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PreviewOur pick: Von Trotter Strong case

15:25 Catterick: William Hill Epic Boosts Handicap Stakes (Div I) – preview

10 runners over 7f on good ground. Our best selection is Von Trotter.

CourseCatterick
RaceWilliam Hill Epic Boosts Handicap Stakes (Div I)
GoingGood
Published16 Oct 2026

The race in brief

A 10-runner Flat handicap over 7f, Class 4. The official going is Good, so check for any update before the off.

What the facts say

Our view

Best selection: Von Trotter. Recent figures of 2121 – won last time; a Race DNA fit of 73 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; 38 days since its last run, a sensible gap; trainer Michael & David Easterby has had 101 winners from 1115 runners in our recent records.

The case against: Handicap marks are meant to level the field.

Others to consider: Kings Merchant and Diamont Katie.

This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.

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This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.