December 01 / 14.17 Leicester

14.17

Good To Soft

@LeicesterRaces For Racing, Dining & Events Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3430.98
  • 1m 7f 113y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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@LeicesterRaces For Racing, Dining & Events Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 134-22 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who was best of the rest behind a talented mare (third in a Newbury Listed last week) on her second start over hurdles at Ludlow and disappointing if she's not on the scene in this class of handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

7

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

13:30 Cheltenham

Dollar Bae

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Came from off the pace for clearcut success at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month and is now 3-4 in handicaps; another 7lb higher here but good ground also suits and she might still be improving; must be considered.

6/1

1st

8

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:15 Chepstow

Dollar Bae

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Improved for the switch to handicap hurdles, getting off the mark at Leicester in December and following that with a narrow defeat of Ucanaver at Southwell ten days later; unable to complete the hat-trick at Newcastle in January but stepping up in trip should be of benefit to this winning pointer.

8/1

5th

2

31st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle

Dollar Bae

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Fended off a late challenge at Southwell (2m, good) last month and is now 2-2 since switched to handicap hurdles; should be fine on today's slower ground and her latest 4lb rise looks manageable; obvious contender.

9/4

Form: /P672- D

Last run: 257 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has to bounce back from two poor Flat runs but she was runner-up in a Uttoxeter handicap (2m, soft) on her final run over hurdles in March; enjoys plenty of cut underfoot and these conditions will be borderline for her.
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6th

8

23rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:20 Stratford

Born To Please

10st 12lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Mark Usher

Another decent run when keeping on for third here last week but she's very frustrating and without a win since a Flat success in 2020 (1-24 over hurdles).

5/1

3rd

8

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Born To Please

11st 1lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Mark Usher

held up in rear, still plenty to do 2 out, headway approaching last, ran on and went third run-in

5/1

4th

6

22nd Jun 2023

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:00 Uttoxeter

Born To Please

11st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: Mark Usher

Soundly beaten on the Flat this month but finished well to go close at Stratford (2m, good to soft) on latest hurdle start in April and is probably worth another crack at 2m4f; could have a say.

7/1

Form: 1335

Last run: 137 days

W: 12st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Beat just three rivals in her maiden and the favourite was below par; safely held since (2m7f/2m1f), latterly on her handicap debut; 4lb drop not enough to tempt.
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9th

4

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Toughasoldboots

11st 2lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in March but has been out of form this season (four runs) and is not yet proven over this far.

14/1

7th

4

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Toughasoldboots

11st 3lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Won off this mark at Carlisle in March (2m1f, heavy) but beaten 20l or more in her three subsequent runs; hood fitted in a hope of turning things around.

12/1

6th

3

19th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Toughasoldboots

11st 6lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Defied similar mark at Carlisle (2m1f, heavy) in March but tailed off twice since when good ground was no excuse; bit to prove all of a sudden.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1345-3

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
It's been a slow start in handicaps but she showed some initial promise (maiden win has worked out) and she got tired on the heavy ground when third at Carlisle (2m1f); can win races off this mark.
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5th

3

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Worcester

Somewhat Cloudy

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won on chasing debut in March but hasn't really progressed; well held at Uttoxeter latest (after wind surgery); probably needs the step up in trip (stayed this far over hurdles) to unlock some improvement.

9/2

3rd

2

22nd Jun 2023

Heavy

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

Somewhat Cloudy

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, raced in second, not fluent 7th, not fluent 8th, lost position before 4 out

11/8

3rd

4

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Perth

Somewhat Cloudy

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

jumped left on occasions, prominent, left in lead after 1st

9/4

Form: P2323-

Last run: 273 days

W: 12st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Overall record of 1-20 under both codes but she ran well in 1m2f handicaps this year and it was a similar story last season over hurdles; this mark looks a tad on the high side, however.
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11th

10

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Worcester

Angels Landing

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ian Williams

Consistent form in defeat on Flat this April-June (1-18 overall in that sphere); 0-11 over hurdles, well treated on some of her placed form in the 2021-22 campaign but below form on latest four attempts, including on latest outing; steps up from 2m with stamina in major doubt.

12/1

4th

3

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:55 Uttoxeter

Angels Landing

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Consistent on the Flat since spring; 0-10 over hurdles and was below par last winter; well treated on some of her placed form in the 2021-22 campaign, however.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

20:00 Chester

Angels Landing

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

Yet to win on turf but has been placed over this trip at Nottingham and Wetherby (both good to firm) this month; suspicion she'll be vulnerable to some of the 3yos in this line-up, though.

16/1

Form: 3263UU

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Now 0-22 and early unseats the last twice rather sum up her luck; idled when in front at Plumpton in October (2m, good to soft) and she went down by only a length; that form brings her into it.
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6th

8

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:17 Leicester

Encashment

10st 4lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Ben Pauling

mounted on course and taken down early

4/1

10

22nd Nov 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell

Encashment

10st 4lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Ben Pauling

Largely consistent maiden who has been placed several times, most recently in a blanket finish at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) where she idled in front but kept on; unseated early here last time after clipping heels and she was one of the favourites that day; should have a say once more.

9/2

8

11th Nov 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Encashment

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Ben Pauling

bucked and almost unseated rider start, prominent, stumbled and unseated rider before 1st

4/1

Form: 5355-3

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden who was beaten a distance into third when tried in cheekpieces at Newton Abbot (2m2f handicap, good); others are much preferred.
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11th

2

21st Nov 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:05 Hereford

Chantilly Haze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Lewis Gordon

T: Phillip Dando

Runner-up twice last term but ran to minor RPRs both times; exposed mare whose record is now 0-24; set for another supporting role.

25/1

9

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:20 Newton Abbot

Chantilly Haze

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Phillip Dando

Runner-up in two of her last three starts but now 0-23 in career; likely to be in the mix but vulnerable again as she seeks a first win.

8/1

Form: 58-5P

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has looked outclassed in novice events (2m/2m4f) and there's nothing to suggest that she's going into handicaps off a lenient mark; only of interest if well backed.
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9

18th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:45 Uttoxeter

Oseleta

10st 2lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

Big prices and pulled up in both handicaps, over 1m7f at Leicester and 2m3f at Hereford; wind surgery since which may improve matters but has masses to prove as things stand from 3lb out of the weights

33/1

8

5th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:33 Hereford

Oseleta

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

25-1 and never really got competitive on handicap debut at Leicester (1m7f, good to soft) in December; moves back up in trip with hood fitted here; major improvement needed.

25/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £33.02
Tricast £461.02

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Dollar Bae

SPOTLIGHT:

Somewhat Cloudy

POSTDATA:

Encashment

The Times:

Angels Landing

The Guardian:

Dollar Bae

Daily Mail:

Dollar Bae

D Express:

Dollar Bae

Daily Mirror:

Dollar Bae

The Star:

Dollar Bae

Daily Record:

Dollar Bae

RP Ratings:

Somewhat Cloudy

The Sun:

Somewhat Cloudy

Telegraph:

Encashment