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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

8th

11

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:56 Leicester

Grand Citadel

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

She has won a 7f handicap (0-55) here in each of the last two seasons; well held in a Class 5 handicap at Newmarket last time though and likely vulnerable once more.

14/1

10th

17

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Grand Citadel

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Both wins were achieved in the same 0-55 handicap at Leicester 12 months apart, justifying favouritism on fast ground 25 days ago; a 4lb rise and deeper opposition can find her out today.

12/1

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

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

A repeat of the form which netted him a C&D second last month (good to firm) off today's mark would take him close; hard to blame his Doncaster flop since on the return to a 1m trip he has won over before.

8/1

11th

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jessica Macey

Back in better form over 7f at Doncaster and Leicester the last twice; still attractively treated, having gained sole handicap win off 12lb higher (over 1m); respected.

5/1

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

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

1st

4

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Melissa Honey

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Had plenty of racing but she arrives in good form, following her breakthrough Doncaster win (6f, good to firm) with a good second at Pontefract 13 days ago; still feasibly weighted and she is more appealing than many.

11/4

2nd

9

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Melissa Honey

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

In-form filly who prevailed by half a length at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) most recently, opening her account at the 16th attempt; back up 3lb but is still unexposed at this trip on turf; following up is not out of the question.

3/1

1st

12

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Melissa Honey

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

0-14 but she reached the frame over 6f at Southwell (AW) in April and was a creditable third back on turf at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; continues to edge down the weights and has each-way claims again.

8/1

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

In-form 9yo who is a dual winner at Doncaster, including on penultimate start; creditable fourth at Leicester latest; in the mix.

10/1

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

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
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Havana Mojito

9st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Gallagher

All three wins have been over 7f/1m on good/good to firm at Brighton; has finished second over 7f/1m there in blinkers on last three runs; each-way chance.

7/2

2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Gallagher

Three wins over 7f/1m here; runner-up in his last two starts back at this venue including when beaten half a length by Dion Baker eight days ago; a 4lb pull plus Jack Callan's 3lb claim gives him every chance of reversing the form.

3/1

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Straightforward three-time course winner who looked like making it four (first-time blinkers, switched from cheekpieces) until nabbed late by Aim For The Bull late last month; in off the same mark and his claims are obvious back down in trip.

5/1

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
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Strong at the finish when winning a C&D handicap last May off 1lb higher; retains all his ability, in the frame on his last two start, and going back over this trip will suit; one of two runners for the stable.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Last of five wins came at this track (7f) in May 2025 off this mark; returned to form when beaten a head here (7f, good) 12 days ago but not sure the step back to 6f for the first time since February 2024 will be in his favour.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D win last May came off a 1lb higher mark; promising seasonal return in April but two lesser runs have followed; stable also run Sioux Warrior.

12/1

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

8th

3

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Fitzmaurice

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

12-race maiden who has been struggling to get competitive this year and has been well held in both runs for current yard; down the list.

10/1

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

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
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Oh So Audacious

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Jack Jones

Three-time winner here for Harry Eustace, latterly off this mark over C&D last August; entitled to have come on for her recent comeback from seven months off for her new yard; each-way shout.

10/1

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

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:09 Ffos Las

Blue Point Express

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

Inconsistent filly who offered more on her second run back a fortnight ago, when finding 6f an inadequate test (sole win came over this trip on soft ground); bit to find at the weights but is capable if on a going day.

8/1

5th

5

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Blue Point Express

8st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

7f win on soft ground here last September; 2lb lower today and she should be sharper with last month's reappearance behind her; others look safer.

14/1

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

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally.

20/1

6th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win was in a maiden in August 2024 and he's struggled in two runs (7f/5.7f) for new yard this season; has lots to prove at this new trip and this looks tough on the figures.

20/1

9th

6

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Rokuni

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win from 27 starts came in a Brighton maiden when trained by Eve Johnson Houghton in 2024; posted some fair efforts for his previous yard last year but he was well beaten over 7f on his stable debut 11 days ago; headgear returns.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

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