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15.04

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Heather Small Plays Ladies’ Day Saturday 4th July Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Heather Small Plays Ladies’ Day Saturday 4th July Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 494532 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 21 starts but that came in this race last year (good to soft) and she's been in good heart this spring, finishing second at Lingfield (7.6f, good) last Tuesday; solid claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Grand Citadel

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Just one win from her 21 starts but that came in this race last year (good to soft) and she's been in good heart this spring, finishing second at Lingfield (7.6f, good) last Tuesday; solid claims.

11/4

2nd

8

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Grand Citadel

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Sole win from 20 starts came at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last May for Pam Sly; faded late having set a strong pace over 1m a Yarmouth last month and ran a solid race when third there over 6f three weeks ago; contender back up in trip.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Grand Citadel

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Only win was at 7f and four of her last five races have been at 1m; stuck around here 17 days ago despite developing a clear lead and expect similar tactics back at 6f.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -06084

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

4th

6

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

One win apiece for his previous two yards but he looks far from solid on 2026 form for another new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a big run is likely; cheekpieces are removed and blinkers return.

25/1

8th

6

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Mini Mac

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

One win apiece for his previous two yards but looks far from solid on 2026 form for another new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a big run is likely.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 408-64

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden after 13 starts but she was a respectable fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) last month and should be fine back up to 7f and back on turf; on a career-low mark and holds each-way claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Melissa Honey

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Remains a maiden after 13 starts but she was a respectable fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) last month and should be fine back up to 7f and back on turf; on a career-low mark and holds each-way claims.

13/2

4th

7

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Melissa Honey

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

12-race maiden who was sixth of nine here 23 days ago after a break; she wouldn't be the obvious answer.

12/1

Form: -58831 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Back From Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.

9/2

1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Seven of his nine wins have been on AW but he's well handicapped on some runner-up efforts on turf last season; has mixed record since his last success 12 months ago but he was placed at Southwell (1m) last time and has claims if he can build on that.

16/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Back From Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Has won five times here; a line can be put through his most recent C&D run and he didn't get any peace out in front at Nottingham 11 days ago (weakened into eighth of ten); it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him bounce back (there is possible competition for the lead but no other out-and-out front-runners).

10/1

Form: 7860-4 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Disappointing end to last season but he's below last May's last winning mark and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Bath (1m, firm) last month; could build on that latest outing and he's not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Three-time course winner (7f/1m) who disappointed in this race last year when chasing a Brighton hat-trick; bounced back when runner-up at Epsom next time but he 's not been in the same form since, including when fifth at Leicester on Monday; body of work at this venue says he can never be dismissed, however, and first-time blinkers might reignite the fire.

7/2

5th

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Disappointing end to last season but he's below last May's last winning mark and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Bath (1m, firm) last month; could build on that latest outing and he's not ruled out.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Below his best when last seen but he started last season well, being beaten a neck on his reappearance before winning his next two starts (all at Brighton), and returns from a 176-day break off a mark 2lb below the latest success; may bounce back.

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 764-47 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Ravenglass

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form.

12/1

7th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual course winner (7f/8.6f) who was returning from six months off when beaten 2l into fourth of eight behind Bad Habits over here 17 days ago; could fare better in returning blinkers this time.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Two course wins, including when running on well over this trip (Class 6 classified; 9-4 favourite) last March; now rated 1lb lower than when fourth over C&D (25-1) last October; market should guide on seasonal return.

4/1

12/1

Form: 0-5768

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Down to a basement mark but this 11-race maiden has been struggling to get competitive this year and others make greater appeal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Fitzmaurice

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Down to a basement mark but this 11-race maiden has been struggling to get competitive this year and others make greater appeal.

12/1

8th

7

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Fitzmaurice

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Carroll

0-5 when trained by William Haggas and he struggled in five starts for Camilla Poulton; headgear removed on his first start for 71 days and he is worth a market check on his first outing for Tony Carroll.

7/1

6th

4

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fitzmaurice

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Camilla Poulton

Poor form in four starts for this yard; steps back up in trip off a reduced mark but it is easy enough to look elsewhere; new visor replaces blinkers here.

16/1

Form: 63140- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Harry Eustace, the latest at Brighton (7f, good) last August; not ruled out on her seasonal and stable debut (remains in same ownership) but she'll need to be at the very top of her game.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Oh So Audacious

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jack Jones

Four-time winner for Harry Eustace, the latest at Brighton (7f, good) last August; not ruled out on her seasonal and stable debut (remains in same ownership) but she'll need to be at the very top of her game.

10/1

9

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Oh So Audacious

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Ran respectably at Yarmouth last time; penultimate performance took her Brighton record 41313231; still on career-high mark but looks solid returned to this venue.

13/2

4th

6

(3)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Oh So Audacious

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

First three wins were at 1m but got a good pace to chase over Brighton's 7f last time and collected with a bit in hand; has never won off this high a mark (raised 3lb) but has it in her to put that right.

4/1

Form: 206306 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Short-headed at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January and runs off 6lb lower here, but below best more recently and has to turn things around.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Edergoles Gift

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Short-headed at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January and runs off 6lb lower here, but below best more recently and has to turn things around.

12/1

6th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Edergoles Gift

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Conrad Allen

Only 3-35 so hard to win with and since going close on the AW in January she's lost her way; others preferred.

20/1

11th

13

(10)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Edergoles Gift

8st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when third of seven to Profit Street over C&D 45 days ago; not discounted off an easing mark.

16/1

Form: 16895- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win (from 13 attempts) came off this mark at Chepstow (7f, soft) last September; however, unable to match that form on her next four starts last season and she returns from a break minus cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Blue Point Express

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win (from 13 attempts) came off this mark at Chepstow (7f, soft) last September; however, unable to match that form on her next four starts last season and she returns from a break minus cheekpieces.

16/1

8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Point Express

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Adrian Wintle

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when winning a 7f handicap at Chepstow last month (soft ground; cheekpieces first time); fair sixth at Bath next time and latest heavy defeat at Ffos Las defeat excusable on account of the testing going; others are still more appealing.

20/1

7

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

Blue Point Express

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Most races over shorter, off the mark over 7f at Chepstow (soft; first-time cheekpieces) this month but stamina didn't seem to be a problem back over 1m when a close sixth of 11 at Bath since; thereabouts.

5/1

14/1

Form: 03600-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Christine Dunnett; however, well beaten last September on final few starts for that yard and his sole win came back in 2024; might be best watched on stable debut.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Rokuni

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Christine Dunnett; however, well beaten last September on final few starts for that yard and his sole win came back in 2024; might be best watched on stable debut.

14/1

12th

12

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Rokuni

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Christine Dunnett

Has only won a Brighton maiden in 25 starts and looks hard to predict, with her placed run at Chelmsford last month followed by two lesser ones.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £16.79
Tricast £78.72
Trifecta £88.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grand Citadel

POSTDATA:

Back From Dubai

The Star:

Fitzmaurice

WEST COUNTRY:

Blue Point Express

TOPSPEED:

Rokuni

The Times:

Havana Mojito

RP RATINGS:

Grand Citadel

NEWMARKET:

Grand Citadel

Daily Mail:

Grand Citadel

Daily Mirror:

Grand Citadel

Daily Record:

Grand Citadel

Telegraph:

Back From Dubai

The Guardian:

Back From Dubai

D Express:

Back From Dubai

The Sun:

Back From Dubai