July 20 / 17.25 Leicester

17.25

Good To Soft

William Hill In Play Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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William Hill In Play Racing Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 267932

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Placed over an extended 7f on good to firm at Lingfield (classified event) and Beverley (handicap) on his last two outings; thereabouts on those efforts but he's another in this field for whom slow ground would be an unknown.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twilight Jazz

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins from 34 starts; she's struggled this year and now returns to AW with the blinkers (worn once before) back on.

33/1

11th

9

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Twilight Jazz

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins from 33 starts; had wind surgery before finishing some way behind Desert Dream last time.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Twilight Jazz

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Finished a narrow second in this race last year for previous connections; failed to beat a rival in three starts (all C&D) since returning for this yard in May; well treated now but she's very hard to recommend at present, with wind surgery the only obvious straw to clutch at.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 466337

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; creditable return from a short break when third at Windsor (1m, soft) in May but not at best when a well-beaten third over this C&D (good to firm) next time and below par again back on AW last week; was runner-up over C&D on heavy last year so she's one who wouldn't be fazed should ground conditions become testing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Stintino Sunset

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Just 3-44 but she is consistent and has winning form over C&D; was returning from 87 days off when beaten about 4l into fourth of 11 behind Moon Over The Sea here last month and should finish closer on 5lb better terms; new headgear combination.

5/1

4th

10

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Stintino Sunset

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Consistent mare who posted a good third of eight to Belle Amie in 1m4f classified event at Wolverhampton in February; this C&D winner needs considering.

6/1

3rd

4

(4)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stintino Sunset

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Infrequent winner but she's been placed on numerous occasions for current yard, including when third in a Southwell handicap (1m6f) last time; could well again back in trip and she's in the mix for in-form yard.

7/2

15/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 07-964

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
More encouraging signs at second time of asking for new yard when fourth (reopposing stablemate Senor Pockets narrowly ahead in third) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, keeping on in a manner which suggests this return to 7f will suit; remains unexposed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(12)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Irish Dessert

9st 4lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Henry Spiller

in rear

10/1

5th

2

(8)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Irish Dessert

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Henry Spiller

towards rear

3/1

6th

2

(3)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Irish Dessert

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Henry Spiller

0-6 but ran his best race so far when beaten 2l into third of 15 at Leicester (7f, good) last time; needs to improve on his two previous AW efforts (including over C&D), but claims if he can.

5/2

Form: 43-223

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 7f handicaps at Carlisle (good) and Doncaster (good to firm) on first two outings this year; no more than a respectable third over 1m at Ripon last time but it came only four days after Doncaster; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; needs considering.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

10/1

Form: 9-0074

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has been too headstrong for his own good in handicaps but he did fare better down in trip when fourth over 6f at Kempton a fortnight ago; the visor he wore on that occasion is retained; needs to settle better now stepping back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Milvus

8st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Denis Coakley

prominent on outer

20/1

6th

11

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Milvus

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

led, headed but clear with one other after 5f

8/1

6th
2 (14)
Scramble

20/1

Form: 634634

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In the frame on nine of her 11 starts, though she was below her best when a well-beaten fourth in maiden company at Beverley (extended 7f) last time; raced only on good to firm on turf.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Lingfield

Scramble

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Conrad Allen

dwelt start, in rear and detached soon after start

12/1

Form: 88-066

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Still seeking her first win (0-7); made some late ground when sixth over 7f at Kempton last time without doing enough to make her of interest here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(7)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:52 Bath

Giddy Aunt

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Jonathan Portman

12-race maiden but she went close behind Apache Star over C&D (good to soft) in August and had another near-miss at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last Thursday; on same mark here and she should be in the thick of things again; cheekpieces added.

9/1

3rd

1

(3)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Giddy Aunt

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

led, headed but prominent after 1f, challenging 1f out, kept on but lost second final strides

4/1

Form: 7494

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Tongue-tied first time (retained), hung to his right under pressure when a never-dangerous fourth on his Beverley handicap debut (extended 7f, good to soft) last month but the form has been boosted by the second and third winning next time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Pete The Brief

12st 0lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Mrs E A Roberts

Won low-grade Flat handicap in 2023 and placed in juvenile hurdle later that year; back from long absence with respectable second of six on point debut at Dalton Park (2m6f, good) in March and has possibilities here if that run brought him on.

8/1

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

17:15 Hexham

Pete The Brief

12st 0lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Mrs E A Roberts

Won low-grade Flat handicap in 2023 and placed in juvenile hurdle later that year; back from long absence with respectable second of six on point debut at Dalton Park (2m6f, good) in March and has possibilities here if that run brought him on.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:50 Beverley

Pete The Brief

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when upped to 1m at Redcar (good) last month; refused to enter stalls and withdrawn at Doncaster seven days later (4-1 at the time); has shown some promise on soft ground here and this 3yo is a strong candidate if repeating the Redcar form.

3/1

33/1

Form: 78-744

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has been beaten upwards of 8l in three sprint handicap starts this season, the latest nine days ago; the step up to 7f needs to spark improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(5)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:15 Chepstow

Get Busy

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Gallagher

in touch with leaders, weakened quickly from 2f out

33/1

13

(8)

11th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Get Busy

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Eight-race maiden who has been beaten 8l or more in her four handicaps (5f-7f) this season; mark continues to fall but blinkers need to make a difference on this drop back in trip.

33/1

9th

6

(12)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Get Busy

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Gallagher

Seven-race maiden who has been beaten upwards of 8l in three sprint handicap starts this season, the latest nine days ago; the step up to 7f needs to spark improvement.

33/1

50/1

Form: 0-09

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has achieved little in three qualifying runs at up to 7f; allotted a basement marks for handicaps but still hard to make a case for.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(5)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Roxys Charm

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, lost position 2f out, weakened over 1f out

40/1

10th

16

(3)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Roxys Charm

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has achieved little in three qualifying runs at up to 7f; allotted a basement marks for handicaps but still hard to make a case for.

50/1

9th

9

(4)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roxys Charm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Failed to beat a rival on her debut last May and was the same story on her comeback in a Southwell maiden (6f, AW) last month; now steps up to 7f and can only be watched.

100/1

Form: 0-3643

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner of a small-field nursery at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last summer but he has mixed record since; latest 6f Lingfield third (good to firm; beaten just over 4l; reopposing stablemate Irish Dessert a head back in fourth) was a bit more encouraging but he needs to build on that now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(11)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Senor Pockets

9st 7lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Henry Spiller

Sole win came in a 5f handicap here in August last year; fair third over 6f at Lingfield (good to firm) three runs back but nothing since.

10/1

7th

3

(9)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Senor Pockets

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Henry Spiller

in rear

12/1

11th

1

(16)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Senor Pockets

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Henry Spiller

Comfortable winner of a small-field nursery at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last summer but he has mixed record since; latest 6f Lingfield third (good to firm; beaten just over 4l; reopposing stablemate Irish Dessert a head back in fourth) was a bit more encouraging but he needs to build on that now.

8/1

25/1

Form: 70-03

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Offered some hope form her basement mark when keeping on for third on 7f Redcar handicap debut (good) four weeks ago and the fourth has won since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(2)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:20 Thirsk

Guidance

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Promising third on handicap debut at Redcar (7f, good; 33-1) in June but not involved in two runs since; still lightly raced but was beaten 7l last time and needs first-time cheekpieces to give her a boost.

25/1

6th

12

(11)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:02 Redcar

Guidance

9st 0lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Lawrence Mullaney

in rear

25/1

12th

13

(15)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Guidance

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Offered some hope form her basement mark when keeping on for third on 7f Redcar handicap debut (good) four weeks ago and the fourth has won since.

25/1

Form: 079-73

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Never involved on 7f handicap debut/reappearance but slightly better signs when third of eight at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) last week, rallying after getting outpaced; the return to 7f looks the right move.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four over C&D (BHA marks between 50-60) in 2024; began 2026 with a respectable third to Sea Legend, but it's been disappointing - with some mitigation - that he hasn't built on that since; stablemate of Billyjoegold.

13/2

6th

2

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since; needs to be held up off a strong pace but not really firing at present.

8/1

6th

12

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Barleybrown

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since October 2024 and he failed to build on a reappearance Newcastle third when just seventh in 1m handicap there 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

10/1

Form: 7054-0

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who is now on his fourth different trainer; needs a first-time headgear combination to spark improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

15

(11)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Back In Tennessee

9st 0lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

Poor maiden who is now on his fourth different trainer; needs a first-time headgear combination to spark improvement.

50/1

10th

10

(7)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Back In Tennessee

9st 0lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Victor Dartnall

prominent on outer

20/1

4th

11

(5)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Back In Tennessee

8st 8lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Paul George

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, soon pushed along and outpaced, held over 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

33/1

66/1

Form: -56906

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten over 18l in all three handicaps; impossible to recommend.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(8)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Wood Farm Wag

9st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Still a maiden and is far from consistent; yet to be placed; first-time blinkers need to make a big difference.

33/1

6th

11

(8)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Wood Farm Wag

9st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Still a maiden and is far from consistent; yet to be placed; first-time blinkers need to make a big difference.

33/1

6th

9

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Wood Farm Wag

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Nikki Evans

Maiden; encouraging fourth in 7f Wolverhampton classified in March but hasn't repeated the form since; no great appeal back at 1m.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £69.30
Straight Forecast £67.29
Tricast £408.85
Trifecta £561.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Harry The Haggler

POSTDATA:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Mirror:

Twilight Jazz

The Sun:

Pete The Brief

SPOTLIGHT:

Irish Dessert

Telegraph:

Guidance

The Star:

Barleybrown

Daily Record:

Twilight Jazz

The Guardian:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Mail:

Bernie The Bear

NEWMARKET:

Harry The Haggler

The Times:

Harry The Haggler

D Express:

Harry The Haggler