May 26 / 16.10 Leicester

16.10

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -83734

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-9 since debut win at Salisbury in July 2024 and untested at 1m2f, but he's dropped down the weights and was a very close fourth here (1m, good to firm) last time; could be in the mix if seeing out the trip.
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8th

5

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Study Up

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Scrapped it out with Beachborough Girl over C&D a fortnight ago, on his first start without a hood, and closely matched with that one on revised terms; got caught wide early that night from stall 12 and looks set to go well once more.

4/1

2nd

1

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Study Up

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first win since his debut when scoring by half a length at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) a week ago; has a 5lb penalty and the outside stall to contend with, but he remains unexposed over this sort of trip; hood removed.

7/2

1st

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Study Up

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

0-9 since debut win at Salisbury in July 2024 and untested at 1m2f, but he's dropped down the weights and was a very close fourth here (1m, good to firm) last time; could be in the mix if seeing out the trip.

6/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 64-212 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on reappearance at Bath (1m, good) last month then won over C&D (good to firm) before a good second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); arrives at the top of his game and he's a strong contender.
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3

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Worcester

Happy Chandler

11st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

A modest 1m2f Flat scorer in April; 40-1, hinted at promise with fifth of nine in novice over C&D on hurdling debut last month; can build on it here.

25/1

5th

1

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Happy Chandler

11st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Record of just 1-20 on Flat, the success in Class 6 handicap over 1m2f in April; form dipped last time; brings limited potential to this change of code.

25/1

10th

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Happy Chandler

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Blake

Front-runner who got off the mark when winning over this C&D (good to firm) in April; runner-up on his next two starts, including here 18 days ago, and he can't be dismissed despite stepping up in class.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: -70606

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
She made a promising start to her career and has tumbled down the weights, but she's struggled to get competitive this season and a major turnaround is needed in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied hood.
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3rd

5

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Cartwheel

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Having dropped a long way in the weights she looked about ready to strike when third of eight at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month, but she ran poorly back there (1m4f, good) 17 days ago; enough to prove after that.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Cartwheel

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Dylan Cunha

AW novice winner in October 2024 but she's mostly struggled since finishing seventh in the Nell Gwyn last year; has tumbled in the weights and took a step back in the right direction when third here (1m2f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) 18 days ago; claims if seeing out this longer trip.

6/1

3rd

2

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Cartwheel

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

She made a promising start to her career and has tumbled down the weights, but she's struggled to get competitive this season and a major turnaround is needed in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied hood.

20/1

11/2

Form: 152361 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Finally got off the mark at Lingfield (1m2f, good) and has continued in good form in the main since, narrowly winning over this C&D (good to firm) last time; just 1lb higher today and he's high on the list.
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4th

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Myna

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Tony Carroll

Consistent enough at a similarly low level all year, winning twice, and there are no concerns regarding track, trip or ground; that's enough to see him shortlisted in a weak affair.

7/4

3rd

2

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Nottingham

Myna

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Two 1m2f wins this year, the latest a fast-ground handicap at Leicester in May; respectable efforts since without hitting quite the same heights; should give a good account.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:20 Brighton

Myna

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Has won twice this year and did well after a slow start to claim fourth in a similar race at Lingfield (1m2f, good) last month; if he breaks on terms then he holds strong claims.

5/2

Form: 7-7534

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts on last two starts, finishing third at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) then fourth of 14 over this C&D (good to firm); 0-11 on turf but has an each-way shout.
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2nd

1

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

Winner over C&D early last month off a 3lb lower mark (second and fourth successful since); maybe wasn't best suited by the drop to 1m1f behind Katalyst here last time, when hanging right (not for the first time) having looked set to win; holds fair claims.

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Off the mark for new stable when taking a 1m2f handicap here (good to firm) 19 days ago; a 3lb rise shouldn't be an issue but he wouldn't want this to get tactical.

11/4

1st

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ross Burdon

0-12 on turf but ran well when fourth of 14 at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in April and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of eight there (1m2f, good to soft) last time; has an each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 40-719 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February, pulling clear with a next-time-out winner, and didn't get the chance to show what he could do back there in March (saddle slipped); probably acts on turf and he's in with a chance.
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6th

4

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Staffordshire

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February, pulling clear with a next-time-out winner, and didn't get the chance to show what he could do back there in March (saddle slipped); probably acts on turf and he's in with a chance.

13/2

9th

7

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Staffordshire

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jennie Candlish

Had his usual hood removed when getting off the mark over this C&D 24 days ago; the form has since been franked by the runner-up and he holds good claims off this 6lb higher mark.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 15240- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on heavy ground at Nottingham last October when last seen but showed some good form last season, including when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good), and he returns on a competitive mark; not ruled out.
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8th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

San Francisco Bay

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last July but he needs to improve plenty on his last few efforts.

12/1

7th

3

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

San Francisco Bay

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Henry Candy

May have needed his recent comeback from seven months off and is back on a competitive mark for a yard in fair form of late; one to consider in a race lacking depth.

8/1

7th

3

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

San Francisco Bay

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Tailed off on heavy ground at Nottingham last October when last seen but showed some good form last season, including when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good), and he returns on a competitive mark; not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 23650- CD

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
He's on a handy mark on his form last June/July, when winning over C&D, and a market check is advised on his reappearance; however, he went off the boil last autumn and returns minus cheekpieces (worn when winning).
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5th

2

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:34 Leicester

Ottoman

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Inconsistent this season but caught wide when fifth at Chester last time and prior to that he was an easy winner over this C&D (good to firm); both wins have come at this venue and he's not ruled out.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Ottoman

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Front-running tactics in the new blinkers didn't work two runs ago but he had cover before coming home 7l clear at Leicester 11 days ago (1m4f, good to firm); up 7lb but clear claims should he deliver something similar.

8/1

1st

6

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Ottoman

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Gained sole win here last June and beaten a neck over C&D late last month; front-running with first-time blinkers (retained today) at Carlisle five days ago did not work out but he needs a second look on return to Leicester.

9/2

Non-runners

Charencey

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Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £16.65
Tricast £166.10
Trifecta £183.60

Selections

The Times:

Myna

SPOTLIGHT:

Happy Chandler

NEWMARKET:

Cartwheel

D Express:

Ottoman

Telegraph:

Charencey

RP RATINGS:

Beauty Generation

The Guardian:

Myna

Daily Mirror:

Myna

The Sun:

Myna

Daily Record:

Myna

POSTDATA:

Happy Chandler

Daily Mail:

Happy Chandler

The Star:

Happy Chandler