May 29 / 16.48 Leicester

16.48

Good To Firm

King Power Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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King Power Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £4.90

Form: 12224- CD BF

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Often leads; won C&D maiden on good to firm; improved form in handicaps after but is relatively exposed and needs to have come on over the winter to make a winning return.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

The Big Board

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

led narrowly

12/1

8th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

The Big Board

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

Down in the weights and back to form when just failing to get up over 5f at Ascot (good to firm) three weeks ago; put back up 3lb but retains handicapping scope on peak form and has Oisin Murphy doing the steering.

11/4

2nd

2

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

The Big Board

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive spell culminated in a success over C&D (off 11lb higher) last July; far from consistent since but holds a good chance provided she turns up in top form.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 153 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Winning 6f debut on AW in January; did well to be third of six on recent handicap debut at Ascot considering the soft ground wouldn't have suited; should be capable of much better for yard that's won two of the last six runnings of this (also 29% strike-rate here in last five years).
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(2)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Fox Master

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Made a winning debut at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January but hasn't built on it in seven starts since and didn't see this trip out in his one attempt; enough to prove.

12/1

7th

10

(8)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Fox Master

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Won at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) on his debut in January but he's 0-6 since and has finished down the field in last three runs; edging down the weights but he needs to raise his game on this switch to Polytrack; cheekpieces removed after one use.

9/1

5th

4

(1)

13th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Leicester

Fox Master

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Started the season well with two placed runs but then finished last at Newmarket (6f) and was no better at Yarmouth (7f); cheekpieces could turn things around but dangerous to bank on it.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1110-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Inconclusive effort on sole 6f start in final 2yo run but had won all three 5f handicaps previously (on good to firm and good) including on Sandown's stiff track; heavy ground wasn't ideal but still a creditable third on return at Goodwood and has a good chance of staying this far.
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7th

6

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Safari Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

7-43; took full advantage of an easing mark to gain his third Salisbury win when making all (6f apprentices', good) last week; escapes a penalty, and Jake Dickson is able to claim his 7lb allowance, so his chance is an obvious one; clearly the one to beat if in the same kind of form.

2/1

1st

8

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

Dual C&D winner last year (including this race), the most recent coming off a 2lb higher mark than today's; fair third at Kempton (7f) on his return and ran a solid race when fourth at Bath 27 days ago; claims back at this track (form figures here read 3114).

3/1

4th

10

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Safari Dream

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Five of his six wins (5f/6f) have been on turf but he returned after five months off with a fair third at Kempton (7f) three weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he has possibilities on this drop back in trip.

10/1

Form: 19-618 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins by narrow margins, on good to soft, good to firm and soft; won with a little up his sleeve at Ripon in April and he never had the luck in running at Chester 19 days ago; unlikely to be ahead of his mark but should be thereabouts.
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5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

took keen hold, started quickly, led narrowly, headed after 2f

25/1

Form: 35-411 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Nothing flash but tenacious when winning last two 6f starts on AW/turf, beating one who has done much better since in the former, then a subsequent winner at Salisbury (good to soft); looks good for further improvement.
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3

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Grenham Bay

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Most effective on AW (4-25) and was beaten 15l (tenth) in the Grey Horse handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; needs this change of headgear - has won in first-time blinkers previously - to spark a revival; easing mark but poorly drawn.

25/1

10

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Grenham Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Close third in this last year (good) and he won twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter; below par on his last two starts but runs off his last winning mark and is not written off.

16/1

7th

4

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grenham Bay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

In good form at Kempton over the winter, winning twice in blinkers; had a three-month break prior to his midfield finish at Salisbury last month; should be happier back on AW and with blinkers back on (wore cheekpieces latest); solid contender.

4/1

11/2

Form: 68-221 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Immediate improvement for new yard in 6f AW handicaps this year, meeting trouble on first occasion then unable to reel in a promising type at Wolverhampton in April; straightforward task since and the return to turf shouldn't be a problem; thereabouts.
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8th

8

(11)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Cruise

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ollie Sangster

edged right soon after start, raced wide, took keen hold, prominent

40/1

13th

11

(6)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Cruise

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ollie Sangster

Won at Newcastle when last seen eight weeks ago, taking her AW record to 2211; has weaker form figures (4686) on grass, albeit meeting some trouble on most recent attempt; may yet develop into an effective turf performer and can't be ruled out.

10/1

Form: 19-222 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
All five races at 7f, the first four on soft and heavy, but good ground made no difference to him when runner-up to an improved one at Newmarket nine days ago (hood discarded); beaten favourite on last four starts but the drop to 6f is well worth a go.
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7th

1

(8)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Leicester

Striking Star

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

All five races at 7f, the first four on soft and heavy, but good ground made no difference to him when runner-up to an improved one at Newmarket nine days ago (hood discarded); beaten favourite on last four starts but the drop to 6f is well worth a go.

11/4

2nd

2

(2)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket

Striking Star

9st 8lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Charlie Appleby

All four starts over 7f on soft/heavy ground; won on debut last September and good second over C&D a fortnight ago in his first handicap; up 5lb but open to further progress for top trainer and he's on the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

5

(2)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket

Striking Star

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Raced only on soft/heavy; debut scorer last September; disappointing in the Horris Hill (subsequently gelded) but fared better at Doncaster on reappearance and that form has substance; nicely bred and should still have more to offer; has to be feared.

15/8

Form: 22-12 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo who just scraped home on AW reappearance; niggled along early at Ripon last month (6f, good; ran without a shoe) but came home strongly to run Lakota Blue close; this stiffer track should suit and first-time cheekpieces might also help.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

14/1

Form: 8570-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Sharp early 2yo who won two of her first three 5f starts on good and good to firm; had some stiff tasks after and was never involved on Chester reappearance, albeit she made late headway from an impossible position; hard to know whether she's worth her current mark but should stay 6f now.
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0

1

(3)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Leicester

Carmela

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

in touch with leaders, broke down and pulled up quickly after 1f

14/1

9th

5

(10)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Leicester

Carmela

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David Loughnane

Sharp early 2yo who won two of her first three 5f starts on good and good to firm; had some stiff tasks after and was never involved on Chester reappearance, albeit she made late headway from an impossible position; hard to know whether she's worth her current mark but should stay 6f now.

14/1

5th

6

(2)

10th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

14:05 Chester

Carmela

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Loughnane

Came to hand early in 2022, winning two of her first three starts at 5f (both on good to firm); far from disgraced when eighth in the Group 2 Queen Mary at Royal Ascot after but is likely to find this on the sharp side back from a break and is having her first run on ground slower than good.

12/1

16/1

Form: 55116- D

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Went the right way as a juvenile and kept on doggedly when winning a 7f Newmarket handicap in August (good to firm); couldn't rise to the occasion in Listed company after but the likely strong pace today will suit now back at 6f; fitness does need to be proved, though.
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10th

8

(3)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Leicester

Mehme

9st 1lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Richard Hannon

Went the right way as a juvenile and kept on doggedly when winning a 7f Newmarket handicap in August (good to firm); couldn't rise to the occasion in Listed company after but the likely strong pace today will suit now back at 6f; fitness does need to be proved, though.

16/1

6th

7

(6)

8th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 York

Mehme

8st 12lb

J: Martin Harley

T: Richard Hannon

in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, some headway inside final furlong, made no impression

25/1

1st

3

(1)

13th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:53 Newmarket (July)

Mehme

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

steadied start, held up in rear, switched left and headway halfway, led over 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, kept on

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £239.00
Straight Forecast £217.30
Tricast £2058.27
Trifecta £3043.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grenham Bay

Telegraph:

Cruise

NEWMARKET:

Striking Star

POSTDATA:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

The Times:

Mehme

TOPSPEED:

Carmela

The Guardian:

Safari Dream

The Sun:

Striking Star

RP RATINGS:

Grenham Bay

D Express:

Grenham Bay

The Star:

Grenham Bay

Daily Record:

Grenham Bay

Daily Mail:

Cruise

Daily Mirror:

Cruise