

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive in six starts for three different stables last year (641131) including making a successful debut for this one at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in October; has a 6lb higher mark and a 167-day absence to overcome, but she remains open to further improvement.

7/2

25/1

Form: 2147-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
22-1 winner of the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot (1m, good) last July and good fourth in US Grade 3 (1m, firm) next time; of interest on that form but tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unraced on slow ground.
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11th

5

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up in this race last year before going on to beat American Gal by a neck in a Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good) 18 days later; not at the same level in three starts this year and although not beaten that far in the Kensington Palace at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month (four of these behind), still more will be needed.

15/2

8th

4

(17)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Cheshire Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Third in this race on good to firm last year and left even that form behind when bagging a Group 3 over the round mile here under Billy Loughnane a month later; hasn't fired in two outings this spring but given a chance by the handicapper as a result and no shock to see a revival back at Ascot.

33/1

5th

2

(5)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

22-1 winner of the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot (1m, good) last July and good fourth in US Grade 3 (1m, firm) next time; of interest on that form but tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unraced on slow ground.

25/1

Form: 0127-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at York (1m2f, good) last July and runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) in August; down the field on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket on both starts since, most recently her reappearance but that may not be her track; could bounce back with a bold show in first-time cheekpieces; unraced on ground slower than good to soft.
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16th

2

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Sand Gazelle

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at York (1m2f, good) last July; even better form when runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) the following month but she hasn't got near that level in three subsequent outings, including two this season; that has resulted in her mark easing but she needs to be back with a bang in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

18/1

6th

8

(1)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Sand Gazelle

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at York (1m2f, good) last July and runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) in August; down the field on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket on both starts since, most recently her reappearance but that may not be her track; could bounce back with a bold show in first-time cheekpieces; unraced on ground slower than good to soft.

16/1

7th

11

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Sand Gazelle

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Low-mileage filly; below form at Newmarket when last seen but broadly progressive otherwise and may have more to offer this term; Listed winner at York (1m2f) last July then ran well in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f); shortlisted.

7/1

Form: 14637-

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Impressive win on debut at Newbury (7f, good) last April; 0-4 since (including in two Listed races) and has something to find in today's company, but this lightly raced half-sister to connections' Group 2 winner Sacred is in top hands and may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some point.
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7th

6

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Consecrated

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Looked promising when making a winning debut at Newbury (7f, good) in April last year, but hasn't built on it in her six outings since; needs the application of cheekpieces to make a difference.

14/1

7th

1

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Consecrated

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won over C&D (good) last April on debut; hasn't really progressed and has finished merely seventh in 1m6f/1m2f Listed races on her last two starts (tailed off last time); however, it's possible this half-sister to connections' crack 6f/7f performer Sacred will appreciate the drop back in trip.

8/1

7th

3

(2)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Consecrated

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Impressive win on debut at Newbury (7f, good) last April; 0-4 since (including in two Listed races) and has something to find in today's company, but this lightly raced half-sister to connections' Group 2 winner Sacred is in top hands and may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some point.

14/1

Form: 17111/ D

Last run: 594 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
She's won five of her six starts, the latest victory coming in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October 2024; absent since and she needs to prove she retains her ability, but she probably won't need to be at her very best to come out on top in this line-up.
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3rd

10

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Friendly Soul

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

4-5 in 2024, when her wins included a Group 3 over C&D (good to firm) in July and the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October; came back from a 594-day absence only to endure a miserable experience at Haydock last month, when putting her foot in a hole and swiftly pulled up; thankfully connections reported her to be fine after that and she commands the utmost respect on this second attempt at a relaunch.

4/1

5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Friendly Soul

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

She's won five of her six starts, the latest victory coming in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October 2024; absent since and she needs to prove she retains her ability, but she probably won't need to be at her very best to come out on top in this line-up.

13/8

1st

7

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Friendly Soul

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Tenacious winner of a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in December and Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May, making most in the latter as the first two drew 12l clear; 8-11 for the Group 3 Musidora at York (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) just ten days later but held up and hung right, finishing last of seven; on a recovery mission but the Newmarket win demands respect.

4/1

Non-runners

Sparks Fly

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Payout
Exacta £43.50
Straight Forecast £43.35
Trifecta £265.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Friendly Soul

SPOTLIGHT:

Noche Clasica

LAMBOURN:

Dreamasar

POSTDATA:

Wemightakedlongway

Daily Mail:

Sparks Fly

NEWMARKET:

Sand Gazelle

TOPSPEED:

Cheshire Dancer

The Guardian:

Dreamasar

Telegraph:

Noche Clasica

D Express:

Noche Clasica

Daily Record:

Wemightakedlongway

The Times:

Friendly Soul

Daily Mirror:

Friendly Soul

The Sun:

Friendly Soul

The Star:

Sparks Fly