June 06 / 15.00 Leicester

15.00

Good To Firm

Friction Marketing Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 6 runners
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Friction Marketing Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 68-71 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had been quiet but was seen to very different effect on her switch to handicaps at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) where she won with a nice bit in hand; went off at 15-2 from a morning 25-1 so was well backed; effectively only 3lb higher with Billy Loughnane's claim erasing half of the penalty; standout claims.
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4

(6)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shazam

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won her first two handicaps earlier this year (1m2f, good to firm) and was twice runner-up afterwards; below par in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket last time but can be forgiven that; AW defeats came in novice events.

5/2

6th

9

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Shazam

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won in May/June in her first two handicaps (1m2f, good to firm) and she's been a good second on two of her last three starts (1m4f/11.4f, good); further improvement is needed now up in grade but that's possible.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 8-89P BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hooded the last twice; well behind in her three qualifying runs over 7f but she was made favourite when raised in distance (9.4f) for her handicap debut at Wolverhampton and was found to be suffering from an irregular heartbeat after pulling up; remains of interest.
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3rd

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Below her best over hurdles 16 days ago but runner-up on the Flat at Newcastle (2m, AW) last month; consistent in this code last August-October and she's shaped as though this test of stamina could suit; on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 647

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Valuable purchase who failed to set the world alight in three AW starts (1m-1m2f) for the Gosdens but there's ability lurking and this initial mark might be okay; joined a progressive stable and interesting to see what the market makes of her.
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3rd

13

(2)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Midsummer Dance

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Six-race maiden; has made the frame on all three runs since joining Harry Eustace, fourth of 14 at Southwell (1m3f) on latest; Kaiya Fraser claims a handy 5lb today; each-way claims.

8/1

4th

1

(8)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Midsummer Dance

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Five-race maiden who has shown some promise in two handicaps for this yard, most recently when a 3l third of 12 at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) last month; half-sister to a useful 11.4f/1m4f winner and she's in the mix at this new trip.

8/1

3rd

10

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:50 Yarmouth

Midsummer Dance

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders

12/1

11/4

Form: 406-61 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hadn't progressed for handicaps until justifying market support at Salisbury (1m2f, firm) when ridden out to prevail narrowly; 3lb rise is by no means the end of the world and Oisin Murphy takes over this time.
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2nd

5

(1)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Jimmy Mark

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Zoe Hawkins

Course winner (extended 1m3f) on last April's reappearance; ended that campaign with some lesser efforts but he returns on a feasible mark and can't be discounted.

8/1

5th

8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jimmy Mark

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

Five-time turf winner, the latest over an extended 1m3f at Bath in April; finished second in four of his next five starts but his form has dipped the last twice; should be fully effective on AW and he's one to consider.

6/1

5

(14)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

14:52 Bath

Jimmy Mark

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Kittow

Well behind Harlington on the AW last time but has a far more convincing record on turf and had been running well.

9/4

Form: 921643

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Keen-goer who is only 1-24 and was behind Jimmy Mark on his penultimate run; ran perfectly well back over 1m at Chepstow (staying on) but others are a lot more intriguing.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

reared start and blindfold off late, slowly into stride

14/1

4th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Evans

His win came off 2lb higher here (9.4f) in May but he's not matched that since and has been well below form in his last two runs (1m2f); record now stands at 1-26 and has plenty to prove again with regular headgear removed.

12/1

5

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

21st attempt when off the mark on Wolverhampton Tapeta (9.4f) in May off 2lb higher; has raced freely, so perhaps recent ventures over 1m2f have not been ideal, but he does not look the percentage call.

20/1

66/1

Form: -75888

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten many in his first six starts from 5f to 8.6f; could stay this far on pedigree and cheekpieces are given a go, but unconvincing.
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6th

6

(6)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Smart Shot

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent, niggled along 3f out

66/1

8th

11

(9)

23rd May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smart Shot

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Huge prices and hasn't beaten many in his first five starts over 5f-1m on AW/turf; look elsewhere.

50/1

8th

11

(12)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Bath

Smart Shot

9st 3lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

slowly into stride

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.70
Straight Forecast £6.05
Trifecta £26.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Shazam

Daily Mail:

Jimmy Mark

SPOTLIGHT:

Lillistar

POSTDATA:

Man Made Of Smoke

NEWMARKET:

Shazam

The Times:

Shazam

Telegraph:

Shazam

The Guardian:

Shazam

Daily Mirror:

Shazam

The Sun:

Shazam

D Express:

Jimmy Mark

The Star:

Jimmy Mark

Daily Record:

Jimmy Mark