May 11 / 17.20 Leicester

17.20

Good To Soft

Join Racing TV Now Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Join Racing TV Now Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green beforehand and in the race itself when fourth of eight at Brighton on debut three weeks ago (5.5f, good), meeting trouble in running; can do better but such progress will be required.
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2nd

6

(3)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Over Spiced

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Regularly performed well since her Bath win in May; not got much in hand of this mark but still likely to be on the premises.

10/1

5th

1

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Over Spiced

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Grace Harris

Four 5f turf wins for this yard in 2025 and in good form this summer, doing well to get as close as she did from the widest draw at Chester two starts ago; however, she's 0-5 on the AW and it may be significant that she hasn't run on sand since March 2025.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Over Spiced

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

In a good run of form and did well to threaten from the widest stall at Chester last time (5f, good); player.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal; 16,000euros yearling; dam a 5.7f/6f winner (RPR 93); bred to be sharp and worth a market check but yard's newcomers usually better for a run.
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11th

3

(15)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Military Girl

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two wins on good ground this summer (handles good to soft) and she ran well off this mark in her hat-trick bid in June; not at the same level this month though and soft ground and stall 15 leave her with a look of vulnerability.

14/1

5th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Military Girl

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever this season, with form figures of 3112, and her latest win was over C&D (good); usually comes from off the pace and she split two rivals who raced more prominently when runner-up here in June; returns after a short break but she's strongly respected off same mark as last time.

2/1

2nd

6

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Military Girl

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever this season and she went 2-3 for the campaign in 11-runner handicap over C&D 11 days ago; showed a good attitude there so merits serious consideration nudged up 2lb.

11/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal; 7,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Tenaya Canyon (5f-6f; RPR 100), Sporting Hero (5f AW 2yo; 88), Gogo Yubari (5f/6f AW; 74) and Spirit In The Sky (5f 2yo; 71); dam 5f 2yo winner (88); bred to be sharp and his sire has made a flying start to his stud career; interesting newcomer.
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10th

4

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Lingfield

Sergio Parisse

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Speedily bred colt who has raced only at sprint distances, creditable third in AW contest most recently; gained his 2yo win on turf but isn't guaranteed to stay this new trip.

8/1

10th

4

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Lingfield

Sergio Parisse

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Speedily bred colt who has raced only at sprint distances, creditable third in AW contest most recently; gained his 2yo win on turf but isn't guaranteed to stay this new trip.

8/1

3rd

5

(6)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Sergio Parisse

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders

6/1

4th
15 (11)
Roselily

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal; dam a fair maiden (RPR 78), herself a sister to 1m2f Listed winner Portage; one of the stable's four 2yo winners came in the corresponding event 12 months ago (on debut).
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7th

1

(7)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Roselily

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

raced in second, lost second halfway, weakened over 1f out

5/1

7th

1

(7)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Roselily

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

raced in second, lost second halfway, weakened over 1f out

5/1

6th

5

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roselily

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

She's failed to kick on from her promising debut fourth at Leicester last May, but there were encouraging signs here last month back from a break when she faded having shown pace; could improve for that run and/or the return to sprinting and she's one to consider.

8/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green off the bridle at Newbury on his debut three weeks ago (5f, good to soft) and dropped away to finish sixth of the eight runners; that looked a strong race though and the form is already working out well; major player with that experience behind him.
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3rd

5

(1)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

12:42 Southwell (AW)

Ant Colony

8st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent rather than progressive; solid effort after a break when fifth in a 7f handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; return to sprinting can help.

9/2

3rd

5

(1)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

12:42 Southwell (AW)

Ant Colony

8st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent rather than progressive; solid effort after a break when fifth in a 7f handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; return to sprinting can help.

9/2

5th

7

(6)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Ant Colony

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ran well when second in Lingfield novice (6f, turf) last July on his fourth start; absent since and he's tackling a new trip for his handicap debut, but the form of the stable is a plus and he's not discounted.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal; 11,000euros yearling, resold 21,000euros yearling; half-brother to a 1m AW winner in France (RPR 90); stable 2-4 with their 2yos this season; betting to guide.
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6th

2

(9)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Holbrook

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

prominent

11/1

5th

9

(7)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Holbrook

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

Whiff of promise in sprint maidens; 9-1 for his nursery debut at Kempton six weeks ago (1m AW) but turned in a laboured effort; blinkers now tried and still has time to do better.

9/1

9th

2

(12)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Holbrook

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

in rear, hung right but some headway 2f out, soon no impression

11/2

7th
9 (12)
Uncle Sam

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal; half-brother to winners Marshal Dan (prolific 6f-7; RPR 95), Electric Mistress (6f; 71) and Imperial Regalia (French 6f 2yo); dam 6f 2yo winner (82), herself a half-sister to 5f-5.5f Group 1 winner Glass Slippers; stable's 2yos 2-5 this year with both winners scoring on debut; betting instructive.
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3rd

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Uncle Sam

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ray Craggs

C&D winner when trained by Kevin Ryan as a 2yo; retains ability and although he has had nine weeks off the track, he has gone well fresh in the past; not ruled out.

5/1

6th

6

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Uncle Sam

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ray Craggs

6f AW winner for Kevin Ryan; second of ten in a 5f classified event at Southwell on his seasonal/stable debut 13 days ago; no problem with conditions and he's one to take seriously.

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1 when fifth of six on his Nottingham debut (5f, soft) a fortnight ago, showing early speed before dropping away; should know more this time and drying ground should help.
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3rd

5

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Clipsham Noble

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Won 1m4f/1m2f handicaps this year and latest fourth at Leicester wasn't too bad a run; no reason why he shouldn't be on the scene.

3/1

4th

5

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Won here (1m4f, good to firm) in May and he returned to form with a win over this C&D (good to firm) last month, with three of these behind; he's just 2lb higher today and could play another leading role.

11/4

1st

5

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Doubled his tally when winning here over 1m4f in May, coming from last to first, and he left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 11 at Pontefract two weeks ago; will need a good gallop now dropped back in trip, which he isn't sure to get.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal; dam a 5f winner (including 2yo; RPR 82); stable have a modest strike-rate with 2yos and perhaps one for further down the line.
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5th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Writteninthestars

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: Robert Cowell

Weakly efforts at 2, but wasn't raced as if stamina or fitness were an issue on this month's Catterick handicap/seasonal debut (5f, good to soft), just fading 1f out; well drawn for another assertive ride.

11/4

3rd

7

(1)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Catterick

Writteninthestars

8st 13lb

J: George Downing

T: Robert Cowell

Half-brother to 7f Polytrack winner God Bless America who started at big prices and finished well beaten in three runs last year; would want to see good support before considering him.

16/1

3rd

7

(1)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Catterick

Writteninthestars

8st 13lb

J: George Downing

T: Robert Cowell

Half-brother to 7f Polytrack winner God Bless America who started at big prices and finished well beaten in three runs last year; would want to see good support before considering him.

16/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 and offered little short-term promise at Pontefract 19 days ago (5f, soft).
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7th

7

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sangatien

8st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

held up in rear, hung left from over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

33/1

6th

8

(4)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Sangatien

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Ivan Furtado

Has cut little ice in his four starts thus far, beating only one in 6f Chelmsford maiden last month; tongue tied for his first venture into handicap company with lots to find.

20/1

10th

8

(11)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sangatien

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Poor form in three turf starts this spring; difficult to recommend.

66/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 227

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished second in the Brocklesby on debut but he's taken backward steps twice since; likely vulnerable once more.
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2

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

18:27 Newton Abbot

Bob The Bandit

11st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Showed ability on the Flat (5f-7f), second on first two starts, but well beaten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f; first-time cheekpieces/gelded) last November after a break; stamina is a major concern on this first run since, making his hurdle debut.

20/1

12th

9

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bob The Bandit

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Bill Turner

Second in the Brocklesby but regressed subsequently in spring; gelded since and now goes in headgear; market can guide.

25/1

12th

9

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bob The Bandit

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Bill Turner

Second in the Brocklesby but regressed subsequently in spring; gelded since and now goes in headgear; market can guide.

25/1

12/1

Form: 65

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished sixth in substandard Brocklesby; inferior effort on AW the following week; returns from six weeks off with something to prove.
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19th

18

(18)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

Paddys Courage

8st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Has gone the wrong way since a reasonably encouraging debut; difficult to recommend.

100/1

12th

14

(6)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Leicester

Paddys Courage

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Darryll Holland

Finished sixth in substandard Brocklesby; inferior effort on AW the following week; returns from six weeks off with something to prove.

12/1

12th

14

(6)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Leicester

Paddys Courage

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Darryll Holland

Finished sixth in substandard Brocklesby; inferior effort on AW the following week; returns from six weeks off with something to prove.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal; £16,000 yearling; first foal of a 7f AW winner (RPR 86); stable have had a winning 2yo newcomer this season but he's apprentice-ridden this evening and may be best watched.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Toy Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won a couple of races for George Scott in 2024/25; mainly disappointing since, including on both starts for current yard; others stronger.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Toy Soldier

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on consecutive starts in Ireland (7f/7.4f) in June but made a low-key stable debut at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month and still has stamina to prove over this sort of trip.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Toy Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won twice over 7f when trained by George Scott; initially struggled in Ireland but finished second in a couple of handicaps at around 7f last month; beaten favourite over 7f here two week ago, after which he left Maurice Ahern; stamina for 1m2f has to be taken on trust and he goes without headgear on his stable debut.

12/1

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Selections

POSTDATA:

Ant Colony

SPOTLIGHT:

Sergio Parisse

Telegraph:

Holbrook

The Star:

Over Spiced

Daily Mail:

Uncle Sam

The Times:

Military Girl

WEST COUNTRY:

Bob The Bandit

NEWMARKET:

Toy Soldier

The Sun:

Sergio Parisse

Daily Mirror:

Holbrook

The Guardian:

Ant Colony

D Express:

Ant Colony

Daily Record:

Over Spiced