October 28 / 15.50 Leicester

15.50

Soft

Stevie Stretch Bookmaker 60 Today Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 53y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Stevie Stretch Bookmaker 60 Today Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 413462

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Usually gives his running and best of the rest behind an in-form rival at Epsom a month ago (1m2f, good to soft); that is more his trip though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(9)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Carnival Day

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Not seen on AW since his first three starts; arrives in good form, winning at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last month and second at the same track 17 days ago (cheekpieces first time); one to consider.

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

15:57 Epsom

Carnival Day

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

May be best on good ground or softer; has plenty of experience of this track (he's the only one in this field with any) and a solid record here, including his very narrow, rallying win over C&D (good to soft) 17 days ago; back up 3lb but unlikely to be far away if he takes to first-time headgear.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:07 Epsom

Carnival Day

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Course winner who sits on a good mark and has positives to take from his recent third at Sandown (1m2f, good); has been running in higher grades than this; player.

3/1

Form: 263700 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed this season despite not winning but last couple of efforts need leaving behind; others preferred.
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3rd

5

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charles Hills

Failed to settle and proved disappointing last time when bidding for AW hat-trick; effective in this sphere and may rebound, especially if the ground is optimal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

10/1

8th

1

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Racingbreaks Ryder

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Back to something approaching his best this summer, winning handicaps at Newcastle (1m) and here (7f) on his last two starts; well drawn to attack but a 5lb penalty could scupper his hat-trick bid.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: -06005 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well.
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3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Sierra Blanca

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well.

7/1

3

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Sierra Blanca

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

On a losing run but was only beaten 3l at Windsor last time (1m, good) and the winner went in again at Doncaster last weekend; handles this ground and should go well.

7/1

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

16:34 Windsor

Sierra Blanca

10st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Martyn Meade

Losing run is mounting up and couldn't take any positives out of this year's efforts.

25/1

Form: 615406 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
3-8 on the AW and 0-11 on grass; has to bounce back from a couple of lesser runs but he's done that before; trip/ground fine.
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7th

9

(11)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Won twice here over 7f in July, the most recent of those coming off a mark 1lb lower than today's, but he's beaten only one rival home in each of his last two starts, including here 26 days ago; has a bit to prove after those efforts.

28/1

10th

8

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Handy sort who won twice here last month, taking his C&D record to 3-3; only beat one home at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) eight days ago, which leaves him with a bit to prove given he handles a soft surface on turf.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

King Of Fury

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Five-time AW winner who completed a double when battling well at Southwell (7f) last month; record of 0-14 on turf but he has plenty of placed form in this sphere and is only 2lb higher than last time; could be a big factor again and any rain would be a bonus.

11/2

Form: 213126 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Very consistent for this yard and a wide draw didn't help matters at Nottingham last time; bang there the time before at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) off 4lb lower.
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6th

8

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

Milteye

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Two-time soft-ground winner who won off 3lb higher at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; however, his subsequent form has been mixed and he was beaten a long way at Hamilton (1m, soft) recently.

16/1

11th

9

(12)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Milteye

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Won narrowly off 1lb higher at Ripon in April to end a spell that improved his strike-rate markedly; has lacked consistency since, however, and failed to show his form in lower grade most recently.

20/1

6th

1

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Milteye

10st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Likes give underfoot but has won on good ground; on last winning mark (April) and he was closing on the principals in a Class 2 at Ripon late last month; respected in his bid to go one better than 12 months ago.

8/1

Form: 593113 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Missed the break but still placed when bidding for a hat-trick at Brighton a month ago (1m, good to firm); still looks on a competitive mark and has form on soft.
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6th

3

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Darvel

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Two-time C&D winner, including the corresponding race in 2022; no win in 2026 but he ran well for second in a stronger C&D handicap 17 days ago (Gone Rogue back in sixth); won't be far away if returning in the same form.

7/1

2nd

9

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Darvel

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Ran no race at Salisbury last time in a handicap he had won the previous year; had been in good form prior to that and couldn't dismiss; third in this 12 months ago.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender.

5/1

Form: 732605

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a novice last season on soft ground and has gone close in a 7f handicap; however, last three runs were below that level and he has stamina to prove.
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8th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Edward Bethell

Recorded his first handicap success when landing a 7f event a Musselburgh in June; only fourth at Carlisle 17 days ago but that doesn't tell the whole tale as he anticipated the start and ended up losing a lot of ground as a consequence; hadn't had any issues at the start before that and he is treated as still being in top form; good chance.

11/4

4th

8

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Edward Bethell

Added to his 2yo novice win when making all to justify support at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June; this is a deeper race but a 3lb rise looks fair and he's well drawn to attack; respected.

9/2

1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Native Instinct

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.

5/1

Form: 011210 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-4 in handicaps with a narrow verdict at Epsom (8.5f, soft) and was drawn wide when never counting at Beverley; in the mix.
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9th

7

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Pink Azalea

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

4yo filly whose handicap record is split into two halves, namely a progressive one followed by a dismal one; however, 1-1 at this track and could revive if her favoured soft ground materialises.

20/1

11th

4

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Pink Azalea

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three turf wins at about 1m on soft in 2025 but she had a quiet end to the year and was tailed off on her reappearance at Pontefract; has plenty to prove after that.

25/1

Non-runners

Atlantis Blue, Newtown Duke

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £47.58
Tricast £207.11

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sierra Blanca

The Guardian:

Carnival Day

POSTDATA:

Pink Azalea

TOPSPEED:

Native Instinct

Daily Record:

Darvel

Telegraph:

Pink Azalea

The Times:

Native Instinct

Daily Mail:

Carnival Day

Daily Mirror:

Carnival Day

RP RATINGS:

Sierra Blanca

D Express:

Sierra Blanca

The Star:

Sierra Blanca