May 27 / 17.55 Leicester

17.55

Good To Soft

VS Foundation Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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VS Foundation Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: /372/3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden; belied 66-1 odds when keeping on for modest third on recent stable debut at Southwell (1m4f, AW), his first run after a two-year absence, but needs to build on that performance.
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7th

4

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

11:58 Hereford

Camacho Man

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Laura Horsfall

Fell at second flight on hurdling debut in November 2020 and quickly reverted to the Flat afterwards; won two low-grade AW races (1m2f/1m4f) for Laura Horsfall this spring but is probably best watched on hurdling return.

50/1

7th

4

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

11:58 Hereford

Camacho Man

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Laura Horsfall

Fell at second flight on hurdling debut in November 2020 and quickly reverted to the Flat afterwards; won two low-grade AW races (1m2f/1m4f) for Laura Horsfall this spring but is probably best watched on hurdling return.

50/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 58-968 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Generally very disappointing since going close on last summer's stable debut at Windsor (11.4f, good) and has been safely held on all three outings this year; too well handicapped to discount, though, and worth keeping an eye on in the betting; tongue-tie added.
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5th

8

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

C&D winner; in good order this winter, including when midfield over C&D last week (met trouble on a few occasions); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and he should be in the thick of it once again.

7/2

5th

2

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent; close second, finishing strongly from difficult position, in amateur riders' event at Kempton (6f) last week; respected off same mark back up in distance.

3/1

2nd

2

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

11st 1lb

J: Miss Leah Banham

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent, including over 6f (raced mainly at further); has made the frame at Southwell in three starts since returned to AW; won his last Kempton attempt (in late 2024); solid.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -33553 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D (good to soft) last summer and added to her tally on AW in November; kept on for third when back on turf at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) last month and won't mind what the weather does; shortlisted.
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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

Form: 40860-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five starts but was tailed off in his two handicaps in the autumn (1m6f/1m4f); drops back in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers on this seasonal reappearances.
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10th

8

(11)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Regency Boy

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Steph Hollinshead

Eight-race maiden; best handicap effort when neck second over C&D (good to soft) in June; that form gives him a fighting chance.

9/1

6th

7

(4)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Regency Boy

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Unexposed 4yo; sound effort when second over C&D on latest start in May (good to soft; not best of runs); had Three Platoon behind in third that day and fourth has won since, so form is fair; visor now replaces blinkers; respected.

5/1

Form: 513327

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner this year (9.4f/8.6f); can't blame the soft ground for his below-par turf run three weeks ago but has largely been consistent this year; no surprise if he bounces back with a good run.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last month, but has run well off this mark and higher in her two outings since; has finished first and second in his two starts under Myla Coppins; stable also runs Dogged; major player.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Moon Over The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning two races at about 1m3f (firm and good to firm); had a 7lb higher mark to contend with when outpointed back at Bath since but the winner wasn't badly treated on past Flat form and autumn hurdle wins; now 3lb lower; major player.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Moon Over The Sea

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Brings good stats, being 2-2 since returned to turf from AW and 2-3 at Bath; justified favouritism at Windsor last week when avoiding a penalty for his C&D success under Myla Coppins; has to deal with revised mark and a 4lb penalty but still respected.

9/4

6th
5 (10)
Khangai

8/1

Form: 6027-7 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when making virtually all at Chepstow last summer, but that remains his only win from 19 starts and he's not very consistent; made low-key reappearance a fortnight ago and needs to have come on for the run.
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13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

Form: 230-76 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Came good with 1m course win last summer, her fifth start; yet to hit top gear after two runs this season, but didn't run badly when sixth of 13 over C&D (good) this month and is another 2lb lower; respected.
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6th

9

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Haaf A Diamond

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Pleasing third in first-time headgear (cheekpieces; retained) on her return at Nottingham 11 days ago; no good thing to build on that but yard had another big-priced winner recently.

10/1

3rd

8

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Haaf A Diamond

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Returned to form with a good fourth at Lingfield (1m, AW) in September but she was back in the doldrums in her final run last season; record is now 1-21 and she finished down the field on her reappearance last spring; cheekpieces added.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7596-6

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; failed to build upon last October's quite promising hurdle debut and managed only sixth of ten when back on the Flat in January (1m6f, AW); returns from 132-day break here; others preferred.
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9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Walk The Moon

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on for third in recent selling handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good; behind Velvet Vulcan), making the frame in his fourth consecutive Flat race, but career strike-rate now stands at 0-31.

12/1

8

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Walk The Moon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat but he wasn't running badly in this sphere prior to finishing tailed off over hurdles three weeks ago; not ruled out from this career-low mark with Oisin Murphy taking over.

4/1

9th

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Stratford

Walk The Moon

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

0-24 on the Flat and 0-5 over hurdles; not seen over jumps since 38l defeat in 2m2f handicap here in October and his tendency to race too freely is always a worry.

50/1

Form: 7-4688 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Regressive 6yo who is 0-11 for stable; last of eight at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) on latest outing three months ago; difficult to enthuse over.
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9th

12

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Dark Company

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, towards rear on inner

16/1

9th

12

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Dark Company

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, towards rear on inner

16/1

Form: -37794 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner; needs to better his recent AW form but is now 1lb lower than when keeping on well to score over C&D (good to soft) in September; can't be ruled out.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Creditable third at Southwell (1m3f) last month but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 8l at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time; needs to bounce back and will need a good pace back at this trip; tongue-tie removed.

6/1

12/1

Form: 075

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
A well-beaten outsider in three novice/maiden races this year, the latest over C&D on soft ground last month; needs to take a huge step forward on this handicap debut but market reference is recommended.
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9th

2

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Payment Plan

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Dual C&D winner in November 2024, but finished miles behind Charlie Darling on his return from 11 months off back here 26 days ago; the market should indicate whether a much better effort is anticipated.

9/2

7th

5

(4)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Payment Plan

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

Two from two over C&D, namely wins in November 2024 during a good spell on AW; eventually lost his form and has been absent since last May but looks interesting back here.

12/1

5th

1

(5)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Nottingham

Payment Plan

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

led, headed and prominent after 4f, lost second under 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

9/1

50/1

Form: 78-848

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far when fourth of six at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in January, but quickly back in the doldrums there a few days later and remains without a win since 2022.
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12th

13

(1)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Glory And Gold

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

took keen hold, soon led at steady pace, headed over 3f out

50/1

12th

13

(1)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Glory And Gold

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

took keen hold, soon led at steady pace, headed over 3f out

50/1

8th

5

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glory And Gold

9st 3lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £94.40
Straight Forecast £75.54
Tricast £309.06
Trifecta £581.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stintino Sunset

RP RATINGS:

Portoro

POSTDATA:

Moon Over The Sea

The Times:

Haaf A Diamond

Daily Mirror:

Khangai

Daily Mail:

Bay Of Naples

D Express:

Portoro

NEWMARKET:

Stintino Sunset

Telegraph:

Stintino Sunset

The Guardian:

Stintino Sunset

The Star:

Stintino Sunset

Daily Record:

Stintino Sunset