January 20 / 15.32 Leicester

15.32

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 6f 151y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 14P-4P C

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won first two chases after tongue-tie was fitted, both over 2m4f (heavy and soft) last midwinter, one on this track; pulled up in two of his last three starts though, a long way out at Exeter (cheekpieces added and retained) in December; not too compelling.
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2nd

8

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

River Run Free

10st 13lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Regained the winning thread at Leicester (2m6f) in January but back on the regress since, having performed below market expectations at Ffos Las (only third of four finishers) and Leicester (ran dismally).

10/1

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

15:00 Leicester

River Run Free

11st 10lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Added a second course win when back on track in cheekpieces over 2m6f (good to soft) in January but, while running creditably off 5lb higher, failed to quite match that level when third at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) last month; respected back at this venue on better ground; now tried in blinkers, with Rian Corcoran's claim a plus.

9/4

3rd

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

13:52 Ffos Las

River Run Free

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Chase career started well with two wins (2m4f; heavy/soft) and got it back on track when making it 2-3 at Leicester a month ago, winning by 2.5l (2m6f, good to soft); has form claims off 5lb higher but some concerns that he pulled up on previous visit here.

6/4

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: P4-527 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Both wins on this track in 2024 and has been placed in his other five course runs; never involved at Uttoxeter recently but he was a close second over C&D previously and a modest run back here would be something new.
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6th

8

31st Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Nine Nine Nine

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Effective on all ground but Leicester is his favourite patch; his record elsewhere isn't that solid and twice well held here, as was also the case when tried in blinkers last time at Uttoxeter.

15/2

2nd

7

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Nine Nine Nine

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Particularly effective at Leicester, as best form this season confirms; his record at Uttoxeter isn't as solid; nicely weighted but chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear.

7/1

4th

4

24th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:50 Leicester

Nine Nine Nine

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Leicester specialist whose good record here features second-place finishes in this contest last year (off 2lb higher) and on latest outing (had wind surgery since); solid claims.

5/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 22-723

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark but he ran some fair races for previous yard and lost out only late at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; has form on soft) last March; two respectable efforts for new trainer of late and can be competitive.
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3rd

3

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

18:30 Huntingdon

Kapamazov

11st 6lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tony Carroll

Well beaten after racing too freely over 3m at Bangor last month and now 0-14 over fences but ran quite well when third on stable debut at Hereford (2m5f, good) in March and is suited by this track; sports refitted cheekpieces and has slipped to a good mark; dangerous to ignore.

6/1

8th

9

18th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

13:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Kapamazov

11st 1lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tony Carroll

21 defeats under rules include 13 over fences but he's been running well, latterly finishing third on yard debut at Hereford (2m5f, good); stays this far.

8/1

3rd

5

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Kapamazov

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

20 defeats under rules include 12 over fences; has placed form that entitles him to consideration and a change of stables may perk him up; trip/ground should be fine.

9/2

10/1

Form: 5P1-37 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has won on a range of surfaces; only just above his latest winning mark but he was some way below form at Huntingdon (where he has a good record) last month so has a slight question mark here.
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3rd

9

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Mixedwave

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Takes on possible improvers in this field; otherwise a solid candidate who has five chase wins on his CV, the most recent off current mark in this race 12 months ago; last two efforts show he's back in form; respected.

5/1

3rd

2

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Mixedwave

11st 9lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Scored for the fifth time over fences when taking a Wetherby handicap (3m, good) just under a year ago; made a solid return in November and he was back down to that last winning mark when bumping into an improver at Southwell (about 3m1f, soft) three weeks ago; contender.

9/2

2nd

3

18th Feb 2026

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell

Mixedwave

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Scored for the fifth time over fences when taking a Wetherby handicap (3m, good) in March; back down to that mark but his last two efforts have been uninspiring; needs a revival but that's not out of the question.

12/1

Form: 7-324F D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three front-running chase wins, including at 3m (good to soft); two good efforts in the autumn but her race was run when she took a heavy fall three out at Wincanton recently; has more to prove after that, especially as her best form has come on sharp tracks.
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3

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

12:30 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Only 3lb higher than for her narrow C&D win on good ground in March and was odds-on favourite for her return to fences 18 days ago only to depart mid-race; she's probably the one to beat; usual cheekpieces are replaced by an eyeshield.

4/6

2

7th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:15 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Three-time chase winner (once over C&D); lost her way over fences during the winter but battled well for narrow hurdle win here (3m1f, good; front pair well clear) in March and reverts to this code on a good mark.

5/4

1st

1

18th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Another Day Out

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Three front-running chase wins in 2024, including over about 3m here; second of five at Ludlow in October but her chase form has gone to pot; latest hurdle performance (four starts back) gives her a place chance.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41548-

Last run: 404 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner on good to soft, chase win on good; off since December 2024 but he's well treated on best form at about this trip for Alan King and has gone well fresh; market check needed but reappears at a realistic level.
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2nd

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:27 Ludlow

Hall Lane

11st 4lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Only 1-13 over fences but is threatening to double his tally, having stayed on for second in the last two of three starts for new yard, latest at Taunton (2m7f, good); possibilities off same mark.

2/1

2nd

1

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Hall Lane

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Both wins when trained by Alan King; showed little on return from 404-day layoff at Leicester in January for new yard but much better when runner-up at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last month; runs off the same mark and holds place claims at least.

3/1

Form: 22-FP6

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Three good runs in maiden hurdles at up to 2m4f last spring but he's fallen, been pulled up and finished remote in three chase runs this winter; big turnaround needed for the step up in trip.
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5

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:50 Chepstow

Devon Dude

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Mrs C Williams

Disappointing over fences this season (four attempts) and never really recovered from bad, first-flight error when back over hurdles last month; on dangerous mark for this first venture beyond about 2m6f, though, and has first-time cheekpieces and Harry Cobden enlisted; interesting.

14/1

2

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

16:10 Hereford

Devon Dude

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Evan Williams

Bumper winner who looked a promising hurdler last season when runner-up three times; hasn't taken to chasing this term and now switches back to hurdles; Harry Cobden looks to be a notable booking.

7/1

7th

2

20th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:32 Leicester

Devon Dude

11st 13lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Three good runs in maiden hurdles at up to 2m4f last spring but he's fallen, been pulled up and finished remote in three chase runs this winter; big turnaround needed for the step up in trip.

25/1

Form: /5P-52

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won 2m2f chase in France in 2022 but missed 2023 and 2024; best effort yet for this yard when the only one to give a subsequent winner a race on the return to fences at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) last month; now has to prove suited by this much stiffer test; yard won this last year.
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1st

5

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Jeu dOpale

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won 2m2f chase in France in 2022 but missed 2023 and 2024; best effort for current was a second back over fences at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December and it wasn't his fault when he fell early on at Leicester (got hampered) last month; conditions should be fine here and he's in the mix off a dangerous mark.

6/1

Form: 23-522

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark but he ran a fair race at Fontwell (about 2m3f, heavy) in December, against one who was well ahead of his mark, and looks to be moving in the right direction; has a stiffer stamina test today, though, and needs to improve for it.
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5th

8

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

16:30 Fontwell

Le Galli Bier

10st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Twelve defeats divided equally between hurdles and fences; hasn't been finding masses in the finishes of his races and he's 2lb wrong.

10/1

Non-runners

Streamsforth Lad

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Payout
Exacta £20.70
Straight Forecast £20.67
Tricast £53.49
Trifecta £76.20

Selections

The Times:

Jeu d'Opale

The Star:

Le Galli Bier

D Express:

Kapamazov

TOPSPEED:

Another Day Out

SPOTLIGHT:

Hall Lane

RP RATINGS:

Nine Nine Nine

Daily Record:

Le Galli Bier

Telegraph:

Jeu d'Opale

Daily Mail:

Jeu d'Opale

Daily Mirror:

Jeu d'Opale

The Sun:

Kapamazov

POSTDATA:

Another Day Out

The Guardian:

Hall Lane