Wetherby Race 2 - William Hill Epic Boost 8am Tomorrow Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
CROSSBAR (1) Won by 2L last start at Kempton and having second career run. Stepping down to a lower level. Will try to take advantage of the stall. Go close. MACHADADORP (2) Got the cash when winning by 1 3/4L last start at Chester. Suitably placed in this race. WHATEVER BRUCE (9) 3yo first starter by Bated Breath for trainer Gemma Tutty. Watch the market moves. TWIN AND TONIC (11) Roger Fell trained 3yo by Century Dream having first race start. Watch the market.

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did a good job when winning by 2L last start at Kempton and having second race start. Up against a less competitive field. Has a positive draw. Will be competitive.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Winner by 1 3/4L last start at Chester. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 30/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Chester | 1409m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Ascot | 1602m | GOOD | James Doyle | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Started $41.00 and subpar when 8th last time at Doncaster but will find this grade more suitable. First race for a new trainer. Facing a difficult task today.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 06/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | D Nolan | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.75L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.55L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $26.00 and average at best when 7th last run at Doncaster but was on debut last time. Facing weaker opposition. Peak required to upset this field.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 28L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $151.00 and finished 5th last time at Redcar but was on debut last time. Back in an easier grade. Difficult to warm to at present.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Redcar | 1608m | GOOD | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 16.75L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 41 weeks. Odds of $21.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last time at Thirsk. Likely to get back. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 289 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Thirsk | 1607m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 57.5kg | - | 5-6-6-7-7-7-6-7 | 7 |
| 11.55L | $21.00 |
| 8/16 | 25/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 58kg | - | 15-16-15-14-14-12-8 | 14 |
| 6.25L | $51.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $201.00 and clearly outclassed when 10th last run at Wolverhampton but having second race start. Competing in a lower grade. Down in trip. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 01/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Dougie Costello | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 33.45L | $201.00 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break of 28 weeks. Started $12.00 and ran 7th last start at Southwell but fitter for debut run. Likely to settle back in the field. Minor claims.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 11-12-12-12-11-8-7 | 6 |
| 10.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo by Bated Breath on debut for trainer Gemma Tutty. Market as guide.

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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First up after a 37 week break. Finished with intent when 3rd last run at Southwell and was a debutant last start. First start for a new trainer. Watch betting.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | William Carver | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-6-3 | 2 |
| 1.35L | $17.00 |

Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First appearance at the races 3yo by Century Dream for Roger Fell. Betting as a guide.