October 07 / 14.00 Leicester

14.00

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 047250 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Suited by 7f; good second at Chester in June (7f, good) but a bit disappointing since; goes on soft and on a good mark but a bit to prove at present.
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6th

2

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Outrun The Storm

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

No win since June 2024; now two grades and 14lb lower; placed at Redcar (7f, good) in October but disappointing since, including in cheekpieces at Southwell (7f) five weeks ago; headgear is tweaked again (visor) seeking the solution.

12/1

12th

3

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Outrun The Storm

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 5-37 on turf and 2-15 on AW; folded tamely returned to this sphere last time but has a good chance off current mark provided he rebounds in first-time headgear.

11/1

1

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Outrun The Storm

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

It's now 12 runs since his last victory and he came in just ninth in 7f Leicester handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 546414

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won on turf over 6f at Lingfield (good) two runs back, having won at Kempton (6f, standard to slow) in January; not quite so good last time; best form at shorter.
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11th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistency not his strong suit, but he is 2-5 over C&D and latest heavy defeat excusable on account of his wide draw; capable if on a going day.

33/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:07 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Nine-time winner who got back on track with a narrow success over C&D (17-2) in January; drawn out wide this time but he's only 2lb higher than for that last run and could be a major force again.

4/1

Form: 211218 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has won three of his last five races, all over 1m, the latest on heavy ground at Bath last month; not so good over same C&D off this mark last time; effective at 7f and could bounce back.
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6th

6

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Usually ridden patiently; step back in right direction when keeping-on fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) this month, but his three turf wins in 2025 were gained over 1m and he'll probably need a strong pace to aim at over this trip.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ajrad

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Most wins come later in the year and is high in the weights (13lb higher than when last successful on the AW) after three turf victories last summer; not been at his best in two runs back.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Ajrad

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Rod Millman

Won four Class 6 handicaps (7f-1m) in 2025, including on good to firm and heavy ground; back on last winning mark but he's been out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival back on turf; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

Form: 0-0535

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ex-James Ferguson; bought for 8,500gns in August; unexposed sort whose best run was when third over 1m at Doncaster on handicap debut in July (fair run over 7f on same track last time); interesting on stable debut.
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8th

2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luminous Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dylan Cunha

Related to a few useful winners, including on Tapeta; not much has gone right since a Polytrack win over 1m in the winter and better can be expected at this lower level and back up in distance, so is one to consider.

8/1

7th

4

(4)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Luminous Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dylan Cunha

1m winner here in the winter off 2lb lower who's struggled badly in three runs since (possible excuses for two of them); stable form could be better and he has to bounce back.

10/1

22th

5

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Luminous Warrior

10st 13lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Got off the mark with a game effort in a 1m handicap at Kempton in December; two bitterly disappointing runs have followed and he now has plenty to prove.

14/1

Form: 744232

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort; won over 1m at Bath in April (good to firm) and fair runs over same C&D (on heavy and good to firm) on last two starts; high draw perhaps not ideal, but she has form at 7f and an each-way chance.
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6th

7

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Thiscouldbefun

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Two 1m wins last year, on the AW and good to firm (handles soft); off since December but could have a big run in her with Ashley Lewis taking off 5lb.

20/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Thiscouldbefun

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Bath win in April (1m, good to firm) came off a 1lb higher mark; placed three times last month but she ran poorly in a 7f handicap at Leicester three weeks ago; others are more appealing.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Thiscouldbefun

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Bath win in April (1m, good to firm) came off a 1lb higher mark; placed three times last month but she ran poorly in a 7f handicap at Leicester three weeks ago; others are more appealing.

14/1

Form: 212145 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 7f this season, the first on Tapeta at Newcastle and the last two (Chepstow, Brighton) on fast ground; not at his best on Tapeta last time but could still go well.
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4

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miakoda

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Three 7f wins this year, including on Tapeta, and only 1lb higher than for the latest; well short of his best on his last two runs (slowly away latest); revival not out of the question.

10/1

6

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Miakoda

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Three wins over 7f this season, the first on Tapeta at Newcastle and the last two (Chepstow, Brighton) on fast ground; not at his best on Tapeta last time but could still go well.

9/1

5th

8

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Miakoda

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month before a respectable fourth of ten at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 38 days ago; has won over this C&D and can go well.

3/1

Form: 4-9875

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best efforts were in maiden/novice company over 7f on the AW last autumn; has been a bit disappointing in handicaps this season, pulling too hard last time; bit to prove.
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7

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Darn Hot Mystery

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Henry Candy

Best efforts were in maiden/novice company over 7f on the AW last autumn; has been a bit disappointing in handicaps this season, pulling too hard last time; bit to prove.

16/1

4

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:50 Lingfield (AW)

Darn Hot Mystery

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Plenty of promise last year over 7f but hasn't kicked on at all in handicaps at about 1m; has to turn a corner, though this could be more her trip.

8/1

7th

5

(4)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:30 Leicester

Darn Hot Mystery

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Promise as a 2yo but she has finished down the field in two handicap runs at around a mile this summer; others appeal more.

16/1

Form: -21282 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
7f Southwell AW winner in February; sound run returned to turf when second over 6f here (good) in July after a break; has had another break since but worth considering.
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5th

8

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

C&D winner; in good order this winter, including when midfield over C&D last week (met trouble on a few occasions); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and he should be in the thick of it once again.

7/2

5th

2

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent; close second, finishing strongly from difficult position, in amateur riders' event at Kempton (6f) last week; respected off same mark back up in distance.

3/1

2nd

2

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

11st 1lb

J: Miss Leah Banham

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent, including over 6f (raced mainly at further); has made the frame at Southwell in three starts since returned to AW; won his last Kempton attempt (in late 2024); solid.

7/2

Form: -24076

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and unexposed; best form has been over 7f on the AW; first run after wind surgery; others look stronger.
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2nd

1

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it.

11/4

1st

1

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who landed his fourth 7f Newcastle success of the year when seeing off 13 rivals last month; his 2lb nudge for that is offset by his rider's claim; 0-4 on turf but probably a bit premature to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass.

4/1

1st

8

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who won three in a row over C&D at the start of the year; finished out the back behind Anthropologist here last month but he didn't lead in that race and raced freely after being crowded in the pack; this is another competitive event but he has possibilities if he can bounce back.

7/1

Form: 33-877

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two fair efforts on AW last autumn; hasn't progressed this season but may do better having had wind surgery since last run.
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8th

1

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:44 Southwell (AW)

Impulse Buy

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Placed over both 6f and 7f, the most recent of those coming at Chelmsford (Polytrack) last November; has taken a couple of backward steps since; drops slightly in grade and is not written off.

14/1

7th

6

(5)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Impulse Buy

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

Nine-race maiden; went close over C&D in November but failed to build on it at Lingfield one month later (cheekpieces first time); could still have a bigger effort in him.

6/1

Form: -74536 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f last summer (soft/good to firm); has not done as well this season and has been below form dropped back to 6f on last four starts; return to 7f should suit.
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6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Kode Secret

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f in May/June 2024 (soft/good to firm); rather disappointing this season; best watched for now.

16/1

12

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Kode Secret

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f last summer (soft/good to firm); has not done as well this season and has been below form dropped back to 6f on last four starts; return to 7f should suit.

12/1

6th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Kode Secret

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No threat to the front two at Leicester (6f, good) a fortnight ago, but ran okay in third on that first outing since May and won on soft ground last season; could build on that latest performance; possible player.

3/1

Form: 696751 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in similar event in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last time (good to soft; ridden by Luke Catton); headgear retained; obvious contender off this 4lb higher mark.
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3rd

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Albeyours

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Made the breakthrough at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last September and ended last season with two solid efforts over this trip; returns after 211 days off but she still has low mileage and needs watching in the market for in-form yard.

16/1

10

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Albeyours

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Steph Hollinshead

Improved since the cheekpieces went on, getting off the mark in 7f Leicester handicap in September and backing it up with a very good second of 14 in similar company there ten days ago; she merits serious consideration off the same mark.

5/1

14

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Albeyours

8st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Steph Hollinshead

Off the mark in similar event in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last time (good to soft; ridden by Luke Catton); headgear retained; obvious contender off this 4lb higher mark.

9/1

11/2

Form: 0701 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Improved form on handicap debut when winning C&D apprentice event on good to soft (Albeyours won the other division in slightly faster time) 15 days ago, beating She's A Goldigger (who's now 1lb better off) by a head; chance off 3lb higher.
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2nd

1

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Wrydcroft

10st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Pam Sly

Made it four out of five in handicaps when prevailing in a big field at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); this lightly raced 4yo is clearly progressive and should be a tough nut to crack.

5/4

1st

5

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Wrydcroft

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pam Sly

Won three of his last four, comprising two wins at Leicester (good to soft) and an AW success at Southwell (also 7f) on this month's comeback; big field no bother and he has to be of interest under a 3lb nudge.

5/1

1st

9

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Wrydcroft

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Pam Sly

Won two Leicester handicaps (7f, good to soft) in the autumn, but got stuck in the mud at Nottingham (1m, heavy) on his final outing; makes his Tapeta debut after 166 days off; watch market.

8/1

Form: 054425

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; good run when a head second to Wrydcroft (who's now 1lb worse off) over C&D two runs back (good to soft); chance on that.
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5th

10

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Shes A Goldigger

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

0-13 and best efforts have come on ground on the soft side of good; hard to recommend from out of the weights.

25/1

4th

12

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes A Goldigger

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Mark Walford

Exposed maiden who's still to convince over this far; didn't offer much on her Redcar comeback three weeks ago.

25/1

12th

13

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Shes A Goldigger

8st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Mark Walford

Ten-race maiden who is unraced on fast ground; however, she ran a couple of promising races last autumn, including here, and reappears with her yard going well; one of two for stable; not ruled out each-way.

10/1

Non-runners

Bullington Bry, Reignman

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.70
Straight Forecast £40.29
Tricast £336.28
Trifecta £294.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Portoro

Daily Mail:

Wrydcroft

SPOTLIGHT:

Albeyours

POSTDATA:

She's A Goldigger

The Sun:

Miakoda

The Star:

Wrydcroft

Daily Record:

Wrydcroft

D Express:

She's A Goldigger

RP RATINGS:

Albeyours

The Times:

Albeyours

Telegraph:

Portoro

The Guardian:

Portoro

Daily Mirror:

Portoro