3.00 7f. 10 Declared. William Hill Epic Boost Handicap (Class 2 ) of £50,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €25,770.00 2nd - €12,085.00 3rd - €6,045.00 4th - €3,020.00 5th - €1,510.00 6th - €755.00
Formscan - A taking winner over 6f at the Craven meeting here last month, DARK THIRTY should have no issues with going back up in trip and a 3lb rise for that success could prove quite lenient. Richard Hannon's admirable sort is narrowly preferred to Thunder Ball, who went well for a long way in the Spring Cup over 1m at Newbury before weakening into fourth late in the piece. Noble Dynasty shaped with promise on his return from a long absence at Meydan, while English Oak is another key player trying this trip for the first time since his debut last May. Completing the shortlist are Final Watch, Saint Lawrence and Zouky.