Haydock Park Race 1 - William Hill Epic Boost British EBF Hedge Of Oak Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed)
WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY (9) was bitterly disappointing on her return to action at Cork in April however she might well leave that behind now fitted with first-time cheekpieces. This Joseph O'Brien filly was an excellent second behind a multiple top-level winner in the G1 Irish Oaks last season and could be hugely competitive at this level. The market may reveal more as to what you can expect from FRIENDLY SOUL (5) following 594 days off. This high-class five-year-old was last seen winning the G1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp in October 2024 and must be respected on her reappearance. NOCHE CLASICA (6) managed to take her record to four from seven gaining a comfortable handicap win at Musselburgh and might go well up in class. SPARKS FLY (1) cannot be ruled out.

Jockey: Laura Pearson
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Saint-Cloud in the G3 Prix Edmond Blanc on March 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Dreamliner with 56.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Chester in the G2 Huxley Stakes on May 8 over 2100m, 2 len behind Lambourn carrying 57kg at $29. Well placed. Hard to beat on her best form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/05/2026 | 40 | G2 OPEN 4U | $308,540.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 2:08.77 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2026 | 154 | G3 OPEN 4U | $121,390.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Laura Pearson | 56.5kg | 1:42.64 | - | 4 |
| 12.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3U | $129,560.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Laura Pearson | 56kg | 1:39.17 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 8/11 | 13/09/2025 | 98 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $693,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GY | Laura Pearson | 60.5kg | 1:38.93 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/06/2025 | 70 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $184,500.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Good | Laura Pearson | 61kg | 1:43.94 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/03/2025 | 139 | G3 OPEN 4U | $137,930.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Laura Pearson | 55.5kg | 1:41.57 | - | 2 |
| 9.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 10/11/2024 | 11 | LR OPEN M 3U | $85,950.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Laura Pearson | 59.5kg | 1:48.63 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2024 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $81,670.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Soft | Laura Pearson | 58kg | 1:47.79 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN M 3U | $84,010.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Laura Pearson | 57kg | 1:45.09 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/09/2024 | 48 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Laura Pearson | 58kg | 1:40.21 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2024 | 85 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $94,370.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Laura Pearson | 61kg | 1:50.34 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G2 Dahlia Stakes on May 3 over 1800m, 38 len behind Jancis with 58kg at $29. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Leicester May 26 over 1600m defeating Midnight's Dream carrying 61kg at $7.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/05/2026 | 211 | G2 OPEN F 4U | $299,470.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | David Probert | 58kg | 1:47.41 | - | 13 |
| 38.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $499,110.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Harry Davies | 59.5kg | 1:33.31 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/08/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $3,100,775.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $8.52 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2025 | 18 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:39.30 | 9-9-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/07/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $81,670.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:41.87 | 8-6-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/23 | 18/06/2025 | 23 | HCP F 4U | $226,850.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | David Probert | 53kg | 1:38.28 | 16-4-3 | 23 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good Firm | David Probert | 61kg | 1:44.46 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 10/14 | 09/05/2025 | 232 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Chester | 1524m | Good | Connor Planas | 51.5kg | 1:31.47 | 8-11-10 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2024 | 20 | HCP F 3U | $32,350.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good | Jason Hart | 62kg | 2:10.77 | 3-2-6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:08.59 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 7/12 | 30/07/2024 | 17 | HCP F 3U | $64,580.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | David Egan | 55kg | 1:37.25 | 12-10-7 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Bath in the LR Beckford Stakes October 9 over 2800m, 6 len behind Term Of Endearment carrying 57kg at $17. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at this track September 4 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Hot Flame with 61kg at $6. Would have to improve.
Last Starts 225 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 09/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $117,970.00 | Bath | 2816m | Good Soft | Finley Marsh | 57kg | 3:01.52 | 10-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2025 | 84 | HCP F 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:13.95 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2025 | 27 | OPEN NOV F 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:36.62 | 1-3-6 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN F 3 | $129,150.00 | York | 1584m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:39.35 | 1-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | 1:25.18 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months won by 5 len at Salisbury May 3 over 2000m defeating Royal Poetry with 62.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Great Yarmouth on October 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Blue Nazare carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 03/05/2026 | 209 | HCP F 3U | $19,780.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | George Downing | 62.5kg | 2:10.37 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/10/2025 | 32 | NOV F 3U | $14,760.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:35.23 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 04/09/2025 | 84 | APP NOV F 35 | $14,630.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:37.87 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.17 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:36.62 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Longchamp G1 Prix De L'Opera October 6 2024 over 2000m slow track defeating Running Lion with 56kg at $9.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Ascot G3 Valiant Stakes July 27 2024 over 1600m defeating Doom with 56kg at $4.30. Looks hard to beat again in this easier level.
Last Starts 593 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 | 06/10/2024 | 49 | G1 OPEN M 3U | $807,750.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | 2:07.65 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2024 | 22 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $216,310.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 2:09.56 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2024 | 73 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | 1:40.21 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/7 | 15/05/2024 | 10 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $239,850.00 | York | 2062m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:12.64 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $1.73 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2024 | 137 | LR OPEN F 3 | $108,900.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:03.22 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 20/12/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 58kg | 1:40.92 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after six months won by 2.5 len at Musselburgh April 12 over 1800m defeating Dwindling Funds with 58.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Ascot on September 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Abloom with 55kg at $3.50. Hard to fault form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/04/2026 | 167 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Kevin Stott | 58.5kg | 1:52.05 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/10/2025 | 51 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 1:35.79 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2025 | 15 | HCP F 3U | $73,800.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Soft | Jamie Spencer | 55kg | 1:43.26 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | 83 | HCP F 3U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:39.31 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:29.16 | 9-7-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/04/2025 | 16 | MDN F 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 58kg | 1:25.65 | 6-8-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3U | $13,470.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 57.5kg | 1:42.90 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Newbury in the G3 St Simon Stks October 25 over 2400m, soft track; 58 len behind Hamish carrying 56kg at $15. Previously first up; second of 10 at Newbury in the LR Fillies' Trial Stakes May 17 2025 over 2000m, a nose behind Qilin Queen carrying 58kg at $11. Hard to fault if at her best.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/10/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3U | $150,570.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Edward Greatrex | 56kg | 2:42.46 | 1-7-7 | 5 |
| 58.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/09/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 2:33.06 | 4-2-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $89,820.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Soft | C Soumillon | 56kg | 2:17.15 | 7-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN F 3U | $90,750.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 55.5kg | 2:07.12 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 5/12 | 25/07/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN F 3U | $127,050.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 2:09.12 | 8-5-5 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,057,470.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:38.91 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/05/2025 | 213 | LR OPEN F 3 | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:05.66 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Heavy | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:56.07 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 10 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G2 Dahlia Stakes on May 3 over 1800m, 14 len behind Jancis with 58kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Newbury in the LR Fillies' Trial Stakes on May 17 2025 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Qilin Queen with 58kg at $4.30. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/05/2026 | 205 | G2 OPEN F 4U | $299,470.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 1:47.41 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 10/10/2025 | 41 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | 2:02.03 | 8-5-7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $116,050.00 | Curragh | 1810m | GY | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:51.29 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 25/07/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN F 3U | $127,050.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 2:09.12 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,760,560.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:06.57 | 8-12-10 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN F 3 | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:05.66 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 04/05/2025 | 151 | LR OPEN F 3 | $123,220.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:03.34 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 04/12/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:26.82 | 7-6-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Cork in LR on April 4 over 2414m, 20 len behind Moody carrying 58kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ascot in the G1 British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes on October 18 over 2400m, 6 len behind Kalpana with 57.5kg at $15. Certainly worth following up.
Last Starts 48 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 | 04/04/2026 | 168 | LR F 4U | $89,810.00 | Cork | 2414m | SH | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 2:51.60 | - | 2 |
| 20.8L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $964,190.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57.5kg | 2:32.67 | 5-3-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/10/2025 | 78 | G1 OPEN M 3U | $892,860.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 56kg | 2:05.52 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 2:33.62 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/06/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $520,300.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 2:04.95 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,057,470.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 2:38.91 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $112,730.00 | Navan | 2011m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 2:15.25 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2025 | 162 | G3 OPEN 3 | $104,060.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 2:06.15 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/10/2024 | 18 | G3 OPEN 2 | $92,790.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:59.17 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/15 | 01/10/2024 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:41.47 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/16 | 11/09/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good Firm | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:41.11 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |