April 13 / 16.52 Leicester

16.52

Good To Firm

Leicester Races Saturday 25th April Book Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 3f 179y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Leicester Races Saturday 25th April Book Now Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63

Form: 525-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Advanced his form after a five-month absence (gelded) when runner-up in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap four weeks ago; up 2lb but he's well in the mix.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Gaelic Approach

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Record in small-field handicaps reads 212 and he finds himself in another one; may again enjoy the run of the race in front and has a good chance of seeing it out.

2/5

2nd

3

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:40 Hamilton

Gaelic Approach

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Improved form sent handicapping over 1m4f for both starts this term, taking second at Wolverhampton (AW) and getting off the mark at Leicester (good); both were in small fields but the former race has had its form boosted substantially and the latter ended up as a clearcut win after he went on over 2f out; latest 3lb rise probably underestimates him.

11/8

1st

2

(3)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:52 Leicester

Gaelic Approach

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Advanced his form after a five-month absence (gelded) when runner-up in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap four weeks ago; up 2lb but he's well in the mix.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 774-1

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off four months/gelded before taking a big step forward on his handicap debut when scoring at Chelmsford (1m2f) 18 days ago; got up late there and this son of Gleneagles has more still to offer now upped in trip; leading claims on his turf debut despite 4lb weights rise.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:52 Leicester

Engross

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Off four months/gelded before taking a big step forward on his handicap debut when scoring at Chelmsford (1m2f) 18 days ago; got up late there and this son of Gleneagles has more still to offer now upped in trip; leading claims on his turf debut despite 4lb weights rise.

5/4

1st

2

(4)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Engross

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Three runs as a 2yo, showing his best form when a keeping-on fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; gelded since; bred to appreciate the longer trip and he's an interesting contender on this handicap debut.

5/2

7th

3

(11)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:37 Kempton (AW)

Engross

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

36,000euros foal, 205,000gns yearling; Gleneagles sibling to six winners, notably Bracken's Laugh (1m including 2yo/AW; 110); dam 1m2f scorer (107); stablemate of Corduroy; market informative.

14/1

5/1

Form: 21224-

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Bagged 1m Newcastle novice in November and has continued in good form in handicaps, not beaten far when last of four at Southwell (1m) in December; goes over a much longer trip today though and in a change of headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:17 Windsor

Emmas Letter

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Won 1m Newcastle AW novice as 2yo; has played a part in handicaps since but her return at Leicester, when upped to 1m4f (cheekpieces replaced blinkers, return today), leaves her well short of what will be needed here.

9/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:52 Leicester

Emmas Letter

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Bagged 1m Newcastle novice in November and has continued in good form in handicaps, not beaten far when last of four at Southwell (1m) in December; goes over a much longer trip today though and in a change of headgear.

5/1

Form: 7-444

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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Form: 7486

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Payout
Exacta £3.20
Straight Forecast £3.65
Trifecta £4.80

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